FS: Custom E9X Intake (clear)

cmtemauricio · 01-03-2019, 12:00 PM

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

USD 400.00

Item Interest

I'm selling my 2012 M3 so all the extra parts need to go.
Custom made (clear) air intake.
- see thru design to expose the internal velocity stacks.
-adds more aggressive intake sound

Bimmer Barney · 01-03-2019, 12:16 PM

Whoa that's really cool. Can you provide more details on the build and more photos?

What is the material?
Is the shape/curve of this inlay the exact some as the OEM section you removed? If so, how did you achieve that?
How is this inlay attached? Any deformation or discoloration from heat?

cmtemauricio · 01-03-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Whoa that's really cool. Can you provide more details on the build and more photos?

What is the material?
Is the shape/curve of this inlay the exact some as the OEM section you removed? If so, how did you achieve that?
How is this inlay attached? Any deformation or discoloration from heat?

I used Lexan 1/32 thickness.
It's pretty close to OEM curvature, no leaks, no check engine, no discoloration or any visible impact from heat.
Works just like stock but more deep sound when you get on the gas.

Banma · 01-03-2019, 01:49 PM

I really really like that! 👍👍👍

RC Post · 01-03-2019, 02:06 PM

This actually looks pretty awesome!

Nice work. GLWS

Route 16 · 01-03-2019, 03:06 PM

love it
I'm headed to fort sam Houston in March, maybe if it's available I can get it

M3MPH1S · 01-03-2019, 06:52 PM

how many miles did you put on it? any issues with it getting dirty on the inside?

cmtemauricio · 01-03-2019, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by M3MPH1S

how many miles did you put on it? any issues with it getting dirty on the inside?

Maybe 1,000 miles on it. It's hanging on my garage now as the car is for sale. Did not seem to get dirty at all. Added the red line as a finishing touch.

roastbeef · 01-03-2019, 07:30 PM

Pretty sweet I always thought a clear plenum would be cool.

Unruly1 · 01-03-2019, 11:49 PM

Very unique 👌🏾

cmtemauricio · 01-08-2019, 03:34 PM

Bump

cmtemauricio · 01-15-2019, 04:31 PM

Bump

Myztahe · 01-16-2019, 11:45 AM

I love this - any issues with thermal expansion or the adhesive detaching? Why did you only use it for 1K miles / go back to stock?

cmtemauricio · 01-16-2019, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Myztahe

I love this - any issues with thermal expansion or the adhesive detaching? Why did you only use it for 1K miles / go back to stock?

No issues at all, I actually have it installed on the car again. I took it out to try to find a noise that turned out to be my test pipes rubbing against some heat shield.
Test pipe is gone and clear intake is back on the car.

Myztahe · 01-16-2019, 05:46 PM

That's a shame about the Test Pipe interference - I'm about to install test pipes on my car; do you have any advice on how to avoid the rattle / best practices?

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Originally Posted by cmtemauricio

No issues at all, I actually have it installed on the car again. I took it out to try to find a noise that turned out to be my test pipes rubbing against some heat shield.
Test pipe is gone and clear intake is back on the car.

cmtemauricio · 01-16-2019, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myztahe

That's a shame about the Test Pipe interference - I'm about to install test pipes on my car; do you have any advice on how to avoid the rattle / best practices?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmtemauricio

No issues at all, I actually have it installed on the car again. I took it out to try to find a noise that turned out to be my test pipes rubbing against some heat shield.
Test pipe is gone and clear intake is back on the car.

Welding instead of clamps should help, that way you keep the exhaust brace that connects to the transmission mount. That should eliminate any rattles.

Route 16 · 01-17-2019, 06:56 PM

is it no longer for sale now since it's back on? honestly I don't like the red, I was going to see if you'd be willing to take off the red or if I can try to get you another plenum and do this for me
and while it's on, sound clip?

cmtemauricio · 01-17-2019, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

is it no longer for sale now since it's back on? honestly I don't like the red, I was going to see if you'd be willing to take off the red or if I can try to get you another plenum and do this for me
and while it's on, sound clip?

If someone wants to buy, it only takes me 10 minutes to remove it. The red tape comes off easy too.
I just have it on the car now because I enjoy the sound until I find my next car.
I'll try to do a sound clip and post it here.
I also have a spare intake and if I were to do it again I think I would use rivets this time.

Route 16 · 01-18-2019, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cmtemauricio

If someone wants to buy, it only takes me 10 minutes to remove it. The red tape comes off easy too.
I just have it on the car now because I enjoy the sound until I find my next car.
I'll try to do a sound clip and post it here.
I also have a spare intake and if I were to do it again I think I would use rivets this time.

I’m in if I hear an enticing sound clip!

Myztahe · 01-18-2019, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

I’m in if I hear an enticing sound clip!

+1 for sound pleeeease. Is it anything like this?

Redd · 01-18-2019, 06:11 PM

OMG someone actually did it! Gorgeous! GLWS!

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