Is it worth getting a BOV?

Chernobyl_88 · 08-12-2010, 08:12 AM

So I've been going back and forth wit my bro about getting an bov, he's reasoning is that its gay and will make the car sound cheap

! My take is that, we always been hearing the growl of a BMW

but now on top of that you can get a little pshhhhh to go along. I like the sounds but i also don't want it to sound trendy, how many people actually have bov, or dv's. Let me know your opinions

ThAnK yOu

jblackwell · 08-12-2010, 09:43 AM

I like mine, if for nothing else than seeing someone in traffic look at my car as if to say WTF?

JoosyJoos · 08-12-2010, 10:55 AM

I took mine off the car for a little while and I'll be honest and say I miss it. Is it worth it...? That's all personal preference. In my opinion if you buy one used like I did... then yes maybe. If you buy it new... no. It doesn't do anything to aid the performance of the car... it jus sounds cool. I should also note that it's a bit of a pain in the ass to switch out with the stock airbox.

Fried_rice · 08-12-2010, 11:21 AM

I read that they are useful for running high boost as the stock DV are not strong enough to stay closed at high boost.

The only issue is using a BOV with a MAF. The extra burst of air can cause stalling in some vehicles.

Former_Boosted_IS · 08-12-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Fried_rice

I read that they are useful for running high boost as the stock DV are not strong enough to stay closed at high boost.

The only issue is using a BOV with a MAF. The extra burst of air can cause stalling in some vehicles.

Unless he has an N55 then this is a non-issue. The N54 uses a MAP sensor.

Silvercoupe · 08-12-2010, 12:25 PM

Its not worth the money , but it's fun to have lol ..

Chernobyl_88 · 08-12-2010, 01:13 PM

Thanx guys, i was just curious as too if i would look like a jerk off if i got it. But my point is seeing a nice done out coupe and then all the sudden you hear loud voshhhh its more of a wow factor.

JoosyJoos · 08-12-2010, 01:37 PM

A lot of people on these boards will give you crap for it... but I get quite a few compliments about it. Just don't drive like a douche bag or look like one and you're in good shape lol

Fried_rice · 08-12-2010, 02:31 PM

Sweet, MAP is so much better! Thanks for the info. I just assumed that it was MAF because the stock diverters were recirculated. I didn't give it much thought that I didn't see the MAF on the dual intakes or airbox. I have two BOVs just sitting and I was hesitant to put one on because of that reason.

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Unless he has an N55 then this is a non-issue. The N54 uses a MAP sensor.

I come from the Supra community were pretty much everyone has aftermarket BOV. I personally love the sound of a good BOV.

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Originally Posted by JoosyJoos

A lot of people on these boards will give you crap for it... but I get quite a few compliments about it. Just don't drive like a douche bag or look like one and you're in good shape lol

SV Concepts III · 08-12-2010, 02:40 PM

I liked the AA BOV I had on my 135, the psshh sound was intoxicating. With that said, if you don't like that sound, then it's not worth it.

dlbrooks18 · 08-12-2010, 02:54 PM

go for it!

Drakos · 08-13-2010, 04:38 AM

I would rather invest in an upgraded upper charge pipe + Forge DV's. They almost sound like a BOV.

Amir87 · 08-13-2010, 05:18 AM

I like my AA bov...here's some clips of mine:

Outside:

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Inside:
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mkiv · 08-13-2010, 12:09 PM

aa bov sounds the best imo, i dont like hks ssqv cuz the sounds too high pitch.

ZombiE90 · 08-13-2010, 12:11 PM

i have the tial and i like it. it's not too obnoxious, and as long as you stay out of boost, you'd never know it was there (for subtle driving w/ your date in the car, lol). get it if you like the sound

SV Concepts III · 08-13-2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amir87

I like my AA bov...here's some clips of mine:

Outside:

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Inside:
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Definite winner, nice videos.

EastCoast335i · 08-13-2010, 12:34 PM

I think it would get annoying after a few months... But thats my opinion...

wazup773 · 08-13-2010, 02:02 PM

AA bov is the best I love it sounds good and not annoying at all

Ferre86 · 08-13-2010, 02:11 PM

i had Tial 50mm , the best in my personal thoughts , but had to put it out felt like kinda loosing power so back to DV but give a shot to Tial , its the best soundin bov outthere..

taz2ko0 · 08-13-2010, 02:47 PM

I have a HKS and I love it on my STETT cp with my STETT CAI!!!

E92-Lighting · 08-14-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wazup773

AA bov is the best I love it sounds good and not annoying at all

+1 on the AA bov

08-12-2010, 08:12 AM	#1
Chernobyl_88 New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 335i, 1.8t vw b5 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Is it worth getting a BOV? So I've been going back and forth wit my bro about getting an bov, he's reasoning is that its gay and will make the car sound cheap ! My take is that, we always been hearing the growl of a BMW but now on top of that you can get a little pshhhhh to go along. I like the sounds but i also don't want it to sound trendy, how many people actually have bov, or dv's. Let me know your opinions ThAnK yOu
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08-12-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
jblackwell Captain 55 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cave Creek, AZ iTrader: (13)	I like mine, if for nothing else than seeing someone in traffic look at my car as if to say WTF? __________________ '08 TiAg E90 335 M-Aero kit. - SOLD
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08-12-2010, 10:55 AM	#3
JoosyJoos Major 117 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	I took mine off the car for a little while and I'll be honest and say I miss it. Is it worth it...? That's all personal preference. In my opinion if you buy one used like I did... then yes maybe. If you buy it new... no. It doesn't do anything to aid the performance of the car... it jus sounds cool. I should also note that it's a bit of a pain in the ass to switch out with the stock airbox. __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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Fried_rice Enlisted Member 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2 E90 335i , E36 M3, FD Rx7 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (4)	I read that they are useful for running high boost as the stock DV are not strong enough to stay closed at high boost. The only issue is using a BOV with a MAF. The extra burst of air can cause stalling in some vehicles.
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08-12-2010, 12:25 PM	#6
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08-12-2010, 01:13 PM	#7
Chernobyl_88 New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 335i, 1.8t vw b5 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Thanx guys, i was just curious as too if i would look like a jerk off if i got it. But my point is seeing a nice done out coupe and then all the sudden you hear loud voshhhh its more of a wow factor.
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08-12-2010, 01:37 PM	#8
JoosyJoos Major 117 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	A lot of people on these boards will give you crap for it... but I get quite a few compliments about it. Just don't drive like a douche bag or look like one and you're in good shape lol __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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08-12-2010, 02:40 PM	#10
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 381 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I liked the AA BOV I had on my 135, the psshh sound was intoxicating. With that said, if you don't like that sound, then it's not worth it.
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08-12-2010, 02:54 PM	#11
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08-13-2010, 04:38 AM	#12
Drakos Lieutenant 68 Rep 534 Posts Drives: 2022 G42 M240i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I would rather invest in an upgraded upper charge pipe + Forge DV's. They almost sound like a BOV.
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08-13-2010, 05:18 AM	#13
Amir87 Gruppe Titan 279 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	I like my AA bov...here's some clips of mine: Outside: [u2b]object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/r_E7lA739Po&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/r_E7lA739Po&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object[/u2b] Inside: [u2b]object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TFMA-bC8WFg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TFMA-bC8WFg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object[/u2b] __________________
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mkiv 2JZ 64 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 16 G500 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 温哥华Vancouver iTrader: (6)	aa bov sounds the best imo, i dont like hks ssqv cuz the sounds too high pitch. __________________ E92 335i Fully Loaded \| Procede Rev2 \| ETS FMIC \| AR Catless DP \| AFE DCI \| AA BOV \| KW V2 \| iForged Essen \| VRS CF Trunk \| M-Tech Sideskirts \| M-Tech Rear \| Ericsson Front GONE!
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ZombiE90 Private First Class 10 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	i have the tial and i like it. it's not too obnoxious, and as long as you stay out of boost, you'd never know it was there (for subtle driving w/ your date in the car, lol). get it if you like the sound __________________ Current: 2011 335d \| M-Sport \| Mostly Stock RIP: 2007 E92 335i \| Dinan Stage 2
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08-13-2010, 12:34 PM	#17
EastCoast335i Colonel 95 Rep 2,160 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 \| 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	I think it would get annoying after a few months... But thats my opinion...
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Ferre86 Captain 38 Rep 944 Posts Drives: E93 M3/H2/SL350/Panamera 4/ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Turkey iTrader: (0)	i had Tial 50mm , the best in my personal thoughts , but had to put it out felt like kinda loosing power so back to DV but give a shot to Tial , its the best soundin bov outthere.. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/Ferre86 \| e93 M-DCT ESS VT2-625 \| Akra Slip-on \| Challenge Race Catless x-pipe \| Challenge front lip \| Challenge Diffuser \| Carbon front grilles \| defi gauges control unit \| Macht Schnell gauge panel \| E93 M3 trunk Spoiler \| IND Carbon Fiber Side Markers \|
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taz2ko0 Aw sh!t 120 Rep 1,028 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (4)	I have a HKS and I love it on my STETT cp with my STETT CAI!!!
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