Tired of getting ripped off?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-06-2010, 09:55 PM

My intake ripped so they needed to be replaced. The POS worm clamps tore the rubber along with the gorilla that doesnt know what tight is (me).

Mine were still clean otherwise.

808AWD325xi · 05-07-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

If you're going to do it at least get the right one. S&B charges $31.58 + shipping per filter. Part number is R0633. You probably ordered the ones without the power stack.

Mike

Gee thanks Mike....I PM'ed you last Thursday asking if you sold them, you said no, so I asked for the part number and you never got back to me...better late then never I guess.

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Not off the top of my head. Will have to look at one of the boxes once I get back to the office.

Mike

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Originally Posted by 808AWD325xi

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

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Originally Posted by 808AWD325xi

Hi Mike,

Do you sell replacement cone filters for the BMS DCI?

Thanks,

--Paul

No we don't. What happened to yours?

Mike

They are starting to look worn...dings, etc. Perhaps I should have kept the boxes. Do you know the S&B p/n by any chance?

Thanks.

AltecBX · 05-07-2010, 01:44 AM

I too paid the $140 for the BMS dci. I looked at Vishnu dci as well. I knew that both product where overpriced knowing that I can do what clap135 has mentioned. But at the end, I gave my business to BMS because of their support on this board. Same thing with Vishnu meth kit, not that I couldn't pay less than $900 for a mth kit to do the same thing, but for the prior support they have given me. If is not for people like me to give them business, they wouldn't be here helping us out with our tune related problems. Sometimes though, my questions goes unanswered which is another question altogether.

blue2fire · 05-07-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Irishace

You mean I could have saved $30 on a modification to $50,000 car?

What is your problem?

The guy is just trying to help. If you feel this is beneath you, dont look here.

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Originally Posted by 808AWD325xi

Gee thanks Mike....I PM'ed you last Thursday asking if you sold them, you said no, so I asked for the part number and you never got back to me...better late then never I guess.

Yeah, they only get back if it serves their purpose.

HPIA4v2 · 05-07-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by blue2fire

What is your problem?

The guy is just trying to help. If you feel this is beneath you, dont look here.

But the title is abit much.

If you complain about $30 or so, wait until you dine out at nice (not super nice) restaurants. You can go to Costco get the ingredients, then cook it yourself for a saving of $30 per person per dining that will make this CAI saving like pocket change.

Clap135 · 05-07-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HPIA4v2

But the title is abit much.

If you complain about $30 or so, wait until you dine out at nice (not super nice) restaurants. You can go to Costco get the ingredients, then cook it yourself for a saving of $30 per person per dining that will make this CAI saving like pocket change.

reading>you
its not 30 dollars, its more like 70 dollars. Like I said, if you have no use for this, then why post?

HPIA4v2 · 05-07-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Clap135

reading>you
its not 30 dollars, its more like 70 dollars. Like I said, if you have no use for this, then why post?

Last time I look this is open forum.
With that title you asked for attention now you got it and don't like it, tough luck. Post in in "DIY guide" if you want to feel usefull.

I replaced my brakes (instead going to dealer) for close to $700 saving and I don't start a thread saying "getting rip off" by dealer.

RambleJ · 05-07-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HPIA4v2

Last time I look this is open forum.
With that title you asked for attention now you got it and don't like it, tough luck. Post in in "DIY guide" if you want to feel usefull.

I wouldn't be so sure about that one!

Clap135 · 05-07-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HPIA4v2

Last time I look this is open forum.
With that title you asked for attention now you got it and don't like it, tough luck. Post in in "DIY guide" if you want to feel usefull.

I replaced my brakes (instead going to dealer) for close to $700 saving and I don't start a thread saying "getting rip off" by dealer.

Attention? yea im doing this for the attention of strangers from e90? read the thread, this is for people who also ruined their cones. Noting DIY about that.
Actually you got ripped off if you still have warranty cause brakes are included. If you don't have warranty and you paid the dealer 700 dollars, you would be ripped off....the name stealership is for a reason.

chumley · 05-07-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HPIA4v2

But the title is abit much.

If you complain about $30 or so, wait until you dine out at nice (not super nice) restaurants. You can go to Costco get the ingredients, then cook it yourself for a saving of $30 per person per dining that will make this CAI saving like pocket change.

I'm inclined to agree. It's a bit retarded IMO. If the OP thinks this product segment is plagued by the BMW "tax", I would suggest that it must obviously be a great business opportunity for him. Step up, register a business, become a sponsor, deal with problems, returns, customers, etc. and let's see what you charge.

You wanna impress me? Macguyver me a stainless exhaust that doesn't void your warranty out of parts from Wal-Mart for a couple hundred $$!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-07-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HPIA4v2

Last time I look this is open forum.
With that title you asked for attention now you got it and don't like it, tough luck. Post in in "DIY guide" if you want to feel usefull.

I replaced my brakes (instead going to dealer) for close to $700 saving and I don't start a thread saying "getting rip off" by dealer.

Last time I looked your post are useless and this forum has enough of those....

Brakes are free from the dealer idiot, its called Maint' program. PLus dealer cost include LABOR, what part of labor involves shipping out intakes?

Like I said your post are useless as well as your analogies.

Moreover, this forum is far from open..... you know how many threads get deleted a day if you mention the wrong company?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-07-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 808AWD325xi

Gee thanks Mike....I PM'ed you last Thursday asking if you sold them, you said no, so I asked for the part number and you never got back to me...better late then never I guess.

This is why this thread exists.... cause vendors play games.

canesr1 · 05-07-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 808AWD325xi

Gee thanks Mike....I PM'ed you last Thursday asking if you sold them, you said no, so I asked for the part number and you never got back to me...better late then never I guess.

now you know why he wouldn't respond to you... you would've been cutting into his profit margins

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 05-07-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSlick

This is why this thread exists.... cause vendors play games.

Wow. Where did that come from. I think my customer service is top notch and a lot of times i go out of my way to help customers and even help people who haven't bought anything from me or bought stuff i sell used. Look at my trader feedback. Clearly lots of games being played.

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Originally Posted by canesr1

now you know why he wouldn't respond to you... you would've been cutting into his profit margins

I don't stock them usually as they are not an in demand item. I have sold a few but it's not something that is stocked regularly. (I.e its not on my website) The fact that a DIY has been posted for over a year with part numbers and instructions is clearly why i am hiding part numbers and oh ya the fact we ship them in the original S&B boxes with part numbers on them. It's not a secret.

I apologize for missing your last PM about the part number. I do get hundreds a day. If i would have caught it i would have happily sent you the part number as i posted it for you above.

Mike

Clap135 · 05-07-2010, 02:31 PM

Link to this DIY with part numbers and exact things to get? I have yet to see this, but everyone talks about it. My search abilities fail

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-07-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Wow. Where did that come from. I think my customer service is top notch and a lot of times i go out of my way to help customers and even help people who haven't bought anything from me or bought stuff i sell used. Look at my trader feedback. Clearly lots of games being played.

I apologize for missing your last PM about the part number. I do get hundreds a day. If i would have caught it i would have happily sent you the part number as i posted it for you above.

Mike

Dont take it to heart mike, you cant please everyone.

Everling · 06-06-2010, 02:50 PM

what is the diameter size for the intake manifold side? im thinking of making one myself as well.

Alexander · 06-06-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

I've sold quite a few replacement sets for $80 shipped. Not $80 shipped to Turkey though. These things are heavy and shipping is relatively high on them. The couplers are the specialty part that make it work. If someone wants to go their own way on the couplers may the force be with them! The BMS aluminum couplers are a pretty nice approach to the problem. The Vishnu intake uses muffler piping (not aluminum) IIRC.

If you're looking to crusade against overpriced parts I'm not sure a $100-$139 intake is where I'd start my complaining. How about $1500 cat back systems?

Mike

Makes me miss my Mustang, $300 cat backs...

bahn stormer · 06-06-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by peterhoang1988

what is the diameter size for the intake manifold side? im thinking of making one myself as well.

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Link to this DIY with part numbers and exact things to get? I have yet to see this, but everyone talks about it. My search abilities fail

S&B website:
http://www.sbfilters.com/s.nl/it.A/id.219/.f

BMS filter part number:
R0633 (2.25" ID)

Vishnu filter part number:
R0738 (3" ID)

treytreyfeva · 09-02-2010, 12:21 PM

Does anyone know if you can turn the BMS SCI intake into a DCI. IOW, can i buy the dual cone filters alone and use the couplers from the SCI kit?

chiaobaby · 09-02-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by treytreyfeva

Does anyone know if you can turn the BMS SCI intake into a DCI. IOW, can i buy the dual cone filters alone and use the couplers from the SCI kit?

measure the diameter of the tubes make sure its 2.25 yes you just buy the filters its like 32 dollars each.

EastCoast335i · 09-02-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSlick

Last time I looked your post are useless and this forum has enough of those....

Brakes are free from the dealer idiot, its called Maint' program. PLus dealer cost include LABOR, what part of labor involves shipping out intakes?

Like I said your post are useless as well as your analogies.

Moreover, this forum is far from open..... you know how many threads get deleted a day if you mention the wrong company?

10pts...

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treytreyfeva Puro Pinche Party! 23 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i TiAG Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SFV818 iTrader: (1)	Does anyone know if you can turn the BMS SCI intake into a DCI. IOW, can i buy the dual cone filters alone and use the couplers from the SCI kit?
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