[Juiced46]

Originally Posted by madmanhiker

can you post a video please? I can't hear a thing, but then again, I have the Remus Race setup and catless dp.

Sounds pretty much the same as Frankies video. I can hear it while driving to, but my Exhaust does drown it out at times. AR DP and Active Autowerke Catback so its pretty loud.

I tried getting one while driving, but my Go Pro is picking up more road noise then the engine.

[madmanhiker]

Originally Posted by Juiced46

Sounds pretty much the same as Frankies video. I can hear it while driving to, but my Exhaust does drown it out at times. AR DP and Active Autowerke Catback so its pretty loud.

I tried getting one while driving, but my Go Pro is picking up more road noise then the engine.

hmmm..... thanks Juiced46... apparently mine does not have that sound. I'll have to check my connections to make sure everything is snug at the conection gasket near the throttle body tube and then I'll post a video...

[madmanhiker]

will post an open hood vid, need to wait for better location so as to not be a rude neighbor

here are 2 quick 40-100 WOT run's"

[Juiced46]

Damn your car is loud. I cant get a good incar video of my car with my Go Pro. It comes out to quiet, I will have to try again. I think your exhaust it drowning out your cold air. Plus your car is an AT so you really arent going to hear it much at all.

[madmanhiker]

Originally Posted by Juiced46

Damn your car is loud. I cant get a good incar video of my car with my Go Pro. It comes out to quiet, I will have to try again. I think your exhaust it drowning out your cold air. Plus your car is an AT so you really arent going to hear it much at all.

I've been trying to say that!!! - AND that's with the windows closed.... that remus race exhaust with shiv's catless dp pretty much drowns out my thoughts. lol (but I love it)

It idles very quietly, only when I go WOT it gets loud as hell, people are very surprised at the growl. What you say makes sense being AT, perhaps hood open revving I would hear it but, at this point - who cares.

also, I was thinking about going to gopro hd.... I heard they are better managing wind noise (overall sound management)... is this not true?

I've got 3 Dyno runs scheduled this Sunday so I'm curious to see where I'm at. thx!

[Keik E92 M3]

Nice videos..

[ModBargains.com]

Thanks for posting up the videos with sound clips of the aFe n55 intake in action guys!

[makarov88]

AFE intake for the N55 is a piece of *#@#ing shit... spent about 2 hours over at LTBMW putting it on and taking it off because it doesnt work. First off it doesnt connect to the throttle body flush and just pops right off even when clamped down IF you dont bolt it down. And second car wouldn't even start when the AFE was on there but as soon as I took it off it started fine. (did this They said it could possibly be that the tubing was made the wrong way? iono....

All im saying is if your thinking about buying the AFE Stage 2 think again and go with the injen, biggest headache and just a hunk of fkn shit in my opinion.

This was done yesterday btw 6/7/11

/endrant

[Juiced46]

I understand you are angry, but this seems like an installer issue. I know the issue you are talking about and its easily resolved. First when you are bolting on the connection @ the throttle body, make sure you have the main plastic housing bolted in doesnt have to be completely tight yet but that bolt should be in. When you tighten that clamp, if you tighten it TO MUCH it will push out the coupler you had trouble with. Your car wasnt starting because you probably had a massive leak @ that coupler connection causing an air leak after the MAF. Air leak after the MAF=start and stall, or no start at all. I noticed the coupler issue, not a big deal, they could have designed it better but the intake fits and works fine.

Originally Posted by makarov88

AFE intake for the N55 is a piece of *#@#ing shit... spent about 2 hours over at LTBMW putting it on and taking it off because it doesnt work. First off it doesnt connect to the throttle body flush and just pops right off even when clamped down IF you dont bolt it down. And second car wouldn't even start when the AFE was on there but as soon as I took it off it started fine. (did this They said it could possibly be that the tubing was made the wrong way? iono....

All im saying is if your thinking about buying the AFE Stage 2 think again and go with the injen, biggest headache and just a hunk of fkn shit in my opinion.

This was done yesterday btw 6/7/11

/endrant

[madmanhiker]

Originally Posted by Juiced46

I understand you are angry, but this seems like an installer issue. I know the issue you are talking about and its easily resolved. First when you are bolting on the connection @ the throttle body, make sure you have the main plastic housing bolted in doesnt have to be completely tight yet but that bolt should be in. When you tighten that clamp, if you tighten it TO MUCH it will push out the coupler you had trouble with. Your car wasnt starting because you probably had a massive leak @ that coupler connection causing an air leak after the MAF. Air leak after the MAF=start and stall, or no start at all. I noticed the coupler issue, not a big deal, they could have designed it better but the intake fits and works fine.

Agreed. The install took about 1 hour (taking care and more time then needed). My son and I too encountered that coupler issue, but we tightened the clamp down too much. Again, I think it could have been designed a bit better, the internal rubber sleeve is crap. However, this issue was easily resolved by loosening the bolt and it gave enough give to ensure a nice snug fit. I have rechecked the connection days later and its nice and snug. Sounds like an installer issue. Sorry.

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

RE the N55 Stage1 setup there are pretty thorough directions posted on BMS' forum for how to use it. That is your first and only stop for information or help on anything BMS related. Per the directions you need to log map 6, check the boost level, then from that can deduce whether you have the newer or older DME software. With the newer software they suggest 5psi on 93 octane. If you have the old DME software they suggest upgrading it before doing any mods.

Mike

[longtran]

Originally Posted by Juiced46

I understand you are angry, but this seems like an installer issue. I know the issue you are talking about and its easily resolved. First when you are bolting on the connection @ the throttle body, make sure you have the main plastic housing bolted in doesnt have to be completely tight yet but that bolt should be in. When you tighten that clamp, if you tighten it TO MUCH it will push out the coupler you had trouble with. Your car wasnt starting because you probably had a massive leak @ that coupler connection causing an air leak after the MAF. Air leak after the MAF=start and stall, or no start at all. I noticed the coupler issue, not a big deal, they could have designed it better but the intake fits and works fine.

Why would you say it's the installer's issue when in your post you also mention you know there is an issue in that area? we tried everything to make it work, but it was not going to go on.

I almost consider cutting that rubber piece so i ca use the flat part as the gasket, but I didn't want ruin the kit in case he did want to return it.

In any event, you are paying for a intake and the intake should work or slip right on.

[dicker]

You need to update your DME and then run at 5 PSI. You don't seem to know how to work the JB3 judging by your posts. All of the maps are the same except 0 and 6 (stock and JB+ sim.) You can uprate the boost once you change the DME. I ran it both ways (10k miles on the JB3 so far) and the DME update makes a big difference.

I'm running at 5 PSI on 91 with a downpipe and the car has been running fine (not my fault if you 91 guys blow something up).

I am willing to wager the intake will not add much power to a tuned car however, due to the fact that we're maxing out the turbo with the stock intake...

[makarov88]

Originally Posted by madmanhiker

Agreed. The install took about 1 hour (taking care and more time then needed). My son and I too encountered that coupler issue, but we tightened the clamp down too much. Again, I think it could have been designed a bit better, the internal rubber sleeve is crap. However, this issue was easily resolved by loosening the bolt and it gave enough give to ensure a nice snug fit. I have rechecked the connection days later and its nice and snug. Sounds like an installer issue. Sorry.

Bolting it down should be insurance anyway, it should fit snug and properly right off the bat and THEN bolted so I know nothing will happen. This product does not offer this reassurance..

[madmanhiker]

Originally Posted by dicker

You need to update your DME and then run at 5 PSI. You don't seem to know how to work the JB3 judging by your posts. All of the maps are the same except 0 and 6 (stock and JB+ sim.) You can uprate the boost once you change the DME. I ran it both ways (10k miles on the JB3 so far) and the DME update makes a big difference.

I'm running at 5 PSI on 91 with a downpipe and the car has been running fine (not my fault if you 91 guys blow something up).

I am willing to wager the intake will not add much power to a tuned car however, due to the fact that we're maxing out the turbo with the stock intake...

Thanks for your insight. I'm pretty well educated on how it works and the various maps that are the same. My argument was the premise behind selling the product with this limitation. Had the service bulletin never been released or needed, what use would this tune be? Thankfully there is a software update so I can get some customization for my money. The PROcede doesn't read these parameters, but this one cost less. Also, it is not a 'JB3' it's N55 Stage 1.

[madmanhiker]

Originally Posted by longtran

Why would you say it's the installer's issue when in your post you also mention you know there is an issue in that area? we tried everything to make it work, but it was not going to go on.

I almost consider cutting that rubber piece so i ca use the flat part as the gasket, but I didn't want ruin the kit in case he did want to return it.

In any event, you are paying for a intake and the intake should work or slip right on.

I'm not gonna argue with longtran -

[Juiced46]

Originally Posted by longtran

Why would you say it's the installer's issue when in your post you also mention you know there is an issue in that area? we tried everything to make it work, but it was not going to go on.

I almost consider cutting that rubber piece so i ca use the flat part as the gasket, but I didn't want ruin the kit in case he did want to return it.

In any event, you are paying for a intake and the intake should work or slip right on.

Because the issue can be resolved, by not overtightening it. Like I said, I ran into the same issue, because I tightened the clamp to much(installer error). On the second try I pushed the coupler on really tight and tightened the clamp snug and it didnt push out. It has been fine since and I have been checking it.

[makarov88]

Originally Posted by Juiced46

Because the issue can be resolved, by not overtightening it. Like I said, I ran into the same issue, because I tightened the clamp to much(installer error). On the second try I pushed the coupler on really tight and tightened the clamp snug and it didnt push out. It has been fine since and I have been checking it.

I hope you are right Juiced, I sincerely hope you are right cuz I'm going to attempt it when I get home after work in an hour and if it doesn't work I'm going to use the intake for my cats new litter box... she needs a 2nd one

[madmanhiker]

Originally Posted by makarov88

I hope you are right Juiced, I sincerely hope you are right cuz I'm going to attempt it when I get home after work in an hour and if it doesn't work I'm going to use the intake for my cats new litter box... she needs a 2nd one

it fits... you just have to not tighten the long bolt on the tube (keep it loose) then fit the long tubing in it's place, tighten down while holding everything together to a snug fit. Then tighten the long bolt down - snug. That should be it.

[Andrew@ET]

Exactly it is a Stage "1". It does not have all the features of the jb3 or the jb4 and never claimed to.

Oh how I remember the jb1 and jb2 days

[N54CoupeHP]

Clean ride man!
Sorry to hear about your diffuser tho.