[Rival]

Originally Posted by cuco

Absolutely. I don't have the cone filter though. Not sure if it will make a big difference.

i guess with these cars you need every last little bit.... in the end it adds up and makes a diff.

[Eagle1oh7]

So, just a quick question(sorry for my n00b question) what is the benefit of the Euro intake over an aftermarket like an AFE Stage 2?

[Amini77]

Nice I might have to try this. It's better than the K&N drop in right? How long did it take?

[cuco]

Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

So, just a quick question(sorry for my n00b question) what is the benefit of the Euro intake over an aftermarket like an AFE Stage 2?

[cuco]

Originally Posted by Amini77

Nice I might have to try this. It's better than the K&N drop in right? How long did it take?

About 2 hrs at a very relaxed pace, I am still using my K&n drop in and it makes a world of a difference. You have to delete the charcoal too.

[cuco]

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Awesome stuff.

Did you keep Charcoal filter?

Can you post part numbers of the kit? I dont have AutoZone here so will need to improvise.

For some duct ideas look up: sink drain mod for e36 e46 or e39
use the plastic inlet for a speaker tube. Will look sharp.

Finally did the mod on the grilles, very pleased with the result.

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by cuco

About 2 hrs at a very relaxed pace, I am still using my K&n drop in and it makes a world of a difference. You have to delete the charcoal too.

Of course..I already did, I meant I have a flat K&N filter not the cone shaped one. But I might try this some time

[cuco]

Originally Posted by Amini77

Of course..I already did, I meant I have a flat K&N filter not the cone shaped one. But I might try this some time

I have the flat K&N also, I am not planning on doing the cone filter swap anytime soon.

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by cuco

I have the flat K&N also, I am not planning on doing the cone filter swap anytime soon.

Ohh I'm just curious how different this mod is

[cuco]

Originally Posted by Amini77

Ohh I'm just curious how different this mod is

You mean the cone filter mod or ram air mod? I only did the ram air mod.

[andrey_gta]

Originally Posted by cuco

Finally did the mod on the grilles, very pleased with the result.

Nice mesh, is it custom or stock

If custom, what is the part & source. I need to make my center grille on 128i look that good & shiny

[cuco]

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Nice mesh, is it custom or stock

If custom, what is the part & source. I need to make my center grille on 128i look that good & shiny

Oh man, I was very impressed with the quality of this custom mesh, definitely recommend it. Get the diamond XXL, its the closest to the OEM grid pattern. Only needed two 6" x 36" sheets. They are offered as bare aluminum or powder coated.

http://www.customcargrills.com/products.asp?id=1

[andrey_gta]

Originally Posted by cuco

Get the diamond XXL

Regular or Flat?

[cuco]

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Regular or Flat?

Regular

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by cuco

You mean the cone filter mod or ram air mod? I only did the ram air mod.

Ohh I mean the cone filter mod. What's the ram air mod? How effective is that?

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by cuco

Finally did the mod on the grilles, very pleased with the result.

LOOKS GOOD! doing this lol where do I get the materials?

[cuco]

Originally Posted by Amini77

LOOKS GOOD! doing this lol where do I get the materials?

http://www.customcargrills.com/products.asp?id=1

Diamond XXL powder coated (regular, not flat)

[cuco]

Originally Posted by Amini77

Ohh I mean the cone filter mod. What's the ram air mod? How effective is that?

Scroll back a page and you'll find the description of the mod. Dinan offers a very similar mod and claims to add 7hp. It basically increases airflow into the engine by a lot.

[Amini77]

Originally Posted by cuco

Scroll back a page and you'll find the description of the mod. Dinan offers a very similar mod and claims to add 7hp. It basically increases airflow into the engine by a lot.

Alright thanks I don't know how the "" face got in there lol. Make sure you close it up for the winter because of hydrolock

[cuco]

Originally Posted by Amini77

Alright thanks I don't know how the "" face got in there lol. Make sure you close it up for the winter because of hydrolock

Lol, ok

[u170who]

Originally Posted by cuco

Finally did the mod on the grilles, very pleased with the result.

Very nice and clean looking! BTW, i noticed you had installed carbon fiber lips. No need to be modest, where'd you get em and how much? BTW, guys, i live in NY, and grew, we have been prone to flooding lately. I'd love to do this mod but would like a way to be able to close it in the winter, any suggestions? @apex: nice mod, i think I'm gonna do it.

[cuco]

Originally Posted by u170who

Very nice and clean looking! BTW, i noticed you had installed carbon fiber lips. No need to be modest, where'd you get em and how much? BTW, guys, i live in NY, and grew, we have been prone to flooding lately. I'd love to do this mod but would like a way to be able to close it in the winter, any suggestions? @apex: nice mod, i think I'm gonna do it.

Got them at ebay for around a 100 bucks. They are China CF quality. Not too bad. If youre interested in getting a CF spoiler and/or mirror caps, definitely buy BMW. To answer your question about the ram air, in my case, I can disconnect the hose from the air box easily if its raining since it is not glued together. Having said that, its not a good idea to drive through flooded areas even with the stock intake.