Colour behind kidney grille? What is it??

mazaa93 · 06-24-2014, 08:45 PM

What is the red thing behind the kidney grilles in the below pic?
I've got an E93 325i and I wouldn't mind doing that to my car lol.

chenry · 06-24-2014, 08:56 PM

those are Cyba air scoops, see them here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289187

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-24-2014, 09:15 PM

Air scoops- largely useless, except for funneling extra dust and dirt into your intercooler, radiator, and intake

Seriously though, the jury is out on the performance advantages. I would love to believe they work, but the majority of the forum members say nay.

mazaa93 · 06-24-2014, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chenry

those are Cyba air scoops, see them here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289187

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Air scoops- largely useless, except for funneling extra dust and dirt into your intercooler, radiator, and intake

Seriously though, the jury is out on the performance advantages. I would love to believe they work, but the majority of the forum members say nay.

Yea just did some research on them - that sounds a bit worrying lol.

I wouldn't get them coz of the so-called performance benefits, but I reckon they look pretty cool, especially on a blacked out car!

Might order a set - only about $50 so not too big of a deal.

chenry · 06-24-2014, 09:59 PM

so while the jury is out (and always will be) on the performance aspects of these scoops - one thing they will do for sure - is make an area behind your grill red (unless you order them in black)- so if thats what you are after...go for it

dwells · 06-24-2014, 11:24 PM

Looks tacky and does all of zilch for performance.

mazaa93 · 06-25-2014, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dwells

Looks tacky and does all of zilch for performance.

Yea I've come to the conclusion it's a pretty cheap looking mod to do... Gonne put the money towards that CPS lip spoiler.

mashimarho · 06-25-2014, 09:14 AM

As mentioned. Air scoops; probably Cyba. Cheap and purely aesthetic. Almost nothing gained.

kisho · 06-25-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

As mentioned. Air scoops; probably Cyba. Cheap and purely aesthetic. Almost nothing gained.

For a second, I thought that was a picture of a mustang

So what happened to your bumper and mirror covers?

mashimarho · 06-25-2014, 02:03 PM

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For a second, I thought that was a picture of a mustang

So what happened to your bumper and mirror covers?

Bumper is getting touched up for the show this weekend.
Headlights are getting redone and will be shipping back to me tomorrow.
M3 mirrors coming soon. The owner wants to trade them for my mirrors if I paint them BSM.

135Pats · 06-25-2014, 02:38 PM

@mashimarho Canary Yellow scoops FTW though...

mashimarho · 06-25-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 135Pats

@mashimarho Canary Yellow scoops FTW though...

Yes!

But, only to match the rest.

mazaa93 · 06-25-2014, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Yes!

But, only to match the rest.

Damn that's a beautiful looking machine!

My car's got the blacked out theme going on;
- black grille
- black breaks
- black wheels

Should I get the red scoop?

mashimarho · 06-25-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mazaa93

Damn that's a beautiful looking machine!

My car's got the blacked out theme going on;
- black grille
- black breaks
- black wheels

Should I get the red scoop?

Yeah, helps give accents.

kisho · 06-25-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Bumper is getting touched up for the show this weekend.
Headlights are getting redone and will be shipping back to me tomorrow.
M3 mirrors coming soon. The owner wants to trade them for my mirrors if I paint them BSM.

That awesome. I wish I could refresh the look of mine as often as you do. Yours is easily in the top 5 on the forum. BTW you've got one wide driveway.

mashimarho · 06-25-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kisho

That awesome. I wish I could refresh the look of mine as often as you do. Yours is easily in the top 5 on the forum. BTW you've got one wide driveway.

Thank you very much!!!

mazaa93 · 06-25-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Thank you very much!!!

Is that blue colour a custom paint?

Mannnn that looks insane.

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-25-2014, 08:53 PM

I would only get those for one purpose and one purpose only- to match my coral red seats...but only if somebody gave them away

mazaa93 · 06-26-2014, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I would only get those for one purpose and one purpose only- to match my coral red seats...but only if somebody gave them away

Hey our cars look similar!

Look into the other brand, think it's called RPI or something, can't recall 100%. Probs gonna put an order through within the next day or two.
Has a better shape than the one in Op.

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-26-2014, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mazaa93

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I would only get those for one purpose and one purpose only- to match my coral red seats...but only if somebody gave them away

Hey our cars look similar!

Look into the other brand, think it's called RPI or something, can't recall 100%. Probs gonna put an order through within the next day or two.
Has a better shape than the one in Op.

They do mate! Beautiful ride man. Might check em out- thanks!

mashimarho · 06-26-2014, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mazaa93

Is that blue colour a custom paint?

Mannnn that looks insane.

Custom wrap! Matches BMW Santorini Blue

Dylanize · 06-26-2014, 02:14 PM

There is actual gains, I saw a dyno from another bimmer forum.

Of course to see the gains in real life driving you probably have to be doing at least 80mph.

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chenry Colonel 2390 Rep 2,958 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Huntington Beach iTrader: (8)	those are Cyba air scoops, see them here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289187
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chenry Colonel 2390 Rep 2,958 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Huntington Beach iTrader: (8)	so while the jury is out (and always will be) on the performance aspects of these scoops - one thing they will do for sure - is make an area behind your grill red (unless you order them in black)- so if thats what you are after...go for it
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