Active Autowerke Charge Pipe and BOV parts are here

dicostal · 03-06-2015, 05:33 PM

Hi All, I realized how hard it was to find some good pictures on this product so I decided to post some. I am getting it installed tomorrow!!!

Let me know if you guys would like more pictures.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions was great to deal with. Thank you!!!

Brule · 03-07-2015, 01:01 AM

Looks good. Better looking then the ER one everyone gets.

marik_335 · 03-07-2015, 03:04 AM

do you need to get this with a tune or when you do stg 2 ?

dicostal · 03-07-2015, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by marik_335

do you need to get this with a tune or when you do stg 2 ?

From what I read online you loose a bit of power in first and 2nd gear without it with a tune, but nothing significant. I do not think it is a must at first but over time the stock charge pipe and diverter valves will start to fail. I know mine are now.
I will post pics of it installed later today.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-07-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brule

Looks good. Better looking then the ER one everyone gets.

Like all AA products, this charge pipe is top notch quality. Same can be said about ER.

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Originally Posted by marik_335

do you need to get this with a tune or when you do stg 2 ?

No need to get a tune with the charge pipe. It can be used with any stage as it does not add any power. It is for reliability since the stock one will fail sooner or later.

e92_boost · 03-07-2015, 12:44 PM

A video clip would be awesome

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-07-2015, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dicostal

Hi All, I realized how hard it was to find some good pictures on this product so I decided to post some. I am getting it installed tomorrow!!!

Let me know if you guys would like more pictures.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions was great to deal with. Thank you!!!

Looks good. We appreciate your support!

Enjoy!

dicostal · 03-07-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_boost

A video clip would be awesome

I will try to make video tomorrow.

dicostal · 03-07-2015, 07:06 PM

Here are more pictures of the AA charge pipe and BOV installed.

huge shout out to ACI Dynamix in Seymour CT for doing the work. They fix a few other issues they found while installing the charge pipe and bov. The car has never been running so good!!

Here are some other shots from the shop. They have a few other project going on as well. Enjoy!!!

robc1976 · 03-07-2015, 08:19 PM

I need measurements please! I have a ER intercooler pipe and need to know if I need the shorter pipe.

robc1976 · 03-07-2015, 08:20 PM

Can you get this pipe in chrome/polished instead of black?

marik_335 · 03-08-2015, 03:15 AM

Dicostal, how many miles you have on your car?

dicostal · 03-08-2015, 09:54 AM

I have 95k miles on it. I've installed FBO GIAC Stage II on 38k miles. Charge pipe and diverter valves have been shot now for about 6 months, but winter was here so I waited.

To give and update on the AA BOV it is loud from the outside, but from inside the cabin you can hear it but it is not loud.

dicostal · 03-09-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

Can you get this pipe in chrome/polished instead of black?

I believe it comes only in black. The pipe is now installed can't measure it.

robc1976 · 03-09-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dicostal

I believe it comes only in black. The pipe is now installed can't measure it.

I may paint it, and make own intercooler pipe.

Thanks!

dicostal · 03-17-2015, 04:10 PM

Just wanted to post an update as I had no clue what to expect with a BOV and did not want something loud and it was intervening when I was making a decision on my daily driver. I am glad that at the end I did not let noise be a factor when making my decision and just went with I thought was the best product out there.

All the videos I saw on this BOV were very loud, however this is only under heavy load when you are racing and you are shifting quickly. I was presently surprised that under normal driving conditions you do not hear it at all. Thus far I am very happy with the choice I made, it is the definitely the best looking set up and its been working very well.

I figure I would share my experience for others. Happy Motoring!!

Flex68 · 03-17-2015, 04:23 PM

Nice ...... Looks like a very good quality piece ..... There's nothing more shitty than that bov sound as to me is soooo tasteless lol hence while I'll go forge DV

dicostal · 03-17-2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Flex68

Nice ...... Looks like a very good quality piece ..... There's nothing more shitty than that bov sound as to me is soooo tasteless lol hence while I'll go forge DV

YES I agree, that is why I am sharing my experience. It is not at all as you would think. Unless you are racing you are not going to hear it!!! You should test drive a car with it and make a decision. Trust me. BOV seems more reliable then a DV from what i read. Anything below half throttle I do not hear it or barely.

I think there is a miss perception on these BOV and loudness. I thought I was going to regret this set up because of the whoosh noise but it is not the case at all.

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dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	Active Autowerke Charge Pipe and BOV parts are here Hi All, I realized how hard it was to find some good pictures on this product so I decided to post some. I am getting it installed tomorrow!!! Let me know if you guys would like more pictures. Jeff@TopGearSolutions was great to deal with. Thank you!!! __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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03-07-2015, 07:06 PM	#9
dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	Here are more pictures of the AA charge pipe and BOV installed. huge shout out to ACI Dynamix in Seymour CT for doing the work. They fix a few other issues they found while installing the charge pipe and bov. The car has never been running so good!! Here are some other shots from the shop. They have a few other project going on as well. Enjoy!!! __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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03-07-2015, 08:19 PM	#10
robc1976 DIYER 638 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	I need measurements please! I have a ER intercooler pipe and need to know if I need the shorter pipe. __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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03-07-2015, 08:20 PM	#11
robc1976 DIYER 638 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Can you get this pipe in chrome/polished instead of black? __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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03-08-2015, 03:15 AM	#12
marik_335 Private 3 Rep 73 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: vancouver ,ca iTrader: (0)	Dicostal, how many miles you have on your car?
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03-08-2015, 09:54 AM	#13
dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	I have 95k miles on it. I've installed FBO GIAC Stage II on 38k miles. Charge pipe and diverter valves have been shot now for about 6 months, but winter was here so I waited. To give and update on the AA BOV it is loud from the outside, but from inside the cabin you can hear it but it is not loud. __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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03-17-2015, 04:10 PM	#16
dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	Just wanted to post an update as I had no clue what to expect with a BOV and did not want something loud and it was intervening when I was making a decision on my daily driver. I am glad that at the end I did not let noise be a factor when making my decision and just went with I thought was the best product out there. All the videos I saw on this BOV were very loud, however this is only under heavy load when you are racing and you are shifting quickly. I was presently surprised that under normal driving conditions you do not hear it at all. Thus far I am very happy with the choice I made, it is the definitely the best looking set up and its been working very well. I figure I would share my experience for others. Happy Motoring!! __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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03-17-2015, 04:23 PM	#17
Flex68 Captain 76 Rep 853 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Nice ...... Looks like a very good quality piece ..... There's nothing more shitty than that bov sound as to me is soooo tasteless lol hence while I'll go forge DV
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