best scoops out there?

john boxter · 11-18-2009, 07:03 PM

hey guys what do you think are the best scoops out there something efficeint easy to install and wont completely soak my engine bay after a 3 hour drive in a storm?

twinturbopg · 11-18-2009, 07:15 PM

which scoop soaks your engine bay? and is that using a stock airbox or DCI?

personally the CYBA scoops (go to the sponsor section you will c them) are cheap and easy to install and with a protective measure against water coming in the engine bay with slits in scoops themselves for water to go through.

I have no experience with any of the other ones. But in the same token I have not heard anybody complain about water in the engine bay due to any scoops. I just went the cautious route and went with the cyba scoops direct bolt on.

LostMarine · 11-18-2009, 07:24 PM

Just installed the RPI today, easy install. Did not have a chance to take it out for a ride yet though..

SV Concepts III · 11-18-2009, 07:29 PM

No scoops will soak the factory filter, you would need to setup a hose in front of the car to do that. The aFe scoops are straight forward to install, installation instructions are included in the package. We run their scoops on our 335 with their DCI and vented hood, no issues in the rain

john boxter · 11-18-2009, 07:33 PM

no i have the bms dci dun want that gettin drenched on one of my long drives if it happens to be in a storm you know

RevC · 11-18-2009, 07:52 PM

scoops offer you nothing, maybe aesthetics, just my .02$

Terrance28 · 11-18-2009, 09:57 PM

Just go with the cyba, they are cheap easy to install and gets the job done

ToadHollow · 11-18-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RevC

scoops offer you nothing, maybe aesthetics, just my .02$

Actually, over 60+ MPH & they are a beneficial performance upgrade with a DCI in place. Less than that & you're correct .......... aesthetics & nothing else.

Malaka1 · 11-18-2009, 10:47 PM

I doubt you will feel a difference from the scoops, but they are cheap so whatever they can't hurt..

MrHarris · 11-19-2009, 06:01 AM

RPi! Even if they do nothing, at least the red looks cool

Craig@SupremePower · 11-19-2009, 09:53 AM

RPi..

ianthegreat · 11-19-2009, 09:59 AM

I run the UR CAI which puts the filter down at the driver side lower vent, but still use scoops. Obviously no performance increase, but I think more circulating air in the engine bay keeps it cooler.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 11-19-2009, 10:29 AM

save you're money they're worthless

Former_Boosted_IS · 11-19-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

Actually, over 60+ MPH & they are a beneficial performance upgrade with a DCI in place. Less than that & you're correct .......... aesthetics & nothing else.

Toad, do you have data to prove that? IAT logs? How about the adverse affect to radiator flow? This is definitely a grey area.

Proper Motion LLC · 11-19-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AutoCouture

save you're money they're worthless

AutoCouture, do you have data to prove that? IAT logs? How about the adverse affect to radiator flow? This is definitely a grey area.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 11-19-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 09AlpineTTSedan

AutoCouture, do you have data to prove that? IAT logs? How about the adverse affect to radiator flow? This is definitely a grey area.

skim7x · 11-19-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AutoCouture

rofl

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 11-19-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Toad, do you have data to prove that? IAT logs? How about the adverse affect to radiator flow? This is definitely a grey area.

i see nothing beneficial from them at all.

supply data that they actually help and then i will believe

Former_Boosted_IS · 11-19-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sexye92

i see nothing beneficial from them at all.

supply data that they actually help and then i will believe

I had scoops once and removed them because I became increasingly concerned they were robbing our radiator from flow it really needs. I didn't have the time to log it, but there is enough logic to concern me.

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 11-19-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

I had scoops once and removed them because I became increasingly concerned they were robbing our radiator from flow it really needs. I didn't have the time to log it, but there is enough logic to concern me.

i have installed rpi scoops, and dont like how restrictive they get up near the hood latch area, you can barely get a finger between them and the core support, i really see it as a "bottleneck" in air flow

fizzle · 11-19-2009, 11:45 AM

just another useless product, like the tornado air which improves gas mileage.

thwgw24 · 11-19-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrance28

Just go with the cyba, they are cheap easy to install and gets the job done

exactly, why spending $60~$100 on scoops when $39 shipped will get the job done?

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twinturbopg How you like them apples? 41 Rep 1,492 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SD & OC its where I belong iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	which scoop soaks your engine bay? and is that using a stock airbox or DCI? personally the CYBA scoops (go to the sponsor section you will c them) are cheap and easy to install and with a protective measure against water coming in the engine bay with slits in scoops themselves for water to go through. I have no experience with any of the other ones. But in the same token I have not heard anybody complain about water in the engine bay due to any scoops. I just went the cautious route and went with the cyba scoops direct bolt on. __________________ V5 rev2.5 \| VExhaust \| V1 KW \| V701 \| H&R Sway Bars \| Ram Air Scoops \| DCI WTB: stock mirror cover for pre-lci e90
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 380 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	No scoops will soak the factory filter, you would need to setup a hose in front of the car to do that. The aFe scoops are straight forward to install, installation instructions are included in the package. We run their scoops on our 335 with their DCI and vented hood, no issues in the rain
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john boxter Captain 38 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	no i have the bms dci dun want that gettin drenched on one of my long drives if it happens to be in a storm you know
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RevC Lieutenant General 179 Rep 11,768 Posts Drives: a couple fast toys Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Voorhees+cherry hill,NJ iTrader: (26)	scoops offer you nothing, maybe aesthetics, just my .02$ __________________ -Rev SGM e92 335xi\|Helix\|AFE\|AWE\|PROCEDE\|SYNAPSE\|ER\|OSS\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|P3\|always growing..
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Malaka1 General 107 Rep 919 Posts Drives: F30 335i 6MT Black Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL iTrader: (6)	I doubt you will feel a difference from the scoops, but they are cheap so whatever they can't hurt..
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ianthegreat Colonel 63 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	I run the UR CAI which puts the filter down at the driver side lower vent, but still use scoops. Obviously no performance increase, but I think more circulating air in the engine bay keeps it cooler.
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Sal@AUTOcouture 746 Rep 10,106 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	save you're money they're worthless
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