Simota CF CAI Installed

rg87 · 08-01-2010, 06:18 PM

Finally installed the Simota CF CAI this morning w/ my dad. Took longer than we had anticipated, but it was just due to some trial & error & dropping a screw down the engine! Smh, good thing I have small hands & can reach the tight spots.

Bought the Simota CF CAI from Cal @Jlevi on the weekend at their grand opening. It was part of the "garage sale parts", so pricing was great! hehe. Thought I'd post a mini review of the intake.

Aesthetically the Simota intake looks greats w/ all the CF parts. As far as performance and sounds goes...there is a noticeable difference. Once you step on the gas, you can feel and hear the power/torque increase. The new intake gives you about a 5-10 hp gain. The car now has a deeper "growl" to it. You can hear that "growl" better at around 3500/4000 rpm. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the results. Here's a few pics of it install. (Sorry for the crappy iphone pics)

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jaceaholic · 08-01-2010, 06:50 PM

looks good.. but i dont think you will get 5-10hp with that intake..

spdy330 · 08-01-2010, 09:27 PM

Heck the BMW Performance Intake only claims up to 3hp gain.

SV Concepts III · 08-01-2010, 09:55 PM

Looks great, thanks for stopping by on Sat!

rg87 · 08-02-2010, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jaceaholic

looks good.. but i dont think you will get 5-10hp with that intake..

maybe 5hp at the most

, but i'm just stating what simota says...

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Looks great, thanks for stopping by on Sat!

No probs, will be back soon to pick up my springs & place the order for the M3 style body kit!

08-01-2010, 06:18 PM	#1
rg87 Lieutenant 54 Rep 513 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Simota CF CAI Installed Finally installed the Simota CF CAI this morning w/ my dad. Took longer than we had anticipated, but it was just due to some trial & error & dropping a screw down the engine! Smh, good thing I have small hands & can reach the tight spots. Bought the Simota CF CAI from Cal @Jlevi on the weekend at their grand opening. It was part of the "garage sale parts", so pricing was great! hehe. Thought I'd post a mini review of the intake. Aesthetically the Simota intake looks greats w/ all the CF parts. As far as performance and sounds goes...there is a noticeable difference. Once you step on the gas, you can feel and hear the power/torque increase. The new intake gives you about a 5-10 hp gain. The car now has a deeper "growl" to it. You can hear that "growl" better at around 3500/4000 rpm. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the results. Here's a few pics of it install. (Sorry for the crappy iphone pics)
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jaceaholic thestream.tv 120 Rep 3,134 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 sparkling graphite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: northern california iTrader: (7)	looks good.. but i dont think you will get 5-10hp with that intake.. __________________
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spdy330 Major General 540 Rep 6,148 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	Heck the BMW Performance Intake only claims up to 3hp gain. __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Looks great, thanks for stopping by on Sat!
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