RPi scoops, are these things a joke?

///M3THOD · 04-23-2011, 07:59 PM

I just bought some red RPi scoops and I am honestly surprised at poor design of these things. Admittedly, the surprise is partially my fault because I didn't research the install and while I knew I would have to drill, I thought it was onto some substantial piece of structure. The metal is so thin that it probably deforms at hwy speeds, not sure if that's an intended attribute of the design, but I don't see them flexing like this and the screws staying put in place properly. On the picture below the main lip has a rolled mouth, mine is just thin metal all the way across.

Who came up with the mounting points on these things, just take a self tapping screws, drive them through the flimsy grill shroud and secure the back of them with silicone sealant so they don't back out... really? Why don't I just duct tape and super glue them into place and call it a day?

I'm already running a AFE Dci so I doubt they will even have an impact on performance at all, I just liked the way they looked. Are the Cyba or AFE scoops any better? Might just pick up some AFE scoops and paint them red myself, they look like they mount on a factory location.

Jesse@MBRP · 04-23-2011, 08:51 PM

I have AFE. No drilling and great design.

wren57 · 04-23-2011, 09:25 PM

Wow. That's a disappointing design.

chrisE92 · 04-23-2011, 09:55 PM

Don't know what the AFE scoops look like, but the cyba scoops come in red for $39 shipped.

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

I have them myself (opted for the matte black ones and painted them yellow). They use OEM mounting locations. No need to drill, and installation was easy. They don't flex either.. it's a very sturdy design.

But in the end, whether or not scoops make a difference will always be up in the air.

SennaZ · 04-23-2011, 10:05 PM

Honestly, I believe they are doing exactly what all of them are perfectly designed to do: block your radiator airflow which will allow it to heat up more rapidly in the morning (albeit overheat in the evening) and collect each and every lighted cigarette butt tossed by the unthinking driver in front of you, thereby keeping our highways both safe and clean.

Thank you for your civic duty of keeping America clean!

Pepe_pr · 04-23-2011, 10:18 PM

The cyba are great design and no drilling. And the price is unbeatable

turb0mik3 · 04-23-2011, 10:58 PM

aFe scoops have no drilling and just snug into place. I heard cyba is the same... lol.

bimmerlex · 04-23-2011, 11:45 PM

I have Cyba for over a year now. Install was 10 min, no drilling, no any problem. Worth $39.

BMW1986 · 04-23-2011, 11:51 PM

Still on the fence about this; don't know if it's worth the money or if it is just for look.

Iwantm3 · 04-24-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW1986

Still on the fence about this; don't know if it's worth the money or if it is just for look.

you can't even see it lol , you can when you take a detailed pic or really looking there otherwise it's unnoticeable, waste of $

UFhypzM3 · 04-24-2011, 12:19 AM

scoops are completely worthless performance wise

domrep · 04-24-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by UFhypz335

scoops are completely worthless performance wise

+1

but if you like the look the cyba scoops are just borderline worth it. definitely not the RPI scoots for 120+ or whatever it is.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-24-2011, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepe_pr

The cyba are great design and no drilling. And the price is unbeatable

///M3THOD · 04-24-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UFhypz335

scoops are completely worthless performance wise

I agree, especially with a DCI, I just liked the look of them.

ttbmer · 04-24-2011, 05:55 PM

Sorry to hear that! I almost buy then! I meet the RPI guy yesterday at Mfest! He swears that all his products are the best! He even said that his exhaust is better than akrapovic!

RX7guy · 04-24-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ttbmer

I meet the RPI guy yesterday at Mfest! He swears that all his products are the best! He even said that his exhaust is better than akrapovic!

I'm sure he did

zobr · 04-24-2011, 06:51 PM

These scoops are freakin retarded hahaha....shit belongs on civics

BMW1986 · 04-24-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domrep

+1

but if you like the look the cyba scoops are just borderline worth it. definitely not the RPI scoots for 120+ or whatever it is.

Even @ $39 still seems like a lot for what....?? hahaha

///M3THOD · 04-24-2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttbmer

Sorry to hear that! I almost buy then! I meet the RPI guy yesterday at Mfest! He swears that all his products are the best! He even said that his exhaust is better than akrapovic!

Yeah, ...right

ianthegreat · 04-24-2011, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SennaZ

Honestly, I believe they are doing exactly what all of them are perfectly designed to do: block your radiator airflow which will allow it to heat up more rapidly in the morning (albeit overheat in the evening) and collect each and every lighted cigarette butt tossed by the unthinking driver in front of you, thereby keeping our highways both safe and clean.

Thank you for your civic duty of keeping America clean!

My engine after about 5k with scoops looked like the sahara desert. So much sand and dirt in there. Removed.

ian2002525 · 04-24-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisE92

Don't know what the AFE scoops look like, but the cyba scoops come in red for $39 shipped.

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

I have them myself (opted for the matte black ones and painted them yellow). They use OEM mounting locations. No need to drill, and installation was easy. They don't flex either.. it's a very sturdy design.

But in the end, whether or not scoops make a difference will always be up in the air.

not $39 anymore; raised up to $49.
but still worth!

bigdog34uz · 04-25-2011, 05:23 AM

i got mine in time!

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///M3THOD Lieutenant Colonel 120 Rep 1,625 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ATL iTrader: (30)	RPi scoops, are these things a joke? I just bought some red RPi scoops and I am honestly surprised at poor design of these things. Admittedly, the surprise is partially my fault because I didn't research the install and while I knew I would have to drill, I thought it was onto some substantial piece of structure. The metal is so thin that it probably deforms at hwy speeds, not sure if that's an intended attribute of the design, but I don't see them flexing like this and the screws staying put in place properly. On the picture below the main lip has a rolled mouth, mine is just thin metal all the way across. Who came up with the mounting points on these things, just take a self tapping screws, drive them through the flimsy grill shroud and secure the back of them with silicone sealant so they don't back out... really? Why don't I just duct tape and super glue them into place and call it a day? I'm already running a AFE Dci so I doubt they will even have an impact on performance at all, I just liked the way they looked. Are the Cyba or AFE scoops any better? Might just pick up some AFE scoops and paint them red myself, they look like they mount on a factory location. __________________ 2014 Individual /// M5 Competition AW/AB \|\| Vorsteiner FF-103 \|\| BMS JB4 \|\| Meisterschaft GTC \|\| RPI \|\| IND \|\| Challenge \|\| Last edited by ///M3THOD; 04-23-2011 at 09:05 PM..
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SennaZ been there... done that 4 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (1)	Honestly, I believe they are doing exactly what all of them are perfectly designed to do: block your radiator airflow which will allow it to heat up more rapidly in the morning (albeit overheat in the evening) and collect each and every lighted cigarette butt tossed by the unthinking driver in front of you, thereby keeping our highways both safe and clean. Thank you for your civic duty of keeping America clean! Last edited by SennaZ; 04-23-2011 at 10:15 PM..
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