Besides the obvious cool factor, do the aFe intakes make more difference than, say, a nice pair of ZHPM stickers? And do the filters let in a lot of dirt?
Besides the obvious cool factor, do the aFe intakes make more difference than, say, a nice pair of ZHPM stickers? And do the filters let in a lot of dirt?
I haven't driven around enough to notice much of a difference, but I'd say the performance gains are definitely not as drastic as advertised -- maybe 1-2 HP and 2-3 TQ increase TOPS; not at all around 20-30 hp/tq increases.
But the consensus seems to be that gas mileage increases by about 1-2 MPG. As for me, the sound is just SOOO good. The WHOOSH of the air getting sucked in almost makes it sound like a turbo when you're giving it gas at low RPMs. Also, the exhaust tone is a lot meatier and substantial.
Best mod to date I've purchased and VERY easy to install; took me about 15 minutes.
In terms of looks, I'm not the biggest fan; I think it's very noticeably after-market when you open up the hood. If it looked like the BMW performance intake, it would be perfect, but that's just a very tiny gripe I have.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Just an FYI for those who are going to take advantage of this. For me the fax number at the bottom of the rebate form didn't work so I emailed jbruce@afepower.com and he has done everything for me and has been very helpful. All you need to do is scan your receipt and email it to him.
-Chris-
2003 ZHP Sedan - Jet Black on Sand - SOLD
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
That sucks Dane. Maybe he can make an exception for you?
-Chris-
2003 ZHP Sedan - Jet Black on Sand - SOLD
Maybe...we'll see what he says. Missed it by 6 days...hehe.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
I'm in!!!
Jason just got back to me and said I was good to go!
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Glad to hear it! I'm interested to see how these work. Gotta love free stuff!
-Chris-
2003 ZHP Sedan - Jet Black on Sand - SOLD
Jason, if you're out there: good looking out, pal.