I am really thinking about giving my girl an intake for xmas. Have any of you guys run the bmw intake? How is the improvement in sound and throttle response?
David
Big Earner
I am really thinking about giving my girl an intake for xmas. Have any of you guys run the bmw intake? How is the improvement in sound and throttle response?
David
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of"
09 135i Msport 6mt
04 330i ZHP (sold)
David
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David, I can only tell you that it looks good. I went from aftermarket intake to BMW performance intake, so I'm not a good person for the rest of your question.
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I think there is a bit of info in the perf thread...
OEM BMW Performance Accessories Questions.
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
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I was looking at the price and thinking, hmm maybe this is worth doing so I called my contact at Active Autowerke. I have already replaced the stock filter with a K&N drop in and asked how much performance difference with the BMW intake? Answer, maybe 1 or 2...so if buying for the performance aspect, which I was, recommendation save your money.
FWIW.
Jon D -- 04 330cic Imola Red ZHP Vert -- Active Autowerke Exhaust, Software remap & Strut Bar, K&N filter, custom stereo[Alpine head unit (CDA105) w/Sirius Radio, Iphone integration & Alpine amp (PDX-5), Hertz speakers (165.3 F, 130.3R), JL Sub(CS110RG -W 1v2)], Color match grills, tint all around for when the tops up, custom painted 135s
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Mainly for looks as stated.
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
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Yep. I did it strictly for looks.
Big Earner
i am hoping to get sound and some improved throttle response... but im sure the placebo effect will make sure i have both those after install.....
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of"
09 135i Msport 6mt
04 330i ZHP (sold)
David
Messaggero
I think mine sounds better with my intake even though its not a BMW Performance one. I imagine its similar in result.
Enforcer
Worth every penny then.Originally Posted by danewilson77
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I dunno, I must be one of the few that appreciate the look of a stock unit a lot more... but meh.
The one that says Dinan on it sure looks good though, but it looks almost the same as a stock one. lol
BP
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2003 330iT / 6MT
Orientblau / Naturbraun
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