Gruppe M intake (Look Quickly!)

[ryankokesh]

I think Seth may have one...

[328ioc]

I realize peoples concerns over the looks but from what I have heard this is one of if not the best sounding and performing intake.

My vote is for 350 get it, and enjoy the function over the form and the amazing sounds you will make.

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[UdubBadger]

I have one - totally worth it, hope you picked it up Chris... I should read the last 2 pages huh?

[UdubBadger]

Ok caught up.



BUY THE DAMN THING!!! Sound is amazing, function is all there.

DO NOT BE FOOLED BY IMPOSTERS!

[cakM3]

To me...it look like you lose all of the air coming in through grill scoop.

It's a beautiful piece, on the table but in the car...I'm not sure it looks quite right.

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Dane, that's what would stop me from getting this although it is an awesome CAI. At least with the BMW Performance, K&N, or Afe CAIs you still retain the grill scoop...


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[HokieZHP]

Thanks Seth, I'm getting more pictures tomorrow just to verify and then will most likely pick it up. This coupled with the new Magnaflow exhaust (which should be here wednesday) should make a nice sound!

[Hornung418]

Meh...any intake that is just a cone that bolts on to the MAF is pointless. A true CAI like the OG DINAN long tube would net you a legit 7-10. This just makes the air turbulent and spoils the air flow. Stock intake could outflow the GruppeM. Only benefit is noise.

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[UdubBadger]

Stock intake with a drop in maybe.

However that also has to make 2 90 degree turns to get in to the filter. the air with the gruppeM is smashed right into the cone with no bends and is further from the block for less heat soak (theoretically).

It's not a true cai but about the best you'll get on an e46.


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[Hornung418]

Have you opened the stock air box? Where are these magical 90 degree bends hiding? All that's there is a smooth flowing stack that leads right into the MAF.

A true CAI is easily attainable for under $150. All you need is a quality dry air filter some hose clamps and a nice piece of 3" silicone tubing with a 60 degree bend.

Heat shielding does nothing to alter the temperature of the intake air on this set up. Money saved.

But what about hydrolocking?! Wat.

Water getting into the intake and making its way to the cylinder and actually being enough of it to brake something in the engine is extremely unlikely. You'd have to drive into a sink hole and if you do lock the engine, that's the least of your worries.

Why pay for something that doesn't work? Makes no sense to me.

Horney...via TT.

[HokieZHP]

Have you opened the stock air box? Where are these magical 90 degree bends hiding? All that's there is a smooth flowing stack that leads right into the MAF.

A true CAI is easily attainable for under $150. All you need is a quality dry air filter some hose clamps and a nice piece of 3" silicone tubing with a 60 degree bend.

Heat shielding does nothing to alter the temperature of the intake air on this set up. Money saved.

But what about hydrolocking?! Wat.

Water getting into the intake and making its way to the cylinder and actually being enough of it to brake something in the engine is extremely unlikely. You'd have to drive into a sink hole and if you do lock the engine, that's the least of your worries.

Why pay for something that doesn't work? Makes no sense to me.

Horney...via TT.

my pants are no longer as tight after reading this..however my plan was to get both this and the Cosmos and compare the two then sell whichever one I like the least.