Drivetrain Air Intake Modifications
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I did the air intake today after work. Pretty straight forward except I dropped one of the allen head screws and never found it.
What a surprise when I went for the test drive. Driving down my street which is super narrow and twisty I heard nothing. Then I pulled onto a slightly higher speed area and I heard it! I never expected the difference in sound so I actually pulled over and popped the hood to make sure everything was still hooked up. It's like the car is breathing now. I'm digging it, but the other half may not be so crazy about this mod...
What a surprise when I went for the test drive. Driving down my street which is super narrow and twisty I heard nothing. Then I pulled onto a slightly higher speed area and I heard it! I never expected the difference in sound so I actually pulled over and popped the hood to make sure everything was still hooked up. It's like the car is breathing now. I'm digging it, but the other half may not be so crazy about this mod...
Last edited by FredoinSF; 04-16-2012 at 07:59 PM.
#53
I cut it just short of that angle. Basically tried to shave it just short of the heat shield; it took a few attempts to get it right.
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would there be a difference in performance and sound compared to vip and nm? i would really like to buy either of those too this week or next, would hate to spend the cash then be left with a less superior product.
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How's small is "small"? I'm being told to expect ~15 HP gain if I do the VIP full exhaust and intake.
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If anyone lurking on this thread is local to San Francisco, CA and wants to help us develop the new CAI for the Countryman S, drop me a PM or email.
We have lots of interested folks outside of SF, but I need someone local due to the ridiculous amount of fitment testing that's required on products like this.
Best,
-Clint
We have lots of interested folks outside of SF, but I need someone local due to the ridiculous amount of fitment testing that's required on products like this.
Best,
-Clint
#65
I checked the site. does the filter draw air from the stock intake tube at the grille as well as somewhere behind the firewall?
#67
From what I've seen, their other versions pull from behind the firewall. I haven't heard whether the CM version will be different or not.
#68
http://shop.wetterauer.de/?id=51 its the cai from the german tuned brown r60. when i go to the shop it says only for non usa, what is the difference?
http://www.bmcairfilter.com/new-air-...w_nw51_11.aspx
ohh and just wow, that is a sick r60
http://www.miniforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1428
http://www.bmcairfilter.com/new-air-...w_nw51_11.aspx
ohh and just wow, that is a sick r60
http://www.miniforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1428
Last edited by ayk07; 04-28-2012 at 06:41 PM.
#70
has anyone simply 'swiss-cheesed' the lower section of the factory air-box?
basically drill a bunch of 3/4 or 1" holes in the bottom of the air box to get more air flow?
The multiple holes tend to add sound/volume and by keeping the factory box, you retain the option of a oe paper filter or K&N filter all while keeping is visually stock.
Another benefit is that the intake would draw air from the bottom of the box (or whatever direction you deem the coolest air is coming from).
basically drill a bunch of 3/4 or 1" holes in the bottom of the air box to get more air flow?
The multiple holes tend to add sound/volume and by keeping the factory box, you retain the option of a oe paper filter or K&N filter all while keeping is visually stock.
Another benefit is that the intake would draw air from the bottom of the box (or whatever direction you deem the coolest air is coming from).
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