Anyone try this intake?
I have owned my car for a little over a year an I only just now have seen this intake.
Has anyone used it? Any impressions? How's it sound? Is it a full(closed) box? Any information would be great! Thanks!:) Also this is the link(If the attachment doesn't work): http://www.vipcustomparts.com/minicooperparts.htm Oh and also if you have any info about their strut brace that would be great to know as well! |
Looks pretty clean when installed, I would be interested to hear some opinions as well. However, I'm sure it's just another tube with a K/N on it, like most intakes :lol:
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Originally Posted by Tsar
(Post 2660599)
Looks pretty clean when installed, I would be interested to hear some opinions as well. However, I'm sure it's just another tube with a K/N on it, like most intakes :lol:
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I'd like to know how they rate this in terms of a performance increase? Many CAI's claim between 10-17hp increase depending on the tubing that accompanies the intake, etc...
Not to sound shallow but not digging the "safety orange" color of their products. Although their prices seem more than reasonable |
Originally Posted by SomethingNew71
(Post 2661030)
I hear that which makes me wonder is there really that much more air getting to the turbo with a whole new intake or would it be smarter to just get a drop in K&N Filter for the stock airbox?
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I do really love that noise but I just cant justify spending 300 for Altas intake just for sound. SO what you're saying is if I leave that scoop close I might actually loose power. Just because its pulling all that hot engine air? I don't really wanna open the scoop either too much debry all over my engine. Which is something I also don't want. Maybe I just shouldnt get an intake and save my money for a motorcycle.
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Originally Posted by SomethingNew71
(Post 2661124)
I do really love that noise but I just cant justify spending 300 for Altas intake just for sound. SO what you're saying is if I leave that scoop close I might actually loose power. Just because its pulling all that hot engine air? I don't really wanna open the scoop either too much debry all over my engine. Which is something I also don't want. Maybe I just shouldnt get an intake and save my money for a motorcycle.
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I just cant justify spending 300 for Altas intake |
Originally Posted by eR1c
(Post 2661278)
$300??? They are only $230 and on sale right now for 14% off that ...so they are about $200 even. A K+N DIY will cost around $100 or so at least.
On the subject of Alta though I have run into quite a few fitment problems. Brackets pushing tubes out, intercoolers being one of the most annoying things to install ever. Maybe I am just not very good at installing stuff but I am just not happy with Alta's build quality. |
Really, you don't like Alta's build quality? -I was thinking of picking up an Alta CAI + Intercooler as everything is on sale. I've always heard great things about their products.
DDM street intake, -how much does that run? -for $200 the Alta CAI seems like the best deal out there? |
Originally Posted by eR1c
(Post 2661437)
Really, you don't like Alta's build quality? -I was thinking of picking up an Alta CAI + Intercooler as everything is on sale. I've always heard great things about their products.
DDM street intake, -how much does that run? -for $200 the Alta CAI seems like the best deal out there? |
Haha. SomethingNew71, I kind of feel you on the Alta FMIC. That f-ing thing just would not go in there. I feel like I dremeled for days and had to try to put the bumper on at least 15 times before finally squeezing it on. And even now, I only feel about 75% confident that my boost tube isn't going to blow off.
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Originally Posted by ltjpunk7
(Post 2661535)
Haha. SomethingNew71, I kind of feel you on the Alta FMIC. That f-ing thing just would not go in there. I feel like I dremeled for days and had to try to put the bumper on at least 15 times before finally squeezing it on. And even now, I only feel about 75% confident that my boost tube isn't going to blow off.
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Originally Posted by TurboMini
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Originally Posted by SomethingNew71
(Post 2661698)
oh yeah cause that's cheap. Haha
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They make great parts Go for it, a intake is an intake, as long as it has a decent filter. They do make great stuff :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by TurboMini
(Post 2661700)
I know, not really the direction this thread was heading and I apologize for that. But this intake is niiiiiiiice.:grin:
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Originally Posted by SomethingNew71
(Post 2661712)
So very very true. I wanna see the carbon fiber one
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Do I have to disassemble the whole thing to change plugs and oil? :lol:
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prolly :razz:
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Originally Posted by TurboMini
(Post 2661736)
i tried to post that pic first but I couldn't get it to work :lol:
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Originally Posted by OXYBLUECOOP
(Post 2661806)
With the heatshieldhttp://www.m7tuning.com/parts/images/cfAGS-R.jpg
**Drool** |
Looks sweet... But KNN filters are out dated. Get the dimensions of the filter and just replace it. True Flow makes uni filters and they flow great and filter amazing...
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Originally Posted by SomethingNew71
(Post 2661836)
:eek::eek::eek::eek:
**Drool** http://www.gmpperformance.com/CFJFiles/GMP/15578.jpg http://www.gmpperformance.com/CFJFiles/GMP/15579.jpg how about this one from Gruppe M. Yours today for the low introductory price of only $1400! (plus shipping :razz:) |
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