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Old May 9, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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M7 AGS... image

Finaly found some time to photograph the AGS in it's full glory.

As you can see the AGS tube is in line with the supercharger, allowing absolutly
perfect, unimpeded airflow to the supercharger. Not only is the tube perfectly straight but there also no intrusions in the air-path , not only slowing down the
air flow but also disturbing the laminar flow, robbing power from the engine.

The throttle body was moved approx 4" down necessitating us to either ask you
the consumer to hack in to the wiring harness, or us making a custom 12"
harness adapter....We did chose the latter.

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Old May 9, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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That is sweet.

*Makes note to add that to list of mods*
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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Very nice to finally see a picture of this beast. Do you have any pictures of the stock tube it replaces?
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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Peter,

do you have an ETA for my AGS????

I am impatiently waiting!!!

I want to put it in and help build even more of a fan base here in northern CA for you!!!

Wen
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Wenzor
Peter,

do you have an ETA for my AGS????

I am impatiently waiting!!!

I want to put it in and help build even more of a fan base here in northern CA for you!!!

Wen

Hi Wen.....

The wiring harness that I mentioned in the post, has been very hard to make.
We had some problems with the adhesives we used in the conectors, as the
temps reach 130º+ the glue started to soften, giving us some problems.

We solved the problem last week, with a new super strong acrylic compound
guaranteed to withstand 350º+ without deteriorating. We will start to ship
all the back ordered units this week.

PS. I will snap some images of the stock tube ASAP.....

peter
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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That is simply 'B-E-A-UTIFUL' Peter

Can't wait to hear more postive reviews soon!

Henry
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 01:43 AM
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One big.... Hope the dyno is as purty .
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 02:02 AM
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I hope there will be a AGS steve pulley soon.
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 05:36 AM
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wow that looks impressive what sort of gains can be had from AGS
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 05:54 AM
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Think this thing would be too loud for a women? She has a Honda with a AEM Cold Air and that thing is pretty loud. Do you think this would blow her away?? She looking for a new Intake for the S she just got? What do you think?

-Joe
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 06:13 AM
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wow that looks impressive what sort of gains can be had from AGS
Now that's a sore subject. Don't look for a response with any info from M7.
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by M7
Hi Wen.....

The wiring harness that I mentioned in the post, has been very hard to make.
We had some problems with the adhesives we used in the conectors, as the
temps reach 130º+ the glue started to soften, giving us some problems.

We solved the problem last week, with a new super strong acrylic compound
guaranteed to withstand 350º+ without deteriorating. We will start to ship
all the back ordered units this week.

PS. I will snap some images of the stock tube ASAP.....


peter


so you are saying it is HOT in the engine bay?
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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The AGS is very attractive and beautifully photographed.
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 08:20 AM
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Looking good peter !
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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Thanks Peter!

I cant wait to get it in my hands!
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Peter,

If I order the AGS without the heatshield and later decide that I want it, will it be available seperately? Also, Does the heat shield really make that much of a difference? Do you have a picture of the heat shield? Being on a tight mod budget(see: wife thinks I'm stupid) I want the best bang for the buck.

Thanks,
Adam
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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Man thats sexy Can't wait for mine.
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SeattleCooperS
Think this thing would be too loud for a women? She has a Honda with a AEM Cold Air and that thing is pretty loud. Do you think this would blow her away?? She looking for a new Intake for the S she just got? What do you think?

-Joe
Just looking at the AGS, you might think that it would be loud, but to the contrary, close the window and you would be hard pressed to hear anything.

Outside the car it's very distinct sounding, but not to loud. The reason for this is, the very forward position of the filter ellement allowing it to scoop up cool air
but also in the same time projecting the sound forward and down.

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Old May 9, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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From a personal note the AGS is not loud at all in the car. With the windows up you will hear a slightly lower tone from the engine compartment but it is the quitest aftermarket intake. Even my wife noticed that I took out the Alta and put in the AGS. It does have a killer sound outside of the car.

The biggest reason for the sound change is that the filter is now located in the front of the car vs. right in front of the driver. You won't be dissappointed!
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by PressurizedMini
Peter,

If I order the AGS without the heatshield and later decide that I want it, will it be available seperately? Also, Does the heat shield really make that much of a difference? Do you have a picture of the heat shield? Being on a tight mod budget(see: wife thinks I'm stupid) I want the best bang for the buck.

Thanks,
Adam
Adam thank you for asking :thumbsup

If your on a tight budget, start with the AGS without heat shield, then when the
finances are better add the shield. The heat shield will be available very soon
either in fiberglass or scrumtious CF for an extra fee.

Ps. I don't think your stupid

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Old May 9, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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ooooohhhh carbon fibre !!! i want one :smile:
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Nice Pete like the photo. When you get a chance I would like to see a picture of how the rain option works and how well it will seal?

Great work on this product...

JD
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by jdemaria
Nice Pete like the photo. When you get a chance I would like to see a picture of how the rain option works and how well it will seal?

Great work on this product...

JD

The rain option will be a molded silicone plug custom fitt in the air opening.
Simple, inexpensive, and very effective......

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Old May 9, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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I much prefer the custom silver strip option. Usually 3 will work just fine



for those of you scratching your head I am refering to that oh so lovely duct tape.
 
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Old May 9, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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Pete,

Will it fit snug? You don't have to worry about it popping out or anything. As you can tell this is really an important factor to me for buying.

Thanks again.
JD.
 
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