Is there anyone with M7 Super-AGS installed on their factory JCW cooper that can shed some light on performance gain, sound difference, ease of installation and BMW warranty impact? http://www.m7tuning.com/parts/produc...roducts_id=122

 

I would be interested to know as well.

 

I'll let you know when I install it.

 

Thanks!

 

can you do a before and after sound clip, inside and out?

 

It will be a couple of weeks before I can get to it, but I'll try to vidoe record the before and after.

 

I am also interested to see...maybe just get that vs the alta? or maybe use the hood scoop flow deal and use the alta intake ... i hear good things about that part.

on an unrelated topics: anyone know of an ECU re-flash available? piggy backs can be sketchy. i cant seem to find anything anywhere.

however, i am continuing to LOVE my new JCW. 450 miles on the odo, keep em coming!

 

yeah i would like to know about in cab noise, drone at highway speed etc. my new jcw sounds just right in the cab , the air intakes i had on my 07 s were just killing me on the highway and i tried a few.

 

much appreciated

 

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I thought the theory behind CAI systems was COLD air. If you install the M7 Super AGS, isn't it pulling hot air coming off the turbo as its air supply? Not being mechanically inclined or technical, why wouldn't they remove the grill in the hood scoop and add a pipe to direct some cooler air to the filter?

 

Well I just installed one on my regular S. Id say there is better throttle response throughout. I bought it used so I have to address a slight clunk when it hits the firewall. Probably due to the padding strip on the bottom being already squished and conformed to the previous mini...I also have the alta boost port which i need to make sure is fitting with it right.

Yeah it makes noise, but only when you really get on it... and i have the Forge BOV spacer thing and now under hard load instead of just a big 'whoosh' its a big 'whoosh + a slight whirring' sound...hard to describe.

Only other noise is its louder w the hood open... big deal lol

I also took out the scoop insert and painted the metal that is 'inside' black cause it is visible.. i took some pics but ill see if they turned out or not.

and x5jr...they did..its just a lot more $$$. the ags gets plenty of cold air back there away from the turbo, especially when moving

 

Any more updates for a JCW. Any anyone talk to a dealer about warrantee issues?

Also I notived on the webpage they hve the strut brace and strut bracket. Will these fit with the AGS airbox on an 09 JCW?

 

my guess would be yeah... i bought my AGS used and there were 2 pieces of foam where it looked like there was a STB.. it must be close but it looks like itll fit

 

I just ordered the M7 AGS cold air intake (R56) , heat shield and strut tower brace. I think the M7 components are designed better than some of the other companies. I will probably be opening up the scoop grill or installing a vortex scoop later.

 

Since this thread is back...My AGS is still working great! Id like to get a Vortex scoop sometime too, but for now ive had the stocker opened up forever and it seems to be working just fine

 

Do you have the heatshield installed or you just using the intake by itself? I have been looking at some of the posts in NAM, some posters don't like putting a heat shield on the turbo, but then if you don't, you might have the problem of the intake scoop starting to melt from the heat build-up. The point of having a heat blanket is to absorb some of the heat and dissipate it at a slower rate. I don't think it would be much of a problem unless you are idling in heavy trafficwith no air flow. Others have mentioned the intake not getting enough cool air. Have you had any problems?

 

no problems here. not heat shield / no grille in scoop / open AGS.

i would think that by taking the grille out of the stock scoop it would help it to not warp as the heat can escape a lot more freely. I do want a turbo wrap, but only to keep the heat going out the exhaust while driving..im sure the scoop will be alright.

i have no clue how much cool air gets to the intake...i assume quite a bit from the scoop, but i have not had any issues with it

 

Just installed the AGS today, need to look at the proximity of the Strut tower brace. Sound wise I do hear a lot more blow off from the turbine. bit of rumble at low speeds and low range RPM's I will look tomorrow and see f I can identify where it is at. As for the heat shield my first scoop started to melt around 10,000 miles. Dealership changed it out for a CF scoop and I put the M7 Heat Shield on with less then 100 feet of driving. As for warranty I will probably change back to stock before it goes in pulling both the AGS and heat shield. I have 9000 miles before that happens and I will keep you all informed. Pictures in gallery tomorrow.

 

ive had my car in with the intake on. Id only pull it off if there was a big problem....but for oil changes or anything like that, they dont care

 

Thanks for the information I will end up doing less work then