On my 2009 JCW Clubman, age and heat cycles have beaten the intake tube from the factory John Cooper Work airbox to the turbocharger; it's torn and needs to be replaced.
Question: Are the aftermarket silicone tubes have any performance advantage or is the factory hard plastic still the better product? Thanks.

- Erik

 

I have an M7 one in mine
I think they just look prettier, they're all pre turbo

 

So update:

Tried the M7 intake tube - the PCV heater does not fit = returned the unit.
Tried the Forge Motorsports tube - the PCV heater hole location is in the wrong spot and cannot be extended = returned the unit.

Bought a replacement OEM JCW intake tube to replace the original cracked one.

- Erik

 

Alta hardpipe the only way to go. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-alta-per...pint435bk~app/

 

Just go with a new stock one for the best fit and no check engine light. Plus you know how long that one lasted.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/jcw-tu...5-r56-r57.html

 

Not for another $100+; that's not even a question.

Already snagged the OEM unit and installed; runs like a champ now.

- Erik

 

You get what you pay for