For the R60. Hope to put it in Saturday. Will post pictures. Anybody have any pointer from an R56+?

 

So i started to install my intake this AM. Started taking the large intake hose from MAF sensor to the turbo inlet and noticed a small airflow sensor of some sort that is "capped" . See enclosed picture. The problem is the NM Eng intake doesnt have a port in the aluminium hose to place this sensor. Any Ideas? waiting on NM Eng to open on monday I guess. The bummer is they advertise this intake as functional with the R60s.

The sensor is on the drivers side of the intake just adjacent to the coolant reservoir. Has a male hose end that is completely close off and a 2 wired sensor clip that attaches next to it....

 

The NM intake with the aluminum pipe won't work on the R60, you need the new NM 2011 intake
http://www.waymotorworks.com/nm-engi...-2011-mcs.html

 

The intake has deleted the aluminum pipe completely. I shoudld receive the new one tomorrow!! i will take pics of install.

 

NM Eng intake tonite. Took about 30 min. 15 min was used trying to bolt the steel bracket to the grommets without dropping the bolt and washer into engine bay. Finally got it but a PIA. Works well. No check engine light yet. Seems to be peppier but only drove a couple miles. Will try to post pics later.

There are some instructions that are missing but not to hard to figure out.

 

How did it end up feeling / sounding to you?

I'm trying to decide between this NM intake and the new VIP intake for my ALL4.

 

theta…does VIP have an intake for the 2011 Countryman S ?
Did not see one..saw the New street legal exhaust due out this monthR60

Mini Cooper Countryman S / Countryman S ALL 4 Exhaust 2011 + Models

(SC series) This is our Mandrel bent exhaust for the Countryman S. Made from 2.5 inch 304 stainless steel exhaust tube. We exit the vehicle with two 4 inch round tips in polished 304 ss. The exhaust note is a deep tone. This is one of the finest exhaust systems that you can purchase. 100% stainless steel. Simple installation. Requires cutting the O.E.M. exhaust system(slip-on)

Part #407 SC Countryman S / Countryman S ALL4 exhaust system: $599.00

Countryman ALL4 S

Available 6/2011

 

Yep, it's been out for a couple months now. Very first item on this page:

http://www.vipcustomparts.com/R60%20parts%20page.htm

They also sell them on eBay, and I have an eBay coupon to use. :P

Just looking for feedback on the NM vs the VIP (or even the feedback from installing a CAI) before I pull the trigger.

 

Yep... Your Right…and I'm on that site 2-3 times a week waiting to see when the exhaust system due out this month will be released…
Is that just for performance…or sound as well..?
Hope mattmed03 gives us an update

 

Still want to hear how this one sounds, and what it looks like.

I just ordered the VIP intake. I'll let you all know how that goes so we'll have something to compare it to.

 

I think it sounds great. Nice growl with your typical whoosh and psssssss as the turbo spins up and down. I think it has added significant power. My wife agrees and she has only driven it a couple times! Father in law and other passengers have also noticed a difference in torque. I notice it most between 1500 to 4000 rpm or so. I have also noticed about a 1mpg improvement since installing whatever that means.

 

I just got my VIP intake installed yesterday, and I'm completely there with you now. What a cool sound that is.

Whines like crazy while boosting, loud "kssssh" on blow-off. I don't feel any power gain - that's going to really need a tune to unlock the AFR, etc.

I'll probably post a new thread, but we're good guinea pigs for having people look at the differences to compare, etc. Maybe I can get a sound video up, too. Sounds better driving than revving, but it's all nice.

 

Mattmed - when you have time can you post a pic of it installed?

 

I'm thinking of one as well... Probably will go with the VIP as there street legal exhaust has just added a cart and will ship 6/30. Then again very happy with the quality of the NM 19" wheels.

 

Just saw that the exhaust is up there now...

Trying to decide on whether or not to wait on a full exhaust for the All4, or jump on this one. Decisions, decisions.

Matt, I'd like to see yours installed as well. Then we can compare.

 

Received my Air Intake from VIP…installation was pretty simple & forward…Also received the Turbo Heat Shield..needs some color though, running Red Wrinkle in the powder booth this afternoon…sounds good to me!

 

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a CAI for my countryman and am in Nevada. I need to be able to pass smog. Are the VIP or the dos intakes carb certified?

Thanks,

 

Well, DoS doesn't have an R60 intake yet, but I'll assume you meant VIP or NM.

While I use and love my VIP, I know for a fact that the NM is CARB certified. It's right on the product page.

 

This is not an easy choice: nm or DoS, particularly since the DoS is about twice the cost (w/ extras)

I would think that putting the muffler on the DoS would pretty much make it stock (and thus def. not worth getting)

 

Well, it's certainly not that hard of a choice since DoS does not currently make an intake for the R60.

 

ah yes, CM land...my bad.

 

If you're on an R56 platform, it's a no-brainer - the DoS is an amazing design that sounds awesome.

 

I know I'm going to get the DoS. I just needed a push...

 

*push*

 

That's all I needed...seriously.

On a side note (and since I'm here), I got a CM for a loaner last week and it was sweet. Made the mistake of letting my wife drive it and so I'll prob. soon have a legit reason to post here.