Euro Dyne || RPI E46M Ram Air Induction Scoops Group Buy! **$97 ONLY!!!** [Archive]

415Banker

10-16-2008, 04:12 AM

Race Precision does it again! With its much success through their air scoop program, RPi has expanded it's horizons by letting the E46M be able to breath more!

How do these scoops attain such added HP?

Stated by Eloy...

The stock intake system is based on vacuum. The stock air intake sucks in cold air as the entire system is sealed. The problem is when people install what we call "hot air intakes" on their cars, the ecu generally does two things. Air/fuel mixture gets more rich and ignition timing is reduced causing a loss of power. This is often overlooked as the cars "feel" faster because with an induction intake, the engine sound is louder. We use a ram air method to "ram" more cold air into the factory intake ducts. This allows us to pressurize the air and force it through the stock panel filter.

With added software...

both the ESS software and the Discovery Auto tunes will work well with the ram air scoops. Without software, your comp will store "increased airflow" codes in the history. As far as I know, the Discovery tune was done with the RPi ram air scoops so it was tuned specifically for it. Great combo!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/eurodyne/race%20precision/e46mscoops.jpg

Euro Dyne was given the go signal to introduce this RPi innovation by initiating a group buy!

Regular retail price will be jotted down at $129 a set + shipping with insurance. But if you decide to be part of the first ten, it can be yours for only $97 + shipping with insurance!!!

What are you waiting for? Time to add your name onto the list! After that, PM or email me your address so I can calculate the shipping charges for you. Also, include your paypal address. I will then send you an invoice through paypal! Once we hit 5 paid buyers, I will initiate shipment of the products!

Let the frenzy begin!

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* Shipping Quotes: Please PM me for the cheapest possible way to get one of these items shipped to your door! Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Canada, and International quotes are welcomed. If you want to send me your own shipping label, go ahead schedule that pick up. Free local pick up available.*

* California Residents: 7.50% CA Sales Tax is applicable. *

greenxeyezz

10-16-2008, 09:38 AM

so they state it adds power....how much?

RPIpower

10-16-2008, 09:46 AM

so they state it adds power....how much?

Expect 8whp+ @ 70mph. In most cases, you will get a historic code logged for "increased airflow" but its still within the stock parameters so there is no CEL. During diagnostics, it will show in the codes though.

greenxeyezz

10-16-2008, 09:51 AM

Expect 8whp+ @ 70mph. In most cases, you will get a historic code logged for "increased airflow" but its still within the stock parameters so there is no CEL. During diagnostics, it will show in the codes though.

how much does the software cost to have "installed"?

mbox

10-16-2008, 10:13 AM

will it work with dinan software or will it throw fault codes?

M threezzzyy

10-19-2008, 09:56 PM

Let the frenzy begin!

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nismo skyline

10-19-2008, 09:57 PM

good deal

Laidback

10-19-2008, 10:57 PM

Your good with either Software...will it work with dinan software or will it throw fault codes?

RPI FTW!

Let the frenzy begin!

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415Banker

10-20-2008, 12:47 AM

4 more to go! RPI FTW!

ZeroG

10-20-2008, 11:45 AM

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415Banker

10-21-2008, 03:10 AM

pm received =)...i'll shoot u a paypal invoice later today! =) thanks!

415Banker

10-22-2008, 05:59 PM

anybody else??? =) this is RPI at this price!!!!!! how can u resist? =P

RPIpower

10-22-2008, 06:05 PM

anybody else??? =) this is RPI at this price!!!!!! how can u resist? =P

Joe, is that you in your avatar?

Laidback

10-22-2008, 08:47 PM

:laughhard: i just notice that, i think Jo went to Plastique (eddie)

Joe, is that you in your avatar?

///NEM3SES

10-23-2008, 12:56 PM

interested, have a few questions:

1. Do you need to have software?
2. how much does software run?
3. Can u use this with your existing panel airbox/filter?

RPIpower

10-23-2008, 03:32 PM

interested, have a few questions:

1. Do you need to have software?

No, but it does help.

2. how much does software run?

The package price for the scoops+tune is $565

3. Can u use this with your existing panel airbox/filter?

Its designed to be used with the stock air filter box. Its not to say, it wouldnt work on other aftermarket intakes though.

415Banker

10-23-2008, 05:11 PM

Joe, is that you in your avatar?

That would be the other Jo...aka Joanna =)...

:laughhard: i just notice that, i think Jo went to Plastique (eddie)

:shifty :shifty :shifty :shifty :shifty

t3stman

10-24-2008, 03:51 PM

Additional questions:

1 - Adding the scoop will it void warranty.
2 - How many colors does it come with?
3 - How much more for customer color?
4 - What code(s) will it show up when you take your car in the dealership for maintenance?
5 - What's with $97 price tag? Either make it an even round # like $90 or $95... $97 is so odd... but on the other hand Jo is an odd guy :laughhard:
6 - When is this gb ends?

TIA

Laidback

10-24-2008, 07:49 PM

1. NO
2. red and black
3. Just buy a yellow spray can and spray them..
4. nothing unusual just increase air flow iirc
5. $97 is for good luck
6. soon

Additional questions:

1 - Adding the scoop will it void warranty.
2 - How many colors does it come with?
3 - How much more for customer color?
4 - What code(s) will it show up when you take your car in the dealership for maintenance?
5 - What's with $97 price tag? Either make it an even round # like $90 or $95... $97 is so odd... but on the other hand Jo is an odd guy :laughhard:
6 - When is this gb ends?

TIA

///NEM3SES

10-25-2008, 03:37 PM

interested, have a few questions:

1. Do you need to have software?
2. how much does software run?
3. Can u use this with your existing panel airbox/filter?

So software? DO u need it for this mod? y/ n?
if so how much does it run?

Laidback

10-25-2008, 05:31 PM

You can run it with or with out software ...i'm not sure how much is the software iirc it's no more than $500...and beware of replica scoops, their out there:laughhard:So software? DO u need it for this mod? y/ n?
if so how much does it run?

t3stman

10-25-2008, 08:21 PM

Getting the scoops by itself is it worth doing this mod or it's better to do both scoops and software?

415Banker

10-27-2008, 01:42 AM

Getting the scoops by itself is it worth doing this mod or it's better to do both scoops and software?

your ECU now is currently programmed with the car's stock form...whenever you "tweak" the engine, parameters change. i'm not suggesting to retune your car every time you get a new engine mod...be moderate...

what i usually do to my cars is i bundle up all my engine mods and then add in software...

but to answer ur question, yes it would be better to add software when you do ANY engine mod to be in sync with your new parameters....

g0tph0

10-27-2008, 08:53 PM

jo will you be carrying these all the time after the sale? gotta work up the money to get headers, exhaust, and software that way once everythings all set up i can just pick these up from you

Laidback

10-27-2008, 09:20 PM

My 2 cents...

Get the scoops ...here's from experience and testing with this mod...with or without software the scoop will work and your stock software will adapt (as BMW gives the stock software a little bit of room to adapt) if you decide to put headers then you should get software...intake and exhaust? no need as the stock software can handle it...

Here's the beauty of the RPI software IF you decide to upgrade your mods from scoops to headers, cams, exhaust and what not you just bring it back and RPI will flash it according to your mods...

Alot of people have this common mistake and still are running stock software with hefty mods "let me put all the mods first and then drive the car" and save up for software later... WRONG, by doing or going this route it can potentially hurt your engine as A/F ) air and fuel ratio will change (this is especially with headers)...I'd say get the RPI (original) scoops on your M3 (cheapest mod for the power it delivers)...

jo will you be carrying these all the time after the sale? gotta work up the money to get headers, exhaust, and software that way once everythings all set up i can just pick these up from you

g0tph0

10-27-2008, 10:46 PM

thanks chris i'll will most definitely try to jump on these as soon as i can

415Banker

10-27-2008, 10:48 PM

jo will you be carrying these all the time after the sale? gotta work up the money to get headers, exhaust, and software that way once everythings all set up i can just pick these up from you

yes, we will be stocking these =)...

MarqE46

10-28-2008, 01:20 AM

For $97 shipped sign me up!

I've just ordered my SE panel filter + SE air duct (8whp-10whp)+ RPI scoop(8whp @ 70mph+) would finish off the intake setup.
Now that looks like a total of 16whp to 20whp for these three combo!

MarqE46

10-28-2008, 11:38 AM

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415Banker

10-29-2008, 12:58 AM

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Thanks MarqE46!!! We need 2 more guys!!! =)

greenxeyezz

10-29-2008, 02:31 PM

so, again have a question.

If I plan on going headers, would I need scoops?

If I plan on going headers + new intake, would I need scoops?

I have an exhaust already, what else would I need to add to a complete, simple, engine mod?

Is it usually, intake, (air in) headers, air THROUGH, downpipe (air down so it isnt restricted), cat converter, (non restrictive air flow) and then exhuast, (non restrictive) air flow out?

what is this "SE panel filter + SE air duct " that marq is talking about?

edit, you say I do not need the software if I just get the scoops as my stock software can handle it, but it is highly recommended. If I am planning on the headers, should I get the software after the headers?

If i get the software with the scoops, an I add headers later, would I have to buy a whole new software (500$+) again? or can i just get an "update" on the software?

edit 2....would I be able to opt out on shipping and save? as I am so close and see you on thursday meets?

plus next week I plan on going to pasadena to train some managers and such at a store over there, isnt that on the way sort of or is my bearings completely off?

MarqE46

10-29-2008, 07:53 PM

Thanks MarqE46!!! We need 2 more guys!!! =)

sweet!!! So I got the SE air filter & SE air duct from EAS today, which I just ordered yesterday. First impression, you can definitely tell the throttle response and power improvement throughout the entire powerband. Now with these RPI scoops for atleast another 8whp or so on highway speeds should be a double KO punch. 2 more!! cmon fellas dont keep us waiting :)

Laidback

10-31-2008, 12:38 AM

My .02 cents The scoops will help on all the mods you have and will have...Tune will just be upgraded if you have a previous tune from RPI...RPI is in Paramount...

415Banker

10-31-2008, 12:47 AM

My .02 cents The scoops will help on all the mods you have and will have...Tune will just be upgraded if you have a previous tune from RPI...RPI is in Paramount...

plus 1...and also local pick up is welcomed...

t3stman

11-01-2008, 11:42 AM

Jo, is this GB just for mfesters or it's for everybody? There are some interests on the m3forum.

Laidback

11-01-2008, 05:19 PM

Tell them to sign in here then:DJo, is this GB just for mfesters or it's for everybody? There are some interests on the m3forum.

t3stman

11-01-2008, 05:47 PM

Chris, hehe that was my idea. I was going to post this link over there but Lorrie already gave me a infraction for adverstising this web site because this site is not a sponsors there. I just don't get it because i see people post other vendor sites that are not sponsors there but i don't see any issues. I need to find out what the rules are :D. So the answer to my question is that NO this GB is not just for mfesters right :)

greenxeyezz

11-01-2008, 06:31 PM

who do I make payment to?

t3stman

11-02-2008, 10:00 AM

Eric, Jo is putting a GB so deal with him.

ZeroG

11-03-2008, 05:02 PM

Only two more, and then the first set of five go out.

Laidback

11-03-2008, 11:43 PM

Let's add Nstg8tr :D...there one more and the bus is leaving:laughhard:Only two more, and then the first set of five go out.

greenxeyezz

11-04-2008, 10:48 AM

im in...just need to send paypal money!

greenxeyezz

11-04-2008, 10:54 AM

email sent to jo@eurodyne, payment pending

Laidback

11-04-2008, 11:30 AM

JO is at SEMA till Friday (i think) but i'm sure he'll process this as soon as he get back...I'm thinking of setting up a dyno day RPI, let me ask Eloy if he can give a discount if we dyno more cars...

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M threezzzyy

11-04-2008, 02:05 PM

sorry guys but take me off the list cuz im not sure what im doing with my car. it might be gone soon. thanks

MarqE46

11-06-2008, 04:05 PM

any updated dyno results with these scoops? As for a realworld test; I think it would also be a good idea to have two cars that are stock or with the same mods but one with the rpi scoops ofcourse do some runs from a roll (say from 40mph or 70mph..) and from a dig aswell =)

Laidback

11-06-2008, 09:29 PM

I did a roll start with a stock and slightly modded Z4MC, E46M3 with software and stock...when i was stock (Z4MC) i didn't pull on either cars but with the scoops i pulled easily...rolling strats were done either from 20 mph or 50 mph...

any updated dyno results with these scoops? As for a realworld test; I think it would also be a good idea to have two cars that are stock or with the same mods but one with the rpi scoops ofcourse do some runs from a roll (say from 40mph or 70mph..) and from a dig aswell =)

415Banker

11-07-2008, 01:11 AM

sorry for the late response guys...

still stuck here in vegas for SEMA...anyway, for the solid 5 wanting to get in this...

please send payment to carlamps@hotmail.com via paypal. please state your screen name and this promo code: RPIE46SI.

thomas, the GB is for everyone who owns an e46 m3 =)...

greenxeyezz

11-07-2008, 01:16 AM

is that 97 SHIPPED or + shipping?

if its 97+shipping I will wait and do local pickup if you do not mind? ; )

415Banker

11-09-2008, 07:12 PM

is that 97 SHIPPED or + shipping?

if its 97+shipping I will wait and do local pickup if you do not mind? ; )

$97 for local pick up...=)

t3stman

11-09-2008, 07:50 PM

I wonder who put my name on the list :rolleyes:. I know it was not me because that is not how i type my name :D

JO is at SEMA till Friday (i think) but i'm sure he'll process this as soon as he get back...I'm thinking of setting up a dyno day RPI, let me ask Eloy if he can give a discount if we dyno more cars...

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Laidback

11-10-2008, 02:43 AM

You better be on it as your one of the guys that ask alot of Questions about this scoops:laughhard:...get it done before the NorCal trip if you can and we'll see how it performs against the stock M3:DI wonder who put my name on the list :rolleyes:. I know it was not me because that is not how i type my name :D

415Banker

11-10-2008, 10:05 PM

cmon guys!!! =) send in ur payments so i can ship em out already hihihihi...

ZeroG

11-12-2008, 01:54 PM

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Who's next?

415Banker

11-13-2008, 04:33 AM

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Who's next?

got it! thanks zerog!!! =)

ZeroG

11-13-2008, 11:08 AM

Come on guys, I am waiting for my $hit!

415Banker

11-13-2008, 12:50 PM

Come on guys, I am waiting for my $hit!

don't worry bro...

i already ordered them...=) you'll be the first to get it...=)

Laidback

11-13-2008, 11:33 PM

Let's get this first ever grp buy from MFest off to a good start!!!!

t3stman

11-14-2008, 12:02 AM

Hard to do while i'm in SAC this week and heading back home tomorrow to meet up with you guys to drive up north :laughhard:

You better be on it as your one of the guys that ask alot of Questions about this scoops:laughhard:...get it done before the NorCal trip if you can and we'll see how it performs against the stock M3:D

greenxeyezz

11-14-2008, 12:29 AM

let me get my paypal account situated so I can send the money, should be tomorrow or saturday!

dont forget the sub zero module!

415Banker

11-14-2008, 01:00 PM

alright...=)

MarqE46

11-14-2008, 03:37 PM

Jo, I'll have to Paypal you!! btw do these come with install instructions?!? pics on the car?!

greenxeyezz

11-14-2008, 08:54 PM

Jo, I might have to pay by check card (Master Card) and not through paypal....would that be possible?

I am trying to avoid using paypal for a "checking account" payment, cause it can take 10-14 days to clear!

greenxeyezz

11-17-2008, 04:22 PM

I may have to pay you in cash, will you be out this thursday to the dinner meet?

415Banker

11-17-2008, 08:01 PM

Jo, I'll have to Paypal you!! btw do these come with install instructions?!? pics on the car?!

sure thing =)...and yes they come with instructions =)...for pics...check out david's post =)

http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5130&postcount=19

Jo, I might have to pay by check card (Master Card) and not through paypal....would that be possible?

I am trying to avoid using paypal for a "checking account" payment, cause it can take 10-14 days to clear!

I may have to pay you in cash, will you be out this thursday to the dinner meet?

you can call in bruddah to process your CC =)...

MarqE46

11-18-2008, 09:09 PM

awesome thanks!!!! :D

415Banker

11-21-2008, 01:18 AM

awesome thanks!!!! :D

thanks for the payment bruddah!

greenxeyezz

11-21-2008, 11:51 AM

payment "sent" ; )

415Banker

11-21-2008, 12:18 PM

payment "sent" ; )

thank you bruddah eric! =)

415Banker

11-21-2008, 10:25 PM

ok so just to give you guys an update...i'm still on back order with RPI...

MarqE46

11-23-2008, 07:17 PM

can't wait to test out the scoops :D plz let us know how long the wait is..

ZeroG

11-23-2008, 08:15 PM

ok so just to give you guys an update...i'm still on back order with RPI...

Well, that sucks.. :(

Looks like it is the waiting game.

415Banker

11-24-2008, 01:15 PM

and just to let u know guys...i'm not the type to hold people's money away from them...in any case. so if you grow impatient with the wait time, let me know, i can always refund the money to you and then pay for it later on when they are in my hands...

MarqE46

12-01-2008, 10:33 AM

greenxeyezz

12-01-2008, 03:25 PM

any update jo>?

415Banker

12-01-2008, 06:54 PM

nothin yet guys...still waiting for RPI's delivery...

415Banker

12-03-2008, 06:43 PM

Just got an email from RPI!!! =) We should be getting the scoops tomorrow! Woohoo!!!

greenxeyezz

12-03-2008, 07:20 PM

nice maybe i can get you to bring it to the dinner meet?!?! whoohoo!!

415Banker

12-03-2008, 07:30 PM

nice maybe i can get you to bring it to the dinner meet?!?! whoohoo!!

if Fedex does deliver =)...i'll have it with me =)!

greenxeyezz

12-03-2008, 11:21 PM

SAHHHWWWEEEEET! ahahaha man...

MarqE46

12-04-2008, 11:10 AM

how about one this way!

ZeroG

12-04-2008, 11:21 AM

Woot! :woohoo:

415Banker

12-05-2008, 02:35 AM

so the shipment didn't come yesterday...hopefully later on it does....***crosses fingers***

ZeroG

12-05-2008, 11:44 AM

so the shipment didn't come yesterday...hopefully later on it does....***crosses fingers***

:*(

415Banker

12-05-2008, 01:23 PM

ok guys the scoops are in my hands now, finally! thanks eloy and the rest of the RPI crew for their delivery! wait for the brown UPS dude by your doorsteps guys =P...

MarqE46

12-05-2008, 06:30 PM

ok guys the scoops are in my hands now, finally! thanks eloy and the rest of the RPI crew for their delivery! wait for the brown UPS dude by your doorsteps guys =P...

good news :)

greenxeyezz

12-05-2008, 06:41 PM

thats some good news to me!

ZeroG

12-06-2008, 11:18 PM

That is great news!!! :woohoo:

415Banker

12-09-2008, 08:10 PM

u guys better post installed pics soon!

Laidback

12-09-2008, 08:13 PM

nice they can debut it at the bbq on the 14th:Du guys better post installed pics soon!

415Banker

12-10-2008, 11:08 AM

nice they can debut it at the bbq on the 14th:D

nice!!! =)

ZeroG

12-10-2008, 02:07 PM

nice!!! =)

Is there a write up or some installation instructions?

I got mine today and it just included the scoops and some self tapping screws....

greenxeyezz

12-10-2008, 02:11 PM

i wouldnt mind instructions as well, so send em this way too!

415Banker

12-10-2008, 03:13 PM

i wouldnt mind instructions as well, so send em this way too!

it comes with instructions...RPI also has a support forum too...

ZeroG

12-10-2008, 03:24 PM

Ooops.. I guess it would help to read the little stickers on the packing material.

http://www.raceprecision.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=135

415Banker

12-10-2008, 05:06 PM

Ooops.. I guess it would help to read the little stickers on the packing material.

http://www.raceprecision.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=135

I'm assuming you got the package already? =)

and thanks for the link, you beat me to it! =P

MarqE46

12-10-2008, 05:26 PM

DONE!! that was a fairly simple install with some drills. Gotta run somewhere 1st then I'll post the pics later when I get back :)

Laidback

12-10-2008, 05:32 PM

Daaaaaamn welcome to RPI bradah...She'll thank you for it guaranteed:goldcup:DONE!! that was a fairly simple install with some drills. Gotta run somewhere 1st then I'll post the pics later when I get back :)

MarqE46

12-10-2008, 07:35 PM

Daaaaaamn welcome to RPI bradah...She'll thank you for it guaranteed:goldcup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/marq4g63/DSC03152.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/marq4g63/DSC03153.jpg

Seems like the throttle response has improved from a roll along with my SE panel filter and SE Air duct and spins to redline easier.

My stealth-ish intake system is now complete. Thanks for hooking a brudah up!!

Laidback

12-10-2008, 08:22 PM

at a high way speed @ 6o mph is were you can feel her shine:)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/marq4g63/DSC03152.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/marq4g63/DSC03153.jpg

Seems like the throttle response has improved from a roll along with my SE panel filter and SE Air duct and spins to redline easier.

My stealth-ish intake system is now complete. Thanks for hooking a brudah up!!

Paul46rider

12-11-2008, 08:20 AM

hi is there any chance this is still happening?

thanks

Laidback

12-11-2008, 09:42 AM

i'm sure you can still join the grp buy:)hi is there any chance this is still happening?

thanks

415Banker

12-11-2008, 10:07 AM

hi is there any chance this is still happening?

thanks

yes you can =)...i have some left...just PM me your address so i can calculate the shipping.

415Banker

12-11-2008, 10:15 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/marq4g63/DSC03152.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/marq4g63/DSC03153.jpg

Seems like the throttle response has improved from a roll along with my SE panel filter and SE Air duct and spins to redline easier.

My stealth-ish intake system is now complete. Thanks for hooking a brudah up!!

looking very nice there bro =)...glad u like it.

greenxeyezz

12-11-2008, 05:58 PM

how long of an install? i have about an hours worth of time, and i need to use that time to find the tools and i am not very mechanical lol

greenxeyezz

12-11-2008, 05:59 PM

i want to do it before tonights dinner

greenxeyezz

12-11-2008, 07:02 PM

MarqE46

12-11-2008, 07:22 PM

ZeroG

12-11-2008, 09:19 PM

I got mine in, and I tried to do a real comparison before and after.

I did some 80 MPH pulls in 6th, 5th, 4th, & 3rd w/o the scoops, I then did the same runs after the install, and to be honest I really could not feel much of a difference. But giving RPI the benefit of the doubt, I would say that the cars feels faster. Also, the more I drove the car and played with the accelerator the faster I thought it was. I was probably talking myself into justifying the $100 I spent. =)

I then did a nice 2nd gear run from about 30 - 100 MPH while entering the 118, and the car was fast. I kind of drive like a puss day to day so even a normal run in the 'M' would win fast to me. :D I do have to say that the car seems to all of a sudden accelerate faster between 40 - 70 MPH, but it could just be me. :dunno:

Laidback

12-12-2008, 12:33 AM

What you felt was real, improve throttle response and fast acceleration , as I was in the same situation as you before (i was one of the critics about this product) but we did a side by side comparison and dyno and the RPI scoops just pulls away...the best way is to run stock for stock and stock against a RPI scoops...this is the best alternative for CAI as no air coming in is spared it just goes thru jmho...

I got mine in, and I tried to do a real comparison before and after.

I did some 80 MPH pulls in 6th, 5th, 4th, & 3rd w/o the scoops, I then did the same runs after the install, and to be honest I really could not feel much of a difference. But giving RPI the benefit of the doubt, I would say that the cars feels faster. Also, the more I drove the car and played with the accelerator the faster I thought it was. I was probably talking myself into justifying the $100 I spent. =)

I then did a nice 2nd gear run from about 30 - 100 MPH while entering the 118, and the car was fast. I kind of drive like a puss day to day so even a normal run in the 'M' would win fast to me. :D I do have to say that the car seems to all of a sudden accelerate faster between 40 - 70 MPH, but it could just be me. :dunno:

415Banker

12-12-2008, 04:09 AM

installed in the dark baby!! hhahah took me a bit longer than 30 mins as i broke a drill bit and smashed up my finger good...no pictures as it was dark when i did everything will post back on observations

mad skills eric!!! =)

I got mine in, and I tried to do a real comparison before and after.

I did some 80 MPH pulls in 6th, 5th, 4th, & 3rd w/o the scoops, I then did the same runs after the install, and to be honest I really could not feel much of a difference. But giving RPI the benefit of the doubt, I would say that the cars feels faster. Also, the more I drove the car and played with the accelerator the faster I thought it was. I was probably talking myself into justifying the $100 I spent. =)

I then did a nice 2nd gear run from about 30 - 100 MPH while entering the 118, and the car was fast. I kind of drive like a puss day to day so even a normal run in the 'M' would win fast to me. :D I do have to say that the car seems to all of a sudden accelerate faster between 40 - 70 MPH, but it could just be me. :dunno:

Also known as a placebo effect...but what I love about RPI is that they back up their goods with dyno numbers...and if a design decreases power, they go back to the drawing boards to perfect the flaws...these sheets of formed metal may look so simple and is mocked for the cost...but the majority never realizes that it takes a lot of time and money for the R&D that RPI puts out...

In conclusion...you should bring your e46 to the toys for tots event at VF this weekend...remove the scoops for the 1st run and then put em back on for the 2nd...=) you'll see...:D

ZeroG

12-12-2008, 10:42 AM

mad skills eric!!! =)

Also known as a placebo effect...but what I love about RPI is that they back up their goods with dyno numbers...and if a design decreases power, they go back to the drawing boards to perfect the flaws...these sheets of formed metal may look so simple and is mocked for the cost...but a majority never realize that it take a lot of time and money for the R&D that RPI puts out...

In conclusion...you should bring your e46 to the toys for tots event at VF this weekend...remove the scoops for the 1st run and then put em back on for the 2nd...=) you'll see...:D

I just might have to do that. :D