[Victoracer]

I'm just in love with the billet dual oil cooler setup. Did you put the other core in the driver side well?

[x3sm]

Originally Posted by Riick

The factory intake system is the best CAI money can buy. Anything you make or buy aftermarket will cause you to lose 5-15whp.

Troll lol

[Riick]

It's proven time and time again "cold air intakes" do not work. Stop ricing out your 70k bmw with cheap chinese shit.

[TheCoolX3]

You missed some key words on that video.... Naturally Aspirated

Originally Posted by Riick

It's proven time and time again "cold air intakes" do not work. Stop ricing out your 70k bmw with cheap chinese shit.

[________]

Still waiting for the evidence of modified CAI on BMWs...

[Riick]

When did BMW forums turn into 92-95 honda chat? This place is getting riced out with cold air intakes, chinese clone rims, and ignition upgrades that are all trash.

[doodlebro]

Originally Posted by TheCoolX3

You missed some key words on that video.... Naturally Aspirated

The fact they tested this with an NA motor proves what he and I are both saying...

Cold air intake doesn't do anything when you're pressurizing the air with a turbo/supercharger. Intercooler has much much greater ability to keep IATs low where it matters.

All a CAI does is make the air slightly colder on tip in, but it's negated as soon as you build boost on a long pull. Unless your ambient temps are around 130F, there's no point.

[Riick]

As people are buying used cheap BMW's we're getting the honda tuners moving into the community where they think CAI's and fart tips add power. They also call everyone a troll who doesn't believe their team megaspeed ebay cone filter doesn't add 20whp or that ignition coils do something other than burn money out of your wallet.


We really need two forums.. One X25 forum for OG owners and one for ricers that install ebay rims, CAIs, and cut springs for stance. They're ruining this place with pages of false info and calling people names that don't believe their lies.

[najnad]

Originally Posted by Riick

The factory intake system is the best CAI money can buy. Anything you make or buy aftermarket will cause you to lose 5-15whp.

The problem with the factory intake is that it is not optimized for performance. It has made trade-offs for: cost; emissions; and sound levels.

Some CAI's out there may cause you to lose whp due to them being designed for how it looks in the engine bay rather than performance. Many you find on ebay are like this.

However, there are well engineered aftermarket intakes that actually improve performance of the N55 such as the one by aFe Power: https://afepower.com/n55

[________]

Originally Posted by najnad

The problem with the factory intake is that it is not optimized for performance. It has made trade-offs for: cost; emissions; and sound levels.

Some CAI's out there may cause you to lose whp due to them being designed for how it looks in the engine bay rather than performance. Many you find on ebay are like this.

However, there are well engineered aftermarket intakes that actually improve performance of the N55 such as the one by aFe Power: https://afepower.com/n55

This is basically another air filter, which has its drawbacks. It uses the stock CAI coupling.

Any examples of a different CAI on these cars and benefits? I'm asking the question as a rhetorical question, as the CAI in the BMW already captures air as cold and upfront as it can...

The filtering element may be more restrictive than the cone filters, and with that I agree it has its drawbacks in flow, while the aftermarket ones will have drawbacks in filtration ability (more damaging to engine).

[lawdude]

Originally Posted by Riick

It's proven time and time again "cold air intakes" do not work. Stop ricing out your 70k bmw with cheap chinese shit.

In your video the aftermarket cold air increased power by over 6 hp. Maybe you should watch what you post.

[Riick]

I'm guessing there's new people starting to buy used BMW's thinking they're buying a hyundai.

The factory cold air intake on your BMW is tuned for performance. Performance is what BMW is all about, I mean look at my X3... bone stock with a boost controller adding 3psi...and in a 4cly SUV I'm running 14.6. That's faster than most "tuner cars" on the road today. There isn't an aftermarket F25 air intake sold today that is better. N20 3 series BMW's with just a boost controller run mid 13s with a 4cly.

[E90705]

Everyone read the thread title. Those coils are nice thanks for sharing.

[Riick]

Meanwhile I'll just sit back and watch this thread with my ultra reliable N20 that never has coil pack problems.

[rcsup1]

Originally Posted by Riick

Meanwhile I'll just sit back and watch this thread with my ultra reliable N20 that never has coil pack problems.

Lol.... my wife had one just like yours. I thought it was super cute!!! goodluck with the "ultra reliable part too" I wasn't impressed.

[Riick]

If you're not impressed with a 14 second SUV why are you on F25 forums?

[x3sm]

Originally Posted by Riick

The factory intake system is the best CAI money can buy. Anything you make or buy aftermarket will cause you to lose 5-15whp.

This is why I called you a troll, you throw out numbers for the sake of an argument. Why not search the forum and at least to back up your claims? You don't really know what you are talking about most of the time, you are the guy that is claiming an N20 is faster than N55. Didn't you also buy an aftermarket "boost controller" claiming its adding you 3 PSI?

Originally Posted by Riick

As people are buying used cheap BMW's we're getting the honda tuners moving into the community where they think CAI's and fart tips add power. They also call everyone a troll who doesn't believe their team megaspeed ebay cone filter doesn't add 20whp or that ignition coils do something other than burn money out of your wallet.

We really need two forums.. One X25 forum for OG owners and one for ricers that install ebay rims, CAIs, and cut springs for stance. They're ruining this place with pages of false info and calling people names that don't believe their lies.

You are over reacting, what people do with their cars is none of your business. Please do us a favor and leave the community and start your own, we'll see how many people want to be friends with your constant negativity and lack of knowledge.

Originally Posted by Riick

I'm guessing there's new people starting to buy used BMW's thinking they're buying a hyundai.

The factory cold air intake on your BMW is tuned for performance. Performance is what BMW is all about, I mean look at my X3... bone stock with a boost controller adding 3psi...and in a 4cly SUV I'm running 14.6. That's faster than most "tuner cars" on the road today. There isn't an aftermarket F25 air intake sold today that is better. N20 3 series BMW's with just a boost controller run mid 13s with a 4cly.

LOL.

Originally Posted by TheCoolX3

Now what exactly are the benefits of upgraded coils? More power to the plug for a bigger spark? Do you need a custom tune to run upgraded coils?

There aren't any real benefits, spark is determined by ECU tune, which also depend on amount of fuel and air. OEM coils are sufficient for most power goals tough. Coils in this thread is a good aftermarket replacement, should yours ever go bad.



An intake is designed to work with other parts of the engine to efficiently create power. BMW does a pretty good job designing the OEM intake, but for their own goals. One would need to upgrade it along with other pieces to create clean power. I do not believe in "home-made" kits, but a good filter is always an upgrade. Just see the thread below of what an AFTERMARKET filter with OEM intake construction can bring. DYNO sheets are attached. This is what I would do, OEM box + AFE filter.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1425837

[Riick]

Oh here's this guy trying to act like he knows what he's talking about while bragging about installing replica chinese rims on his BMW cause he can't afford the real ones.

[TheCoolX3]

His car is worth more and was more new, so getting in a money argument here is dumb. Everybody just chill out here. Anyone can mod their car how they choose. You mod the car to make it better or make you like it more and both of those are relative to the driver. This is a forum where people come for advice and support not hate.

Originally Posted by Riick

Oh here's this guy trying to act like he knows what he's talking about while bragging about installing replica chinese rims on his BMW cause he can't afford the real ones.

[Riick]

Nobody's hating, but don't come here and flex how you know so much about cars while rocking $300 ebay rims on your 70k BMW. Any respect you might have had is gone out the window.

[x3sm]

Originally Posted by Riick

Oh here's this guy trying to act like he knows what he's talking about while bragging about installing replica chinese rims on his BMW cause he can't afford the real ones.

Good one Don't let the door hit you on your way out!

[TheCoolX3]

How does the price of wheels on your car effect the quality of you knowledge? By that thought, I should not listen to your advice just because your car is less expensive than mine.

Originally Posted by Riick

Nobody's hating, but don't come here and flex how you know so much about cars while rocking $300 ebay rims on your 70k BMW. Any respect you might have had is gone out the window.