E60 550i Dyno w/ AFE, w/ stock, w/ stock + RPi
10-29-2008, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='706589' date='Oct 29 2008, 10:25 AM
What up fellas? Great thread here.
Sorry to have entered it so late.
I have had my AFE intake for a Full Year on my 08 550i. I have spoke with Joe(Vegas Trashed)and he told me weeks ago to go back to my Stock Air Box. I also purchased and had the AFE product installed at D2 Technik in Alhambra.
What do I need to do to get a refund for the product?
Upon having my Stock Air Box re-installed, what Filter should I use to maximize my set up. (Custom Quad Exhaust and Re-Map)
What's up Eloy? How are you bro? Are you closer to getting your scoops to maximize the performance of the 550i?
Thanks to any and all for instructions.
Sorry to have entered it so late.
I have had my AFE intake for a Full Year on my 08 550i. I have spoke with Joe(Vegas Trashed)and he told me weeks ago to go back to my Stock Air Box. I also purchased and had the AFE product installed at D2 Technik in Alhambra.
What do I need to do to get a refund for the product?
Upon having my Stock Air Box re-installed, what Filter should I use to maximize my set up. (Custom Quad Exhaust and Re-Map)
What's up Eloy? How are you bro? Are you closer to getting your scoops to maximize the performance of the 550i?
Thanks to any and all for instructions.
BTW, are you coming to the SLO meet??
10-29-2008, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by evo42' post='705960' date='Oct 28 2008, 07:24 PM
Were the same vehicles with the exact same mods? Was that on a dyno or drag racing? The point im trying to make is everyone is lining for a refund for what I think is based on erroneous data.
This isnt hard to figure out if you think about it. Set a baseline, then run tests and compare the baseline with the test results. All I see is pics of dynos, the same m5 graph floating around and people badmouthing a manufacturer after they purchased the product under their own power.
I know noone at AFE or RPI, I own neither product. Everyone, get your OWN damn car dyno'd as it is right now and save the results. Next time you throw money at your car, take it the same dyno after you ad the mod and see for yourself. Then take responsibilty if you've bought the wrong part and find another product that works for you.
This isnt hard to figure out if you think about it. Set a baseline, then run tests and compare the baseline with the test results. All I see is pics of dynos, the same m5 graph floating around and people badmouthing a manufacturer after they purchased the product under their own power.
I know noone at AFE or RPI, I own neither product. Everyone, get your OWN damn car dyno'd as it is right now and save the results. Next time you throw money at your car, take it the same dyno after you ad the mod and see for yourself. Then take responsibilty if you've bought the wrong part and find another product that works for you.
I totally agreed with you that people should do pre/post dyno on the product, but that depends on individual justification. Worth or not? Only you to be a judge.
10-29-2008, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='706613' date='Oct 29 2008, 10:48 AM
Where the hell have you been Jay?? Why don't you go to RPI and dyno your car with the AFE and with the stock box since you're going to replace it anyway? It'll give us more data for this discussion.
BTW, are you coming to the SLO meet??
BTW, are you coming to the SLO meet??
+ 2.5 for SLO.
MAJOR DATA UPDATE to this THREAD~
I just removed the AFE Intake and replaced with BMW Stock Air Box and added a K&N Charcoal Filter. I have only driven thru Alhambra-San Marino and Pasadena for about an hour but my assertions are such:
HOLY FUKK*N SH*T I WAS SCAMMED!
My "BUT DYNO" is off the chart in 1st and 2nd Gear in M-Mode. Massive difference in torque. I had always suspected my torque loss was due to the Quad Exhaust but now I realize I was "hypnotized" by the sound of the AFE's roar and unable to tell the loss of low end pull/Torque.
Guys...I shite you not....it feels like a different car.
If any of you still have the AFE intake installed, take it off Pronto.
If RPI can help me even more, let me know. But dayum.....
10-29-2008, 04:47 PM
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='707021' date='Oct 29 2008, 05:30 PM
If RPI can help me even more, let me know. But dayum.....
10-29-2008, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='707032' date='Oct 29 2008, 05:47 PM
I'm glad you took my advice. Trust me, RPI will soon have the scoop available for the 550i that will guarantee power. The same applies for the 545i. Just wait.
10-29-2008, 04:56 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
V2 for the 550i is still in development. V1 is what everyone has currently. Still waiting for a 545i to come in for V2.
10-29-2008, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='707042' date='Oct 29 2008, 07:56 PM
V2 for the 550i is still in development. V1 is what everyone has currently. Still waiting for a 545i to come in for V2.
Can't wait for the 545i V2 scoop.
10-29-2008, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='707049' date='Oct 29 2008, 08:59 PM
Good to hear Joe Can't wait for the 545i V2 scoop.
Can't wait for the 545i V2 scoop.
10-29-2008, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='707032' date='Oct 29 2008, 07:47 PM
Trust me, RPI will soon have the scoop available for the 550i that will guarantee power.
