New to the forum - ? on 04 530i air intake and suspension
03-14-2009, 08:52 AM
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My Ride: 04 BMW 530i soon to have mods and 99 Vortec Supercharged Mustang
Anyone know of an air intake for the 04 530i?- all the ones im finding are for the 06 and newer? Also does anyone know about the NEX coilovers or Ksport and if they are any good? Thanks for your help!!! Or would it be best to just go with eibach pro kit or the HR's
03-14-2009, 09:12 AM
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03-14-2009, 10:15 AM
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One option is the aFe Stage 2 Intake that we carry for your car. This is the M54 engine so it works with many of the E46 intakes provided it fits correctly in the engine bay.
03-14-2009, 01:49 PM
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we have the RPI scoops in stock, and can pair it with a BMC air filter or even a K&N. for coilovers most popular have been the KWs. btw, welcome and enjoy the forum 
08-08-2009, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW' post='816641' date='Mar 14 2009, 01:15 PM
One option is the aFe Stage 2 Intake that we carry for your car. This is the M54 engine so it works with many of the E46 intakes provided it fits correctly in the engine bay.
08-08-2009, 06:27 PM
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DO NOT GET AN INTAKE!!! They do not work for our cars. You're better off with the RPI scoop and filter mentioned above.
08-08-2009, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW' post='816641' date='Mar 14 2009, 02:15 PM
One option is the aFe Stage 2 Intake that we carry for your car. This is the M54 engine so it works with many of the E46 intakes provided it fits correctly in the engine bay.
Many many members here bought the aFe intakes and then took them out, claiming loss of power.
Given the prior experience with these intakes, which you are surely aware of, you are rapidly blowing up your credibility here. Sorry dude but :thumbsdown:
I am usually quite supportive of vendors here but this is an outrage.