RPI Scoop 535i
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Just went to RPi today and bought the scoop
I like doing all this stuff by mself but this is kinda tricky
the bottom part won't screw on to anything and im worried i might puncture the radiator...
DIY?
and whats the performance on the RPI scoops for the 535i's
im worried about overheating
I like doing all this stuff by mself but this is kinda tricky
the bottom part won't screw on to anything and im worried i might puncture the radiator...
DIY?
and whats the performance on the RPI scoops for the 535i's
im worried about overheating
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if i remember correctly, don't they give you a self tapping screw so you can screw it into the plastic?
Originally Posted by HaroutK' post='907598' date='Jun 11 2009, 01:36 AM
Just went to RPi today and bought the scoop
I like doing all this stuff by mself but this is kinda tricky
the bottom part won't screw on to anything and im worried i might puncture the radiator...
DIY?
and whats the performance on the RPI scoops for the 535i's
im worried about overheating
I like doing all this stuff by mself but this is kinda tricky
the bottom part won't screw on to anything and im worried i might puncture the radiator...
DIY?
and whats the performance on the RPI scoops for the 535i's
im worried about overheating
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When I installed mine I thought the fitment wasnt that great and I'm an experienced DIYer. For the $99 I spent on an aluminum box, I think I could have made one much better.
Check out their website forum for instructions for mounting:
http://www.raceprecision.com/forums/viewto...?f=13&t=119
Check out their website forum for instructions for mounting:
http://www.raceprecision.com/forums/viewto...?f=13&t=119
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Originally Posted by socale39' post='907816' date='Jun 11 2009, 07:07 PM
When I installed mine I thought the fitment wasnt that great and I'm an experienced DIYer. For the $99 I spent on an aluminum box, I think I could have made one much better.
Check out their website forum for instructions for mounting:
http://www.raceprecision.com/forums/viewto...?f=13&t=119
Check out their website forum for instructions for mounting:
http://www.raceprecision.com/forums/viewto...?f=13&t=119
Is the RPI scoop suitbale for the 520?
Will it make much of a difference?
Sorry to thread jack
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The bottom leg is supposed to act like a spring. It will bolt on the the outside wall of the shroud. You cant puncture the radiator because it simply isnt long enough. If you have questions, we can always do the install for you. Since you are not too far away, you can always come by and watch one of our test sessions. You'll see why its designed the way it is.
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takes a little force but you can get the bottom arm over to the right and anchor it down with one of the tapping screws. You won't puncture anything, I installed mine myself about 6 months ago. Glad you didn't listen to the suggestion over on n54tech and just go with the jb3 and no scoop, the scoop will go well with your jb3
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Originally Posted by HaroutK' post='908920' date='Jun 12 2009, 01:13 AM
i have the turbotuner and the RPI is a great upgrade A+ thank youRPI
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That's why you were asking about the SSTT on my airbox removal thread
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Originally Posted by selbycy' post='907822' date='Jun 11 2009, 09:13 AM
Hi,
Is the RPI scoop suitbale for the 520?
Will it make much of a difference?
Sorry to thread jack
Regards
Tom
Is the RPI scoop suitbale for the 520?
Will it make much of a difference?
Sorry to thread jack
Regards
Tom