RPI Scoop and AFE Stage 2 intake question
04-30-2010, 12:44 PM
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Thanks for the link! Crap! I just changed my chrome grills to matte black and that was a pain in the ass! Now I have to take it off again
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05-13-2010, 07:15 PM
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My Ride: MY07 525xi Silver Gray
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I swapped my AFE HAI intake w/ RPi scoop+BMC filter (got them from Trinity) more than a year ago (almost 13K of miles) and been happy w/ it ... hope you are not expecting it'll feel like become 550i or anything 
05-13-2010, 10:37 PM
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05-13-2010, 11:20 PM
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i have 523i and i use to have AFE CAI and my car felt slower when changin gear. then i change to BMC filter + RPI scoop and what a difference..
but the scoop only works when ur running 70-80km/h.
u wont regrett..
but the scoop only works when ur running 70-80km/h.
u wont regrett..
05-14-2010, 03:40 AM
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My Ride: 2005 E60 523 executive
20"ASA / Bi-Xenon / Full M-tech / LED Angel Eyes / Matte Black Kidney's / LED Side Markers
My RPi scoop is on his way...I just installed an aftermarket ITG performance filter...will let you know how it performs!
Cant wait to have it installed, because besides the benefits for the engine, they look pretty cool as well
Cant wait to have it installed, because besides the benefits for the engine, they look pretty cool as well
05-14-2010, 08:39 AM
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If you are looking for performance why don't you get a tune? The wife won't be able to see the difference on that mod.
RPi/ESS tune to go with the scoop maybe?
RPi/ESS tune to go with the scoop maybe?
05-19-2010, 09:28 AM
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According to tracking info, my scoop is at the post office! Can't wait for the office mail guy to drop it off at my desk ! 
How much gains can I expect with the RPi/ESS tune? Does it affect your warranty?
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How much gains can I expect with the RPi/ESS tune? Does it affect your warranty?
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