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Old 10-03-2008, 03:07 PM
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Hollywoodtrash came by RPI this afternoon with his pre-LCI 550i. New scoops will have to be fabricated b/c it can't use the existing M5 scoop like the 545i.
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='684819' date='Oct 3 2008, 06:07 PM
Hollywoodtrash came by RPI this afternoon with his pre-LCI 550i. New scoops will have to be fabricated b/c it can't use the existing M5 scoop like the 545i.
Joe, thanks for orchestrating the pre-LCI 550i fitting.
Will Eloy continue with the fabrication?
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Old 10-03-2008, 03:37 PM
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Fabrication for the pre-LCI 550i will start next week or the week after.
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Originally Posted by unknown' post='683887' date='Oct 2 2008, 04:55 PM
just a thought on design, shouldnt these scoops have a curve to them. instead of a sharp 90 degree turn in like an L shape, but more of a curved ( without the sharp edge at the turn in. i think the air would flow more smoother?
RPI, any thoughts on the quote above?
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Originally Posted by unknown' post='684910' date='Oct 3 2008, 11:05 PM
RPI, any thoughts on the quote above?
I think you should design your own! I'll buy one too

I may even rip out my clothes dryer duct and try it myself...there's another post about something like that on here.

we can then try out all 3 designs to see whats most effective.
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Originally Posted by mk4' post='684080
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The 545i has been test fitted and fits well (same as the M5 model, except single scoop).
Pre-LCI 550i models required further modification, which will begin in 1-2 weeks.
LCI 550i model will be test fitted next week.

Price will be $99 across all models. RPI will keep us posted.
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still waiting on how to works with afe intake. and i live in NYC where there's rain and snow. will the scoop guide the rain and snow into the intake? i'm afraid that the intake will suck in water and i dont really believe that a non-turbo engine will burn off the water that easily.
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='685240' date='Oct 4 2008, 01:53 PM
still waiting on how to works with afe intake. and i live in NYC where there's rain and snow. will the scoop guide the rain and snow into the intake? i'm afraid that the intake will suck in water and i dont really believe that a non-turbo engine will burn off the water that easily.
I highly doubt it, unless you're driving in snow, grill-high

But I'll let the others with experience chime in.
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