Review: RPI scoops, do they work?

Slamaster1261 · 04-01-2011, 08:38 PM

how do i install my rpi scoops on my e90? thanks in advance.

natelam · 05-10-2011, 12:54 AM

intesresting

HTowne92 · 03-26-2016, 11:53 PM

Bump

bimmerquick43321 · 03-27-2016, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HTowne92

Bump

Why? 5 year old thread....

EDIT: Confused them with other brand but still, they don't do much

Eddien123 · 03-27-2016, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 335imax

I don't have the scoops, but I removed the factory down angled plastic and noticed an impovement. Assuming I am not driving 145 mph in a rainstorm, I don't see why you need any of that plastic there anyway? (I removed the part you removed to install the scoops, but did not install anything in return)

Can someone elaborate on what exactly this is

cybermgm23 · 06-23-2016, 11:28 AM

Scoops will do a great job of collecting dead bugs then sending them to your air filter. On the N52 motor, the best way to unlock power and throttle response is a performance air filter and performance exhaust.

Ruddigger · 06-23-2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cybermgm23

Scoops will do a great job of collecting dead bugs then sending them to your air filter. On the N52 motor, the best way to unlock power and throttle response is a performance air filter and performance exhaust.

Lol, what?

Route 16 · 06-23-2016, 02:11 PM

Would it be weird scooping a condom from the scoops to intake?

Dan Bilzerian · 06-23-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

Would it be weird scooping a condom from the scoops to intake?

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Willsbma · 06-23-2016, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M3NACE

it makes no difference and looks ricey imo if its painted red. If its black it looks nice. I bought it thinking i might feel something but i didn't. Its not bad to have though and 40 bucks is a good price. My clutch stopper which was like 15 bucks was a better investment than that.

To each their own! I don't think they look ricey

Willsbma · 06-23-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M3NACE

it makes no difference and looks ricey imo if its painted red. If its black it looks nice. I bought it thinking i might feel something but i didn't. Its not bad to have though and 40 bucks is a good price. My clutch stopper which was like 15 bucks was a better investment than that.

To each their own! I don't think they look ricey

Taskmaster · 06-23-2016, 04:45 PM

My intake box was notably dirtier with the scoops than without and I did feel an increase at high speeds with them. Either way, I think they look cool.

Tom Droze · 06-23-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Willsbma

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Originally Posted by ///M3NACE

it makes no difference and looks ricey imo if its painted red. If its black it looks nice. I bought it thinking i might feel something but i didn't. Its not bad to have though and 40 bucks is a good price. My clutch stopper which was like 15 bucks was a better investment than that.

To each their own! I don't think they look ricey

Brown rice or white rice?

bimmerquick43321 · 06-23-2016, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

My intake box was notably dirtier with the scoops than without and I did feel an increase at high speeds with them. Either way, I think they look cool.

Same here after removing mine I noticed I need to clean my filter way less often than before and even that much less dirtier, not sure I felt a difference in power /response though

cybermgm23 · 06-23-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruddigger

Lol, what?

I'll post it again, read very slowly. Scoops will do a great job of collecting dead bugs then sending them to your air filter. On the N52 motor, the best way to unlock power and throttle response is a performance air filter and performance exhaust.

Dan Bilzerian · 06-23-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cybermgm23

I'll post it again, read very slowly. Scoops will do a great job of collecting dead bugs then sending them to your air filter. On the N52 motor, the best way to unlock power and throttle response is a performance air filter and performance exhaust.

That's the best way?..... LOLLLL

Tom Droze · 06-23-2016, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cybermgm23

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Originally Posted by Ruddigger

Lol, what?

I'll post it again, read very slowly. Scoops will do a great job of collecting dead bugs then sending them to your air filter. On the N52 motor, the best way to unlock power and throttle response is a performance air filter and performance exhaust.

The best way to unlock power in the N51 / N52 is a tune and a header. Intake mods and the PE add very little power.

cybermgm23 · 06-23-2016, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Droze

The best way to unlock power in the N51 / N52 is a tune and a header. Intake mods and the PE add very little power.

I"m sorry, I disagree.

cybermgm23 · 06-23-2016, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Bilzerian

That's the best way?..... LOLLLL

yes

Tom Droze · 06-23-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cybermgm23

I"m sorry, I disagree.

At least you're polite about it.

Dan Bilzerian · 06-23-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cybermgm23

yes

Leave

cybermgm23 · 06-23-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Bilzerian

Leave

nah. open forum. you don't support the 1st amendment? Oops.

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