BMW Performance Intake fitting

Jay-K · 11-10-2012, 05:38 AM

installed my bmw performance intake yesterday.
i think the guy that helped me out installing did not have that good of skills and accuracy,

i was wondering if this is okay, if it still work then im gonna be fine.
we can see at the bottom between the CF parts and the air filter cover has a bit space.

CombatNinja · 11-10-2012, 07:26 AM

There really is no way to mess up the install. Both pieces are fixed in their locations with various mounting screws. They just fit. I'm thinking that you might not have a genuine OEM intake--is it a knockoff?

Jay-K · 11-10-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CombatNinja

There really is no way to mess up the install. Both pieces are fixed in their locations with various mounting screws. They just fit. I'm thinking that you might not have a genuine OEM intake--is it a knockoff?

Im sure for its originality but i think the installing process got wrong.

DDS2015 · 11-10-2012, 08:00 AM

There should be a slight gap there (kind of like a body gap). But there's a DIY on here somewhere, you should check it out also. Mine went in super easy, but that gap is uniform.

Jay-K · 11-10-2012, 08:16 AM

Im just worried, shud i leave it like that or get someone to fix it for me

DDS2015 · 11-10-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jk688

Im just worried, shud i leave it like that or get someone to fix it for me

Has it thrown any engine codes? If not then I'm sure it's fine.

Jay-K · 11-10-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DDS2015

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Originally Posted by jk688

Im just worried, shud i leave it like that or get someone to fix it for me

Has it thrown any engine codes? If not then I'm sure it's fine.

I dont think so since i havent drive it a lot after the installation. But im afraid if the filter housing cover will be to tight with the cf and might damage it.

Route 16 · 11-10-2012, 11:03 AM

Simple tools to unscrew, do some wiggling and you're golden. The only thing ill worry about is not to damage the carbon fiber, you won't throw any codes with that type of intake.

JS82 · 11-10-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

Simple tools to unscrew, do some wiggling and you're golden.

What he said. Loosen all the screws.

Jay-K · 11-10-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

Simple tools to unscrew, do some wiggling and you're golden. The only thing ill worry about is not to damage the carbon fiber, you won't throw any codes with that type of intake.

I unscrew all of them or only the 2 torx for the intake channel

JS82 · 11-10-2012, 06:28 PM

Just loosen all the screws, put everything into position and retighten them.

Jay-K · 11-11-2012, 12:21 AM

got it fixed guys, thanks a lot.

and went out already for a spin, and trust me it feels great.

recommended for all, it really is a great choice, no regrets.

N 5 4 · 11-11-2012, 09:48 AM

Nice piece! Can you post more pictures? Please try some with different angles.

Where did you purchase this from?

insane79 · 01-04-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jk688

got it fixed guys, thanks a lot.

and went out already for a spin, and trust me it feels great.

recommended for all, it really is a great choice, no regrets.

did you feel any difference in performance?

Thanks..

thenewrick · 01-04-2013, 07:00 PM

Yea, I'm not sure what you mean by work? It's mostly a cosmetic piece I imagine. Maybe a couple HP at top end.

insane79 · 01-13-2013, 04:16 PM

hows the intake in terms of performance?

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DDS2015 Major 392 Rep 1,444 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 [0.00] 2023 BMW M4 [0.00]	There should be a slight gap there (kind of like a body gap). But there's a DIY on here somewhere, you should check it out also. Mine went in super easy, but that gap is uniform.
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Route 16 I got lei'd 844 Rep 7,593 Posts Drives: '10 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dark Side of the Moon iTrader: (62)	Simple tools to unscrew, do some wiggling and you're golden. The only thing ill worry about is not to damage the carbon fiber, you won't throw any codes with that type of intake.
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JS82 Captain 29 Rep 659 Posts Drives: '08 E92 328i 6MT Jet Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA USA iTrader: (12)	Just loosen all the screws, put everything into position and retighten them.
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Jay-K Brigadier General 384 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	got it fixed guys, thanks a lot. and went out already for a spin, and trust me it feels great. recommended for all, it really is a great choice, no regrets.
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N 5 4 Turbonator 22 Rep 261 Posts Drives: E92 335iS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335iS [8.00]	Nice piece! Can you post more pictures? Please try some with different angles. Where did you purchase this from? __________________ (<OO\ (III] [III) /OO>)
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thenewrick Captain 26 Rep 606 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 335i Black Sapphire Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Yea, I'm not sure what you mean by work? It's mostly a cosmetic piece I imagine. Maybe a couple HP at top end.
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insane79 Major 83 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	hows the intake in terms of performance?
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