Simota CF V2 vs Injen

Amini77 · 06-11-2012, 01:57 AM

What do you guys think? Simota CF V2 or the Injen? There aren't many reviews on the simota on 330s (i own a 330xi). just wondering which is the best bang for my buck and your guys input on either you might have. Thanks!

BRGmatthew · 06-11-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by e90330xiSG

What do you guys think? Simota CF V2 or the Injen? There aren't many reviews on the simota on 330s (i own a 330xi). just wondering which is the best bang for my buck and your guys input on either you might have. Thanks!

simota

Amini77 · 06-11-2012, 11:59 PM

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simota

reasoning?

forever_speed · 06-12-2012, 12:12 AM

I'm in the same situation as you! Interested in what people have to say

peeej · 06-12-2012, 03:17 AM

i have a simota intake and it sounds good to me, i do also have a muffler delete also. you actually hear the intake around the higher end as well.

TSM330i · 06-12-2012, 11:36 AM

Whatever you do don't get the Injen. Completely open to all the engine bay heat so you'll more than likely LOOSE horsepower.

Delta0311 · 06-12-2012, 01:35 PM

For the NA cars I would recommend the following
Stock air box with charcoal filter delete if you dont want so spend money
if you do want a new air box then you can go with either Simota or Euro Airbox. The eurobox uses a cone intake; I believe the Simota does too.

Stay away from the AFE and Injen CAI's, sound is great but all they do is suck hot air from the engine.

Amini77 · 06-12-2012, 02:11 PM

Great responses guys! i think i might go with the simota

anyone know who sells them?

tamster00 · 06-12-2012, 09:56 PM

I had Cyba scoops with drop in foam filter and charcoal delete, under $100, visually looks OEM and no heat soaking, and ram cold air. Didn't see a benefit spending so much money on aftermarket CAI.

Amini77 · 06-13-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tamster00

I had Cyba scoops with drop in foam filter and charcoal delete, under $100, visually looks OEM and no heat soaking, and ram cold air. Didn't see a benefit spending so much money on aftermarket CAI.

I really just want that amazing sound lol plus that small performance gain

virtualbong · 06-13-2012, 12:49 AM

I love the sound of my simota.

Hooy · 06-13-2012, 02:35 AM

Don't get shit, get a tune first.

Amini77 · 06-13-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

Don't get shit, get a tune first.

That's not smart because a tune adjusts to what upgrades you have while getting the tune. it's better to get your intake, exhaust, etc before you get a tune.

Hooy · 06-13-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by e90330xiSG

That's not smart because a tune adjusts to what upgrades you have while getting the tune. it's better to get your intake, exhaust, etc before you get a tune.

Not on these cars. Intake, you lose power. Exhaust, you might gain 1-2whp. It makes NO empirical benefits other than sound.

Trust me, get a tune. Then an exhaust for fun. Race some clown with an Injen intake + exhaust, and the stock car w/ a tune will win.

Amini77 · 06-13-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

Not on these cars. Intake, you lose power. Exhaust, you might gain 1-2whp. It makes NO empirical benefits other than sound.

Trust me, get a tune. Then an exhaust for fun. Race some clown with an Injen intake + exhaust, and the stock car w/ a tune will win.

but what about a tune with exhaust and intake

sounds better and goes faster lol waste of money tho

Hooy · 06-13-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by e90330xiSG

but what about a tune with exhaust and intake

sounds better and goes faster lol waste of money tho

Intake/exhaust only for sound. Spend intake money on a drop.

Amini77 · 06-13-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

Intake/exhaust only for sound. Spend intake money on a drop.

What do you mean drop? like a drop in filter or lowered?

Hooy · 06-13-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by e90330xiSG

What do you mean drop? like a drop in filter or lowered?

Coilovers or bust!

Lou2 · 06-14-2012, 10:44 AM

I think the BMW performance intake is the best available for our cars. Its just hard to find at the right price...

virtualbong · 06-14-2012, 12:48 PM

I definitely saw a decrease in MPG after installing my Simota but screw it...a 1 mpg drop compared to the soothing sound of the intake is a-ok with me.

benzy89 · 06-19-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

I love the sound of my simota.

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Originally Posted by e90330xiSG

Great responses guys! i think i might go with the simota

anyone know who sells them?

Who/where is Simota sold?

virtualbong · 06-19-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by benzy89

Who/where is Simota sold?

I dont believe th ey sell them anymore.

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