Air scoops -where in the UK ? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Si-335d · 10-18-2012, 07:54 AM

Has anyone purchased Black Air scoops for an E92 335d LCI in the UK ?

Where did you get them from ?
what was the quality like ?

I used to have Macht Schnell black plastic ones on my 135i but can't get them in the UK now and I liked them a lot.

What other suggestions doe you have for me to try ?

Greg330 · 10-18-2012, 08:05 AM

Search Cyba air scoops, he comes highly recommended and delivers to UK...

doughboy · 10-18-2012, 08:17 AM

RPI scoops, i bought mine from here (UK): http://www.ca-int.co.uk/products-Y2F...pZD0xMTg=.html

Don't know if the 335i is the same as the 335d though?

Phil325i · 10-18-2012, 10:31 AM

Cyba every time. That UK price is outragous!

And for what it's worth I think any scoops are little better than eye candy. Unless someone can show me before and after dyno readings of course...

doughboy · 10-18-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

I think any scoops are little better than eye candy. Unless someone can show me before and after dyno readings of course...

Agree, it is more about eye candy IMO, mine look great

I run without the factory airbox, so their is no 'sucking' into the ducts anymore, so lifting and diverting air into the duct is a bonus in that case.

Si-335d · 10-18-2012, 11:40 AM

thanks chaps I have spoken to CA now and they do the Macht Schnell ones too which I rather like as I had them before

Phil325i · 10-18-2012, 01:39 PM

Worth noting that both the MS and CA scoops (as well as being overpriced) make no allowance for driving in heavy rain. The Cyba scoops have cut-outs towards the rear, through which the water can bleed off and avoid being sucked into the filter.

doughboy · 10-19-2012, 03:23 AM

I'd though about the rain issue, but the RPI ones are made in LA, where it never rains of course!

Cyba ones do seem a bargain!

Si-335d · 10-19-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

Worth noting that both the MS and CA scoops (as well as being overpriced) make no allowance for driving in heavy rain. The Cyba scoops have cut-outs towards the rear, through which the water can bleed off and avoid being sucked into the filter.

It a good point but I never has issues with that in the 135i and drove in some very heavy rain. Its quite a long path to the filter and even it it gets to the airbox it will sit in the bottom below the filter. If its like the 135i airbox on the 335d there will be a small drain hole for this reason

10-18-2012, 07:54 AM	#1
Si-335d Major Drives: 335d M Sport Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,048 iTrader: (0)	Air scoops -where in the UK ? Has anyone purchased Black Air scoops for an E92 335d LCI in the UK ? Where did you get them from ? what was the quality like ? I used to have Macht Schnell black plastic ones on my 135i but can't get them in the UK now and I liked them a lot. What other suggestions doe you have for me to try ? __________________ 335d M Sport Coupe (2010) Titanium Silver:- 19" "M" Wheels, DAB, Memory Seats, Prof Sat Nav, Sunroof, BMW Performance Carbon Fibre:- Boot Spoiler and Front Lip Splitter, SSDD Carbon Fibre Rear Diffuser, SSDD Black Kidney Grills, 12.5mm Eibach Spacers x4, Red Calpiers.....(DMS 360BHP / 700+NM)
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10-18-2012, 08:17 AM	#3
doughboy Major General Drives: E91 335i LCI Manual Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 5,766 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i Tourer E91N [5.00]	RPI scoops, i bought mine from here (UK): http://www.ca-int.co.uk/products-Y2F...pZD0xMTg=.html Don't know if the 335i is the same as the 335d though? __________________ JB4 15ohm - QUAIFE LSD - BIRDS B3 SUSPENSION - HARTGE ARBS - ETS FMIC - ER CHARGE PIPE - FORGE DVs- M3 FRONT ARMS & REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES - M3 STRUT BRACE - AR OCC - AFE DCI - BMWP SSK - RPI SCOOPS

10-18-2012, 10:31 AM	#4
Phil325i Lieutenant Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East Posts: 524 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [0.00]	Cyba every time. That UK price is outragous! And for what it's worth I think any scoops are little better than eye candy. Unless someone can show me before and after dyno readings of course... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; K&N; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; M3 rear spoiler; LED Angels; BMW Perf black grille; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof

10-18-2012, 11:40 AM	#6
Si-335d Major Drives: 335d M Sport Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,048 iTrader: (0)	thanks chaps I have spoken to CA now and they do the Macht Schnell ones too which I rather like as I had them before __________________ 335d M Sport Coupe (2010) Titanium Silver:- 19" "M" Wheels, DAB, Memory Seats, Prof Sat Nav, Sunroof, BMW Performance Carbon Fibre:- Boot Spoiler and Front Lip Splitter, SSDD Carbon Fibre Rear Diffuser, SSDD Black Kidney Grills, 12.5mm Eibach Spacers x4, Red Calpiers.....(DMS 360BHP / 700+NM)

10-18-2012, 01:39 PM	#7
Phil325i Lieutenant Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East Posts: 524 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [0.00]	Worth noting that both the MS and CA scoops (as well as being overpriced) make no allowance for driving in heavy rain. The Cyba scoops have cut-outs towards the rear, through which the water can bleed off and avoid being sucked into the filter. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; K&N; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; M3 rear spoiler; LED Angels; BMW Perf black grille; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof

10-18-2012, 08:05 AM	#2
Greg330 Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast Posts: 405 iTrader: (0)	Search Cyba air scoops, he comes highly recommended and delivers to UK...

10-19-2012, 03:23 AM	#8
doughboy Major General Drives: E91 335i LCI Manual Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 5,766 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i Tourer E91N [5.00]	I'd though about the rain issue, but the RPI ones are made in LA, where it never rains of course! Cyba ones do seem a bargain! __________________ JB4 15ohm - QUAIFE LSD - BIRDS B3 SUSPENSION - HARTGE ARBS - ETS FMIC - ER CHARGE PIPE - FORGE DVs- M3 FRONT ARMS & REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES - M3 STRUT BRACE - AR OCC - AFE DCI - BMWP SSK - RPI SCOOPS

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