Ultimate racing Cai discussion.

jpsimon · 02-01-2008, 08:18 PM

am i the only one that thinks this looks sweet and wouldn't want to cover it up?

cn555ic · 02-01-2008, 08:19 PM

I think it looks awesome too...The asthetics is the shine on the tubing...Put some decals on it and your set!!

BoostedBMW · 02-01-2008, 08:47 PM

I'm not talking about covering it up. I'm talking about the huge gap in the front of the engine bay where the stock snorkel use to be. I think the intake itself looks good, but I would like to see it powdercoated black with no decals.

Garrett · 02-01-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AB Tek 818

With products like UR's on the market, I think the only people that would be interested in a Dinan intake would be those going for "the badge"

Whats that mean...? Dinan has always released products with PROVEN results. Never heard of Ultimate Racing before and I am sure they have done some homework, but did they use CFD or any sophisicated rendering to maximize flow..?

(No disrespect to them... that product looks great and hints ta that they did indeed do some homework)

BMW themselves are about to release their new intake, they claim a 25% increase in flow.... not knocking UR, but what are their claims?

People pay a higher price for Dinan stuff, because they know it's no-nonsense, straitforward stuff, from a highly respectable company. You pay a premium for the privilege of knowing your car is legal (certified exhausts) and the parts have been designed to the highest standard! With sophisticated software and fluid dynamics.

BTW... why arn't these things CF?

cn555ic · 02-01-2008, 08:51 PM

Can't you just add that snorkel back into place and just use it as appearance only mod!!!

Sniz · 02-01-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Garrett

BMW themselves are about to release their new intake, they claim a 25% increase in flow.... not knocking UR, but what are their claims?

Curious myself, but just by looking at the design I would guess a hell of a lot more than 25% over stock.

O-cha · 02-01-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

At least you can use one of the dyno glory filters on this CAI. The one they provide is kinda small....

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

Since it is 3" couldn't we just put one of the dyno glory filters on the end of it?

My understanding is that there is very limited room down there, they are going to get back with the actual cone size. I'm hoping the picture is deceiving which it usually is. Either way I'll switch it out with the biggest inverted one I can fit in there.

cgillio · 02-01-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Trill335

This is getting to be a really weird place.

A418t81 · 02-01-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

My understanding is that there is very limited room down there, they are going to get back with the actual cone size. I'm hoping the picture is deceiving which it usually is. Either way I'll switch it out with the biggest inverted one I can fit in there.

First of all, I think the pic is a bit deceiving, and #2, it doesn't take a gigantic filter to flow well. You should see how small the filter is on my 35R Evo and it makes 425 whp on pump. Its about the size of the one on UR's intake and is not by any means a restriction.

O-cha · 02-01-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by A418t81

First of all, I think the pic is a bit deceiving, and #2, it doesn't take a gigantic filter to flow well. You should see how small the filter is on my 35R Evo and it makes 425 whp on pump. Its about the size of the one on UR's intake and is not by any means a restriction.

This is America, your words are blasphemy.

luca335i · 02-02-2008, 01:25 AM

UR is a respected comapny, especially in the Subaru world. This intake looks awesome and the price is very reasonable. 450.00. I wonder if I can pick it up. Their haedquarters are like 10 min. from me. I like Dinan products , but come on lets be real here. Its too damn expensive and their competiors are showing higher gains compared to every one of their products. They have fell behind if you ask me.

B'CahiLL-The Boss · 02-02-2008, 01:28 AM

That polished looks sweet... looks like money I want to spend

12.0 with that

Sniz · 02-02-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by luca335i

UR is a respected comapny, especially in the Subaru world. This intake looks awesome and the price is very reasonable. 450.00. I wonder if I can pick it up. Their haedquarters are like 10 min. from me. I like Dinan products , but come on lets be real here. Its too damn expensive and their competiors are showing higher gains compared to every one of their products. They have fell behind if you ask me.

+1....I have always seen them as 2 steps behind except for a few cases. In general there are cheaper more potent products out there, but then again I have always been more a risk taker so the Dinan "warranty" isn't my biggest concern.

O-cha · 02-02-2008, 07:43 PM

I forgot to mention HUGE respect for developing there product, having it finished and ready to ship (while a few days from ready to ship) and THEN releasing it to the public.

jbttum3 · 02-02-2008, 08:13 PM

Thats a great lookin intake. I love my Stett CAI but like that the N54 world is getting more options.

stillclaimndp · 02-02-2008, 08:16 PM

same car same dyno test on all these intakes would be so helpful.... Mr. 5?

ulises 335i · 02-03-2008, 12:11 AM

does this intake fit the e90?

Sniz · 02-03-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by stillclaimndp

same car same dyno test on all these intakes would be so helpful.... Mr. 5?

I'll be more than happy to do that....all they need to do is ship me the intake and catless downpipes and I'll get it done.

UR....check ur PM

Crazy Bimmer · 02-03-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

I forgot to mention HUGE respect for developing there product, having it finished and ready to ship (while a few days from ready to ship) and THEN releasing it to the public.

+1

Sniz · 02-03-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

I forgot to mention HUGE respect for developing there product, having it finished and ready to ship (while a few days from ready to ship) and THEN releasing it to the public.

+99999

cn555ic · 02-03-2008, 12:01 PM

This is definately going to be my next mod when i get the chance to...Just changed my exhaust which the wife is already flipping on me because of warranty and noise of the car, plus what she says useless expenses on a car that you don't drive fast all the time...I guess i have to wait and hear your reviews of the CAI before i pull the trigger.

Sniz · 02-03-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

This is definately going to be my next mod when i get the chance to...Just changed my exhaust which the wife is already flipping on me because of warranty and noise of the car, plus what she says useless expenses on a car that you don't drive fast all the time...I guess i have to wait and here your reviews of the CAI before i pull the trigger.

sounds like she wants you to drive faster.

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stillclaimndp Dancing Machine 47 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: 335i e90 ZSP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, Ca iTrader: (0)	same car same dyno test on all these intakes would be so helpful.... Mr. 5? __________________ 2007 e90 & 1981 Corvette Predecessors: 2007 BMW 335i E92, 2006 M5, 2008 Viper SRT10 Coupe, 2005 Viper Yellow, 2006 Corvette Z51, 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2006 S4, 2001.5 Nogaro Blue S4, 2006 GTI w/ DSG, 06 Evo IX, 04 S4, 04 911x51, 03 Evo VIII, 98 Eclipse GSX, 96 GST, 92 Galant Vr-4, '70 Grand Prix Model J, '70 Nova, '68 Firebird
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