[ronanz]

Originally Posted by F30MSport

Intake finally arrived at my dealer, installing Monday morning. I have the MPPK, should I use the stock bottom intake piece or the one that came with PPK with the cutout? Performance and/or sound difference?

Could you kindly post a Video of CAI sound at hard Throttle/WOT.

- Hood open outside vehicle
- Hood Closed outside vehicle

- Hood open inside vehicle
- Hood Closed inside vehicle

This would be MUCH Appreciated!! Specially since there are quite a few Members who interested.

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[F30MSport]

Originally Posted by ronanz

Could you kindly post a Video of CAI sound at hard Throttle/WOT.

- Hood open outside vehicle
- Hood Closed outside vehicle

- Hood open inside vehicle
- Hood Closed inside vehicle

This would be MUCH Appreciated!! Specially since there are quite a few Members who interested.

.

Sure can, I've seen quite a few requests with no reply from Dinan.

[F30MSport]

Originally Posted by crono06

I don't remember where I saw it, but I believe that Dinan recommends using the stock lower half of the air box. This is to create as much of a vacuum as possible since the kit even comes with some rubber to try to seal the seams of the lower and upper half.

Thank you, saved me a lot of time I really didn't want to read 7 pages of posts

[snj49er]

Originally Posted by F30MSport

Intake finally arrived at my dealer, installing Monday morning. I have the MPPK, should I use the stock bottom intake piece or the one that came with PPK with the cutout? Performance and/or sound difference?

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...4#post17790414

Good luck with the install!

[The Nerd]

Originally Posted by snj49er

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...4#post17790414

Good luck with the install!

I still don't feel 100% confident about the MPPK air box hole having no effect on the sealed cold air ram aspect of this intake. Especially because of the fact Dinan took the effort to have such a precise rubber seal to enclose the box.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by The Nerd

I still don't feel 100% confident about the MPPK air box hole having no effect on the sealed cold air ram aspect of this intake. Especially because of the fact Dinan took the effort to have such a precise rubber seal to enclose the box.

The upper and lower airbox needs to have a good seal because that's how the filter is held in place. This has no relevance to the MPPK lower airbox.
The Dinan rep seemed to elude that it was possible that the MPPK lower airbox resulted in more turbulence, but he didn't seem to be very definitive about it.

[The Nerd]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

The upper and lower airbox needs to have a good seal because that's how the filter is held in place. This has no relevance to the MPPK lower airbox.
The Dinan rep seemed to elude that it was possible that the MPPK lower airbox resulted in more turbulence, but he didn't seem to be very definitive about it.

Maybe Dinan could chime in as this seems to have some conflicting opinions?

[JoshVass]

if someone has a video or knows of a video of the dinan intake plz post a link

[crono06]

Originally Posted by JoshVass

if someone has a video or knows of a video of the dinan intake plz post a link

If nobody posts a video, I'll post mine in a week or 2 after I receive and install it.

[JoshVass]

Originally Posted by crono06

If nobody posts a video, I'll post mine in a week or 2 after I receive and install it.

Nice! thanks!

[Exterminador]

Originally Posted by crono06

If nobody posts a video, I'll post mine in a week or 2 after I receive and install it.

Yes please post a video as soon as you can. I'm interested to see the results.

[F30MSport]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

The upper and lower airbox needs to have a good seal because that's how the filter is held in place. This has no relevance to the MPPK lower airbox.
The Dinan rep seemed to elude that it was possible that the MPPK lower airbox resulted in more turbulence, but he didn't seem to be very definitive about it.

Agreed, I'm going to use my stock intake bottom half when installing the intake. I'd rather consistent performance than whooshing sounds

[F30MSport]

Originally Posted by ronanz

Could you kindly post a Video of CAI sound at hard Throttle/WOT.

- Hood open outside vehicle
- Hood Closed outside vehicle

- Hood open inside vehicle
- Hood Closed inside vehicle

This would be MUCH Appreciated!! Specially since there are quite a few Members who interested.

.

I'll post better videos later this week, took these two really quick after the install. My attempt on the iPhone to get a sound clip while driving didn't turn out well. The wind and road noise drowned out the sound on of the intake.

Initial impression is that the acceleration/pull feels good, smoother than before but nothing major. The real test will be when I take it back to the local track. If I can drop a tenth in the 1/4 mile I'll be happy.

The intake is loud, a lot of whooshing. Take into consideration that the dealer left the mppk bottom half with the cutout on after I requested the OEM be installed . It's a lot louder than I had anticipated.

I'll try and get some videos at WOT inside and outside the car later this week.

[ronanz]

Originally Posted by F30MSport

I'll post better videos later this week, took these two really quick after the install. My attempt on the iPhone to get a sound clip while driving didn't turn out well. The wind and road noise drowned out the sound on of the intake.

Initial impression is that the acceleration/pull feels good, smoother than before but nothing major. The real test will be when I take it back to the local track. If I can drop a tenth in the 1/4 mile I'll be happy.

The intake is loud, a lot of whooshing. Take into consideration that the dealer left the mppk bottom half with the cutout on after I requested the OEM be installed . It's a lot louder than I had anticipated.

I'll try and get some videos at WOT inside and outside the car later this week.

You're the Man!! Thank you Very Much!

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[The Nerd]

Originally Posted by F30MSport

I'll post better videos later this week, took these two really quick after the install. My attempt on the iPhone to get a sound clip while driving didn't turn out well. The wind and road noise drowned out the sound on of the intake.

Initial impression is that the acceleration/pull feels good, smoother than before but nothing major. The real test will be when I take it back to the local track. If I can drop a tenth in the 1/4 mile I'll be happy.

The intake is loud, a lot of whooshing. Take into consideration that the dealer left the mppk bottom half with the cutout on after I requested the OEM be installed . It's a lot louder than I had anticipated.

I'll try and get some videos at WOT inside and outside the car later this week.

Did you do stage 2 Dinan tune also or no?

[F30MSport]

Originally Posted by The Nerd

Did you do stage 2 Dinan tune also or no?

Just MPPK now, stage 2 is next

[cjack]

Sounds great.

[crono06]

Originally Posted by cjack

Sounds great.

Agreed. Now I can't wait to get mine.

[435iFanatiker]

Got my 435i back from the Stage 2/CAI/FFE install and have only had a little time to drive it due to my work schedule, but I noticed a difference immediately when I put it in gear. I had the Stage 1 installed literally the day before the Stage 2 was released, so compared to my experience the last 5-6 weeks, I can say the Stage 2 is definitely more aggressive. It wants to go without even pressing the throttle now. Comfort pulls very hard, and Sport pulls like a mutha.

I had window film put in the day after the Dinan install, so I'm still running with windows up. I haven't noticed any wooshing from the CAI, but have observed a little whine now and then. The Free Flow Exhaust sounds fantastic. Very sporty burbles without being obnoxious. The exhaust tips looked mighty big when I first picked the car up, but have since grown on me.

Overall, very happy with everything.

[crono06]

Very nice. Debadge looks good as well! You gotta get the Dinan springs (or some coilovers if you don't have dhp) to drop the ride a bit. You'll be even more amazed then Just got an email from my dealership that the intake came in today so I'll pick it up on Saturday morning and install it right when I get back. Can't wait now with all the positive reviews I've seen!

[435iFanatiker]

Originally Posted by crono06

Very nice. Debadge looks good as well! You gotta get the Dinan springs (or some coilovers if you don't have dhp) to drop the ride a bit. You'll be even more amazed then Just got an email from my dealership that the intake came in today so I'll pick it up on Saturday morning and install it right when I get back. Can't wait now with all the positive reviews I've seen!

Thanks. Debadged was the way to go in Germany. Still trying to decide on dropping it, am hesitant to give up any ride quality, but the body roll is definitely noticeable when cornering.

Got to drive a little after work today. What I described earlier as a whine is better described as a whistle. Also noticed a bit of drone in Eco mode, which is now much less smooth, and the car doesn't coast like it did before in Eco.

[F30MSport]

Originally Posted by 435iFanatiker

Got my 435i back from the Stage 2/CAI/FFE install and have only had a little time to drive it due to my work schedule, but I noticed a difference immediately when I put it in gear. I had the Stage 1 installed literally the day before the Stage 2 was released, so compared to my experience the last 5-6 weeks, I can say the Stage 2 is definitely more aggressive. It wants to go without even pressing the throttle now. Comfort pulls very hard, and Sport pulls like a mutha.

I had window film put in the day after the Dinan install, so I'm still running with windows up. I haven't noticed any wooshing from the CAI, but have observed a little whine now and then. The Free Flow Exhaust sounds fantastic. Very sporty burbles without being obnoxious. The exhaust tips looked mighty big when I first picked the car up, but have since grown on me.

Overall, very happy with everything.

Any plans to dyno?