Carbon Dynamics CF CAI

[Viper3812]

Anyone have this intake setup on their ti? I was going to order the cosmo, but it seems too complicated to install with cutting things up and sukcing up water, that's no good. So I was looking around and found the Carbon Dynamics carbon fiber cai intake and I wanted to know if anyone else has it and if they like it. Any pics installed? The price is around $240 and if anyone else is interested maybe we can do a group buy and get the price down. I can call them tomorrow and find out.

[Viper3812]

Anyone? I called a place today and they are willing to do a group buy.

[schussey]

do you have any pictures of it? Or even a link? I'm interested to see it....

-chris

[Viper3812]

do you have any pictures of it? Or even a link? I'm interested to see it....

-chris
http://www.bmcairfilters.com/infoCDA.asp

There is a pic in the website with it installed on an M3.

[AlaskaBlue]

ohhh I recognize that. I am almost postive Euroruner Magazine tested that on a VW or one very similar to it. They really liked it. I will try to find the issue.

[Viper3812]

Cool. Come on everyone, need to see more interest.

[gooten1]

If you're going to do a group buy, what kind of price are you thinking?

[Viper3812]

I called a place up yesterday and they said their price is $240 and if we get at least 5 people then they could drop it down like $20 or $30 and if we get around 10 then they could drop it a bit more, but that was a rough estimate not a set discount. This carbon fiber intake is straight from Italy. So if we could get enough people the better this will go through.

[96cali]

Is a heat sheild available?

[Viper3812]

I don't think so because the cf box takes the position of a heat shield and holds the air filter inside and connects to an aluminum hose which goes down to the bumper for the air to enter. Does this help?

[AlaskaBlue]

This was reviewed by eurotuner on a 1.8t and they really liked it. They recoreded a gain of 5 hp at the wheels, and that was about middle of the pack.

[L84THSKY]

I'm interested, but what about this one????

http://www.geocities.com/l84thsky/E364cyl_large1.jpg

It looks good too....$289.00

Here is what the company says about it:

CarbonIntake for BMW E36 3 Series - 4cylinder 1996-1999 318 All Models (Including Œti¹ hatchback)

Features:
- Increases horsepower and torque
- Improves throttle response
- Improves fuel economy
- Enhances engine's volumetric efficiency
- Rich throaty sound under hard acceleration
- Installs in under an hour
- Fits both manual and automatic vehicles
- Fits vehicles equipped with either US spec or Ellipsoid headlamps
( does not fit cars equipped with both Ellipsoid headlamps AND headlight sprayers)
- Unique Thermal Barrier composite construction ensures low inlet temperatures.

Kit Includes:
- Aerospace grade carbon fiber main intake section with show quality finish
- Complete photographic instructions
- Washable cotton gauze filter (of K&N type construction)
- Air pump breather filter
- All necessary hardware included

http://www.supremepower.com/

Look under "Engine/Intake"


Cool. Come on everyone, need to see more interest.

[Viper3812]

I can't get to this link on the computer i'm on right now. Could you post the picture and information. Thanks.

[L84THSKY]

I just spoke to the guys @
http://www.supremepower.com/

They say this intake has a heat shield and has all the hardware to make this plug and play. "Made in Canada", no group discount but tax free and free shipping. Price is $289.00.

He says people are raving about it on the BMW sites. I will look around, see what you can find.

Just Found it here @
http://www.velocityfactor.net/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=90

Price $259.00 free shipping

[Viper3812]

Yeah I know about Carbonio, supposed to be good and looks good. The only problem is that I can't get it because I have a 95 and it won't fit.

[L84THSKY]

I just bought the Carbonio for $259.00 shipped. I will tell you how it goes when it arrives.

[Viper3812]

Nice. Wish I could get it. If I get an adapter plate, would it be possible to get any cai intake like Carbonio?

[Dusty]

Are there any pics from the lower front end or from underneath? Just to get a visual idea of how low it drops down.

[Viper3812]

No, I don't have or found any pics with the drop, but I'm guessing that you put it anywhere behind the fog light or somewhere down there.

[L84THSKY]

Which CAI are you referring to?


Are there any pics from the lower front end or from underneath? Just to get a visual idea of how low it drops down.

[Viper3812]

I think he is talking about the BMC CAI