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      12-04-2008, 06:02 PM   #1
Haretakis
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Drives: 2007 Silver Z4 M Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: O.C., SoCal

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AFE Intake, RPI Scoop, and Stromung Exhaust.

I can not be happier with any of the products. Install was incredibly easy on all of them. All bolted in just as they should. That being said, I got to play around with each individually.

The exhaust alone does exactly what a set of cans should do: make the car sound better. I find the sound to be perfect. Nice and deep down low and it carries nicely to the top end. It doesn't drown out the S54 up top at all. It is loud enough, but not overwhelming. Downshifts/blips are incredible!

The intake itself sounds incredible too. Adds a little bark and it just sounds like the engine is sucking air in. I drove the car for about 30 minutes and the difference is there. Without adapting fully you can still feel a nice little bump in power. The best addition the intake made was the throttle. It is more responsive and downshifts are easier and more comfortable.

The scoop really brought it to life though. I wish I could have tested the scoop with the stock airbox, but either way I am glad to have the intake. The car idles perfect and sounds incredible with the combination of these additions. There is definitely no loss of power! My nephews 335i with JB2 and intake used to run dead even (+/- half a car), now I pull a good car or more on him. I can't wait until my car fully adapts!
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ESS Tuning Software, JVT (Ebay) Headers, AFE Intake, RPI Scoop, ACS Pedals, and ZHP Shift Knob.
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