Simota CAI Review for the Z4M

tomhole · 10-08-2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

If you can wait until Tuesday when I hopefully may or may not sell mine, I will give the direct contact info.

Seriously? Do you think you won't sell yours if you tell us where you got it? That's silly.

VinnieAces · 10-08-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

If you can wait until Tuesday when I hopefully may or may not sell mine, I will give the direct contact info.

wtf? lol

GammaZeta · 10-08-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

wtf? lol

If I'm trying to sell something, why would I advertise another place you can get the exact same product?

ncnmra · 10-08-2012, 05:29 PM

How does this compare to the aFe, and why did you sell the aFe?

GammaZeta · 10-08-2012, 05:49 PM

I didn't like the noise and loss of performance with the aFe.

The aFe was too forced, tinny, and didn't seem natural. It was almost annoying.

This is more even, more of a growl than a sharp bark. This is perfect for everyday use and when you step on it.

johanness · 10-08-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

wtf? lol

If I'm trying to sell something, why would I advertise another place you can get the exact same product?

Because this is an open forum (and not the 'classified' section) where other people may actually want to purchase the product. Even tho I think you're out to lunch with your assessment of the aFe. Anything but tinny sounding and no power loss (your MAF sensor was probably fouled).

VinnieAces · 10-09-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

If I'm trying to sell something, why would I advertise another place you can get the exact same product?

i guess for the same reason your bashing afe's product but making a commericial for the one your trying to sell

ncnmra · 10-09-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

I didn't like the noise and loss of performance with the aFe.

The aFe was too forced, tinny, and didn't seem natural. It was almost annoying.

This is more even, more of a growl than a sharp bark. This is perfect for everyday use and when you step on it.

Hmmm, interesting. I find none of the above with the aFe. It would be nice to compare both side by side. I find the aFe completely benign until you step on it, and even then I'd actually like it to be *louder* haha.

GammaZeta · 10-09-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

i guess for the same reason your bashing afe's product but making a commericial for the one your trying to sell

First of all, I've written my thoughts on the aFe BEFORE I got the Simota...that is why I sold it BEFORE I ever know about the Simota.

Secondly, I'm not bashing it. It's not the sound I'm looking for. You have your opinion, I have mine.

Neither the Simota or aFe sound as good as my Confoti intake when I had my S52.

GammaZeta · 10-09-2012, 04:08 PM

And here is the info if anyone else wishes to purchases this amazing (much better than aFe) intake.

Contact person : Mr. Glenn
Prosport Inc.
11930 31st Court North
St. Petersburg, Fl. 33716
TEL: +1-727-572-9011
Fax : +1-727-572-9012
www.prosportgauges.com

ncnmra · 10-09-2012, 05:54 PM

Z4Murder · 10-11-2012, 11:52 AM

OP thanks for the entertainment from this thread lol

jdoublehcubed · 10-11-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4Murder

OP thanks for the entertainment from this thread lol

G80indy · 10-11-2012, 01:19 PM

just not so sure about these "CAIs"
Especially considering the Z4M has "an air filter optimised for perfect flow."

their words.

and you guys that complain about the OEM exhaust?
Needing more oomph, growl or grunt, or whatever...
Man I must be missing something, because when I blip the throttle it sounds like a freakin race car.
And I have the cat-back UUC TSE3 on my 330 sport as an additional reference.

I think BMW M did it all just right.
But then again I always drive with the top down....

GammaZeta · 10-11-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4Murder

OP thanks for the entertainment from this thread lol

No problem. I take the intrawebz very seriously.

ricanbandit · 10-11-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 330indy

just not so sure about these "CAIs"
Especially considering the Z4M has "an air filter optimised for perfect flow."

their words.

and you guys that complain about the OEM exhaust?
Needing more oomph, growl or grunt, or whatever...
Man I must be missing something, because when I blip the throttle it sounds like a freakin race car.
And I have the cat-back UUC TSE3 on my 330 sport as an additional reference.

I think BMW M did it all just right.
But then again I always drive with the top down....

I thought mine sounded like a camry, but to each his own.

itdnwiwbp · 10-11-2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330indy

just not so sure about these "CAIs"
Especially considering the Z4M has "an air filter optimised for perfect flow."

their words.

and you guys that complain about the OEM exhaust?
Needing more oomph, growl or grunt, or whatever...
Man I must be missing something, because when I blip the throttle it sounds like a freakin race car.
And I have the cat-back UUC TSE3 on my 330 sport as an additional reference.

I think BMW M did it all just right.
But then again I always drive with the top down....

Just be happy you're satisfied. Most are not. Enjoy!

G80indy · 10-12-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by itdnwiwbp

Just be happy you're satisfied. Most are not. Enjoy!

Don't know how accurate "most are not" is....
considering the few that complain are online, but those that are happy are mostly silent.

ncnmra · 10-12-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 330indy

Don't know how accurate "most are not" is....
considering the few that complain are online, but those that are happy are mostly silent.

I wouldn't call it a "complaint" so much as an observation. The Z4M is a great car, but doesn't sound like it from the factory. Not to mention that the cans are humungous, bulbous and ugly.

I would say "most are not" is pretty accurate for the forum, and considering the number of forum members vs. the number of cars actually produced, I would guess that the ratio is pretty high. It actually baffles me that there are so many after market exhaust/intake options for the Z4M considering it had such low production numbers and doesn't share those components with any other BMW. That in it of itself is testament to the fact that there is significant demand.

StickMon · 11-02-2012, 01:37 AM

Anyone besides GammaZeta tried this yet?
I'm on the cusp of buying one, but I'd like to get a second guinea-pig opinion on possible performance/SES issues. I hear the MAF can be fussy, but I've had my carbon filter out and my K&N filter in for about a year now without problem.

Urluz3n · 11-02-2012, 02:30 PM

I have one but it is giving me a hard time. When installed the engine runs rough. the engine lags and the surges and then eventually I get a CEL. I re-aligned and cleaned the MAF with no change. I re-installed the oem filter and everything runs proper. I have since Cleaned the air filter thinking there maybe some oil on the filter and it might be fouling the MAF. I will re-install the Simota intake again and see how it runs.

Some one suggested that there maybe too much air flow and the the engine may need an additional tuning.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

STIHLBOLTS · 11-02-2012, 05:40 PM

+ 1 for the silent and satisfied.

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GammaZeta Captain 59 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma iTrader: (1)	And here is the info if anyone else wishes to purchases this amazing (much better than aFe) intake. Contact person : Mr. Glenn Prosport Inc. 11930 31st Court North St. Petersburg, Fl. 33716 TEL: +1-727-572-9011 Fax : +1-727-572-9012 www.prosportgauges.com
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G80indy Save the Manuals 1714 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: Z3, E46, G80 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	just not so sure about these "CAIs" Especially considering the Z4M has "an air filter optimised for perfect flow." their words. and you guys that complain about the OEM exhaust? Needing more oomph, growl or grunt, or whatever... Man I must be missing something, because when I blip the throttle it sounds like a freakin race car. And I have the cat-back UUC TSE3 on my 330 sport as an additional reference. I think BMW M did it all just right. But then again I always drive with the top down.... __________________ 2023 G80 6MT, CCBs 2002 330i Dinan, 5MT 2000 Z3 Conforti, 5MT Last edited by G80indy; 10-11-2012 at 01:30 PM..
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	Anyone besides GammaZeta tried this yet? I'm on the cusp of buying one, but I'd like to get a second guinea-pig opinion on possible performance/SES issues. I hear the MAF can be fussy, but I've had my carbon filter out and my K&N filter in for about a year now without problem.
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Urluz3n Lackey 9 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 07 BMW M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I have one but it is giving me a hard time. When installed the engine runs rough. the engine lags and the surges and then eventually I get a CEL. I re-aligned and cleaned the MAF with no change. I re-installed the oem filter and everything runs proper. I have since Cleaned the air filter thinking there maybe some oil on the filter and it might be fouling the MAF. I will re-install the Simota intake again and see how it runs. Some one suggested that there maybe too much air flow and the the engine may need an additional tuning. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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