AFE intake for Z4M's? Opinions?

[Starscream]

Anyone have one?

Thoughts? did it make any power?

Seems to be a fairly decent design coming with its box to block out hot air,
and combined with a RPI scoop might be a decent intake



I'm sure it sounds cool too

[G80indy]

i just got the aFe Pro-Dry S

haven't put it in yet, and not in a rush considering it's hovering around 29 degrees in Indy

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by 330indy

i just got the aFe Pro-Dry S

haven't put it in yet, and not in a rush considering it's hovering around 29 degrees in Indy

Thats this one pictured with the dry filter?

[jmillet]

Originally Posted by Starscream

Anyone have one?
Thoughts? did it make any power?
Seems to be a fairly decent design coming with its box to block out hot air,
and combined with a RPI scoop might be a decent intake

I'm sure it sounds cool too

I don't have an aftermarket intake and wouldn't waste my money on one. Not that I haven't wasted lots of money over the years on aftermarket stuff for my Bimmers. I have the RPI scoop and it is totally useless at speeds under 70 or 80 MPH.
If you're looking for bling buy an intake; if you're after more horsepower ask yourself why you need more power out of the tightly wound S54 engine.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by jmillet

I don't have an aftermarket intake and wouldn't waste my money on one. Not that I haven't wasted lots of money over the years on aftermarket stuff for my Bimmers. I have the RPI scoop and it is totally useless at speeds under 70 or 80 MPH.
If you're looking for bling buy an intake; if you're after more horsepower ask yourself why you need more power out of the tightly wound S54 engine.

I figured it would pretty much be best to leave it as is,
I also have the RPI scoop and felt no difference, I have the ESS tune and was looking at a way to compliment it via intake, Was thinking of a BMC replacement panel filter,
But one fo these AFE intakes popped up very cheap and just getting some opinions on it,

[jmillet]

Originally Posted by Starscream

I figured it would pretty much be best to leave it as is,
I also have the RPI scoop and felt no difference, I have the ESS tune and was looking at a way to compliment it via intake, Was thinking of a BMC replacement panel filter,
But one fo these AFE intakes popped up very cheap and just getting some opinions on it,

I looked at the ESS engine management software and just can't justify the cost versus benefits. My Z4MC sees a lot of track time so handling is more important to me than more horsepower. This winter a TC Kline DA coil-over suspension system is going on the steed in an effort to straighten out those turns

[F360C]

Originally Posted by jmillet

I looked at the ESS engine management software and just can't justify the cost versus benefits. My Z4MC sees a lot of track time so handling is more important to me than more horsepower. This winter a TC Kline DA coil-over suspension system is going on the steed in an effort to straighten out those turns

If your car spends alot of time on the track like mine then the ESS software will be a good buy... the bump in low end power and torque makes the car much more effective coming out of corners

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by F360C

If your car spends alot of time on the track like mine then the ESS software will be a good buy... the bump in low end power and torque makes the car much more effective coming out of corners

+1, Jim the software is really good,
The car in much more alive and as already mentioned I can see coming out of a corner as a huge benefit

I am just glad I finally bit the bullet and got the software, Yes its expensive when you compare it to other BMW models software, But given the low production numbers of the Z4M I can see why its costly,

The software and the 4.10 gears I have are two mods I would do over again,
The car is just so much more fun with these mods.

I'd leave the RPI scoop out, But I got that for an awesome price so thats why its there,

[G80indy]

I just got the aFe ProDryS stock filter insert for the stock airbox, and put it below the charcoal filter.
I also bought the aFe CAI kit from **********s (good price!) with ProDryS.
I will install later this year, after I get a feel for the stock box filter "upgrade"...

[DarkstarZero]

I have the GruppeM intake and RPI scoop and I honestly do not feel much of performance increase. There's a little better throttle response and a little more pull at speed. There may be a larger improvement when matched with the ESS tune which I do not have yet.

The main difference is sound. And the difference is like night and day! It honestly sounds so good that I would never want to go back. It just makes the engine sound like what you would expect it to sound like, beefy and powerful! I think it's well worth something around $500, not more than $800, which is why I got my GruppeM used.

[Starscream]

Well even for the sound I might as well try it,

Id love my M to sound like this

With the GruppeM (or anyone with the AFE intake) is it at least close to this?

[F360C]

Originally Posted by Starscream

Well even for the sound I might as well try it,

Id love my M to sound like this

With the GruppeM (or anyone with the AFE intake) is it at least close to this?

Although I have never heard a GruppeM in person my AFE sounds pretty much like the CSL intake sounds on an M3. I love the sound so much that even if it didn't make any extra power I would still buy it again.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by F360C

Although I have never heard a GruppeM in person my AFE sounds pretty much like the CSL intake sounds on an M3. I love the sound so much that even if it didn't make any extra power I would still buy it again.

Well thats a good start does it sound anything like that vid I posted inside the car?

I love the sound of the CSL intake, such a nice bark

and do you have any pics of your intake installed?

I found your review thread, Its just missing pics

[DarkstarZero]

Here's pics of the GruppeM:





I think the sound from the aFe should be similar to the GruppeM but not exactly the same. If anyone lives in the DC area that has an aFe, let me know.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by DarkstarZero

Here's pics of the GruppeM:





I think the sound from the aFe should be similar to the GruppeM but not exactly the same. If anyone lives in the DC area that has an aFe, let me know.

That does look good,
Did you watch that vid I posted above? Does it sound like that from inside the car?

I also opted for the Dry AFE filter rather then the oiled, (how the kit came),
I heard the oiled filters can set off a CEL,

[jmillet]

Originally Posted by Starscream

SNIP
I heard the oiled filters can set off a CEL,

You might want to read this SIB before modifying the intake system on your S54 powered Bimmer:
http://bimmerfest.com/forums/showpos...4&postcount=24

[F360C]

Originally Posted by Starscream

Well thats a good start does it sound anything like that vid I posted inside the car?

I love the sound of the CSL intake, such a nice bark

and do you have any pics of your intake installed?

I found your review thread, Its just missing pics

I have watched that video before and from what I can discern that car has no intake other then the stock airbox. Then agian though I can't read the discription on the video. The AFE is def louder then that video though... if you want you can feel free to come by and check it out in person.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by F360C

I have watched that video before and from what I can discern that car has no intake other then the stock airbox. Then agian though I can't read the discription on the video. The AFE is def louder then that video though... if you want you can feel free to come by and check it out in person.

Cool, you local? (I'm in Park Ridge)

[F360C]

Originally Posted by Starscream

Cool, you local? (I'm in Park Ridge)

I'm in Sparta.... about 50miles from you. What we should do is organize a meet between all us zpost members.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by F360C

I'm in Sparta.... about 50miles from you. What we should do is organize a meet between all us zpost members.

I went to quite a few meets around town over the summer,
I was the only Z4, (and only M for that matter,) all 3 series guys from E90Post,

But I'd be down for a Z Meet The car can have a playdate with its "kind"

[F360C]

Originally Posted by Starscream

I went to quite a few meets around town over the summer,
I was the only Z4, (and only M for that matter,) all 3 series guys from E90Post,

But I'd be down for a Z Meet The car can have a playdate with its "kind"

hmmmmm so when are we going to do this? I am sure pal will be down also and if my bro comes that 4 M Coupes

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by F360C

hmmmmm so when are we going to do this? I am sure pal will be down also and if my bro comes that 4 M Coupes

Have to have a day with good weather
My M is a little prissy pants garage queen