Installing scoops

johanness · 04-16-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vicj

As I was doing that, I thought it might be REALLY cool to work on a REAL Ram-Air scoop, that would completely seal with the intake tube, then extend out to become part of the grill itself. I'm going to work on a prototype. I'm thinking it could simply take up the space between two of the grill slates, and be completely sealed behind. A real Ram-Air induction, instead of scoop and hope. I'll let you know....

Hey Vic, if you could... please fab up a new prototype based on this -->http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123811
Perfect fit and round edges so the air-flow is maximized.

Also, what gap are you talking about with your scoop? Do you have any pics of yours installed?

3002 tii · 04-22-2011, 12:21 PM

Just installed mine today, nice having the day off to take care of these minor mods. Let me first start off saying I bought RPi scoops previously when they were first introduced and for the life of me could not get them to sit, the 2 holes of the scoop wouldn't even come in contact with the existing tubing. I later sold it here hoping someone would have better luck.

Fast forward 2 years and I see the newer interation (v2) for sale on the classifieds so I gave it a shot.

The Good:
Install was successful and FAR easier than the last time I recall. A 5 min job did take 10 only because I didn't have the right length screwdriver. They werent kidding when they said you needed a long one. None of the ones from my 18pc Craftsman kit could get the last screw. I had to borrow a friends who had something that was 18" long lol. Luckily with the long screwdriver no need to drill new holes, existing worked fine. That red tape you see was put on since it looked like the scoop was rubbing against the bumper.

The Bad:
I purchased aftermarket matte black grills which were separated so the outer trim could be colormatched. I don't know if the grill is of lesser quality than OEM but the tab must've weakened because after I removed the grill for the scoop install, all 3 tabs on top broke off. Had to get epoxy to glue the pieces together, sorta sucks but whatever.

Didn't do any high speed runs so no butt dyno comments (not yet at least) but the ecu had no problem adapting. Others noted an initial stumble but no such thing for me.

vicj · 04-22-2011, 12:31 PM

I noticed absolutely no difference whatsoever with mine installed. Waste ofmoney, in my opinion.

thekurgan · 04-22-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vicj

I noticed absolutely no difference whatsoever with mine installed. Waste ofmoney, in my opinion.

Need software

tekmoe · 04-22-2011, 01:32 PM

Yeah I honestly cannot tell any difference with the scoop installed. Had I paid full price for it, I'd be pretty pissed. But I didn't so I'm not!

vicj · 04-22-2011, 01:39 PM

I'm not pissed. Like I've said many times. I try things out, then honestly appraise them. Scoops? Worthless. Can't really say about software. As long as I have a shred of warranty left, I won't be messing with the DME

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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2286 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	Just installed mine today, nice having the day off to take care of these minor mods. Let me first start off saying I bought RPi scoops previously when they were first introduced and for the life of me could not get them to sit, the 2 holes of the scoop wouldn't even come in contact with the existing tubing. I later sold it here hoping someone would have better luck. Fast forward 2 years and I see the newer interation (v2) for sale on the classifieds so I gave it a shot. The Good: Install was successful and FAR easier than the last time I recall. A 5 min job did take 10 only because I didn't have the right length screwdriver. They werent kidding when they said you needed a long one. None of the ones from my 18pc Craftsman kit could get the last screw. I had to borrow a friends who had something that was 18" long lol. Luckily with the long screwdriver no need to drill new holes, existing worked fine. That red tape you see was put on since it looked like the scoop was rubbing against the bumper. The Bad: I purchased aftermarket matte black grills which were separated so the outer trim could be colormatched. I don't know if the grill is of lesser quality than OEM but the tab must've weakened because after I removed the grill for the scoop install, all 3 tabs on top broke off. Had to get epoxy to glue the pieces together, sorta sucks but whatever. Didn't do any high speed runs so no butt dyno comments (not yet at least) but the ecu had no problem adapting. Others noted an initial stumble but no such thing for me. __________________ Follow for latest mods Last edited by 3002 tii; 04-22-2011 at 12:30 PM..
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vicj First Lieutenant 10 Rep 316 Posts Drives: '06 M Roadster; 2010 Mini Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I noticed absolutely no difference whatsoever with mine installed. Waste ofmoney, in my opinion.
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Yeah I honestly cannot tell any difference with the scoop installed. Had I paid full price for it, I'd be pretty pissed. But I didn't so I'm not!
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vicj First Lieutenant 10 Rep 316 Posts Drives: '06 M Roadster; 2010 Mini Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I'm not pissed. Like I've said many times. I try things out, then honestly appraise them. Scoops? Worthless. Can't really say about software. As long as I have a shred of warranty left, I won't be messing with the DME
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