RPI (Race Precision Inc.) finally have the scoops for the Mcoupe:)

laidback · 04-09-2008, 06:31 PM

Simple... Buy the RPI scoops ( http://shoprpi.com/index.php?cPath=21_22_31_45 )and you'll find out what the buzz is all about

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Originally Posted by Black///M

guys, don't flame me for this. but i really do not have the patience to read through 16 pages. would someone be so kind as to tell me the pro's/con's of this mod. preferably someone who has actually installed the scoop and air filter.

also, are there increased chances of flooding the engine with this mod? i am a noob when it comes to stuff like this so any help is greatly appreciated.

3002 tii · 04-10-2008, 08:16 AM

i'm not so concerned about the rain, but more when it comes to washing our cars. point the hose at the hood/grill... wonder if that'd cause any issues.

Dammmittt · 04-10-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

i'm not so concerned about the rain, but more when it comes to washing our cars. point the hose at the hood/grill... wonder if that'd cause any issues.

Black///Mamba · 04-10-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

i'm not so concerned about the rain, but more when it comes to washing our cars. point the hose at the hood/grill... wonder if that'd cause any issues.

however, the car wouldn't be on and running, therefore the water would not be sucked into the engine, so i do not believe this is a problem.

BimmerZealot · 04-10-2008, 11:45 AM

I've washed my car with the scoop and had no problems, even sprayed right at it to get soap bubbles out. As Black///M mentioned the engine isn't on so there is no chance for the water to be taken in.

Zeddy4Me · 04-10-2008, 03:00 PM

There isn't any problem with the water getting into the engine.......period!

vachss · 04-10-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeddy4Me

There isn't any problem with the water getting into the engine.......period!

OK, I'm convinced!

Zeddy4Me · 04-10-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vachss

OK, I'm convinced!

Thank you!!

RPIpower · 04-10-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

i'm not so concerned about the rain, but more when it comes to washing our cars. point the hose at the hood/grill... wonder if that'd cause any issues.

I washed the car with the car running to show people but I dont know what else I can do. lol.

laidback · 04-11-2008, 05:53 PM

Nice and now time to order, install and have FUN

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Originally Posted by vachss

OK, I'm convinced!

MMMazing07 · 04-14-2008, 08:59 PM

i finally got mine. The install of the scoop was a PITA since i didnt have a long screw driver. My hands are all cut up now

Drove around the block notcied a pretty big difference. The car is breathing more.

Tomorrow hopefully the ECU will learn more and i can hit the highway. Deffinatly a good product. RPI i am advertising for you guys now with the sticker on my rear windsheild

Zeddy4Me · 04-15-2008, 01:07 AM

Awesome!! ANother believer in RPI... You're gonna love it...

laidback · 04-15-2008, 04:45 PM

I detailed a few cars over the weekend and had time to wash my Z4MC and did a little bit of experiment...I checked the air box and found out there is a small drain hole on the corner of the oem air box (BMW thought of this? WoW)...We tried flooding the airbox by opening the air box and directly flushing it with the hose inside with water but it just drained out...i'll try to see if i can post the video asap...

RPIpower · 04-15-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMazing07

i finally got mine. The install of the scoop was a PITA since i didnt have a long screw driver. My hands are all cut up now

Drove around the block notcied a pretty big difference. The car is breathing more.

Tomorrow hopefully the ECU will learn more and i can hit the highway. Deffinatly a good product. RPI i am advertising for you guys now with the sticker on my rear windsheild

Awesome. Sounds good man. I'd love to see a picture of the hand shaped like the inside of the scoop though. lol.

jmillet · 04-18-2008, 02:14 AM

Ram Air Scoop is a well designed and executed product.
I did find that the top hole is placed far too high to afford access to insert the screw. I drilled another hole about half way between the two and access was much better.
The bottom L-shaped bracket was virtually impossible to access so I didn't bother with that screw.
The scoop is very secure with only two screws.

pbdm4k · 04-18-2008, 10:52 AM

Now if only we could get one for 03-05 Non M's!!!!!

Black///Mamba · 04-18-2008, 11:04 AM

i want to order this, but i am retarded when it comes to installing anything on my own

MMMazing07 · 04-18-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Black///M

i want to order this, but i am retarded when it comes to installing anything on my own

its easy man. The scoop can take some time. Order one and ill help you out. Have you hardwired your V1 yet?

Black///Mamba · 04-18-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMazing07

its easy man. The scoop can take some time. Order one and ill help you out. Have you hardwired your V1 yet?

v1 is all hardwired. i did it a little differently then you guys. i didn't want it to hang from the top so i hardwired it to the cig lighter and ran the wires behind the dash. it looks good and is in prime location for me to see it. love it, makes driving that much more pleasurable because I know i'm safe. Hopefully getting the exhaust and SSK next week. Was also planning on ordering the RPI stuff and a strut bar next week as well. We will see how it goes.

trackstar1 · 04-18-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMazing07

i finally got mine. The install of the scoop was a PITA since i didnt have a long screw driver. My hands are all cut up now

Drove around the block notcied a pretty big difference. The car is breathing more.

Tomorrow hopefully the ECU will learn more and i can hit the highway. Deffinatly a good product. RPI i am advertising for you guys now with the sticker on my rear windsheild

Same thing over here. Had a regular screw driver and cut up my hands in like 50 different spots. Totally worth it because I do feel a big improvement with the RPI Scoop. Thanks Eloy.

Burt Reynolds · 04-19-2008, 01:23 AM

Just how long of a screwdriver do you need? Philips or flathead? My hands are cut up enough from other projects...

trackstar1 · 04-19-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Burt Reynolds

Just how long of a screwdriver do you need? Philips or flathead? My hands are cut up enough from other projects...

6" Philips? I think that should do. the philips i used was a standard size one i had laying around.

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MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 184 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	i finally got mine. The install of the scoop was a PITA since i didnt have a long screw driver. My hands are all cut up now Drove around the block notcied a pretty big difference. The car is breathing more. Tomorrow hopefully the ECU will learn more and i can hit the highway. Deffinatly a good product. RPI i am advertising for you guys now with the sticker on my rear windsheild
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