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

BurnouTT-M · 02-07-2008, 10:25 AM

I'm also very interested in the scoop, but what about a delivery to germany? Now I'm in the states but I don't know if I got the time to visit you guys (RPI) while I'm here...

Dammmittt · 02-07-2008, 10:36 AM

I'd like to see more pictures of the scoop setup with the hood open. What does the duct work look like? Is it only visible from the kidney grills? Or could you take some pics with the bumper off?

I'm curious to see what the whole thing looks like.

BurnouTT-M · 02-07-2008, 11:14 AM

Take a look at the m5 board, this is nearly the same construction.

Dammmittt · 02-07-2008, 12:03 PM

I don't want to.

Dammmittt · 02-07-2008, 12:17 PM

If this is what you were referring to...

It still doesn't tell me much. And I still think the scoops would benefit from being more rounded in shape...I'd also like to know if you could hook up the ram air system to different intakes, such as the ACS system...

RCNet · 02-07-2008, 12:52 PM

Come on Dammmittt, just drink the Kool-Aid.

DiscoZ · 02-07-2008, 02:07 PM

1. Irish Bimmer (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
2. Reach
3. AtoB (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
4. ramone23456 (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
5. DiscoZ (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)

Good Doctor · 02-07-2008, 02:15 PM

1. Irish Bimmer (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
2. Reach
3. AtoB (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
4. ramone23456 (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)[/QUOTE]
5. DiscoZ (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
6. Good Doctor (Black w/ filter)

karmasabish · 02-07-2008, 02:30 PM

i'm very interested in the scoop. What is required for the install?

Dammmittt · 02-07-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RCNet

Come on Dammmittt, just drink the Kool-Aid.

I drink Kool-Aid daily

laidback · 02-07-2008, 03:42 PM

I am sure RPI can ship to Germany...

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Originally Posted by BurnouTT-M

I'm also very interested in the scoop, but what about a delivery to germany? Now I'm in the states but I don't know if I got the time to visit you guys (RPI) while I'm here...

The square one will get in more air as the diameter will be bigger than the round and i am sure you can use it one acs system but why spend more $$$ if you can have the same of not better effect with the scoops and the bmc filter...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dammmittt

If this is what you were referring to...

It still doesn't tell me much. And I still think the scoops would benefit from being more rounded in shape...I'd also like to know if you could hook up the ram air system to different intakes, such as the ACS system...

Zeddy4Me · 02-07-2008, 03:47 PM

can't wait for mine....!!

laidback · 02-07-2008, 03:49 PM

BTW guys i am going to RPI at their open house this coming Saturday and hope to see you guys there aswell...

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/sho...d.php?t=110795

Z4coupe · 02-07-2008, 04:28 PM

Just wondering if can get in on this. Will it fit my 07 coupe? And is the price the same since Im only getting one scoop?Thanks

BimmerZealot · 02-07-2008, 04:35 PM

The reason I believe the scoop is effective is because of the terrible design qualities of the OEM scoop. It sits perpendicular to the front of the car, which means airflow hitting the car head on wont go into the scoop, which essentially defeats the purpose of the scoop. Air would have to flow sideways to get into the OEM scoop, what the RPI scoop does is it captures that forward flow of air and pushes it into the intake track, the original scoop relies on suction from the intake which is fine for the intake but as we know more air, more fuel, more power. I would draw what it looks like in paint but it'll look terrible so hope the explanation makes sense. If not you can check RealOEM and see what the part looks like or just take a peak behind your driver side grill with a flashlight.

AtoB · 02-07-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerZealot

The reason I believe the scoop is effective is because of the terrible design qualities of the OEM scoop. It sits perpendicular to the front of the car, which means airflow hitting the car head on wont go into the scoop, which essentially defeats the purpose of the scoop. Air would have to flow sideways to get into the OEM scoop, what the RPI scoop does is it captures that forward flow of air and pushes it into the intake track, the original scoop relies on suction from the intake which is fine for the intake but as we know more air, more fuel, more power. I would draw what it looks like in paint but it'll look terrible so hope the explanation makes sense. If not you can check RealOEM and see what the part looks like or just take a peak behind your driver side grill with a flashlight.

yes.... but catch a good cross wind with the OEM scoop and vroom!!

BBP2345 · 02-07-2008, 05:39 PM

Zeddy4Me, what is needed from the people that dont have an M and dont live in your area. Can he can ship the setup to us? Is there any angles the scoop has to be in? Any details like that we should know about.

vachss · 02-07-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BBP2345

Zeddy4Me, what is needed from the people that dont have an M and dont live in your area. Can he can ship the setup to us? Is there any angles the scoop has to be in? Any details like that we should know about.

More to the point, has anyone even tested one of these on a non-M?

Dammmittt · 02-07-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerZealot

The reason I believe the scoop is effective is because of the terrible design qualities of the OEM scoop. It sits perpendicular to the front of the car, which means airflow hitting the car head on wont go into the scoop, which essentially defeats the purpose of the scoop. Air would have to flow sideways to get into the OEM scoop, what the RPI scoop does is it captures that forward flow of air and pushes it into the intake track, the original scoop relies on suction from the intake which is fine for the intake but as we know more air, more fuel, more power. I would draw what it looks like in paint but it'll look terrible so hope the explanation makes sense. If not you can check RealOEM and see what the part looks like or just take a peak behind your driver side grill with a flashlight.

I don't think it's as simple as you make it out to be. The RPI scoops are nearly perpendicular to flow of air as well, which means that you'll lose some air that'll basically reflect off of it. I understand space is an issue but a more curved design would gather the air better.

I'm not sure about the OEM intake...there should be something in the way of the air to direct it towards the air intake, but I'm sure suction is part of it.

Irish Bimmer · 02-07-2008, 08:49 PM

laidback - you posted up that you noticed an increase in sound - is it fairly noticeable? This system seems great but if there would be a way to make it sound as good as sixspeed's car (he has a gruppe-m) that would be phenominal...

laidback · 02-07-2008, 09:24 PM

The increase in sound is not that significant...probably due to the BMC filter and the air coming in is not restricted any more hence the increase in sound...5-10% increase in sound...throttle response is also very good and with the sport mode the car just keeps on pulling forward

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Originally Posted by Irish Bimmer

laidback - you posted up that you noticed an increase in sound - is it fairly noticeable? This system seems great but if there would be a way to make it sound as good as sixspeed's car (he has a gruppe-m) that would be phenominal...

BimmerZealot · 02-08-2008, 12:02 AM

I took off the driver side grill and saw only the intake scoop which had about a 1/2" opening and was definitely perpendicular to the front of the car. And by perpendicular I mean its recessed coming out of sort of where the driver side headlight ends and also very high up. I didn't see any sort of ducting to help out the OEM scoop which is how I formulated my idea. Of course if you dont believe me you can always take a peak yourself.

As far as the scoop design goes, I'm not the one designing/making the scoops, RPI is and if they are able to pull out 8.5 WHP with a drop in filter and the scoop, it could have spikes coming off of it and be bright pink I'm pretty sure all of us would still get it. If you feel a rounded design would be better dont purchase the product and start fabricating your own scoop. When you're done and you produce more WHP gain the attention would surely be shifted over to you.

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BurnouTT-M Enlisted Member 6 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M/// Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Autobahn iTrader: (0)	I'm also very interested in the scoop, but what about a delivery to germany? Now I'm in the states but I don't know if I got the time to visit you guys (RPI) while I'm here...
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	I'd like to see more pictures of the scoop setup with the hood open. What does the duct work look like? Is it only visible from the kidney grills? Or could you take some pics with the bumper off? I'm curious to see what the whole thing looks like. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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BurnouTT-M Enlisted Member 6 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M/// Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Autobahn iTrader: (0)	Take a look at the m5 board, this is nearly the same construction.
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	If this is what you were referring to... It still doesn't tell me much. And I still think the scoops would benefit from being more rounded in shape...I'd also like to know if you could hook up the ram air system to different intakes, such as the ACS system... __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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DiscoZ Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 991.1S, G05 X5 50i, LR Disco Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: T.Dot iTrader: (0)	1. Irish Bimmer (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 2. Reach 3. AtoB (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 4. ramone23456 (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 5. DiscoZ (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) __________________ 2015 Porsche 911 C2S \| 2019 BMW X5 50i \| 2020 Land Rover Discovery 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS \| 2016 BMW RNineT \| 2018 Aprilia RSV4 \| 2019 Speed Triple RS
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Good Doctor Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	1. Irish Bimmer (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 2. Reach 3. AtoB (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 4. ramone23456 (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)[/QUOTE] 5. DiscoZ (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 6. Good Doctor (Black w/ filter)
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karmasabish Lieutenant 37 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	i'm very interested in the scoop. What is required for the install?
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Z4coupe Private 0 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fall River MA iTrader: (0)	Can I get on this? Just wondering if can get in on this. Will it fit my 07 coupe? And is the price the same since Im only getting one scoop?Thanks
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02-07-2008, 04:35 PM	#147
BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	The reason I believe the scoop is effective is because of the terrible design qualities of the OEM scoop. It sits perpendicular to the front of the car, which means airflow hitting the car head on wont go into the scoop, which essentially defeats the purpose of the scoop. Air would have to flow sideways to get into the OEM scoop, what the RPI scoop does is it captures that forward flow of air and pushes it into the intake track, the original scoop relies on suction from the intake which is fine for the intake but as we know more air, more fuel, more power. I would draw what it looks like in paint but it'll look terrible so hope the explanation makes sense. If not you can check RealOEM and see what the part looks like or just take a peak behind your driver side grill with a flashlight.
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BBP2345 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Zeddy4Me, what is needed from the people that dont have an M and dont live in your area. Can he can ship the setup to us? Is there any angles the scoop has to be in? Any details like that we should know about.
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02-07-2008, 08:49 PM	#152
Irish Bimmer Private First Class 6 Rep 142 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jax, FL iTrader: (0)	laidback - you posted up that you noticed an increase in sound - is it fairly noticeable? This system seems great but if there would be a way to make it sound as good as sixspeed's car (he has a gruppe-m) that would be phenominal...
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02-08-2008, 12:02 AM	#154
BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	I took off the driver side grill and saw only the intake scoop which had about a 1/2" opening and was definitely perpendicular to the front of the car. And by perpendicular I mean its recessed coming out of sort of where the driver side headlight ends and also very high up. I didn't see any sort of ducting to help out the OEM scoop which is how I formulated my idea. Of course if you dont believe me you can always take a peak yourself. As far as the scoop design goes, I'm not the one designing/making the scoops, RPI is and if they are able to pull out 8.5 WHP with a drop in filter and the scoop, it could have spikes coming off of it and be bright pink I'm pretty sure all of us would still get it. If you feel a rounded design would be better dont purchase the product and start fabricating your own scoop. When you're done and you produce more WHP gain the attention would surely be shifted over to you.
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