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

Dammmittt · 02-08-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerZealot

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.

I was just offering my opinion bro...I'm not saying there product isn't good, but there is always room for improvement

As far as the OE is concerned...I guess I'd have to take a look at it, maybe if I see my car this weekend i'll poke my around there

Zeddy4Me · 02-08-2008, 12:19 AM

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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.

BBP2345,

I will talk to Eloy at RPI in regards to being fitted for Non M's. I don't believe it will be a problem though to ship it to TX, where you at... I will see him this Saturday so will ask in further details and get back to you...

BBP2345 · 02-08-2008, 01:00 AM

Thanks let me know of anything that he tells you. I'm located in DEEP DEEP south TX...5 min away from the border. But I'm very interested, if possible, we can get a group buy started for non-M's if theres any minor changes. Keep me posted. THX.

Zeddy4Me · 02-08-2008, 01:04 AM

no problem...!!

BimmerZealot · 02-08-2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

I was just offering my opinion bro...I'm not saying there product isn't good, but there is always room for improvement

As far as the OE is concerned...I guess I'd have to take a look at it, maybe if I see my car this weekend i'll poke my around there

I know you weren't, I just didn't want any confusion regarding RPI's scoop cause I've personally seen the OEM scoop and you'd probably scoff if you saw it as well. Of course there is always room for improvement; but, it's up to the manufacturer to decide when they want to market it.

pbdm4k · 02-08-2008, 09:31 AM

What about in comparison to the Dinan ram air scoop design?
Although that option is more than twice the price.

Reach · 02-08-2008, 11:51 AM

Just updating the list...

1. Irish Bimmer (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
2. Reach (Black scoop w/ BMC filter)
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)
7.

Dammmittt · 02-08-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pbdm4k

What about in comparison to the Dinan ram air scoop design?
Although that option is more than twice the price.

Dunno...got any info on it?

AtoB · 02-08-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

Dunno...got any info on it?

i had it in my 3.0....expensive, but very well designed.
it fir great.... and was right behind of the grill for max scoopage.

Brucewonder · 02-08-2008, 07:34 PM

how much is teh group buy price for the scoop?? i might drop by the meet tomorrow if i can talk my friend into taking his z4 too

Zeddy4Me · 02-08-2008, 08:01 PM

Come by the meet at RPI tommorrow.... I'll be there around 10am

laidback · 02-09-2008, 02:05 AM

I guess I'll see you guys later at RPI

As far as the price Eloy will be posting ther price...hopefully by Monday and will be available thru their website including the BMC filter... Raceprecision.com

RPIpower · 02-09-2008, 07:01 AM

Hi guys,

Sorry for the late replies. I know a lot of you must have a lot of questions. The price for the scoop is $125 or $210 for the kit (scoop + filter). Laidback has asked for groupbuy pricing and I am doing my best to see what I can do in this matter. Most of you know that we hand make them here to ensure fitment, performance and quality. As part of RPi's commitment to our customers, value is very important. Setting the right/fair price for a product has always been a priority so none of our retail prices will be far fetched like some of the products from other manufacturers. Because of that, it is not common for us to give out "introductory prices" or "group buys". Discounts for those types of sales are minimal at best. We feel that the work we put behind our products, in your case, ram air @ 8whp+ for $125, is an awesome value without any type of sales of gb.

I have two sets of ram air intakes to show those who come to our Open House today. Please dont ask to buy them as they are already sold

.

With that, I will continue to work with you guys......and laidback.......on giving you guys a great product at a great value.

Z4coupe · 02-09-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RPIpower

Hi guys,

Sorry for the late replies. I know a lot of you must have a lot of questions. The price for the scoop is $125 or $210 for the kit (scoop + filter). Laidback has asked for groupbuy pricing and I am doing my best to see what I can do in this matter. Most of you know that we hand make them here to ensure fitment, performance and quality. As part of RPi's commitment to our customers, value is very important. Setting the right/fair price for a product has always been a priority so none of our retail prices will be far fetched like some of the products from other manufacturers. Because of that, it is not common for us to give out "introductory prices" or "group buys". Discounts for those types of sales are minimal at best. We feel that the work we put behind our products, in your case, ram air @ 8whp+ for $125, is an awesome value without any type of sales of gb.

I have two sets of ram air intakes to show those who come to our Open House today. Please dont ask to buy them as they are already sold

.

With that, I will continue to work with you guys......and laidback.......on giving you guys a great product at a great value.

I know this is for the M cars but there seems to be intrest in a scoop for the 06-07 coupes and roadsters. Anything in the works?

laidback · 02-09-2008, 09:24 AM

Yes... I'm sure RPI will do the same for the Z4's and currently Eloi is expanding the scoops to all current BMW's and doing the same RandD he did for the Mcars...

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Originally Posted by Z4coupe

I know this is for the M cars but there seems to be intrest in a scoop for the 06-07 coupes and roadsters. Anything in the works?

F360C · 02-09-2008, 09:53 AM

whats the price on the scoop?

laidback · 02-09-2008, 05:27 PM

The grp buy price is $125 for just the scoop or $210 for the kit (scoop + BMC filter) and i'm trying to ask Eloy to give us free shipping or discount for the shipping for those who needs their scoops to be shipped...

Quote:

Originally Posted by F360C

whats the price on the scoop?

Z4coupe · 02-09-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laidback

Yes... I'm sure RPI will do the same for the Z4's and currently Eloi is expanding the scoops to all current BMW's and doing the same RandD he did for the Mcars...

That would be nice. I would love to see a dyno of a 07 coupe with the scoop. i would like to hear from RPI what is in the works. Anyone think the same results are possible with the 07SI?

wyu177 · 02-10-2008, 12:18 AM

1. Irish Bimmer (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
2. Reach (Black scoop w/ BMC filter)
3. AtoB (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
4. ramone23456 (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
5. DiscoZ (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter)
6. Good Doctor (Black w/ filter)
7. wyu177 (Black scoop, w/BMC filter

Reach · 02-10-2008, 11:36 AM

I'm just looking for a place to buy them on the website and I don't see it yet.

More importantly, we were talking about how they should be interchangeable with the 3.0, but then there was mention of a separate scoop for the 3.0. Is there an intake measurement so I can see if it will fit ahead of time?

BimmerZealot · 02-10-2008, 02:17 PM

Whether or not it is applicable to the non Z4M is still in the works. For now it is for the Z4MC and Z4MRoadster

kav · 02-10-2008, 03:30 PM

I'm in if there is a real group buy price with the skid plates.

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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)	Thanks let me know of anything that he tells you. I'm located in DEEP DEEP south TX...5 min away from the border. But I'm very interested, if possible, we can get a group buy started for non-M's if theres any minor changes. Keep me posted. THX.
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pbdm4k Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,689 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: May 2007 Location: North of the Border iTrader: (3)	What about in comparison to the Dinan ram air scoop design? Although that option is more than twice the price.
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Reach gone baby gone 382 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Location, Location. iTrader: (0)	Just updating the list... 1. Irish Bimmer (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 2. Reach (Black scoop w/ BMC filter) 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) 7.
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Brucewonder Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,541 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	how much is teh group buy price for the scoop?? i might drop by the meet tomorrow if i can talk my friend into taking his z4 too __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR
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Zeddy4Me Lieutenant 24 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 09, AW E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OC, CA iTrader: (2)	Come by the meet at RPI tommorrow.... I'll be there around 10am __________________
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laidback Lieutenant Colonel 135 Rep 1,709 Posts Drives: M's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I guess I'll see you guys later at RPI As far as the price Eloy will be posting ther price...hopefully by Monday and will be available thru their website including the BMC filter... Raceprecision.com
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02-09-2008, 07:01 AM	#167
RPIpower Captain 49 Rep 857 Posts Drives: F97 X3M, G80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, Sorry for the late replies. I know a lot of you must have a lot of questions. The price for the scoop is $125 or $210 for the kit (scoop + filter). Laidback has asked for groupbuy pricing and I am doing my best to see what I can do in this matter. Most of you know that we hand make them here to ensure fitment, performance and quality. As part of RPi's commitment to our customers, value is very important. Setting the right/fair price for a product has always been a priority so none of our retail prices will be far fetched like some of the products from other manufacturers. Because of that, it is not common for us to give out "introductory prices" or "group buys". Discounts for those types of sales are minimal at best. We feel that the work we put behind our products, in your case, ram air @ 8whp+ for $125, is an awesome value without any type of sales of gb. I have two sets of ram air intakes to show those who come to our Open House today. Please dont ask to buy them as they are already sold . With that, I will continue to work with you guys......and laidback.......on giving you guys a great product at a great value.
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02-09-2008, 09:53 AM	#170
F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	whats the price on the scoop? __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
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02-10-2008, 12:18 AM	#173
wyu177 Private First Class 9 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2019 m240i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	1. Irish Bimmer (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 2. Reach (Black scoop w/ BMC filter) 3. AtoB (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 4. ramone23456 (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 5. DiscoZ (Black scoop, w/ BMC filter) 6. Good Doctor (Black w/ filter) 7. wyu177 (Black scoop, w/BMC filter
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02-10-2008, 11:36 AM	#174
Reach gone baby gone 382 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Location, Location. iTrader: (0)	I'm just looking for a place to buy them on the website and I don't see it yet. More importantly, we were talking about how they should be interchangeable with the 3.0, but then there was mention of a separate scoop for the 3.0. Is there an intake measurement so I can see if it will fit ahead of time?
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BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	Whether or not it is applicable to the non Z4M is still in the works. For now it is for the Z4MC and Z4MRoadster
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02-10-2008, 03:30 PM	#176
kav Lieutenant 49 Rep 401 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I'm in if there is a real group buy price with the skid plates.
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