10-31-2014, 06:52 AM | #45 |
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A little shop somewhere in Taiwan is able to develop a 25hp better intake in a few weeks than the ///M engineers were able to develop over several years?
Sorry, but I need to call BS on this one. And I have to agree with KennyPowers, the shape of the power curve is not very trust worthy either... |
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10-31-2014, 07:10 AM | #46 |
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How is this system considered a "cold air" Intake? To me, the location of the air box and filter is the same as stock, and It looks like all that was done was replacing the stock air box cover and intake tube with carbon fiber, and using a cone filter....
How does this set up improve intake air temperature over stock? |
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10-31-2014, 07:21 AM | #47 |
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You should try map 6.
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10-31-2014, 07:31 AM | #48 |
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this product is going to announce and start to sale soon, let's just wait for other users reviews and feedbacks.
i don't want to argue about this, at least I am happy with their intake |
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10-31-2014, 08:10 AM | #49 |
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I have to admit, it does look good!
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11-04-2014, 10:38 AM | #54 | |
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But BMW has to pass drive-by noise standards (at least here in the U.S.), while the aftermarket manufacturer doesn't. That's actually a pretty big deal. The power curve looks pretty good to me. It's indicative of a flat torque curve, and the early peak is because the turbos are small and can't hold the boost gains up into the 7K region. |
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As far as the power curve, there is no power plateau. Just a peak around 5200rpm. The curve is not what I expect from an S55. |
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11-04-2014, 08:29 PM | #57 |
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Thanks for posting! Can't really tell what it sounds like with the camera being in the back. Have you driven it with the intake installed? If so what are your thoughts on it so far?
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I am more curious about the feeling when driving this modified car. Is there any different? DYNO is just a number, and I think we should more focus on driver's feeling. |
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11-09-2014, 01:53 PM | #59 |
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You have never seen a chipped M4 hold power to peak rpm. Just stockers - for the reason I stated.
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I've had quite a bit of experience installing aftermarket intakes on turbo cars, starting with a couple of turbo Dodges I bought for my sons back in the eighties. The last personal example was an '04 SRT4 track car. In each case, the aftermarket parts greatly increased intake honk. Turbos do in fact reduce exhaust decibels, primarily because they effectively turn exhaust energy in the form of heat and velocity into kinetic energy. You haven't seen a power plateau out to 7K+ rpm on a chipped car. Just a stocker. Chipped M3/M4 cars tend to be all done around 6K or so, for reasons I've mentioned. |
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hey guys, no more arguing...
I told ARMA everything here, they told me they are hosting a BMW event, the top 3 winner can win ARMA intake for free (include M4 intake) If you are really the car owner, why don't you just join the event and win the intake, then test by your own. Here is the event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1459022547687221/ |
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11-10-2014, 10:08 AM | #64 | |
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2) Good point in that the OP never mentioned any reprogramming. However, I would bet moderately important money that the before and after dyno chart is of a chipped car. |
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11-17-2014, 10:03 AM | #65 | |
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LoL The car isn't chipped not showing 2 different cars. There are only few F8x owners here in Taiwan, let alone chipped cars here. f8x cost more than equivalent of 170K USD here. The mods part are also taxed and probably pay 30-50% more expensive. In any case, I think Arma did a nice job. Not saying BMW Engineers didn't, but they have regulatory issues to follow and to mass produce a car that would suit most countries needs. It's different mind set if I may add. Props to OP |
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11-17-2014, 12:45 PM | #66 |
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Well hopefully I win and can compare it to the Injen system that will come out.
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