Arma Speed Carbon Fiber Intake System REVIEW!

JNoSol · 03-04-2015, 08:46 PM

+1. The ARMA intake looks really awesome and I'm sure the sound is rewarding. On the power dyno, I know no intakes have proven gains. But have they tested if aftermarket intake get you to peak power sooner? (Max power doesn't change, but the turbos should spool up slightly faster = faster boost).

sif30 · 03-05-2015, 01:38 AM

For my point, you spent your money and get a better looking and better performance and better sound. This is something that spoiler, exhaust, DP, JB4 cannot give.

CanAutM3 · 03-05-2015, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sif30

For my point, you spent your money and get a better looking and better performance and better sound. This is something that spoiler, exhaust, DP, JB4 cannot give.

Better performance? Really?

CanAutM3 · 03-05-2015, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JNoSol

+1. The ARMA intake looks really awesome and I'm sure the sound is rewarding. On the power dyno, I know no intakes have proven gains. But have they tested if aftermarket intake get you to peak power sooner? (Max power doesn't change, but the turbos should spool up slightly faster = faster boost).

What do you mean by "peak power sooner"?

If you mean less turbo lag, then yes; at least theoretically. If the pressure just upstream of the turbo is higher, then the turbo will be able to spool up faster. However, in reality, the difference would be so minimal that it could not be felt from the driver's seat.

Mandi90TT · 03-05-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sif30

For my point, you spent your money and get a better looking and better performance and better sound. This is something that spoiler, exhaust, DP, JB4 cannot give.

Really? You have brainwashed yourself then, buddy, because all of those items you listed can give at least one, if not more, of your supposed benefits.

sif30 · 03-05-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

Really? You have brainwashed yourself then, buddy, because all of those items you listed can give at least one, if not more, of your supposed benefits.

My understanding:
spoiler: performance and looking
DP: performance and sound
exhaust: performance and sound, maybe a little looking
JB4: performance and sound(maybe?)
intake: performance(a little), sound, and looking

does my thinking right??

CanAutM3 · 03-05-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sif30

My understanding:
spoiler: performance and looking
DP: performance and sound
exhaust: performance and sound, maybe a little looking
JB4: performance and sound(maybe?)
intake: sound, and looking

does my thinking right??

There, fixed it for you

///M ARMY · 03-05-2015, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

There, fixed it for you

yup you nailed it buddy.

Mandi90TT · 03-05-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

There, fixed it for you

And the 'looking' is only when you pop the hood. How often is that?

JoeFromPA · 03-05-2015, 08:08 PM

Nice looking piece and just like a mpe or other exhaust its for looks and sound and now we are getting more and more accustomed to spending thousands on such in performance vehicles.

HOUSE Motorsports · 03-06-2015, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the in depth review - definitely has the bling factor going on when you pop the hood!

- Jason

ixse · 03-06-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sif30

My understanding:
spoiler: performance and looking
DP: performance and sound
exhaust: performance and sound, maybe a little looking
JB4: performance and sound(maybe?)
intake: performance(a little), sound, and looking

does my thinking right??

i wouldnt even consider perf gain even a "little". Bet you anything if you do before n after dyno run, there wont be any delta.. Maybe 5hp? id actually put my money on 1-2 hp lol.. You probably gain more power by driving in colder day

dreamonm4 · 04-08-2015, 05:46 PM

Look Fabulous , I Would Get It Just Kool Factor, Little More Hp Don'y Hurt.

DBV · 04-08-2015, 07:57 PM

Curious: in your review of the intake, did you have Active Sound coded out or left on?

I'm just wondering how neutered the car actually sounds with Active Sound deleted, especially with/without an intake.

JoNaH · 04-08-2015, 11:16 PM

Any vids to hear the sound ?

MasterP · 04-09-2015, 12:15 AM

The stock intake pipes have a pattern that looks like it's purposely designed to influence intake sound. Any intake "upgrade" is to upgrade bling, sound, and forum signatures.

I'm ok paying a modest amount to increase turbo noise. But over $2K plus is nuts. Once a tuner realizes they can make more money selling a bunch under $1K, vs selling a few over $2K then maybe we'll get some other choices.

IMrMark · 04-17-2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DBV

Curious: in your review of the intake, did you have Active Sound coded out or left on?

I'm just wondering how neutered the car actually sounds with Active Sound deleted, especially with/without an intake.

I just recently installed, and I prefer the sound of the car with ASD off. You realize how quiet the engine itself though, all the sound really comes from the exhaust. The intake helps but only in terms of spool and recirculation sound (which I love personally).

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Originally Posted by JoNaH

Any vids to hear the sound ?

Will be trying to post one soon if someone doesn't beat us to it.

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Originally Posted by TrakBch

The stock intake pipes have a pattern that looks like it's purposely designed to influence intake sound. Any intake "upgrade" is to upgrade bling, sound, and forum signatures.

I'm ok paying a modest amount to increase turbo noise. But over $2K plus is nuts. Once a tuner realizes they can make more money selling a bunch under $1K, vs selling a few over $2K then maybe we'll get some other choices.

Yup! Though I think the stock intake is really quiet. Either way, gotta love capitalism!

For those interested:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1116379

mc3456 · 04-17-2015, 03:48 PM

I really wish they provided sizable performance gains, but I am skeptical about the benefits of intakes vs just going with a filter for a 1/6 the price.

Can somebody show solid evidence of value beyond the aesthetics?

YMB_F80 · 04-17-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DBV

Curious: in your review of the intake, did you have Active Sound coded out or left on?

I'm just wondering how neutered the car actually sounds with Active Sound deleted, especially with/without an intake.

No didn't touch it but will code it out soon.

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Originally Posted by JoNaH

Any vids to hear the sound ?

I don't have the right equipment to capture the sound at this point, and if I do, do a intake system sound video you will hear way too much exhaust LOL.

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Originally Posted by IMrMark

I just recently installed, and I prefer the sound of the car with ASD off. You realize how quiet the engine itself though, all the sound really comes from the exhaust. The intake helps but only in terms of spool and recirculation sound (which I love personally).

Will be trying to post one soon if someone doesn't beat us to it.

Yup! Though I think the stock intake is really quiet. Either way, gotta love capitalism!

For those interested:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1116379

I hope you are enjoying the Arma speed intake system as much as I am! It makes a cool woosh sound kinda like a BOV when letting off the throttle during boost LOL

EYC.M3 · 09-30-2015, 05:06 PM

Awesome Review Victor, Thank you for liking our products

M4 CSL · 10-01-2015, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ixse

i wouldnt even consider perf gain even a "little". Bet you anything if you do before n after dyno run, there wont be any delta.. Maybe 5hp? id actually put my money on 1-2 hp lol.. You probably gain more power by driving in colder day

These guys disagree with you. Looks like Delta to me?

sittingmongoose · 10-03-2015, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by M4 CSL

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Originally Posted by ixse

i wouldnt even consider perf gain even a "little". Bet you anything if you do before n after dyno run, there wont be any delta.. Maybe 5hp? id actually put my money on 1-2 hp lol.. You probably gain more power by driving in colder day

These guys disagree with you. Looks like Delta to me?

That's power at the fly wheel not at the wheels and that seems super inflated still

03-04-2015, 08:46 PM	#23
JNoSol Brigadier General 1387 Rep 3,834 Posts Drives: 750 MSPORT & E90M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	+1. The ARMA intake looks really awesome and I'm sure the sound is rewarding. On the power dyno, I know no intakes have proven gains. But have they tested if aftermarket intake get you to peak power sooner? (Max power doesn't change, but the turbos should spool up slightly faster = faster boost). __________________ Daily: G12 750 MSPORT Weekend Car: E90 M3
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sif30 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: F10/G20 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: ks iTrader: (0)	For my point, you spent your money and get a better looking and better performance and better sound. This is something that spoiler, exhaust, DP, JB4 cannot give.
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JoeFromPA Colonel 1797 Rep 2,997 Posts Drives: '15 AW M3 6MT Stripper Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Nice looking piece and just like a mpe or other exhaust its for looks and sound and now we are getting more and more accustomed to spending thousands on such in performance vehicles.
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MasterP Colonel 722 Rep 2,342 Posts Drives: All the M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Where do you want me? iTrader: (8)	The stock intake pipes have a pattern that looks like it's purposely designed to influence intake sound. Any intake "upgrade" is to upgrade bling, sound, and forum signatures. I'm ok paying a modest amount to increase turbo noise. But over $2K plus is nuts. Once a tuner realizes they can make more money selling a bunch under $1K, vs selling a few over $2K then maybe we'll get some other choices.
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