RK Autowerks F8x M3/4 intake development!

[Sales@RKautowerks]

Originally Posted by cryptz

Just curious your design/drawing seems to show a loop at the stock location above the radiator for mounting. Your finished piece does not have this. I am just having a hard time understanding how it gets clamped on the passenger side in the existing location and then goes all the way across the engine bay, through the front area and suspends the filter in mid air without touching/rubbing on something.

The loop was removed because it was offering no support. The stock intake boxes are heavy, our carbon intakes weigh literally nothing. The filter weighs more than the intake itself. The silicon connections hold up the intakes, same way our M5 intakes are.

The setup goes, stock inlet, carbon piece, silicone, metal union, then the filter.

Hope that clears it up, i'll get you more pictures here this/next week.

-R

[RSXDC5]

Interested, but your price point is still pretty high for what we are getting. You will definitely sell a lot more of these at a lower price point...making up the difference in cost with the additional volume sold.

For comparison...I was just researching some performace packages for the Grand Sport corvette, and you can literally get 2 headers, an x-pipe, and an intake for $1800!!

[Sales@RKautowerks]

Originally Posted by RSXDC5

Interested, but your price point is still pretty high for what we are getting. You will definitely sell a lot more of these at a lower price point...making up the difference in cost with the additional volume sold.

For comparison...I was just researching some performace packages for the Grand Sport corvette, and you can literally get 2 headers, an x-pipe, and an intake for $1800!!

I understand where you're coming from, but as a producer you need to understand that the volume associated is very low. The amount of corvettes sold is insane, that engine platform is the same across many corvettes. The way to design on that is different. The process alone is different.

Comparing a corvette to a M3/4 isn't even a fair comparison in my opinion.

When stuff breaks on a m3/4 my company is liable, so everything has to be taken into account. The time it took to be able to develop a product, tools necessary, R&D time, actually making the product, the risk, offering support, products that might be faulty. The list is really long.

My company also doesn't have any interest in selling thousands, id rather sell 100 and know all 100 buyers are 100% happy.

-R

[Sales@RKautowerks]

Just got another commitment on the group buy! Almost at 10 people!

[Arcades]

Is there any videos of the intake as the car is driving?

It's hard to get an idea of the intake noise from just the dyno video.

[Sales@RKautowerks]

Originally Posted by Arcades

Is there any videos of the intake as the car is driving?

It's hard to get an idea of the intake noise from just the dyno video.

[Sales@RKautowerks]

will begin shipping late this week/early next week!

-R

[Sales@RKautowerks]

Just shipped the first production set today! Everyone else should be getting theirs within next week or two in the order of payment.

-R

[Sales@RKautowerks]

For those that asked for a sound clip, here you go.

Thanks
-R

[LOW4LYF]

Would be nice to get a update about the status...

Just wanna know how long I need to wait.

Thanks 👍

[Sales@RKautowerks]

Originally Posted by Figurka

Would be nice to get a update about the status...

Just wanna know how long I need to wait.

Thanks 👍

I'm guessing another 4 hours maximum, fedex shows your shipment is on the truck.



-R

[shockin330i]

These look dope!

[Sales@RKautowerks]

Shipped out another 3 sets today! Hopefully you guys post pics!

-R

[LOW4LYF]

Originally Posted by Raza@RKautowerks

Shipped out another 3 sets today! Hopefully you guys post pics!

-R

Here we go! @ Raza@RKautowerks ... thanks for the support

[cryptz]

how did the install go?

[Sales@RKautowerks]

Originally Posted by Figurka

Here we go! @ Raza@RKautowerks ... thanks for the support

Pleasure talking to you and we appreciate the pictures! Your car looks great!

Originally Posted by cryptz

how did the install go?

Install is very straight forward, no cutting of the vehicle at all, 100% reversible. You need to remove the front grills and the stock intakes. Everything else you need is provided.

Thanks
-R

[lchdezm3]

Originally Posted by cryptz

how did the install go?

It was easy..! 1:30 max

[M-terkait]

Originally Posted by Raza@RKautowerks

Pleasure talking to you and we appreciate the pictures! Your car looks great!

Install is very straight forward, no cutting of the vehicle at all, 100% reversible. You need to remove the front grills and the stock intakes. Everything else you need is provided.

Thanks
-R

Is the F30 one going to be released ?

[happytaco]

Have you experienced any cracking around the inlets where the clamps are like a lot of other carbon fiber intakes?

[Sales@RKautowerks]

Originally Posted by M-terkait

Is the F30 one going to be released ?

Currently no plans, potentially in the future if there is enough demand.

Originally Posted by happytaco

Have you experienced any cracking around the inlets where the clamps are like a lot of other carbon fiber intakes?

Our intakes are Pre-preg carbon fiber, unlike many that are wet carbon, if you're able to crack these intakes i would be impressed. Visually most of the time the two look identical, but the manufacturing process is night and day difference. The pre-preg carbon can withstand a lot while the wet cant. The wet stuff is what you'll find on cheaper products. We don't cut any corners and are using aerospace grade quality material with aerospace manufacturing techniques.

Thanks
-R

[ignastym4]

Since my car was used for the development of these intakes, I feel like I should throw in my opinion for what it's worth along with the experience with these intakes.

I actually even drove around with prototype plastic intakes for a little bit and saw an instant increase in power and the sound was great... That was until I got the real finished product. Sound is amazing now and the power is even more noticeable (driving in heat with plastic intakes might have something to do with it).

Since a lot of you are worried about the rain factor, I can tell you that I've drive through some messed up conditions where I couldn't even see through rain. Nothing happened to my car. TBH I was worried at first too, I even considered ordering water repellent intake bags, but for some reason I didn't..

As far as the installation process goes. I am no mechanic, but was able to install these intakes with the help of my other friend (non mechanic either ) in around 45 minutes. Hardest part being taking out the kidney grills with 3000 clips per grill.. That was the hardest part. It might take you longer since you will have to take off the stock intake boxes first, I just had to take off prototypes and put the Carbon Fiber ones in. However, I was the one who took off the stock intakes too, and that wasn't hard either.

Long story short, I'm more than happy with the product. Sound, looks, power that was opened up to my M4 is awesome for the money. If you have any questions, hit me up!

[Brasko]

Love the design process, thought and engineering that went into this. Carbon looks great too. Personally I'd love a 3D printed/composite plastic version at a lower price point.