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genphreak
10-27-2005, 12:12 AM
I just noticed that the eBay ricer marketeers have finally bowed to public demand and released this cold air intake (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-525i-528i-530i-535i-540i-545i-5er-Not-M5-AIR-INTAKE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQitemZ8010 317118QQrdZ1) for M20, M30, M50, M52 and M60 powered cars.

If one believes this we should all go and get rid of our cheap ABS moulded intake systems for one of these things... despite it looking like it is made out of the thinest cheapest alloy. Does it not consist of around $4 worth of low-quality Asian parts?

Surely the description is untrue. If this product has had any kind of engineering they would know this. The E34 has a highly unrestricted airbox and has a far better filter than most cone-shaped tack-ons.

They also claim it is street and emissions legal. Surely not!

They claim it to be a universal fit for all these cars. Surely not!


DESCRIPTIONS

This item will replace your car's factory restrictive airbox with free flow air induction system designed to increase more performance (HP, torque, sound, and gas mileage).

Item Applications:
'89-'95 5 SERIES E34 525i 530i 535i 540i
'96-'03 5 SERIES E39 525i 528i 530i
'99-'03 5 SERIES E39 540i
'04-'05 5 SERIES E60 525i 530i
'04-'05 5 SERIES E60 545i

Item includes :
- One piece polished aluminum tubing (not 2 piece construction or pvc plastic material).
- High Performance free flow air filter charger (washable and reusable). Pre-oiled and ready to use.
- Dual heat shields attached for cold air intake.
- Installation manual included.
- Hose, clamps, and brackets.
> Everything is brand new from factory direct with limited lifetime warranty.
> Easy to install by yourself in just minutes
> Best CFM and Air Intake Induction brand in the market.

Performance:

- Designed to increase horsepower, torque, and acceleration response by as much as 10%. (more air = more power)
- Will work with factory oem engine. (safe and reversable)
- Emission Legal and CARB excempt in all 50 US States.

Your car will perform and accelerate better in all RPM range. A must have for better HP, torque, gas mileage and sound. Get a new driving experience you deserve today.
I can tell you this kind of **** would never be happening under Westminster law!

liquidtiger720
10-27-2005, 12:33 AM
well, at least in Cali...you wont pass smog.

genphreak
10-27-2005, 12:49 AM
well, at least in Cali...you wont pass smog.Heh, so that's why they say "All 50 states" in the ad? :D

uscharalph
10-27-2005, 01:05 AM
I just noticed that the eBay ricer marketeers have finally bowed to public demand and released this cold air intake (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-525i-528i-530i-535i-540i-545i-5er-Not-M5-AIR-INTAKE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQitemZ8010 317118QQrdZ1) for M20, M30, M50, M52 and M60 powered cars.

If one believes this we should all go and get rid of our cheap ABS moulded intake systems for one of these things... despite it looking like it is made out of the thinest cheapest alloy. Does it not consist of around $4 worth of low-quality Asian parts?

Surely the description is untrue. If this product has had any kind of engineering they would know this. The E34 has a highly unrestricted airbox and has a far better filter than most cone-shaped tack-ons.

They also claim it is street and emissions legal. Surely not!

They claim it to be a universal fit for all these cars. Surely not!


DESCRIPTIONS

This item will replace your car's factory restrictive airbox with free flow air induction system designed to increase more performance (HP, torque, sound, and gas mileage).

Item Applications:
'89-'95 5 SERIES E34 525i 530i 535i 540i
'96-'03 5 SERIES E39 525i 528i 530i
'99-'03 5 SERIES E39 540i
'04-'05 5 SERIES E60 525i 530i
'04-'05 5 SERIES E60 545i

Item includes :
- One piece polished aluminum tubing (not 2 piece construction or pvc plastic material).
- High Performance free flow air filter charger (washable and reusable). Pre-oiled and ready to use.
- Dual heat shields attached for cold air intake.
- Installation manual included.
- Hose, clamps, and brackets.
> Everything is brand new from factory direct with limited lifetime warranty.
> Easy to install by yourself in just minutes
> Best CFM and Air Intake Induction brand in the market.

Performance:

- Designed to increase horsepower, torque, and acceleration response by as much as 10%. (more air = more power)
- Will work with factory oem engine. (safe and reversable)
- Emission Legal and CARB excempt in all 50 US States.

Your car will perform and accelerate better in all RPM range. A must have for better HP, torque, gas mileage and sound. Get a new driving experience you deserve today.
I can tell you this kind of **** would never be happening under Westminster law!
Haven't we been through this many times? The original design is fine. Tell me if I'm wrong.

genphreak
10-27-2005, 01:10 AM
Haven't we been through this many times? The original design is fine. Tell me if I'm wrong. Yes I know :) Sorry to bring it up again.

I just noticed this ad, as opposed to the usual non-M30 ones. 2.5 litre drivers have been easy game for these guys fro a while now due to the popularity of the 320, 323 and 325 E36, but now they are claiming these kits will fit anything...

You know you can make anything fit if you add enough other parts and try hard enough. I know that these do not; that this is simply a scam taken too far...

632 Regal
10-27-2005, 03:39 AM
"Pre-oiled" real nice.

genphreak
10-27-2005, 03:56 AM
"Pre-oiled" real nice.Yes but like I said, (regardless of the lube) it won't even fit! But I guess they are figuring the buyers will work that out and end up sticking it somewhere else...