Review: Riss Racing 135i Intake Plenum

coco_m3 · 02-14-2009, 11:02 PM

Got it today, the finish is amazing!

Install took a whole 2 min.
Looks great under the hood.

Havent had a chance to try it out yet, but I have a feeling it will be awesome!

Here are some pics.

ORIGIN M. · 02-14-2009, 11:09 PM

Go drive that sucker, and have some fun while you are at it.

Very nice!

Chewyjr15 · 02-15-2009, 12:03 AM

filter looks dirty... mine is siting gin my garage waiting for my 1 to arrive. Enjoy!

coco_m3 · 02-15-2009, 12:03 AM

Probably is, just need some time to clean it.

Caduceus · 02-15-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewyjr15

filter looks dirty... mine is siting gin my garage waiting for my 1 to arrive. Enjoy!

Not really. Most people tend to over clean these filters. Filtration performance improves once they have been in use a while and picked up a little dust. Naturally flow will decrease as the filter loads up but the one in the picture is a long way from needing a service by the look of it.

From the K&N FAQ:

4. How often do I need to clean my K&N air filter?

If you have not experienced a decrease in mileage or engine performance, chances are your filter is fine and does not yet need cleaning. To be more specific, the filter does not require cleaning if you can still see the wire screen on the entire air filter regardless of how dirty it may appear. When the screen is no longer visible some place on the filter, it is time to clean it. When used in normal paved road, street or highway conditions, our replacement air filters that fit in the factory air box should require cleaning every 50,000 miles and our large conical filters on an intake system should require cleaning every 100,000 miles. When used in dusty or off-road environments, our filters will require cleaning more often. We recommend that you visually inspect your filter once every 25,000 miles to determine if the screen is still visible.

Cheers!

Adam@Riss Racing · 02-16-2009, 01:49 AM

Thank you so much. Looks great inside the engine bay!

miro2296 · 02-16-2009, 01:55 AM

looks sweet! any day now mine should get here!

M3Newbie88 · 02-16-2009, 10:28 AM

Looks really good.. can't wait to get mine.. damn shipping to Canada takes longer hehe..

Haywood · 02-16-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LazyBmw

Looks really good.. can't wait to get mine.. damn shipping to Canada takes longer hehe..

Canada? I live in VA and it's taking 6 days to get here!!!

gnpower · 02-16-2009, 02:25 PM

Anyone use this with Injen intake yet. wondering how it would fit.

KeithLM · 02-16-2009, 02:27 PM

Has anyone installed this with the other power steering bracket? It looks like it's going to be an incredibly tight fit.

AlBel1214 · 02-16-2009, 02:42 PM

Is it louder now with the direct air hitting it and not going behind like with the stock plenum????

Riss Racing · 02-16-2009, 02:57 PM

Thanks Silver for the review/pics. It looks great!

Haywood · 02-18-2009, 08:08 PM

Just installed mine tonight. I guess I missed it or didn't realize, but the quality is awesome! I was not expecting a metal plenum. I thought it would be plastic. I can see why you guys have such high quality control and don't release things until they're done. Nice to see. Can't wait to test it out tomorrow!

Riss Racing · 02-19-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywood

Just installed mine tonight. I guess I missed it or didn't realize, but the quality is awesome! I was not expecting a metal plenum. I thought it would be plastic. I can see why you guys have such high quality control and don't release things until they're done. Nice to see. Can't wait to test it out tomorrow!

Thanks for the kind words

miro2296 · 02-19-2009, 01:24 PM

Got mine yesterday and installed mine this morning. Great product guys! Install was a breeze!

KeithLM · 02-19-2009, 01:41 PM

Are you guys who are having success using the old power steering reservoir bracket or the new one?

Riss Racing · 02-19-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miro2296

Got mine yesterday and installed mine this morning. Great product guys! Install was a breeze!

Glad your happy! Thanks for the support!

dmailloux · 02-19-2009, 02:29 PM

I don't see how thing plenum is supposed to fit. not enough room.

Johnnyr135 · 02-19-2009, 03:45 PM

I got my Plenum today the fit and finish is amazing I was not expecting this to be metal I thought it would be plastic I was pleasantly surprised. The install took all of 10 minutes and was very easy. Now for what you all are waiting for. I took the car out for a ride and the increase in the throttle response and a increase in power can be felt in third gear above 3000 rpms and the increase is there in all the above gears when you run through them. The increased direct air flow to the filter is making a big difference in way the car is running I cannot wait to bring the car to Englishtown at the end of the month and see what I run in the 1/4. Riss Racing has done it again and made a great product I could not imagine going with another intake on the 135i thats for a great product guys.

davemohan · 02-19-2009, 03:46 PM

Not much help, but it looks to me like the filters are in different locations. Silverbullet's is behind the reservoir. Is this due to the different brackets mentioned earlier?

KeithLM · 02-19-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by davemohan

Not much help, but it looks to me like the filters are in different locations. Silverbullet's is behind the reservoir. Is this due to the different brackets mentioned earlier?

Daniel at Riss has indicated that the reservoir needs to be moved. But Riss has yet to provide a picture of the proper placement that I've seen.

Aside from Dangerlucas, who bent his bracket and relocated it, I haven't seen any pictures nor heard from anyone that specifically stated they got it to work with the new bracket. In fact, I've seen few good pics of just the intake with the new bracket.

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Chewyjr15 1 addict and proud! 42 Rep 570 Posts Drives: jb 135 on order Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: irvine, ca iTrader: (0)	filter looks dirty... mine is siting gin my garage waiting for my 1 to arrive. Enjoy! __________________ 2009 135 in transit jet black, coral red, 6mt. sports, hifi, ipod usb, idrive parts sitting in garage: RR intake, plenum, ddv, cdv, catless dp's, o2 sim, catback, bmw performance shifter, m door sills, cf spoiler, cf mirror caps, cf grills, cf pedals.
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coco_m3 Brigadier General 166 Rep 4,311 Posts Drives: Supercharged E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SL,UT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	Probably is, just need some time to clean it. __________________
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02-16-2009, 01:55 AM	#7
miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	looks sweet! any day now mine should get here! __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4 G4/AA Sport Intercooler/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/PSS 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar/TRW front and rear Control Arms/BMS Drop In Filter/Dinan Exhaust/BlackLines/Upgraded \\\M RSFB
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M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Looks really good.. can't wait to get mine.. damn shipping to Canada takes longer hehe..
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02-16-2009, 02:25 PM	#10
gnpower Lieutenant 18 Rep 475 Posts Drives: BMW ///M Sport 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Red Sox Nation iTrader: (0)	Anyone use this with Injen intake yet. wondering how it would fit. __________________ ///M 135i
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KeithLM Proud 1er 24 Rep 699 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX iTrader: (0)	Has anyone installed this with the other power steering bracket? It looks like it's going to be an incredibly tight fit.
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Is it louder now with the direct air hitting it and not going behind like with the stock plenum???? __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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Riss Racing Banned 276 Rep 2,650 Posts Drives: E60 M5/E92 335/HUMMER H2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (7)	Thanks Silver for the review/pics. It looks great!
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02-19-2009, 01:24 PM	#16
miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	Got mine yesterday and installed mine this morning. Great product guys! Install was a breeze! __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4 G4/AA Sport Intercooler/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/PSS 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar/TRW front and rear Control Arms/BMS Drop In Filter/Dinan Exhaust/BlackLines/Upgraded \\\M RSFB
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KeithLM Proud 1er 24 Rep 699 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX iTrader: (0)	Are you guys who are having success using the old power steering reservoir bracket or the new one?
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02-19-2009, 03:45 PM	#20
Johnnyr135 Captain 73 Rep 893 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	I got my Plenum today the fit and finish is amazing I was not expecting this to be metal I thought it would be plastic I was pleasantly surprised. The install took all of 10 minutes and was very easy. Now for what you all are waiting for. I took the car out for a ride and the increase in the throttle response and a increase in power can be felt in third gear above 3000 rpms and the increase is there in all the above gears when you run through them. The increased direct air flow to the filter is making a big difference in way the car is running I cannot wait to bring the car to Englishtown at the end of the month and see what I run in the 1/4. Riss Racing has done it again and made a great product I could not imagine going with another intake on the 135i thats for a great product guys. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i, DINAN / Riss Racing / BMS
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02-19-2009, 03:46 PM	#21
davemohan ************** 29 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Not much help, but it looks to me like the filters are in different locations. Silverbullet's is behind the reservoir. Is this due to the different brackets mentioned earlier?
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