N55 Injen Intake Installed

mitch55 · 05-28-2011, 07:47 PM

Created a new thread in the correct section.
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First off let me say thanks to BavarianX for the install. Install was very quick and everyone there was cool and very helpful.

Alright now to the short review..

Looks: Awesome. The wrinkle black compliments the engine bay very nicely. Looks like it almost was meant to be there.

First Impression: WOW. This thing is loud, in a good way. It makes the Turbo Spool sound so much louder. Getting on the gas and letting it off is so addicting because of the intoxicating sound that this intake makes. Routine driving is a hell of a lot more fun.

Performance: I have not noticed outstanding differences but there is definitely better throttle response like others have said. The power also seems to remain "all there" a little more at higher RPM's. It does make you feel better that you have a little better airflow under the hood too.

Anyways, here are some quick pictures I took of the intake. Sorry for the close-ups, didn't have the correct lens with me.

Vectors2final · 05-28-2011, 08:11 PM

I like the wrinkle finish, all the ones I've seen were that cheesy looking chrome..

bogart · 05-29-2011, 01:29 AM

Great photos and simple review... I've had mine for probably 3 weeks now and I feel the same exact way... it was a great purchase. The sound alone is well worth the money.

|2ed · 06-02-2011, 11:47 AM

just wondering after my installation, the air filter cone is an inch away from the air inlet scoop. How to adjust to make it stick really close? your pic shows perfect fitment.

mitch55 · 06-02-2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by |2ed

just wondering after my installation, the air filter cone is an inch away from the air inlet scoop. How to adjust to make it stick really close? your pic shows perfect fitment.

Sorry man, I wouldn't know. Bavarian X did the install.

bogart · 06-02-2011, 04:33 PM

You have to loosen the bolt that connects to the motor mount, and the 4 hose clamps... then just manuever things around until you get it to fit nice and tight against the black intake. Then just tighten everything back up.

cmdboy · 06-02-2011, 04:37 PM

very nice looking intake you got there.

mitch55 · 06-02-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogart

You have to loosen the bolt that connects to the motor mount, and the 4 hose clamps... then just manuever things around until you get it to fit nice and tight against the black intake. Then just tighten everything back up.

Thanks for clearing things up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmdboy

very nice looking intake you got there.

Thanks

competition · 06-02-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vectors2final

I like the wrinkle finish, all the ones I've seen were that cheesy looking chrome..

HEY I HAVE THE CHEESY LOOKING CHROME.

I'm going to powder coat mine soon. hahaha

I'm glad you like the intake!!!

|2ed · 06-04-2011, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogart

You have to loosen the bolt that connects to the motor mount, and the 4 hose clamps... then just manuever things around until you get it to fit nice and tight against the black intake. Then just tighten everything back up.

Thanks for the sharing the info.

bogart · 06-07-2011, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by |2ed

Thanks for the sharing the info.

no problemo

Tim@EMSTUNING · 06-09-2011, 12:29 AM

Great Write Up The Wrinkle Finish Really Compliments the Overall Look of the Engine Bay. The Performance and Sound is Really Amazing.

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mitch55 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 374 Posts Drives: N55 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	N55 Injen Intake Installed Created a new thread in the correct section. __________________ First off let me say thanks to BavarianX for the install. Install was very quick and everyone there was cool and very helpful. Alright now to the short review.. Looks: Awesome. The wrinkle black compliments the engine bay very nicely. Looks like it almost was meant to be there. First Impression: WOW. This thing is loud, in a good way. It makes the Turbo Spool sound so much louder. Getting on the gas and letting it off is so addicting because of the intoxicating sound that this intake makes. Routine driving is a hell of a lot more fun. Performance: I have not noticed outstanding differences but there is definitely better throttle response like others have said. The power also seems to remain "all there" a little more at higher RPM's. It does make you feel better that you have a little better airflow under the hood too. Anyways, here are some quick pictures I took of the intake. Sorry for the close-ups, didn't have the correct lens with me. Attached Images __________________ iCARBON.KW.VMR.COBB.BERK.BMS.CPe.ActiveAutowerke Last edited by mitch55; 05-29-2011 at 02:34 PM..
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\|2ed Private First Class 24 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 135i N55 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SG iTrader: (0)	just wondering after my installation, the air filter cone is an inch away from the air inlet scoop. How to adjust to make it stick really close? your pic shows perfect fitment.
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 117 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	You have to loosen the bolt that connects to the motor mount, and the 4 hose clamps... then just manuever things around until you get it to fit nice and tight against the black intake. Then just tighten everything back up. __________________
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Tim@EMSTUNING 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: A BMW on Boost.... ;) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Great Write Up The Wrinkle Finish Really Compliments the Overall Look of the Engine Bay. The Performance and Sound is Really Amazing.
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