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      06-03-2008, 05:28 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by moff View Post
Hi all,

I asked the original question in this thread!

I went for the BMS and installed it 2 days after getting my car.

I didn't buy it for performance, but for the great noise that it makes sucking in air!

I really don't think that the intake provides and performance / mechanical benefits over stock, and to be fair it's going to be a pain to remove and clean every 5k-10k miles.

But, the noise is so good that it's staying until I find a better option e.g. BMW Performance CAI (if it comes out) or the Riss Racing intake if it provides the same or better noise.

It really is fantastic for the money and was a simple decision when I found out that the Helene does not enhance the noise.

4/5 for me, only let down by the cleaning....
:w00t: Thanks for answering your own original question, lol. It helped! I was undecided between the two, but now I am considering to follow your route.

BMS it is...until further notice.
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