How to get some nice induction noise?

jamiewalkaa · 06-20-2025, 08:20 PM

I recently opened up my air box and put a new air filter in there, I decided while I’m at it I’ll hear what a rev sounds like without the top of the air box and it sounded pretty dam nice, the induction noise is great, now I want some of that noise but I’m very aware that any of the Cai kits are 1. Expensive and 2 don’t work in fact probably even work less good than stock, and I can’t just leave the top off, that’ll also be worse.

Any suggestions?

WrathOTM · 06-25-2025, 06:52 PM

I'm curious, post a pic of your intake setup.

jamiewalkaa · 06-25-2025, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

I'm curious, post a pic of your intake setup.

Sure thing brotha, I’ll send a pic later in a couple hours, I’m keen to hear back from you soon.

jamiewalkaa · 06-25-2025, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

I'm curious, post a pic of your intake setup.

Here’s one of google, only difference is I don’t have a power steering resoviour as I have electric power steering.

WrathOTM · 06-25-2025, 10:07 PM

Interesting. Do you have a conical filter in it too? Apparently you got the "euro" intake, as it's different to what the 128i got here in the US. Many over here install those plus a silicone intake tube/boot and call it a day. Just find a N52 Silicone intake boot in a color you like. I had one and it did help with some induction noise and growl. I have the aFe Power CAI kit, yes it is pricey but sounds awesome. Unfortunately you have to pay to play.

tl;dr either get the silicone tube or save money and get a quality CAI.

jamiewalkaa · 06-25-2025, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Interesting. Do you have a conical filter in it too? Apparently you got the "euro" intake, as it's different to what the 128i got here in the US. Many over here install those plus a silicone intake tube/boot and call it a day. Just find a N52 Silicone intake boot in a color you like. I had one and it did help with some induction noise and growl. I have the aFe Power CAI kit, yes it is pricey but sounds awesome. Unfortunately you have to pay to play.

tl;dr either get the silicone tube or save money and get a quality CAI.

Yeah I do! Ahah very diff from the us one!
I’ll get a silicone tube, just an eBay one u recon?

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jamiewalkaa New Member 8 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2010 bmw 1 series e82 125i m sport Join Date: Mar 2025 Location: Ocean shores, NSW iTrader: (0)	How to get some nice induction noise? I recently opened up my air box and put a new air filter in there, I decided while I’m at it I’ll hear what a rev sounds like without the top of the air box and it sounded pretty dam nice, the induction noise is great, now I want some of that noise but I’m very aware that any of the Cai kits are 1. Expensive and 2 don’t work in fact probably even work less good than stock, and I can’t just leave the top off, that’ll also be worse. Any suggestions?
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WrathOTM Lieutenant 711 Rep 575 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0)	Interesting. Do you have a conical filter in it too? Apparently you got the "euro" intake, as it's different to what the 128i got here in the US. Many over here install those plus a silicone intake tube/boot and call it a day. Just find a N52 Silicone intake boot in a color you like. I had one and it did help with some induction noise and growl. I have the aFe Power CAI kit, yes it is pricey but sounds awesome. Unfortunately you have to pay to play. tl;dr either get the silicone tube or save money and get a quality CAI. __________________ Mods to date: The list grows...
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