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11-16-2009, 01:43 PM | #23 |
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Looks like it belongs on a satellite with that gold coating.
I like that its a different design and not just another CAI. Could be cool... let them get some dyno sheets up and lets see what happens. |
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If you're spending $1500 on an intake, chances are the tune you're running is going to be a little more substantial than the SSTT or JB+, which are the ones that require access under the air filter. |
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11-16-2009, 01:59 PM | #25 |
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11-16-2009, 02:26 PM | #26 |
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Don't mind the questions...don't mind the concerns....welcome all inquiries, as we want to be the producer of the BEST solutions, not just a new product trying to hit a soft spot, nor an early adopter. And, look for the forthcoming Dinan CAI for the BMW 135i, and if you think this ASR intake isn't the best value, performance, complete solution...then you will see for yourself by what other true design firms produce and the cost.
BRracing - Yes, filter are SS mesh type Can you please explain the physics behind this closed CAI implementation vs a regular open CAI? I think you are creating some pressure somewhere in the chambers ? BRracing - the issue w intakes, like exhaust, is that we want the best "flow" for the air as possible....better flow, greater pressure, means more air, which means more fuel, which means more power. The next piece, is the "density" of the air charge. With turbos, there are two elements for the air density, the intake temperature of the air before compression by the turbo, and the cooling of the charged air after the turbo (where intercoolers come into play). Most intake systems that we have seen to date have only addressed part of the problem, just replacing the stock intake box w either dual intake filters, and eliminating the intake scoops from the front, or a closed system, but again, one that does not provide a pressure equalizer or best case, a pressure builder for the intake air. When the other intake systems have an open system (just filter for an example), you lose one benefit of the stock system, and you can induce a bigger problem (the heat in the engine bay of the 135i is very high), and w open filters sucking engine bay air, the ambient temperature of the air goes UP rather than down, hence, you are actually reducing power capability by this method rather than improving it. The new ASR intake addresses both issues...increases the scoop size and utilizes the stock intake routing to the closed intake box...thereby increasing the pressure into the intake box and improving flow to the turbos, and two, having a closed box that takes its air from the outside, and given its size, reduces the air temperature and hence increases the density of the air charge. Both of these are proven methods to increase performance. ASR does have Dyno numbers...but I'm more interested in seat of the pants results, as many have seen that dyno's can be run to make it look impressive, but not deliver true value. This is the reason we don't just market solutions, but we test and evaluate them ourselves, and we run them on our own cars. We have the intake on our car, and we don't just drive the car, we track test it LOTS....and are happy to put our car up against anyones in terms of performance. To answer the other question - the intake does NOT come w the gold foil. That is an addition that we felt would be a further improvement to address the heat issue...and can be added to any system, but the GOLD foil is NOT cheap ($30 a linear foot, takes about 4 - 5' of foil to completely cover the intake). |
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11-16-2009, 02:45 PM | #27 |
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Nice design overall. I've never been a fan of open element intakes. However, I'd suggest you guys produce this from sheet metal instead of aluminum to bring down the cost down and maybe incorporate options for color. I'm trying to get iCarbon to produce a unit like GruppeM's carbon fiber intake at a lower cost. I don't think you're going to get anyone to bite at that price. At even half that price it should really "wow" people aesthetically, in addition to being a performer.
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11-16-2009, 02:52 PM | #28 |
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Guys, we designed this intake quite sometime ago to work with our TT upgrades. The stock airbox simply just does not have the cavity or surface area needed to supply enough airflow volume to support boosted stock turbos much less our TT upgrades. These increased airflow values are way beyond the VE (Volumetric Efficiency) range of what the stock airbox can support.
That being said, many have chosen to the cost effective cone filter route that seems to work better than stock. The problem with this type of intake is that it is no longer utilizing a pressurized intake design like factory. Another problem is the level of hot air that being induced into the intake tract from a open air cone filter type system. Intake air temps have a direct relation to the adaptive ignition timing advance on an N54 application. Every degree of ignition timing advance results in more hp per degree of advance, than hp per lb of boost. This intake design has supported up to 538whp and 530wtq with our TT upgrades, which no stock airbox or open air cone filters have the cfm capability to support that kind of power. BR Racing will be doing some dyno testing to show what kind of gains can be expected with this intake. What everyone has to keep in mind is that the gains are going to be relatively different based on a stock vehicle vs. a tuned vehicle with mods. Lastly, as far as the installation time is concerned, the whole process takes roughly 20-30 minutes for an average person to do. It looks much more difficult than it actually is. We have done this install several times before and get it done in about 15-20 minutes. |
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11-16-2009, 03:13 PM | #29 |
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Where do the filters pull air from? It looks as if they are trapped
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11-16-2009, 03:39 PM | #30 | |
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I'm no CAI expert, but that makes a lot of sense to me. Have Fun, Rick
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11-16-2009, 03:41 PM | #31 |
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The filters pull air from the modified factory air snorkel tube. This tube has custom air scoops in front of it designed to force more air in and increase VE of the airbox.
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I'm sure if you guys posted some data logs and a dyno chart there would be much less talking to do in order to sell the product. I like really the idea, hope the data proves it works as planned because I've been waiting to see an aftermarket intake worth purchasing. What are your thoughts on the Ultimate Racing's intake? It may not create a positive pressure at the intake point but it does address the air density/temp issue and also may be less restrictive to the turbos.
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11-16-2009, 05:25 PM | #34 |
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looking forward to seeing those dyno numbers.
will you be able to have oiled k&n filters in there or will it be specialized filters?
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11-16-2009, 08:22 PM | #37 |
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looks good, now we need to address 1) if a strut bar can fit over top of it.(that may be your next piece) 2) how easy is it to swap the filters to k&n oiled filters? 3)how tight can we torque those 4 screws on top to keep the closed pressure system optimum. 4) if you are running AST's 5300 series coilover how can we keep the top of our strut tower clean of too many wires? what potential does this system have of more clamps to keep it nice and neat. <--- went to your sight and saw more pics just a few different ideas that could make it an ultimate one stop shop kind of product, claps could be removable if you are running a different set up. Instructions for the DIYerw/all minor materials? These seem like off topic ?'s but for me factory look as well as performance is what i have in mind. When the data logs and dyno sheets come out i will have to compare and see which is worth more.JMHO!! THX in advance for the answers!!
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Wow that is awesome. From what ive read the open dual cone systems actually lead to power looses over stock. This could be good for alotta people.
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11-17-2009, 02:25 AM | #40 |
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you may as well throw a bucket of sand in there too !!!! I like what you are doing, but that filter media is a grave concern to me.
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These are not some cheap china made e-bay filters. The cost for these filters is higher than the K&N alternative which we have offered to BR Racing as well. As a matter of fact check out the attached thread for pics of the K&N installed on the same airbox. Although, the K&N filters does not have the same cfm flow rate capability as the Stainless Mesh filters, they can still support above the max CFM rating of the stock turbos. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...&highlight=asr |
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We haven't tested it with the strut brace you're referring to, so I can't give you an honest answer. |
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