Best intake?

BLK235iNJ · 08-31-2015, 10:11 PM

Here's the cool thing about the Dinan... if a check engine comes on there's no hassle at the dealer (assuming it's a dinan bmw dealer). I've heard others complain of CEL (not sure what brands they were using).

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-02-2015, 03:32 PM

The CEL debacle is really inconsistent and a largely inflated subject on the forums since most threads are "problem" threads. It's unfortunately the luck of the draw on the intakes but most people are OK.

A Frankfurt · 09-02-2015, 08:47 PM

Get the Dinan intake and call it a day.
No issues, great sound from the intake and added performance and backing of Dinan's warranty.

mike@x-ph.com · 09-03-2015, 10:04 AM

Another option would be to to take a look at the vendor section and get the intake from a vendor that offers money back guarantee. If you get the CEL, you can return the intake with no fees.

jradon · 09-10-2015, 02:11 AM

I have the Afe and have no complaints so far. Didn't notice any power gain but the sound is great.

mike@x-ph.com · 09-10-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jradon

I have the Afe and have no complaints so far. Didn't notice any power gain but the sound is great.

No power gains unless your are FBO and even then it is barely noticeable ( 5 -10 whp) but it sure sounds great

mike@x-ph.com · 04-26-2016, 05:28 PM

Here is a review by Mike (not me, a customer)

Got this Injen Short Ram Air in anodized black and wasn't disappointed. Packaging was very good and came with all components and instructions needed. Only issue I had was that one of the bolts that secures the ram tube to the metal enclosure is hard to reach and required me to disconnect the upper radiator hose to get enough hand clearance to get a ratchet on it to secure it in place. Other than that the install took only about 30 minutes. The sound of this pipe is amazing and definitely is audible even when inside the car with windows up. If you prefer engine noise to a minimum then don't get this product and stick with the OEM airbox.

BentZero · 04-26-2016, 10:12 PM

I absolutely love my Injen intake. The sound is amazing and I like being able to "play" it like a pipe organ with the throttle. I can't imagine not having it. No issues with any CEL's like some people have reported. The only thing I've noticed is that when I downshift the car does not like it if I don't pick a lower gear. I now downshift into 2nd for turns that I used to come out of in 3rd. I've only noticed it a few times, but enough times to change my habits.

I'd say go for it. Worst case scenario you end up selling it to someone else in little to no time at all. I'm honestly worried about getting an exhaust that may overpower the sound of the intake. It's that good. I took the car into a parking garage last night just to hear the intake. Amazing.

BentZero · 04-26-2016, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Here is a review by Mike (not me, a customer)

Got this Injen Short Ram Air in anodized black and wasn't disappointed. Packaging was very good and came with all components and instructions needed. Only issue I had was that one of the bolts that secures the ram tube to the metal enclosure is hard to reach and required me to disconnect the upper radiator hose to get enough hand clearance to get a ratchet on it to secure it in place. Other than that the install took only about 30 minutes. The sound of this pipe is amazing and definitely is audible even when inside the car with windows up. If you prefer engine noise to a minimum then don't get this product and stick with the OEM airbox.

lol, my name is Mike as well and I got the anodized black intake. That bolt did cause some problems, but not as much as the freaking plastic cover to some wire harness. I was ready to just chunk it. It's a good thing I workout because it took a lot of steady force to get that thing kinda sorta back in place. :/

Taunto · 04-26-2016, 11:57 PM

If You have some Good coin to spend on an intake and are set on spending the money on an intake.. Id Look into AWE... their intake looks very nice.
I havent heard of any good or bad issues with their intakes tho, so take it for what it's worth.

M2ALEX · 04-27-2016, 01:33 AM

if you got the money. Gruppe M is the way to go!

multarnc · 04-27-2016, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Frankfurt

Get the Dinan intake and call it a day.
No issues, great sound from the intake and added performance and backing of Dinan's warranty.

+1

mike@x-ph.com · 04-27-2016, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

lol, my name is Mike as well and I got the anodized black intake. That bolt did cause some problems, but not as much as the freaking plastic cover to some wire harness. I was ready to just chunk it. It's a good thing I workout because it took a lot of steady force to get that thing kinda sorta back in place. :/

LOL

So you like the sound of the intake?

BentZero · 04-27-2016, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

LOL

So you like the sound of the intake?

I love it man. Can't go without it now.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-28-2016, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

I love it man. Can't go without it now.

BPC · 05-02-2016, 07:07 PM

will any of the intakes mentioned here fit a f23 (as opposed to a f22)?

mike@x-ph.com · 05-02-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BPC

will any of the intakes mentioned here fit a f23 (as opposed to a f22)?

Never had a customer try it so cant confirm but Injen and BMS should fit without a problem

gunnersfan10 · 05-03-2016, 09:53 AM

+1 on the Injen intake. I've had mine on for a few months now and absolutely love it. My girlfriend and I co-drove the car at an autocross last weekend and you could hear the turbo spooling and blowoff across the course. Really neat and had alot of people comment on it.

I had the CEL come on about a week after install. I'm convinced that it's the MAF not liking the oiled filters. All I did to remedy it was take of the MAF Sensor and clean it with some CRC MAF cleaner. That fixed the problem and I haven't seen the light since.

jmwilson125 · 05-03-2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gunnersfan10

+1 on the Injen intake. I've had mine on for a few months now and absolutely love it. My girlfriend and I co-drove the car at an autocross last weekend and you could hear the turbo spooling and blowoff across the course. Really neat and had alot of people comment on it.

I had the CEL come on about a week after install. I'm convinced that it's the MAF not liking the oiled filters. All I did to remedy it was take of the MAF Sensor and clean it with some CRC MAF cleaner. That fixed the problem and I haven't seen the light since.

I believe it's a dry filter. That's what it says on the website atleast.

gunnersfan10 · 05-03-2016, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jmwilson125

I believe it's a dry filter. That's what it says on the website atleast.

You're right my apologies. I'm confusing it for the one I bought for the Mustang a while back.

Chris_glnjyan · 05-10-2016, 12:52 PM

i have a bms intake i no longer need. used for a month asking cheap price!

Thebush121 · 05-11-2016, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris_glnjyan

i have a bms intake i no longer need. used for a month asking cheap price!

It's not letting me PM you about this...

08-31-2015, 10:11 PM	#23
BLK235iNJ Captain 182 Rep 926 Posts Drives: m235i,13MustangGT,84C10,99A8 Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Here's the cool thing about the Dinan... if a check engine comes on there's no hassle at the dealer (assuming it's a dinan bmw dealer). I've heard others complain of CEL (not sure what brands they were using).
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09-02-2015, 03:32 PM	#24
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	The CEL debacle is really inconsistent and a largely inflated subject on the forums since most threads are "problem" threads. It's unfortunately the luck of the draw on the intakes but most people are OK.
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09-02-2015, 08:47 PM	#25
A Frankfurt Banned 247 Rep 616 Posts Drives: German Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Murrieta CA iTrader: (0)	Get the Dinan intake and call it a day. No issues, great sound from the intake and added performance and backing of Dinan's warranty.
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09-03-2015, 10:04 AM	#26
mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 24186 Rep 190,777 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	Another option would be to to take a look at the vendor section and get the intake from a vendor that offers money back guarantee. If you get the CEL, you can return the intake with no fees. __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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09-10-2015, 02:11 AM	#27
jradon Private 18 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2series Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	I have the Afe and have no complaints so far. Didn't notice any power gain but the sound is great.
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04-26-2016, 05:28 PM	#29
mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 24186 Rep 190,777 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	Here is a review by Mike (not me, a customer) Got this Injen Short Ram Air in anodized black and wasn't disappointed. Packaging was very good and came with all components and instructions needed. Only issue I had was that one of the bolts that secures the ram tube to the metal enclosure is hard to reach and required me to disconnect the upper radiator hose to get enough hand clearance to get a ratchet on it to secure it in place. Other than that the install took only about 30 minutes. The sound of this pipe is amazing and definitely is audible even when inside the car with windows up. If you prefer engine noise to a minimum then don't get this product and stick with the OEM airbox. __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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04-26-2016, 10:12 PM	#30
BentZero Lieutenant Colonel 625 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 6MT Mineral White M235i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (2)	I absolutely love my Injen intake. The sound is amazing and I like being able to "play" it like a pipe organ with the throttle. I can't imagine not having it. No issues with any CEL's like some people have reported. The only thing I've noticed is that when I downshift the car does not like it if I don't pick a lower gear. I now downshift into 2nd for turns that I used to come out of in 3rd. I've only noticed it a few times, but enough times to change my habits. I'd say go for it. Worst case scenario you end up selling it to someone else in little to no time at all. I'm honestly worried about getting an exhaust that may overpower the sound of the intake. It's that good. I took the car into a parking garage last night just to hear the intake. Amazing. __________________ I rev-match from neutral to first 6MT Mineral White on black M235i coupe Build thread
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04-26-2016, 11:57 PM	#32
Taunto Car Enthusiast 282 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235 X-drive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Regina iTrader: (0)	If You have some Good coin to spend on an intake and are set on spending the money on an intake.. Id Look into AWE... their intake looks very nice. I havent heard of any good or bad issues with their intakes tho, so take it for what it's worth.
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04-27-2016, 01:33 AM	#33
M2ALEX Private First Class 38 Rep 110 Posts Drives: Mineral White M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	if you got the money. Gruppe M is the way to go!
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05-02-2016, 07:07 PM	#38
BPC Private First Class 46 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Columbia SC iTrader: (0)	will any of the intakes mentioned here fit a f23 (as opposed to a f22)?
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05-03-2016, 09:53 AM	#40
gunnersfan10 Newbie 35 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Plainfield IL iTrader: (0)	+1 on the Injen intake. I've had mine on for a few months now and absolutely love it. My girlfriend and I co-drove the car at an autocross last weekend and you could hear the turbo spooling and blowoff across the course. Really neat and had alot of people comment on it. I had the CEL come on about a week after install. I'm convinced that it's the MAF not liking the oiled filters. All I did to remedy it was take of the MAF Sensor and clean it with some CRC MAF cleaner. That fixed the problem and I haven't seen the light since. __________________ Current: 2015 m235ix\|Saphire Black\|Injen CAI\| JB Tricolor Grill \| Past:2013 Boss 302, 12 370Z Nismo, 01 Acura CL-S, 13 370Z, 12 G37xs, 01 Boxster, 04 Mustang GT, 83 944
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05-10-2016, 12:52 PM	#43
Chris_glnjyan Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2013 c63 p31 Join Date: May 2016 Location: north hollywood iTrader: (0)	bms intake i have a bms intake i no longer need. used for a month asking cheap price!
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