Installed BMC DIA filter

[Nathan_B]

Big Thanks to John @ BM Autowerks for supplying the parts at an excellent rate - highly recommend!

BMC DIA (same filter as CDA just not carbon body) - LOVEEEE the sound !! Car is also more responsive in D mode and even better in S mode

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Took about 30 mins to install - just lining up the CAI hose was the most time consuming - thinking ill pinch one of the mrs stockings and zip tie it around the bottom of the snorkel so i dont suck any wildlife (or leaves) up

Cheers

[stewarthou]

If water gets into the hose, what will happen??

[Big Yellow]

If water gets into the hose, what will happen??

you will die!

[Nathan_B]

pics are abit decieving, since i have turned the hose to the side and back a little, just the flash that makes it look real obvious

[Greg Roles]

If water gets into the hose, what will happen??

You'll get the chance to run in the new engine.

[G-rig]

Just don't drive through deep water.
My intake hole is not nearly that big and not noticeable (I've got black tubing and the opening is about 25-30mm, you don't need it to be the same size).

[Nathan_B]

i have since also placed a thick stocking over the inlet and moved the hose more back/protected from the elements - i dont connect the snorkel when its wet/raining

[M4RK0]

Man!!! that's awesome!!

I think there is a bypass valve for the hose that avoid's the water go up to the engine, not sure where but I'll find the details,

Really nice!!!

[JustCruisn]

thinking ill pinch one of the mrs stockings and zip tie it around the bottom of the snorkel so i dont suck any wildlife (or leaves) up

Sticks,leaves and gravel are what you'll find at cleaning time.
Nice work looks good.

[aristocrat]

Just a noob question: Is there much of a difference in performance or economy when doing a mod like this with CAI? I know probably the induction noise is going to be greater, but would you get better economy/responsiveness out of it by having cold air intake?

[G-rig]

Just a noob question: Is there much of a difference in performance or economy when doing a mod like this with CAI? I know probably the induction noise is going to be greater, but would you get better economy/responsiveness out of it by having cold air intake?

Mostly throttle control I believe, but does sound better without being over the top with ridiculous induction sound like some intakes. Isn't an overly expensive mod but works best with headers/cams.

[Nathan_B]

Sticks,leaves and gravel are what you'll find at cleaning time.
Nice work looks good.

I think you mean this? I believe they are only on US cars? (up the top!)



Yes throttle response is notted, as well as the nice induction sound when WOT

[Big Yellow]

thats on all cars,

its on our cars too nath

oh wtf,

when did that extra circle and arrow come from???????????

yeah that thing is a noise pipe and US only!

[Nathan_B]

Haha you had me for a second..

[GIB-8]

I've just gone down to autobarn in chaddy today to ask about K&N.. they mentioned about this particular filther and also mention just sold one to the r32 last week.. was it you?