DROP-IN Air Scoop solution for 1 Series (E82) and 3 Series (E90)
Recently I have dropped in an air scoop which a close friend of mind had for his 125i which he had developed for his own use about 2 years ago. Wasn't very convinced that it is going to work.... but took the interst to try it on my brand new ride (Yr 2010 318i). This is quite a big step as I don't usually even open my bonnet, I thought that is only for the mechanics....
It wasn't a perfect fit but somehow we managed to install it on, most importantly without any modification to my brand new ride. We went for a drive, to my pleasant surprise, the ride became more lively and it reduces the feeling of laggyness and draggyness. The only set back then was that it was not a scoop tailored-made for the 3 series. (ie 318, 320, 325....) E90 model.
When my friend knows that it is also working on my ride he offered to make one for my ride. After serveral trials, he has successfully developed the composite drop-in air scoop for the E90 and there is no modification required with just a simpy drop-in, the time taken to install is just 10mins.! The perfectly fitted scoops are efficient and the lag/drag was futher reduced from his initial trial piece. Personally I love his design not only because there is no modification, but his considerations to fine details i.e. minimum or no blocking of radiator air flow, the scoop is tough, slim, well fit and light weight, it will not become a piece of extra that smash into your radiator if you have a minor contact at the front.
So now my friend has got the Drop-In Air Scoop availble for both the 1 Series as well as the 3 Series. Hope this is good news for those who have been looking for such a solution.
I am now enjoying my ride, which is used to be hesitant and draggy
Recently I have dropped in an air scoop which a close friend of mind had for his 125i which he had developed for his own use about 2 years ago. Wasn't very convinced that it is going to work.... but took the interst to try it on my brand new ride (Yr 2010 318i). This is quite a big step as I don't usually even open my bonnet, I thought that is only for the mechanics....
It wasn't a perfect fit but somehow we managed to install it on, most importantly without any modification to my brand new ride. We went for a drive, to my pleasant surprise, the ride became more lively and it reduces the feeling of laggyness and draggyness. The only set back then was that it was not a scoop tailored-made for the 3 series. (ie 318, 320, 325....) E90 model.
When my friend knows that it is also working on my ride he offered to make one for my ride. After serveral trials, he has successfully developed the composite drop-in air scoop for the E90 and there is no modification required with just a simpy drop-in, the time taken to install is just 10mins.! The perfectly fitted scoops are efficient and the lag/drag was futher reduced from his initial trial piece. Personally I love his design not only because there is no modification, but his considerations to fine details i.e. minimum or no blocking of radiator air flow, the scoop is tough, slim, well fit and light weight, it will not become a piece of extra that smash into your radiator if you have a minor contact at the front.
So now my friend has got the Drop-In Air Scoop availble for both the 1 Series as well as the 3 Series. Hope this is good news for those who have been looking for such a solution.
I am now enjoying my ride, which is used to be hesitant and draggy
