Envy Intake System + Akrapovic Evolution (pics & videos)

Bob MG · 02-13-2010, 03:11 AM

Hi guys

Ralf hooked me up with a full Envy intake system. He even shipped it to me before I paid him. Thats a lesson for anyone who doesn't like doing business with guys they cant see in person!! Thanks buddy
I already had the, BMC filter and Akrapovic Evolution System

Just drove it at night when t's cooler and it's definitely quicker and sound is subtle but raspy. I really like it.

Throttle response has improved. Its a hot day here at 35 Dec C in day and 28 deg Celsius at night, so I suppose the car will perform a little below full potential.

Fitment took about 30 minutes, and all went well.

In my view the charge pipe is good, but should come with silicone ends
to make the seal onto plenum 100%. Same goes for the above air chamber piece that goes over the entrance to the air box.

I used electrical tape and it was fine.

Enjoy the movies, you can hear how cool the Akrapovic System is in the car! No Drone whatsoever

DiVinci · 02-13-2010, 03:31 AM

A-Man · 02-13-2010, 11:15 AM

sweet man.. when i come to jhb, i gota see your beast..

albert1028 · 02-13-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewabf

My bonnet is not closing properly on front right, and I think you must push down really hard to get it to clear the RAM scoops or its the connecting pipe. Not sure.

You might wanna try adjusting the hood hooks that latch to the car, they are adjustable. All you have to do is to unscrew and unclip the black plastic portion on the hood and turn clockwise to shorten and counter-clockwise to lengthen the distance so it can latch.

Nice review by the way!

Green///Hell · 02-13-2010, 12:39 PM

Love the sound its like the magnified M3 factory exhaust that should have been an option

But after watching all of the Gpower, Gintani, ESS speedo videos and runs etc
All I could think of watching those was how slow your car seems

Strap a blower on man lol

Bob MG · 02-13-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albert1028

You might wanna try adjusting the hood hooks that latch to the car, they are adjustable. All you have to do is to unscrew and unclip the black plastic portion on the hood and turn clockwise to shorten and counter-clockwise to lengthen the distance so it can latch.

Nice review by the way!

Thanks will try that. Once you push down on the left side it does latch, but after a possitive push

immiketoo · 02-13-2010, 01:19 PM

Drool city! Panda, be nice

Green///Hell · 02-13-2010, 02:05 PM

Yeah it sounds the same, there is the slightest SC whine at speed and when stepping on it and of course a bit of wooosh from the blow off when off throttle, but other than that it sounds the same.
But if you're anything like me, it sounds the same but with some tire squeal

Just listen to the crowd in the stands in your head yelling, "Get it, Get it, Get it, Get it!"

jordanfox · 02-13-2010, 02:45 PM

nice videos....................but seat belt please......

Checkcaptain · 02-13-2010, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordanfox

nice videos....................but seat belt please......

Dude - he did not sort out his Performance seats yet

PYSpeed.com · 02-13-2010, 05:59 PM

Love the Videos.... sound like a beast ~

leeor · 02-13-2010, 09:53 PM

sounds great..

whats with the airbag light?

gintani supercharger can be both quiet, or loud. seem em both!

Johnny Lin · 02-13-2010, 09:57 PM

Congrats, sounds good

Bob MG · 02-13-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Checkcaptain

Dude - he did not sort out his Performance seats yet

+1
BMW called me yesterday, they received the wiring harness from Germany, they will install Thursday for me and kill the airbag lights and restore full functionality of all airbags but with cancelling head rest function.

Nate sent me a rogue pulley which they will install for me same time.

After all this, I am sure I will be buying a 600 ESS kit, who wants to set up a poll to see how long it takes me??

Yellow plenum cover to match the Brembos... Panda you feeling this?????

Will have to find a victim for Envy System after that..... Sigh ... round and round the mulberry bush I go

it's a drug and this forum is the pusher!!! As I said resitance is futile

Bob MG · 02-13-2010, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordanfox

nice videos....................but seat belt please......

after the last lynching I got, I was wearing it. Perf Seats cause the lights despite wearing it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric@PYSpeed.com

Love the Videos.... sound like a beast ~

thanks Eric, Ralf had to check parts out before I pulled trigger, and he was in LA so worked out well

[QUOTE=JonnyLin Congrats, sounds good QUOTE] thanks Jonny
__________________

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeor

sounds great..

whats with the airbag light?

gintani supercharger can be both quiet, or loud. seem em both!

nearly there...

doba_s · 02-13-2010, 11:44 PM

The sound is great ! Not sure if it is just the exhaust or both

SpencerM3 · 02-14-2010, 12:44 AM

Looks and sounds so damn good!

Can't wait to install my Akra and Tecnocraft Charge Pipe this week.

Bob MG · 02-14-2010, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doba_s

The sound is great ! Not sure if it is just the exhaust or both

Exhaust 95%, Envy 5%

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpencerM3

Looks and sounds so damn good!

Can't wait to install my Akra and Tecnocraft Charge Pipe this week.

You will be very pleased!!!

OCM3 · 02-14-2010, 05:08 PM

What numbers did you gain from this?

Bob MG · 02-15-2010, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OCM3

What numbers did you gain from this?

Have no clue haven't dynoed. But it feels like it's a bit mite responsive. Can't say it feels much stronger, buts it's only an airbox mod.

Sound is good, though. Exhaust gce me the mist noticeable gains and throttle response though.

Trier Germany · 02-15-2010, 01:09 AM

How much is the cost per Hp gained?

Bob MG · 02-15-2010, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trier Germany

How much is the cost per Hp gained?

well Akra 6200, map 850, technocrat 1900 shipped. Total HP gain around 55-60 Hp

150/HP

Im thinking supercharger is a better value for money bet??

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Bob MG Moderating 419 Rep 2,047 Posts Drives: like a muppet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	Hi guys Ralf hooked me up with a full Envy intake system. He even shipped it to me before I paid him. Thats a lesson for anyone who doesn't like doing business with guys they cant see in person!! Thanks buddy I already had the, BMC filter and Akrapovic Evolution System Just drove it at night when t's cooler and it's definitely quicker and sound is subtle but raspy. I really like it. Throttle response has improved. Its a hot day here at 35 Dec C in day and 28 deg Celsius at night, so I suppose the car will perform a little below full potential. Fitment took about 30 minutes, and all went well. In my view the charge pipe is good, but should come with silicone ends to make the seal onto plenum 100%. Same goes for the above air chamber piece that goes over the entrance to the air box. I used electrical tape and it was fine. Enjoy the movies, you can hear how cool the Akrapovic System is in the car! No Drone whatsoever Attached Images Last edited by Bob MG; 02-16-2010 at 08:19 AM..
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Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	Yeah it sounds the same, there is the slightest SC whine at speed and when stepping on it and of course a bit of wooosh from the blow off when off throttle, but other than that it sounds the same. But if you're anything like me, it sounds the same but with some tire squeal Just listen to the crowd in the stands in your head yelling, "Get it, Get it, Get it, Get it!"
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