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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ryvinson" data-source="post: 364056" data-attributes="member: 16472">Congrats JPB, e46! You did the right thing! Agree unreservedly the air intake is the best bang-for-bucks in the BMW Perf range. That magic transformation in the engine bay with the BMW Perf inscribed in carbon fiber is to die for. Man, if only they sell that CF cover....alone....!For those who intend to fit the air intake, the Euro/Asian version has the P/N ending "750", and  US version ending "751".  I'd say "yay!" to the Euro/Asian version but you may have your good reasons for the US one....again like to hear from those who have got the Yankee type.Regret can't reveal "lubang" as there're non AD vendors out there with air intake stocks now. Want to keep my peace and goodwill with them. They're good guys making an honest living like most of us....sorry "all" of us.....Yes, next burning item  on my agenda is the exhaust system. Big problem looms. More self deprived sleep ahead. BMW Perf only configures exhaust system for the 328i and 330i, that is, for 3.0 lit US engines....that's also reason for different air intake systems.  Oh bruddderrrr.....don't they have an Euro/Asian version? Knowing Teutonic inscrutability, is Bimmer saying anything less than 3.0 litre humming under bonnet won't need a more aggressive breathing discharge in a performance exhaust?  Hmmmmm.....yes, am aware that the exhaust system can be gently "forced fitted"  but from my purist standpoint, it needs to be fit like a glove. And hence my little obsession over the US v Asian air intake systems. Additionally, the exhaust system will be well over 5k for 2 twin (no change) pipes.....major benefit for 320s but not for straight sixes. No brainer that more 320s fit the exhaust system than straight sixes.  If system came with quad exhaust, would be tempted to overlook that "forced" fit. So looks like no-go for me. Your thoughts JPB and those hankering for that exhaust? Or anyone who has fitted them? My other issue is warrantly void if any add-ons don't satisfy tech specs....and the exhaust doesn't....So far into my BMW Perf oddyssey, have fitted the 19" rims (awesome, awesome!). And the aluminium pedals including a footrest only for the US market..see they're getting all the goodies again.... for putting the world into a financial and economic tailspin....nay!  I really love the  Perf range of stuff as they were strictly customized for 1 and 3 series....even the workshop guys who fit the stuff marvel how well the Perf mods fit glove-like with the existing setup. With careful research and shopping aided by present slowdown and slow moving stocks, the Perf stuff are not as pricey as before...even ADs are being flexible with prices. As they fit so well, they can be dismantled very easily when de-modding when selling car. So yup, I'm keeping the stock items. Sorry for my rant of the day....Cheers!</blockquote>

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