S54 Intake Sound Question/Debate

[ViN]

Has anyone tried this? I would be curious as to the sound comparison to a CSL. It claims most of that without the tuning headaches.

https://ind-distribution.com/collections/m3-e46/products/ind-e46-m3-e85-e86-z4m-s54-carbon-intake-package?fbclid=IwAR10A2WUxL-ulkDCp5TI4BcMvkCMWdMyPnrPKX0aNmZFafGd_Osgmr_2o0Q

[Nate047]

Oh, and if you are worried about smog, karbonius now makes an oem carbon intake that produces the sound and uses the maf; so that may pass California inspections if it’s just the plug in test.

It’s a visual inspection too. Some places might turn a blind eye but a big ass carbon fiber intake manifold is really asking for it lol.

[Notan_S54]

Oh, and if you are worried about smog, karbonius now makes an oem carbon intake that produces the sound and uses the maf; so that may pass California inspections if it’s just the plug in test.

[siamkazi]

+1 on the CSL intake as well. Had an exhaust prior to install and thought to myself the intake wasn't as loud as I'd hoped. Then I went stock muffler (with high flow cats in section 1) and entire experience changed i.e. dial got turned to 11.

[Notan_S54]

+1 on the CSL intake. I had the Karbonius CSL intake on my car and loved every minute of it! Will be up for sale as soon as I’m allowed to and will come with install kit! 🤙🏻
edit: I’ll also add that the CSL intake is definitely loud, even with a head to section 3 exhaust. The difference in intake vs exhaust sound was very clear to me.

[Altaran]

With all due respect, I'm not sure I agree. I have a custom rear section and a Karbonious airbox and I can absolutely hear the gloriously intoxicating sound emanating from both ends (see what I did there), sooo.... 🤷♂️

Depends on what custom rear end. My friend has a Friedrich Titanium exhaust and that thing just completely overpowers the intake. I have a OM Scorza and I can hear my Airbox quite well. Recently I also removed the sound insulation on both sides of the firewall, now I can hear it even better 😁

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[Gearhead55]

I have the haimus box and it is worth every penny. WOT high in the rev range with the windows down is unbeatable. I have catless headers and an el diablo exhaust with catted section 1 as well. Not a terribly loud exhaust set up, but not quiet. I don't feel like it interferes with the intake sound too much.

[eforty6_m3]

If you have an exhaust, do not get a CSL intake.

You won't hear it.

With all due respect, I'm not sure I agree. I have a custom rear section and a Karbonious airbox and I can absolutely hear the gloriously intoxicating sound emanating from both ends (see what I did there), sooo.... 🤷♂️

[Sharocks]

If you have an exhaust, do not get a CSL intake.

You won't hear it.

[Bent_Remy]

If you only care about sound just get an Eventuri + sound generator and you'll be 95% there without all the hassle of a CSL box.

https://youtu.be/nsXUZSa3W6U

The SG sounds crazy! Definitely going to look into that.

[dukeofchen]

https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2054105

Interesting, pretty reasonably priced too if you're just looking to enjoy the natural acoustics.

[Teemmy]

https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2054105

thank you, I’ll take a look!

[01SG]

Does the gruppe M intake have any sound benefit? Seems like it should be similar to the eventuri except it has a snorkel to the front kidneys

im also in CA trying to figure out what to do

Sounds good to me. It is pretty clearly a better design as well. I'm not a fan of intakes that just open into the engine bay. That said, I got mine used and probably would not pay the new price. Would not pay the Eventuri price either.

[heinzboehmer]

Do you know other people who have tried this sound generator? Definitely curious. Thanks!

I went to his instagram which said it was available via a link his bio, but that didnt go anywhere useful. I search some more of his posts and stories but didn't really get anywhere. I didn't send him a PM, but hes based in Europe.

https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2054105

[9kracing]

im also in CA trying to figure out what to do

Move?