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      01-28-2020, 06:53 PM   #1
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540i b58 intake options?

What intakes are available specifically for the B58 g30?

It looks like most of the B58 intakes are only compatible with the 3 series and other models.

I've seen the BMS. Anything else out there ?
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      01-29-2020, 05:33 PM   #2
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These guys have stuff...so do VRSF
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Thanks for the reply. It looks like they only have downpipe available, no intake.
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I'm also interested in this...I've read a few negative/positive things re:cold air intakes (i.e. BMS) increasing power due to higher air flow, but also some negatives with heat soak (due to the intake being right next to the turbo) and also MAF damage (oil...which also affects the K&N filters).

Couldn't find any hard conclusive data one way or another. What have you guys experienced?
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What have you guys experienced?
From a performance standpoint I haven't experienced any plus or minus (via the butt dyno) from the BMS but I can tell you the volume level of the turbo spool with a BMS is intoxicating under medium and heavy load.
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Did you really find a big difference with the BMS intake? I'd heard it could be a little underwhelming(?). I've already fallen into that trap with the MPPSK.

I've heard positive things about Agency Power, but it doesn't look like they have anything for the 540ix

Does anyone know if BMS is available in the UK?
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What have you guys experienced?
From a performance standpoint I haven't experienced any plus or minus (via the butt dyno) from the BMS but I can tell you the volume level of the turbo spool with a BMS is intoxicating under medium and heavy load.
That's how I felt about the BMS intake on my F30 n55 but I've read the opposite about the BMS. Guess I'll have to try it.
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Has anyone gotten the Arma speed system and care to comment on like/dislike? Bit expensive at 1k but looks really nice. I am not one that open up the hood though enough to care there is carbon fiber under. I am looking for a closed system that would offer better airflow and sound then the square filter. So it is just BMS and Arma
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Anyone on the Arma speed?
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I'd like to know more about the arma option as well. Thanks.
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I'd like to know more about the arma option as well. Thanks.
I bought a kit, but it didn’t completely fit. There is a gap between the housing and the duct. They promised to find a suitable car at home, take measurements and make the right case and send it to me. But I think they will not rush. So far they have offered to tape the slot and install it, but I do not want to do this. So far I have bought a BMC filter in a full-time housing.

But the carbon quality is perfect!
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I'd like to know more about the arma option as well. Thanks.
I bought a kit, but it didn't completely fit. There is a gap between the housing and the duct. They promised to find a suitable car at home, take measurements and make the right case and send it to me. But I think they will not rush. So far they have offered to tape the slot and install it, but I do not want to do this. So far I have bought a BMC filter in a full-time housing.

But the carbon quality is perfect!
Thank you for the reply. How's the sound?
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Thank you for the reply. How's the sound?
I'm too lazy) Will install BMC filter later this month/
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I bought a kit, but it didn’t completely fit. There is a gap between the housing and the duct. They promised to find a suitable car at home, take measurements and make the right case and send it to me. But I think they will not rush. So far they have offered to tape the slot and install it, but I do not want to do this. So far I have bought a BMC filter in a full-time housing.

But the carbon quality is perfect!
Did you get the gap sorted? I'm looking at getting the Arma Speed intake.

Can I ask what your thoughts are on it? How does it compare to the OEM one?

Cheers.
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I'm too lazy) Will install BMC filter later this month/
any updates on the sound of bmc?
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