Simota CB2 intake for e90 330i

e9X · 05-05-2009, 11:49 PM

I just installed my Simota CB2 intake with heat shield and MFD scoops and took it for a spin.
I immediately noticed that the engine is more responsive.
Also, I noticed that my shifting (6sp MT) became smoother and lighter.
At around 3k rpm, the engine has that low deep tone (it's like having an exhaust and every time I'm about to pass by people in the street, they look back to see what's coming) and at high rpm it gives you that nice high tone.

There isn't really much of a gain in performance, just the engine being more responsive (really, what intake will give you noticeable performance gain?).

I took some vid clips and enjoyed the sound of the new intake (it actually sounds a lot better in person).
I love my new intake so far..
The only downfall of having this new intake is that my MPG is lower.. and that's because I step on the gas everytime so I can hear that lovely sound of my intake!

Otherwise, it should give you higher MPG if you take it easy on the gas

Here is the link for the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFvKGTirUDk

Andrew@ET · 05-06-2009, 12:25 AM

link not working ..

just4kickz · 05-06-2009, 01:06 AM

you have to change the address... he typed it incorrectly but everything after youtube.com will get you to the site.

e9X · 05-06-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@EMS

link not working ..

sorry guys... corrected link

try this also..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFvKGTirUDk

xytron · 05-06-2009, 12:20 PM

thanks a lot for the review man. glad you love the intake. looking at getting myself one, maybe.

Mazen · 05-06-2009, 12:24 PM

That is a nice sound, subtle but nevertheless....

xytron · 05-07-2009, 09:07 PM

Hey, anyone know what the gain and sound of the CB2 is compared to the Injen Intake? I can't really tell from the clips. Am REALLY struggling between the two.

e9X · 05-07-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xytron

Hey, anyone know what the gain and sound of the CB2 is compared to the Injen Intake? I can't really tell from the clips. Am REALLY struggling between the two.

I would suggest getting the simota cb2 not only because I have it but also because it has that carbon fiber casing and optional heatshield that will really help reduce the heat of the air that goes into the intake..

I'm not exactly sure though how the injen intake set up if it has any casing or heatshield that comes with it?

e9X · 05-07-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by xytron

thanks a lot for the review man. glad you love the intake. looking at getting myself one, maybe.

Not a problem!! I'm glad that I can somehow help people in this forum!

6speedGaren · 05-07-2009, 10:37 PM

Sound great, very agressive at higher rpm
I like it

e9X · 05-08-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 6speedGaren

Sound great, very agressive at higher rpm
I like it

Thanks! Glad you like it!!

DrPowers · 05-11-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e9X

I would suggest getting the simota cb2 not only because I have it but also because it has that carbon fiber casing and optional heatshield that will really help reduce the heat of the air that goes into the intake..

I'm not exactly sure though how the injen intake set up if it has any casing or heatshield that comes with it?

I've heard that the Injen intake will rub and eventually cause leaks. I'm hoping the simota cb2 wont do this.

e9X · 05-11-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPowers

I've heard that the Injen intake will rub and eventually cause leaks. I'm hoping the simota cb2 wont do this.

Rub to what?

Frank@M-Force_Design · 06-08-2009, 02:39 AM

bump for a great intake

KkSc · 06-08-2009, 02:49 AM

sounds pretty good man!

e9X · 06-08-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KkSc

sounds pretty good man!

Thanks man!

Analog · 06-09-2009, 12:43 PM

Thanks for the video clip!

e90_fun · 06-10-2009, 02:02 PM

Nice sound from the intake

e9X · 06-10-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Analog

Thanks for the video clip!

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90_fun

Nice sound from the intake

Glad you like it!!

yuyue · 06-10-2009, 10:00 PM

I have cb2 too.
I love the sound, but I don't know if I got any performance gain or maybe loss? I just don't know...
for now, I'm kinda used to the sound....but I'm sure the sound still there, it's just my ears...

anyone with cb2 willing to do a dyno? that'd be sweet.

iheartsole · 06-29-2009, 08:49 PM

wow sounds great.

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e9X enthusiast 37 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2006 TiAg 330i sport package Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: chicago, Il. iTrader: (3)	Simota CB2 intake for e90 330i I just installed my Simota CB2 intake with heat shield and MFD scoops and took it for a spin. I immediately noticed that the engine is more responsive. Also, I noticed that my shifting (6sp MT) became smoother and lighter. At around 3k rpm, the engine has that low deep tone (it's like having an exhaust and every time I'm about to pass by people in the street, they look back to see what's coming) and at high rpm it gives you that nice high tone. There isn't really much of a gain in performance, just the engine being more responsive (really, what intake will give you noticeable performance gain?). I took some vid clips and enjoyed the sound of the new intake (it actually sounds a lot better in person). I love my new intake so far.. The only downfall of having this new intake is that my MPG is lower.. and that's because I step on the gas everytime so I can hear that lovely sound of my intake! Otherwise, it should give you higher MPG if you take it easy on the gas Here is the link for the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFvKGTirUDk Last edited by e9X; 05-06-2009 at 08:58 AM.. Reason: corrected link for video
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xytron Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 328i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Hey, anyone know what the gain and sound of the CB2 is compared to the Injen Intake? I can't really tell from the clips. Am REALLY struggling between the two. __________________
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Frank@M-Force_Design Lieutenant Colonel 122 Rep 1,620 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (29)	bump for a great intake
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KkSc Major General 182 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	sounds pretty good man! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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Analog Captain 40 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 12 F10 535 xdrive Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (20)	Thanks for the video clip!
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yuyue First Lieutenant 28 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 08' 328i E90 MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (5)	I have cb2 too. I love the sound, but I don't know if I got any performance gain or maybe loss? I just don't know... for now, I'm kinda used to the sound....but I'm sure the sound still there, it's just my ears... anyone with cb2 willing to do a dyno? that'd be sweet.
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iheartsole Brigadier General 87 Rep 4,928 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	wow sounds great.
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