Rpi scoops?

WCM3 · 03-12-2011, 02:33 PM

OK, something doesn't seem to be right. I picked these rpi scoops up from a local vendor this week and just got around to installing them. They are suppose to be for an e92 m3 but I can't imagine people running these with no mounting point on the inside. Did I end up with just the wrong ones or am I missing something? They don't look like any other e92 scoops.

Thanks,
Mike

geneatals · 03-12-2011, 03:23 PM

looks like you have the redesigned rpi scoop (as do I). these just pop right in for the most part, no mounting plate needed...

WCM3 · 03-12-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by geneatals

looks like you have the redesigned rpi scoop (as do I). these just pop right in for the most part, no mounting plate needed...

So they only mount on the outer side using the OEM push pins? It didn't seem like they would be stable like that.

erm324 · 03-12-2011, 08:51 PM

im acutally about to buy them right now, any info on the mounting...

kpneverdies · 03-12-2011, 09:26 PM

drill them and use 3M tape. mine is stable (I didn't install it, my friend did it for me).

geneatals · 03-12-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WCM3

So they only mount on the outer side using the OEM push pins? It didn't seem like they would be stable like that.

yes, stable, no rattling or movement, snug as a bug...

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Originally Posted by erm324

im acutally about to buy them right now, any info on the mounting...

you can contact rpi directly, but the tabs line up pretty easily and it's pretty simple to figure out...

WCM3 · 03-13-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kpneverdies

drill them and use 3M tape. mine is stable (I didn't install it, my friend did it for me).

There's actually no drilling with these. The inner tab actually doesn't even go up against a flat surface. It pretty much just sits in the bottom of the snorkel.

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Originally Posted by geneatals

yes, stable, no rattling or movement, snug as a bug...

you can contact rpi directly, but the tabs line up pretty easily and it's pretty simple to figure out...

You're crazy if you're saying it lines up. Haha the pushpins line up easily with the holes in the stock snorkel but nothing lines up with the inner tabs. I will try again today and mount it using just the outer pushpins, we'll see. I sorta held it there and it seemed floppy.

zhangzeyuandss · 03-13-2011, 07:08 AM

I have installed this scoop for my friend before.. I had to say. This is not the most sophisticated mounting design but I just use some 3m tape and use the OEM push pin. It worked. Never heard him saying it dropped or something.. Just buy some tapes and install it you will be just fine.

stocksure · 03-14-2011, 01:56 AM

You have to remove the snorkel piece and then place the tabs over the edge. After that you place the snorkel piece back over. Its a little tricky and snug but that's how its done. I can post up some picture tomorrow.

scottEdog1 · 03-14-2011, 02:06 AM

stocksure

I am interested in your pics as well-

BT M3 · 03-14-2011, 10:09 AM

I mounted it incorrectly before, when blown on the scoop titled back and blew air on the radiator. The bottom of the lid needs to sit in the snorkel, which is tedious.

TRY...M3 · 03-14-2011, 10:43 AM

I know theres plenty of threads but....do they actually work

J08M3 · 03-14-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TRY...M3

I know theres plenty of threads but....do they actually work

If you think you can jam air into a box with a big hole in the top, go for it

No one has every shown a car to be any faster with these, and the offer has been made by numerous people to provide a Vbox to time some runs.

WCM3 · 03-14-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by stocksure

You have to remove the snorkel piece and then place the tabs over the edge. After that you place the snorkel piece back over. Its a little tricky and snug but that's how its done. I can post up some picture tomorrow.

You know what's funny, I did that. I placed the tab on top and it felt much more sturdy. However, I didn't think the snorkel would fit back in. I guess if you're saying it does I feel more comfortable mounting it that way.

1cleanm6 · 03-14-2011, 03:02 PM

Hm interesting...

Does Rpi not have an installation guide with these?

I bought the older version i guess about 4-5 months ago and it was a bitch to screw it into the support area. I skipped and got rid of them. If this is an easy diy with just the clips i would like to place an order.

geneatals · 03-14-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1cleanm3

Hm interesting...

Does Rpi not have an installation guide with these?

I bought the older version i guess about 4-5 months ago and it was a bitch to screw it into the support area. I skipped and got rid of them. If this is an easy diy with just the clips i would like to place an order.

no diy just yet on their site, but again, this is their newest design...

WCM3 · 03-14-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by geneatals

no diy just yet on their site, but again, this is their newest design...

I was just thinking of putting together a DIY when I do these later this week. I'll post it up when finished since Rpi hasn't updated their site yet.

scottEdog1 · 03-14-2011, 06:48 PM

also interested if there is a DIY to refer to.

xilli · 03-14-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scottEdog1

also interested if there is a DIY to refer to.

+1

I got these yesterday and realised the installation is different to the guide they currently have on their website. I was going to try and figure it out myself later, can't be too hard.. surely.

nerweezyTA · 03-14-2011, 11:09 PM

Im sure there would be a DIY soon. RPI had my car for a couple of days to take pictures of the scoop for the purpose of helping others that called in regarding the install.

ooowowizstev · 03-15-2011, 12:39 AM

Might look into these soon, hope there will be a DIY soon..

geneatals · 03-15-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ooowowizstev

Might look into these soon, hope there will be a DIY soon..

if you are in irvine, just purchase the scoops from trinity autosport, their shop is in tustin, they can even install them for you...they did mine...

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kpneverdies First Lieutenant 30 Rep 354 Posts Drives: AW M3 E92 2010 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	drill them and use 3M tape. mine is stable (I didn't install it, my friend did it for me).
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zhangzeyuandss Captain 62 Rep 939 Posts Drives: e92 m3, 911 GTS manual,F80,G80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (9)	I have installed this scoop for my friend before.. I had to say. This is not the most sophisticated mounting design but I just use some 3m tape and use the OEM push pin. It worked. Never heard him saying it dropped or something.. Just buy some tapes and install it you will be just fine. __________________ 2011.5 mineral white e92 zcp 6mt m3
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stocksure Private First Class 31 Rep 113 Posts Drives: '19 BMW M5C Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	You have to remove the snorkel piece and then place the tabs over the edge. After that you place the snorkel piece back over. Its a little tricky and snug but that's how its done. I can post up some picture tomorrow. __________________ 2019 F90 M5 Comp \| Marina Bay Blue, stealth PPF 2016 F80 M3 \| Mineral White - sold 2011 E92 M3 \| Jerez Black - sold 2001 E46 M3 \| Carbon Black - sold
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BT M3 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I mounted it incorrectly before, when blown on the scoop titled back and blew air on the radiator. The bottom of the lid needs to sit in the snorkel, which is tedious.
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1cleanm6 Brigadier General 441 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: M5 comp/Range/i3S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Hm interesting... Does Rpi not have an installation guide with these? I bought the older version i guess about 4-5 months ago and it was a bitch to screw it into the support area. I skipped and got rid of them. If this is an easy diy with just the clips i would like to place an order.
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