[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by Malakas

Ok, quick update... sorry for slow progress but believe it or not, work has been insane. Secondly, I have a LOT of respect for people / teams who make their own bespoke parts. This can be a total pain, and there are a lot of issues you can not predict until you make the part and try it out.

In this case, these are the revised geometry intakes made out of ABS (instead of SLS nylon). Not to self, they are not as flexible.

Also I thought I had the eyes of a 25 year old and basically made the screen setup so small to put together, that I can barely even see the screws. F that, were going with a new design (in print).

In the pics you see the general idea of a snap on / screw on screen.

Great update! I print a lot of Polycarbonate and it might be a better filament choice if you need a little flex and high strength.

[Megator]

Originally Posted by Malakas

Ok, quick update... sorry for slow progress but believe it or not, work has been insane. Secondly, I have a LOT of respect for people / teams who make their own bespoke parts. This can be a total pain, and there are a lot of issues you can not predict until you make the part and try it out.

In this case, these are the revised geometry intakes made out of ABS (instead of SLS nylon). Not to self, they are not as flexible.

Also I thought I had the eyes of a 25 year old and basically made the screen setup so small to put together, that I can barely even see the screws. F that, were going with a new design (in print).

In the pics you see the general idea of a snap on / screw on screen.

Could you not adapt it to use the OEM M3/4 screen?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=13_1612

Also you can print the screen in place like im doing with brake scoops (I am assuming the intake part of the scoop is on the print bed).

[Malakas]

Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

Great update! I print a lot of Polycarbonate and it might be a better filament choice if you need a little flex and high strength.

Ohhh that sounds good... what kind of filament is it?? what is it called?

[Malakas]

Originally Posted by Megator

Could you not adapt it to use the OEM M3/4 screen?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=13_1612

Also you can print the screen in place like im doing with brake scoops (I am assuming the intake part of the scoop is on the print bed).

The OEM part is cool, but was bored over COVID and wanted to make something that flows better air so the scoop is a bit larger, taller and more narrow than OEM

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by Malakas

Ohhh that sounds good... what kind of filament is it?? what is it called?

I use Raise3D Premium Polycarbonate filament. Should allow 8-10% more flex and more strength(unsure how much; depends)

https://s2.raise3d.com/public/media/...te__TDS_V4.pdf

[Megator]

Originally Posted by Malakas

The OEM part is cool, but was bored over COVID and wanted to make something that flows better air so the scoop is a bit larger, taller and more narrow than OEM

I get you. Well Id do the print in place mesh then. Bit more material but less finiky.

[lnsaneM]

This is really cool, I'm hoping the results will turn out great

[sach2much]

I would be interested in a new unused set whenever you plan to get it in production

[thedoluk]

looking good I'm interested in getting some as well!

[Bee Pee]

Originally Posted by Megator

Could you not adapt it to use the OEM M3/4 screen?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=13_1612

Also you can print the screen in place like im doing with brake scoops (I am assuming the intake part of the scoop is on the print bed).

Want !

[Megator]

Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Want !

The scoops? I think we were talking on facebook. Drop me a PM and ill get you a set.

[Malakas]

Again, apologies for the delay, should be installed in the car this weekend and I will generate some numbers. I had to refab the screens a couple of times to make assembly easier. I've already committed a decent amount of cash to the prototypes, but could easily make revision after revision... lol

Here are the screens. I havened polished off the edges to make them look pretty yet but wanted to get some pictures up on here. These are ABS plastic (intakes and screens)... and the screens are removable... paintable...





The screen is pretty secure even without the screws... but I added screws just to be certain.

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally Posted by Malakas

Again, apologies for the delay, should be installed in the car this weekend and I will generate some numbers. I had to refab the screens a couple of times to make assembly easier. I've already committed a decent amount of cash to the prototypes, but could easily make revision after revision... lol

Here are the screens. I havened polished off the edges to make them look pretty yet but wanted to get some pictures up on here. These are ABS plastic (intakes and screens)... and the screens are removable... paintable...





The screen is pretty secure even without the screws... but I added screws just to be certain.

Looks great! Let us know how the install goes and if I can pay you for the stl files so I can print these puppies!

[Detoxified]

Originally Posted by Malakas

Again, apologies for the delay, should be installed in the car this weekend and I will generate some numbers. I had to refab the screens a couple of times to make assembly easier. I've already committed a decent amount of cash to the prototypes, but could easily make revision after revision... lol

Here are the screens. I havened polished off the edges to make them look pretty yet but wanted to get some pictures up on here. These are ABS plastic (intakes and screens)... and the screens are removable... paintable...

[IMG]https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/pi...ictureid=76920[/IMG]

[IMG]https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/pi...ictureid=76923[/IMG]

The screen is pretty secure even without the screws... but I added screws just to be certain.

[IMG]https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/pi...ictureid=76921[/IMG]

[IMG]https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/pi...ictureid=76922[/IMG]

Wow these look great. I think I can say on behalf of everyone else following this thread, we truly appreciate the work and updates you are doing.

Thanks!

[Daytona_550]

Great work!

I'm interested in a potential group buy.

[Peterglen]

Originally Posted by Daytona_550

Great work!

I'm interested in a potential group buy.

Ditto. Awesome work!

[AZ-Wildcat]

Will buy! Great work

[MR RIZK]

Malakas not sure if u are selling the finished product or releasing the STL's to the general public.

Since I'm OS and interested it may be an option to use local 3D printing houses to distribute the item. This way you are offloading the print times and shipping costs while potentially recouping some cost.

Anyway just a thought.

Add me to the list as interested in the item

[thedoluk]

Looks great add me to list please.

[damsxx]

Originally Posted by Daytona_550

Great work!

I'm interested in a potential group buy.

Me too !

great Job , very impressive

[Malakas]

**UPDATE**

Again, apologies for the slow development times on these... a more than full time job is getting in the way.

Good news... fitment of the snorkel itself is dead on and tucked nicely to the sides. I've added the redesigned grill pieces which fit great and look pretty nice.

The bad news... i dont love the way it fits into the stock piece (the tolerances are too tight), so I think we need one more improvement before its finally ready for people who dont want to spend hours cursing ... (sending to print today).

I THINK... these are good enough to do some testing of IAT and maybe a dyno pull. The way they feed air in... there should be a small bump in power (but then again, goals were just a drop in IAT... power would be a bonus)

I am able to install without removing the front bumper 100%. I'm not the most handy around cars, but I have done all the installs and removing the radiator support (over and over) myself. Its pretty straightforward and will supply instructions and pictures - I have definately figured out some tricks to make it easier...

No real plans to sell these, but we will figure out a way to get them to people who are interested... if not just simply supply the file.

[Megator]

Originally Posted by Malakas

**UPDATE**

Again, apologies for the slow development times on these... a more than full time job is getting in the way.

Good news... fitment of the snorkel itself is dead on and tucked nicely to the sides. I've added the redesigned grill pieces which fit great and look pretty nice.

The bad news... i dont love the way it fits into the stock piece (the tolerances are too tight), so I think we need one more improvement before its finally ready for people who dont want to spend hours cursing ... (sending to print today).

I THINK... these are good enough to do some testing of IAT and maybe a dyno pull. The way they feed air in... there should be a small bump in power (but then again, goals were just a drop in IAT... power would be a bonus)

I am able to install without removing the front bumper 100%. I'm not the most handy around cars, but I have done all the installs and removing the radiator support (over and over) myself. Its pretty straightforward and will supply instructions and pictures - I have definately figured out some tricks to make it easier...

No real plans to sell these, but we will figure out a way to get them to people who are interested... if not just simply supply the file.

OK that is dope as shit.

What do you mean by the rad support? Its not possible to do it by just removing the kidneys? I'd love the final STL when your done