Removal of stock airbox for GruppeM

BobbyGibson · 06-02-2003, 12:25 PM

After reading an endless amount of posts on the GruppeM CAI, I am now seriously considering the purchase. I can't see spending $600 (with the install) on Dinan when the Gruppe a. looks awesome b. isnt prone to hydrolock c. performs better and d. sounds better

Anyways, this will be my first engine DIY and I was wondering what tools I'll need to remove the stock airbox...or if there is a link out there with instructions

Also, I've read that the instructions with the GruppeM are in Japanese

hmmm, is it that easy to install that it doesn't have to be in English?? again, a link with step by step instructions would be great

He and his · 06-02-2003, 12:26 PM

samir posted the english instructions............i believe its on his site also

RENN-SPORT

BobbyGibson · 06-02-2003, 12:44 PM

I've looked on the site and I can't find the instructions!

Daft · 06-02-2003, 01:10 PM

How about telling us what car you have first..

SpeedinBlueBimmer · 06-02-2003, 01:18 PM

Here you go. 15-30min is not at all an underestimate of the time it takes. Go for it. When I paid for it I was a little unsure it was the right way to spend my $560 but I have NO REGRETS WHATSO EVER. I LOVE IT.

[edit] wow im a dumb ass forgot the link

http://www.renn-sport.net/DIY/GruppeM/e46.htm

tv330i · 06-02-2003, 01:49 PM

Removing the stock air box is basically removing about four screws and unhooking the hoses. It takes 10 minutes total. Just look around your air box for any screws and you will see them. The Gruppe M is awesome definitely worth the money since you dont have to get the software upgrades to make it work. In fact Samir said that it worked better than the Dinan intake with stage 2 software installed. So by the time you add 600 bucks installed for Dinan then another 500 for the software your looking at 1100 bucks, where as the Gruppe M is 500 bucks and your done.

gmhl10 · 06-02-2003, 01:53 PM

So... I'm getting the GruppeM and I was wondering if I can get the Dinan high flow throttle body and stage 3 software and make it work without the Dinan CAI?

PowerDrift · 06-02-2003, 02:57 PM

In a word, yes......

BobbyGibson · 06-02-2003, 08:37 PM

Thanks guys for the info! btw, my car is a 325 step so this mod will be well worth the $500!!!

g2go1818 · 06-02-2003, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gmhl10
So... I'm getting the GruppeM and I was wondering if I can get the Dinan high flow throttle body and stage 3 software and make it work without the Dinan CAI?

It should work, but i thought the folks at BMW won't give you the software unless you have the dinan cai

fasteddie · 06-02-2003, 10:48 PM

some places don't care. they make the money off the labor (1hr or so) anyways... just depends on the place, pretty much...

gmhl10 · 06-03-2003, 01:48 AM

BMW Bellevue will give software and they don't charge for labor (for engine or tranny software).
My friend said it only took them like 5 minutes to download the engine software onto his ECU.

06-02-2003, 12:25 PM	#1
BobbyGibson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northshore, Mass Posts: 81 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	Removal of stock airbox for GruppeM After reading an endless amount of posts on the GruppeM CAI, I am now seriously considering the purchase. I can't see spending $600 (with the install) on Dinan when the Gruppe a. looks awesome b. isnt prone to hydrolock c. performs better and d. sounds better Anyways, this will be my first engine DIY and I was wondering what tools I'll need to remove the stock airbox...or if there is a link out there with instructions Also, I've read that the instructions with the GruppeM are in Japanese hmmm, is it that easy to install that it doesn't have to be in English?? again, a link with step by step instructions would be great

06-02-2003, 12:26 PM	#2
He and his name's PHIL Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: CT Posts: 5,913 My Ride: is not my sig View My Garage	samir posted the english instructions............i believe its on his site also RENN-SPORT __________________ ............i want one of these!!!!! Drive me biach

06-02-2003, 01:10 PM	#4
Daft Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 419 My Ride: 2003 ///M3 View My Garage	RE: Removal of stock airbox for GruppeM How about telling us what car you have first.. __________________ TiAG 2003 CLICK HERE FOR PICS OF MY RIDE

06-02-2003, 01:18 PM	#5
SpeedinBlueBimmer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Arts District, LA Posts: 1,488 My Ride: 05 Z4 3.0i(For Sale) View My Garage	Here you go. 15-30min is not at all an underestimate of the time it takes. Go for it. When I paid for it I was a little unsure it was the right way to spend my $560 but I have NO REGRETS WHATSO EVER. I LOVE IT. [edit] wow im a dumb ass forgot the link http://www.renn-sport.net/DIY/GruppeM/e46.htm __________________

06-02-2003, 01:49 PM	#6
tv330i Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 294 My Ride: 02 /330i View My Garage	Stock air box removal Removing the stock air box is basically removing about four screws and unhooking the hoses. It takes 10 minutes total. Just look around your air box for any screws and you will see them. The Gruppe M is awesome definitely worth the money since you dont have to get the software upgrades to make it work. In fact Samir said that it worked better than the Dinan intake with stage 2 software installed. So by the time you add 600 bucks installed for Dinan then another 500 for the software your looking at 1100 bucks, where as the Gruppe M is 500 bucks and your done. __________________ 02' 330i sport pkg, premium pkg, 6 cd changer, double xenons, heated seats. Metalic Gray. Dinan stage 1, Dinan tranny software, Licht Technik fog light bulbs. Gruppe M intake and stage 2 software installed.19x8.5 ACS type III two piece, with Nitto 555 235/35 all around. OEM M lip spoiler. Everything is sold.........

06-02-2003, 12:44 PM	#3
BobbyGibson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northshore, Mass Posts: 81 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	I've looked on the site and I can't find the instructions!

06-02-2003, 01:53 PM	#7
gmhl10 ACS Junkie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,624 My Ride: '05 A08 M3 View My Garage	So... I'm getting the GruppeM and I was wondering if I can get the Dinan high flow throttle body and stage 3 software and make it work without the Dinan CAI? __________________ '05 Silbergrau M3 - mfg date: May '05 Modifications: WAY too much to list

06-02-2003, 02:57 PM	#8
PowerDrift can ya spare some change? Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 811 My Ride: 2000 323i View My Garage	In a word, yes......

06-02-2003, 08:37 PM	#9
BobbyGibson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northshore, Mass Posts: 81 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	Thanks guys for the info! btw, my car is a 325 step so this mod will be well worth the $500!!!

06-02-2003, 10:48 PM	#11
fasteddie INDEED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,127 My Ride: 2OO2 OrientBlue 325i View My Garage	some places don't care. they make the money off the labor (1hr or so) anyways... just depends on the place, pretty much... __________________ 2002 325i alarm.clears.ddeLightningEnhanced.fstb.gaugerings.gruppeM.kw V2coilovers.M3lipspoiler.M3sidemirrors.M3pedals.M3wheel. modaR1-17s.paddles.paintedmoldings.titaniumEbrake.UUCsways.UUCubbk - cornerbalanced!

06-03-2003, 01:48 AM	#12
gmhl10 ACS Junkie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,624 My Ride: '05 A08 M3 View My Garage	BMW Bellevue will give software and they don't charge for labor (for engine or tranny software). My friend said it only took them like 5 minutes to download the engine software onto his ECU. __________________ '05 Silbergrau M3 - mfg date: May '05 Modifications: WAY too much to list

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