anthonym65201
Registered Member
Just thought I would post my thoughts on the CAI System that I ordered about 2 months ago. The install was pretty easy but you do have to remove a little more stuff from the R-SPEC air system than I expected. Yes it was a little scary at first but I took a few pictures as I went along.
1st impression - when idling and you press on the gas,I thought it would sound a little better than it does, so i was a little disappointed at first, but then i took it on the test drive.....yes!!!!!When driving at low or normal speed you can't even tell that you've changed anything(which i have grown to love) because the car is still super quite and a great "sleeper" But when you give it a little gas,you can hear the rumble under the hood. My girlfriend didn't like it, but I loved it!
Yes, you will punch it and I did a few times, actually I still punch it, just to hear the sound because at WOT.... It sounds amazing. Does it improve HP I can't honestly say, I did not put it on the Dyno but I will as soon as I have the time. But it feels a little quicker...lol..
Gas mileage. I have notice a lil increase in GM (when I drive like a normal person) but to be honest if I was concerned about GM I would have bought a different car. Sorry, I know that sounds "non-green" but it's the truth. So when I drive in normal everyday traffic and not like a crazy person I get 19is in the city and 27-28.5 HWY ( last trip was from KC mo. to Jacksonville, FL. Traveling around 75-80mph)
Now when I drive it like I stole it! It's less, 16 - 17ish in the city and 22ish on the Highway. Can I say these are the most accurate numbers no, but that's what the average fuel consumption tells me on the dash, so you can take it for what it's worth. Those are the numbers for the last two months.
As with anything, it's personal choice and taste. Is it worth what I paid for it...well I had the money and I wanted it so I bought it. But that's up to you. Could it be cheaper, yes but I didn't do the R&D or fabrication of the product so I paid for it.
I've had the system installed on my baby for the last two months and no check engine lights or anything so far. I even took the car to the local dealer( was going to trade the car for a white EQUUS) and the dealer loved it. After driving the EQUUS for 2 days I realized I'm not ready for a full on lux car, I love my luxury sport sedan. And yes I can call it that because I moved from a 2010 BMW 550I, so i know the about them, But that's another story.
So far, I have painted the grill to match the body, installed the rear spoiler and added red brake caliper covers. Not sure I will do anything else but I am looking at the sprint booster, so we will see. I will try to attach so pictures of my baby and the CAI. I am open to any thoughts, questions or complaints that you may have. Thanks to all....I apparently have to resize the photos so, I'll have to do that when I'm not on my IPAD, Sorry.
1st impression - when idling and you press on the gas,I thought it would sound a little better than it does, so i was a little disappointed at first, but then i took it on the test drive.....yes!!!!!When driving at low or normal speed you can't even tell that you've changed anything(which i have grown to love) because the car is still super quite and a great "sleeper" But when you give it a little gas,you can hear the rumble under the hood. My girlfriend didn't like it, but I loved it!
Yes, you will punch it and I did a few times, actually I still punch it, just to hear the sound because at WOT.... It sounds amazing. Does it improve HP I can't honestly say, I did not put it on the Dyno but I will as soon as I have the time. But it feels a little quicker...lol..
Gas mileage. I have notice a lil increase in GM (when I drive like a normal person) but to be honest if I was concerned about GM I would have bought a different car. Sorry, I know that sounds "non-green" but it's the truth. So when I drive in normal everyday traffic and not like a crazy person I get 19is in the city and 27-28.5 HWY ( last trip was from KC mo. to Jacksonville, FL. Traveling around 75-80mph)
Now when I drive it like I stole it! It's less, 16 - 17ish in the city and 22ish on the Highway. Can I say these are the most accurate numbers no, but that's what the average fuel consumption tells me on the dash, so you can take it for what it's worth. Those are the numbers for the last two months.
As with anything, it's personal choice and taste. Is it worth what I paid for it...well I had the money and I wanted it so I bought it. But that's up to you. Could it be cheaper, yes but I didn't do the R&D or fabrication of the product so I paid for it.
I've had the system installed on my baby for the last two months and no check engine lights or anything so far. I even took the car to the local dealer( was going to trade the car for a white EQUUS) and the dealer loved it. After driving the EQUUS for 2 days I realized I'm not ready for a full on lux car, I love my luxury sport sedan. And yes I can call it that because I moved from a 2010 BMW 550I, so i know the about them, But that's another story.
So far, I have painted the grill to match the body, installed the rear spoiler and added red brake caliper covers. Not sure I will do anything else but I am looking at the sprint booster, so we will see. I will try to attach so pictures of my baby and the CAI. I am open to any thoughts, questions or complaints that you may have. Thanks to all....I apparently have to resize the photos so, I'll have to do that when I'm not on my IPAD, Sorry.
. For this reason i agree.
