50 bucks cold air intake

[jaserhunter]

i'm am sorry i even posted this. i was tryin to save some people some money (for the ones that dont have $200 for a CAI). i got a k&n drop-in to hold me over till i get money for the aFe or weapon-r one. on a side note it seems like no matter the topic people want drama. lets be friends i love you guys peace lol

[1NZYaris1]

My personal opion is good on you for posting it .
as someone out there might look at it and think for $50. what have you
got to loose.
I myself splashed out the little extra and bought the AFE intake ,because
it , appears more stock than a shiney alloy tube , but some people like shiney
I just think it is sad when people on here constantly bag a product because
it the price is to cheap or too exspensive , and they have not even seen or tried it them selves

[ChinoCharles]

Originally Posted by jaserhunter

i'm am sorry i even posted this. i was tryin to save some people some money (for the ones that dont have $200 for a CAI). i got a k&n drop-in to hold me over till i get money for the aFe or weapon-r one.

Precisely what I would have done. Good call.

About these intakes... listen. Since this site came around people have posted 100 versions of some intake that looks exactly like this. All are on Ebay, all probably come from China, designs are inconsistent and in the end nobody will really know how the intake performs. Someone might own the same thing, but instead of 360tuners or whatever this company is, they bought it from another power seller rebranded under some other name. The chances of anyone on this site even having experience with some of these intakes is slim. Its kind of funny really.

This is why I always suggest going name brand. I'm kind of hurt that someone knocked NST and Micro Image in this debate. NST doesn't even make intakes and both NST and Micro Image pays hundreds of dollars a year to provide us a service, so unless you're going to fork over a monthly payment don't go knocking our vendors unless you have a mighty fine reason. They keep us afloat.

I will always suggest a mainstream intake because they're tried and tested. We know what doesn't work... a few of them admittedly have some fitment issues reported and things like that. In a world where you get what you pay for, the only way you're getting a good intake for $50 is if you go used. I did... I have a Simota sitting in my room that cost me about that. Be patient and go that route. Keep your eyes on the For Sale forum. Forget these Ebay things.

[1NZYaris1]

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Precisely what I would have done. Good call.

About these intakes... listen. Since this site came around people have posted 100 versions of some intake that looks exactly like this. All are on Ebay, all probably come from China, designs are inconsistent and in the end nobody will really know how the intake performs. Someone might own the same thing, but instead of 360tuners or whatever this company is, they bought it from another power seller rebranded under some other name. The chances of anyone on this site even having experience with some of these intakes is slim. Its kind of funny really.

This is why I always suggest going name brand. I'm kind of hurt that someone knocked NST and Micro Image in this debate. NST doesn't even make intakes and both NST and Micro Image pays hundreds of dollars a year to provide us a service, so unless you're going to fork over a monthly payment don't go knocking our vendors unless you have a mighty fine reason. They keep us afloat.

I will always suggest a mainstream intake because they're tried and tested. We know what doesn't work... a few of them admittedly have some fitment issues reported and things like that. In a world where you get what you pay for, the only way you're getting a good intake for $50 is if you go used. I did... I have a Simota sitting in my room that cost me about that. Be patient and go that route. Keep your eyes on the For Sale forum. Forget these Ebay things.

I would say +1 on all the above ,
But you have also missed a piont people here saying the said intake is cheap,
that it might be but if anyone had bothered to check and read the add on 360tuners
web page the intake is reduce to $50. from $99. from which is about the norm
for this style of intake.(its not just the product you bag its the company selling it)
They also sell the same brand name products as Micro image and that is the one of the reasons i mentioned them and NST , 2ndly they where metioned
because they both have amazing customer service and fairly cheap parts .
Weather the are original or copy.
Reading through the last page i still cannot see how NST , or micro image
have in your words been knocked, and if they have been by me,
i here by appoligise to Garm and Mike ,no offence was meant (by me any way)

My whole piont was to stop the bagging of a product that they have not used or tried from 360tuners, as quality or lack of can only be determined once bought and used.

[33OH]

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

My whole piont was to stop the bagging of a product that they have not used or tried from 360tuners, as quality or lack of can only be determined once bought and used.

Or they could actually care and test their products, post reviews, dyno sheets, etc. like all reputable manufacturers.

And I think it's kind of silly that I'm getting slammed in this topic everytime I post. Every post I have stated that "I personally buy" or "I would buy" a brand name product. Sorry that it offends you so much.

[Spades]

Originally Posted by ryank

Or they could actually care and test their products, post reviews, dyno sheets, etc. like all reputable manufacturers.

And I think it's kind of silly that I'm getting slammed in this topic everytime I post. Every post I have stated that "I personally buy" or "I would buy" a brand name product. Sorry that it offends you so much.

LOL...most of the companies people consider reputable do not post reviews or dyno sheets...and if they do, alot of the time numbers are made up. look, if someone purchases a intake, installs it perfectly with no problems, check engine lights, or hp loss, and puts it on a dyno, and actually GAINED the 5+ wheel HP alot of the companies claim...congrats to you. you just paid 250 bucks to get what i have on my car...and i paid 25 bucks in materials.

but hey, it does take people that BELIVE in the manufacturers and their engineers...cause if they didnt, the products wouldnt exist...kinda like santa claus and Christmas, right? mass commerce based of of fairy dust and pixie farts...gotta love it.