Need Web Sites That Sell A Cai For A...

[dblmikeusa1]

I have checked Bavauto, Conforti, ECIS, and The parts bin... anyone who has purchased one please steer me in the right direction...

[Cruzin 323is]

why don't u call up bavauto... they have them.. maybe just not advertised!

[tomctx]

Originally posted by dblmikeusa1@Mar 7 2005, 08:54 PM
I have checked Bavauto, Conforti, ECIS, and The parts bin... anyone who has purchased one please steer me in the right direction...

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the only place I've found that sells any kind of 318 filter is Racing Dynamics. www.rac-dyn.com. But its not a CAI. I heard in one of the forums I frequent, that the 318 sounds awful with an open filter. that's why there are no CAI for them. K&N does make a panel replacement filter, I believe. Might be your best bet.

[Henri]

www.cosmoracing.com (not CosmoS)

They have it for 318 bmw.

[Linds]

Try BMPdesign: 318i CAI

[dblmikeusa1]

I like the one from BMP. Is there anyone out there with this?

[bigred318]

does dinan make one for the 318? i know they have some 318 parts

David

[dclaw]

Having installed and used an open k&n filter on my 96 318i, I can attest to the fact that the engine sounds like a rice rocket...

yes, it does sound more burly
yes, it does seem to have more power....

but, personally, it just kills the quietness of the ride at high speeds....

I think there are much better things to do for a 318i, including exhaust and such

[kyle_baker]

well said dclaw, the 318 is still however a great car in all other forms of modification, but i've heard one with a cai installed on it and its just too ricey.

[dblmikeusa1]

Maybe that is why the CAI is so diffiult to find. Manufacturers do not want to ruin such a nice vehicle! Any other power add-ons that I could do besides the intake?