undecided to get UR CAI or STETT CAI

Ferre86 · 02-22-2010, 04:32 PM

i would like replace my AFE DCI, kinda cant get decision which one to go with? performance , more airflow etc.. they seems smilier design and such, but i need a one with perfect fitment to my car ( 07 europe version ) consider that i have FDV also, FDV needs to be straight cant make it sinuous cuz its hard material as we all know.

i need some idea's here people

warmest regards,

dtp3347 · 02-22-2010, 04:36 PM

Mista 5 imho.

but if you dont feel like making your own id go with stett. All of their stuff looks really well made.

dunkbmw · 02-22-2010, 05:11 PM

stett!

Duncan

Ferre86 · 02-22-2010, 05:22 PM

it seems UR has better fitment? considering with FDV..

thefireant · 02-22-2010, 06:33 PM

IMO STETT looks like the best one, and isnt anywhere near the most expensive one.

midlife · 02-22-2010, 06:38 PM

Not familiar with the stett - but is it a true cold air intake (air enters the front lower bumper grill)? This is how my UR cai works.

I have the UR cai And the forge DVs into the stock oem chargepipe.
The fit is tight - but it fits well. Btw i love my UR cai.

Hope this helps

cn555ic · 02-22-2010, 06:40 PM

UR for sure for me too! Fitment is perfect and I think it looks much better than Stett in the engine bay

import36 · 02-22-2010, 08:02 PM

the STETT is a true cold air intake...drawing air from the lower bumper. the filter is as big as one you can fit down there. the black powder coated pipes also look great in the engine bay imo.

Presidio335xi · 02-22-2010, 08:26 PM

I have the STETT CAI and the STETT charge pipe with Forge DVs. I installed both this wknd and it is a TIGHT fit, but it fits nonetheless.

So far so good. I know STETT has the largest filter.

I think both work just fine. I will try to post pics later.

cgeorge · 02-22-2010, 10:28 PM

if you can get the ur cai used for $250-300 then id go that way

Ferre86 · 02-23-2010, 03:47 AM

Thats cool that , theres no being fitment issue with both of them w/FDV

Ferre86 · 02-23-2010, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presidio335xi

I have the STETT CAI and the STETT charge pipe with Forge DVs. I installed both this wknd and it is a TIGHT fit, but it fits nonetheless.

So far so good. I know STETT has the largest filter.

I think both work just fine. I will try to post pics later.

please you mind to post some pictures,

Thanks

Alpina_B3_Lux · 02-23-2010, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferre86

please you mind to post some pictures,

Thanks

Yes, please do.

My garage had fitment issues with the STETT CAI as I have xenon lights which further restricts the available space down there, which is why the install was finally postponed.

Anyone have xenon lights and STETT CAI installed?

Alpina_B3_Lux

Ferre86 · 02-23-2010, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpina_B3_Lux

Yes, please do.

My garage had fitment issues with the STETT CAI as I have xenon lights which further restricts the available space down there, which is why the install was finally postponed.

Anyone have xenon lights and STETT CAI installed?

Alpina_B3_Lux

i think most of us has a xenon lights on our cars, once i look at the my car no avaliable space for filter to go all the waydown also , not single inch.

and thats why i wanted ask about it, i think EU versions cars little bit diffrient w/xenon lights no space there ?

Former_Boosted_IS · 02-23-2010, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpina_B3_Lux

Yes, please do.

My garage had fitment issues with the STETT CAI as I have xenon lights which further restricts the available space down there, which is why the install was finally postponed.

Anyone have xenon lights and STETT CAI installed?

Alpina_B3_Lux

Did you try the lower pipe in both directions? If anyone runs into a problem it seems 9/10 times it is the lower pipe in the wrong direction.

Alpina_B3_Lux · 02-23-2010, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Did you try the lower pipe in both directions? If anyone runs into a problem it seems 9/10 times it is the lower pipe in the wrong direction.

It wasn't me who tried to install it, the garage where I was just told me they thought it was really difficult and gave up due to time issues.

I'll give it another try at a different garage in about 2-3 weeks, once my ar design oil catch can arrives and is installed at the same time (along with my meth kit). I'll already let them know that they should try the lower pipe in both directions - thanks for that advice!

Alpina_B3_Lux

KWY91 · 02-23-2010, 09:03 AM

I'm using Stett personally, and I must say they are fantastic to deal with not to mention the install of my Stett CAI was really quick

so far so good, no issues whatsoever! Good luck with your choice!

scheherazade · 02-23-2010, 10:03 AM

UR has smoother bends.

-scheherazade

Sniz · 02-23-2010, 10:44 AM

I loved my UR intake......

I eventually upgraded to a larger filter.

Former_Boosted_IS · 02-23-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scheherazade

UR has smoother bends.

-scheherazade

It does have a considerably smaller filter as well.

scheherazade · 02-23-2010, 10:52 AM

You could go to k&n and get the largest that will fit, for either intake.

-scheherazade

KWY91 · 02-23-2010, 10:53 AM

It looks equally well done honestly! I guess can't go wrong with both, although I'll still love that Black finishing and the filter that came with Stett's!

02-22-2010, 04:32 PM	#1
Ferre86 Captain 38 Rep 944 Posts Drives: E93 M3/H2/SL350/Panamera 4/ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Turkey iTrader: (0)	undecided to get UR CAI or STETT CAI i would like replace my AFE DCI, kinda cant get decision which one to go with? performance , more airflow etc.. they seems smilier design and such, but i need a one with perfect fitment to my car ( 07 europe version ) consider that i have FDV also, FDV needs to be straight cant make it sinuous cuz its hard material as we all know. i need some idea's here people warmest regards, __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/Ferre86 \| e93 M-DCT ESS VT2-625 \| Akra Slip-on \| Challenge Race Catless x-pipe \| Challenge front lip \| Challenge Diffuser \| Carbon front grilles \| defi gauges control unit \| Macht Schnell gauge panel \| E93 M3 trunk Spoiler \| IND Carbon Fiber Side Markers \|
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02-22-2010, 04:36 PM	#2
dtp3347 Lieutenant 53 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Silver E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alpharetta, Ga iTrader: (2)	Mista 5 imho. but if you dont feel like making your own id go with stett. All of their stuff looks really well made.
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02-22-2010, 05:11 PM	#3
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Ferre86 Captain 38 Rep 944 Posts Drives: E93 M3/H2/SL350/Panamera 4/ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Turkey iTrader: (0)	it seems UR has better fitment? considering with FDV.. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/Ferre86 \| e93 M-DCT ESS VT2-625 \| Akra Slip-on \| Challenge Race Catless x-pipe \| Challenge front lip \| Challenge Diffuser \| Carbon front grilles \| defi gauges control unit \| Macht Schnell gauge panel \| E93 M3 trunk Spoiler \| IND Carbon Fiber Side Markers \|
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02-22-2010, 06:33 PM	#5
thefireant Just browsing for now... 2 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2006 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: All over the place iTrader: (0)	IMO STETT looks like the best one, and isnt anywhere near the most expensive one. __________________ Cavalier XL
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02-22-2010, 06:38 PM	#6
midlife ocasionally in crisis 52 Rep 2,358 Posts Drives: '08 335i cabrio Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: .......... iTrader: (0)	Not familiar with the stett - but is it a true cold air intake (air enters the front lower bumper grill)? This is how my UR cai works. I have the UR cai And the forge DVs into the stock oem chargepipe. The fit is tight - but it fits well. Btw i love my UR cai. Hope this helps __________________ If your car isn't scary - it's just not fast enough ! RPI IC / UR catless DPs / JB3 2.0 beta / UR CAI / Quaife LSD / Snow Methanol Injection / VK oil cooler upgrade / Forge DVs / M3 rear sway / Riss catch can / Paddle shifting 6AT / M Sport steering wheel / Logic 7 / Dunlop Direzza Z1 255/235 /
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02-22-2010, 06:40 PM	#7
cn555ic 442 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	UR for sure for me too! Fitment is perfect and I think it looks much better than Stett in the engine bay
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02-22-2010, 08:02 PM	#8
import36 Burrito bowl connoisseur 124 Rep 3,501 Posts Drives: 2015 Nissan GTR Black Edition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Seven Cities iTrader: (1)	the STETT is a true cold air intake...drawing air from the lower bumper. the filter is as big as one you can fit down there. the black powder coated pipes also look great in the engine bay imo.
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02-22-2010, 08:26 PM	#9
Presidio335xi Lieutenant 21 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I have the STETT CAI and the STETT charge pipe with Forge DVs. I installed both this wknd and it is a TIGHT fit, but it fits nonetheless. So far so good. I know STETT has the largest filter. I think both work just fine. I will try to post pics later. __________________ 2017 F82
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02-22-2010, 10:28 PM	#10
cgeorge Lieutenant 6 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 09 e92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (5)	if you can get the ur cai used for $250-300 then id go that way
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02-23-2010, 03:47 AM	#11
Ferre86 Captain 38 Rep 944 Posts Drives: E93 M3/H2/SL350/Panamera 4/ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Turkey iTrader: (0)	Thats cool that , theres no being fitment issue with both of them w/FDV __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/Ferre86 \| e93 M-DCT ESS VT2-625 \| Akra Slip-on \| Challenge Race Catless x-pipe \| Challenge front lip \| Challenge Diffuser \| Carbon front grilles \| defi gauges control unit \| Macht Schnell gauge panel \| E93 M3 trunk Spoiler \| IND Carbon Fiber Side Markers \|
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02-23-2010, 09:03 AM	#17
KWY91 Major 37 Rep 1,297 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 (on order), 458 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Exeter, Devon iTrader: (3)	I'm using Stett personally, and I must say they are fantastic to deal with not to mention the install of my Stett CAI was really quick so far so good, no issues whatsoever! Good luck with your choice! __________________ Wanna know my mods for my 335i? It's here! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=blue+water Lamborghini's Mica Orange E93 M3 Akrapovic Exhaust //Challenge Rear CF diffuser//ESS VT-575 Supercharger
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02-23-2010, 10:03 AM	#18
scheherazade Major 36 Rep 1,467 Posts Drives: 09 GTR (& 93' accord!) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DC metro area iTrader: (8)	UR has smoother bends. -scheherazade
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Sniz Lieutenant General 661 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	I loved my UR intake...... I eventually upgraded to a larger filter. __________________
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02-23-2010, 10:52 AM	#21
scheherazade Major 36 Rep 1,467 Posts Drives: 09 GTR (& 93' accord!) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DC metro area iTrader: (8)	You could go to k&n and get the largest that will fit, for either intake. -scheherazade
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KWY91 Major 37 Rep 1,297 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 (on order), 458 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Exeter, Devon iTrader: (3)	It looks equally well done honestly! I guess can't go wrong with both, although I'll still love that Black finishing and the filter that came with Stett's! __________________ Wanna know my mods for my 335i? It's here! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=blue+water Lamborghini's Mica Orange E93 M3 Akrapovic Exhaust //Challenge Rear CF diffuser//ESS VT-575 Supercharger
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