K&N Typhoon CAI for xA - WOW!
02-20-2006, 02:48 AM
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K&N Typhoon CAI for xA - WOW!
I just got my 06 xA in October. Its great but I have noticed it needs a little more power... especially since ive been used to the power of my previous car, 1992 bmw 325is (modded @ 212HP) R.I.P 
. Anyways, I looked around at CAI options for the 06 and I found that the K&N looked like the best. The install was not the easiest CAI install by any means, trust me. It takes a good couple hours if this is the first time. But after I got the damn thing in... my xA pulled much better and it sounds mean!! The sound of the engine when around 3k rpm is pretty much worth it alone, lol. I thought id share this with the xA crowd cuz its hard to find a nice intake for us! (the injen one the is next the the engine is a joke!). Heres a summary:
Throttle response --> still isnt where I want it, but it is improved.
Acceleration --> Surely improved, i think youll be hard pressed to find better for xA
Sound --> Unbeatable... honestly, I might not get an exhaust cuz it sounds so good.. and ive been set on getting it.
Fuel Economy --> not sure yet cuz ive been pushing my xA pretty hard to test out acceleration.
Installation --> decent directions, but its not quick, 45min job at all.
Hope this helps!
PS. some sites sell this under 03-05 or whatever, it fits 06.
. Anyways, I looked around at CAI options for the 06 and I found that the K&N looked like the best. The install was not the easiest CAI install by any means, trust me. It takes a good couple hours if this is the first time. But after I got the damn thing in... my xA pulled much better and it sounds mean!! The sound of the engine when around 3k rpm is pretty much worth it alone, lol. I thought id share this with the xA crowd cuz its hard to find a nice intake for us! (the injen one the is next the the engine is a joke!). Heres a summary:Throttle response --> still isnt where I want it, but it is improved.
Acceleration --> Surely improved, i think youll be hard pressed to find better for xA
Sound --> Unbeatable... honestly, I might not get an exhaust cuz it sounds so good.. and ive been set on getting it.
Fuel Economy --> not sure yet cuz ive been pushing my xA pretty hard to test out acceleration.
Installation --> decent directions, but its not quick, 45min job at all.
Hope this helps!
PS. some sites sell this under 03-05 or whatever, it fits 06.
02-20-2006, 04:13 PM
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02-22-2006, 10:06 PM
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i found the same things when installing mine earlier this past summer. the k&n typhoon has incredible sound, and a noticeable difference in acceleration. glad to see another happy customer like me!
one thing though, why is this thread in the forced induction forum?
-jon
one thing though, why is this thread in the forced induction forum?
-jon
03-20-2006, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by xaalltheway
cool. does it sound as good as everyone is saying?
-jon
03-27-2006, 02:27 PM
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Hey designed24, if you purchased your intake from autoanything.com they do price matching. If you find a cheaper price within one year (yes.. one year) they will match the price and go one dollar cheaper. I ordered my K&N cold air a couple weeks ago and mentioned to them that cardomain.com sells the intake for $179.95, so I got my intake for 178.95. Just go to their website and click on their "We guarantee the lowest price for 1 year link" for info on how to get refunded.