whens the cobb sri be availabe

[intak3_bLkMs3]

when will the cobb sri be off back order i want one so bad and if anyone from a site knows tell me and ill buy one off ur site if u can gaurentee me one as soon as there available

[dandydaniel]

I contacted Cobb directly the other day and they said another 3 weeks at least until the next batch gets shipped to distributors. As of now, they are 100% on backorder through every site and store imaginable. I'm pretty sure all of the other sites go with the same procedure where you can purchase one through their websites at the moment, and then they will charge you when the item physically ships and not at this exact moment (so you won't be out any money until your SRI is on the truck or plane to your house). Hope this helps and remember, patience is a virtue!

[CoolWhip]

Took me about 2 weeks to get my SRI, just as Daniel said, patience.

[08cosmic3]

I had one on back order with PG, then another vendor, forgot which one, posted that he had 6 in stock. Before the afternoon was done they were gone. I was on 247 when he posted, so I PM'ed him immediately and got one. This was back in May. Sometimes you just get lucky.

Look on Ebay, I have seen them on there. Be patient and get the Cobb, you won't be disappointed.

[matrix311]

These guys had 12 in stock as of last week.

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/partdetails/Cobb_Tuning/Intakes/Air_Intakes/SF_Intake/13836

[jeff4880]

I just call them and they don't have any. They said they are on back order for 2 to 3 weeks.

[matrix311]

I just call them and they don't have any. They said they are on back order for 2 to 3 weeks.


Those things sell like hot cakes!

[djthom]

Those things sell like hot cakes!

Yes but unfortunately cannot be made as easily as hot cakes...

The news was that there were quality issues so they ditched one third party vendor and had to find another...so at least we know they are committed to quality...
but yeah doesn't make waiting any easier...(hand)

[imac]

Yes but unfortunately cannot be made as easily as hot cakes...

The news was that there were quality issues so they ditched one third party vendor and had to find another...so at least we know they are committed to quality...
but yeah doesn't make waiting any easier...(hand)

nice to know i wont have a POS when i finally get mine. i think i can manage waiting a month if that's the issue.

[mazdaspeedster3]

They can not charge your card because that is the law. Hopefully they are keeping track of back order quantitys from all of their vendors so everyone is sure to get one. With the ammount I see being ordered it is likely everyones order will not be filled as timely. They will get what they get and hopefully honor first come first serve. I have a CAI right now and am getting one to get me through the winter.

[matrix311]

They can not charge your card because that is the law. Hopefully they are keeping track of back order quantitys from all of their vendors so everyone is sure to get one. With the ammount I see being ordered it is likely everyones order will not be filled as timely. They will get what they get and hopefully honor first come first serve. I have a CAI right now and am getting one to get me through the winter.

burr i hate old man winter and dont miss it one bit! I'm from the Dakota's and that was not a fun time. I love the desert! It makes me cold just thinking about the cold.

[Outkast]

This was the e-mail I received from Street Unit when I placed my order on 07/21:

The Cobb Short Ram Intake is currently on worldwide backorder and will be for sometime to come. Cobb has indicated a part shortage and is telling us around 8 weeks before they will be shipping them again. Are you OK to wait for the product to be back in production/stock?

We do have another option from HKS which is very similar it is a short ram intake with a design almost the same.

[Jeffspeed3]

I had the same prob. back in June. When mine did come in the vanes in the sensor were warped. Talked with Cobb and they're shipping me a replacement as soon as the new ones come in. Otherwise easy install. Goes like stink. Not ever sure if the warped vanes are hurting anything. Looks like someone popped the housing out of the mold a little early.

[ChrisK]

I ordered mine in early june, I hope it comes in before end of August. Sucks.

[PCspeed3]

not to rub it in, but once i get enough miles on my beast, i drive down to Cobb HQ 30 miles away and pick me up sombody's intake that's been backordered lol.

[dandydaniel]

not to rub it in, but once i get enough miles on my beast, i drive down to Cobb HQ 30 miles away and pick me up sombody's intake that's been backordered lol.

you're not going to be taking anyone that's been backordered because Cobb has specific amounts of units that they will ship out to vendors according to how many they ordered. cobb HQ will have the same number of SRI's in the main warehouse regardless (since they sell directly they must keep their own quantity as well). oh yeah, cobb HQ also takes direct orders through phone as well. just fyi to all the others that aren't located in Utah.

[ZZZOOM!]

I had one on back order with PG, then another vendor, forgot which one, posted that he had 6 in stock. Before the afternoon was done they were gone. I was on 247 when he posted, so I PM'ed him immediately and got one. This was back in May. Sometimes you just get lucky.

Look on Ebay, I have seen them on there. Be patient and get the Cobb, you won't be disappointed.

hehe that was me :). The latest I heard from Cobb is it will be another week before I get more in. Who knows how reliable that is. Its been about two months between shipments. I don't sell what I don't have and I'll be sure to post. The last time I listed the 10 that I had they were gone in about an hour.

[mdavis]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cobb-Cold-Air-Intake-for-2008-Mazdaspeed-3_W0QQitemZ280254569850QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280 254569850&_trkparms=39%3A1|65%3A1|240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&timeout=1218632253781

if one was to type this in to a browser window you might find what you are looking for, but at a premium

[MikeHTally]

Man, no lie! I know they're cool and I like mine, but I can't see it being worth what may top $250! I had to wait ten days or so for mine, but it wasn't a big deal.

[jlocurto]

i got an email the other day from a S U worker saying that they are now on worldwide backorder for EIGHT weeks due to Cobb having a part shortage

[matrix311]

weeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Frisco speed3]

I just bought the HKS. Its more expensive but its made from aluminum and I like that(probably doesn't make a differance). I also think it looks nicer but thats just me. Most importantly I was tired of waiting! Ill let you all know how I like it when it comes in.

[mr_mazda329]

I just bought the HKS. Its more expensive but its made from aluminum and I like that(probably doesn't make a differance). I also think it looks nicer but thats just me. Most importantly I was tired of waiting! Ill let you all know how I like it when it comes in.


Metal gets heat soaked but that doesn't matter anyways since we are intercooled and ambient temps are reached while moving. Nice...let us know how everything works out.

[djthom]

I just bought the HKS. Its more expensive but its made from aluminum and I like that(probably doesn't make a differance). I also think it looks nicer but thats just me. Most importantly I was tired of waiting! Ill let you all know how I like it when it comes in.

video/sound clips please!
also let us know how it is!
tx

[AAMguy]

i have the hks and its a quality product. sounds good as well, a little loud for my taste but oh well. and the butt dyno tells me the car is a bit faster. thumbs up in my book

[ChrisK]

man if it's really 8 weeks i'm gonna snap, cancel it and then buy the AEM one, it has air straighteners! Or CP-E if i'm feeling spendy as the moment

http://www.aempower.com/images/products/Installation%20Instructions%2021-642.pdf

[Silver Ecstasy]

So how can you tell which Cobb intake was built with parts supplied from the bad parts vendor? Arn't they also changing something on the intake for the better?

Reason I ask is because i'm interested in purchasing one, but want to make sure it's the right setup.

[jlocurto]

one on ebay right now

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COBB-SF-Intake-for-MAZDASPEED3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ0 18QQitemZ280259666503QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[john blutarski]

^^^^ Let's all sell our SRI's and make a killing on Ebay like that guy!

[Kain]

I sold my COBB SRI for $219 shipped a few weeks back. Stoke the fire while it's hot, as they say.

I was planning on getting a Street Unit red COBB SRI, but at this point there's no light at the end of the tunnel. So I canceled my pre-order and bought a red powdercoated CP-E CAI.

[jlocurto]

yeah im waiting for a black cobb sri from su.. i was gonna get the cpe cai....but its a lot of money

[ChrisK]

yeah im waiting for a black cobb sri from su.. i was gonna get the cpe cai....but its a lot of money

I said the same thing, but what's $120 in 2 more months? I waste that much a month for sure. So I said screw it! And my CP-E intake will be here tomorrow!

[Kain]

I said the same thing, but what's $120 in 2 more months? I waste that much a month for sure. So I said screw it! And my CP-E intake will be here tomorrow!

I'm hoping mine will be in Friday so I can install this weekend in time for the huge meet @ CP-E the following Saturday.

[fuentini]

I spoke to someone at cobb yesterday while ordering the sts and asked about the sri. He said that they are still showing a three week period before they start shipping. the sts is also on bo for 2-3 weeks.


hope this helps.

[jeff4880]

Seams like Cobb has a supplier problem. They need to get that streightened out before they loose more buisness. I just canceled my SRI order and bought a Fujita.

[UHATEIT]

Buy some fuckin PVC pipe, throw a filter on the end, and you've got a cobb short ram intake right there! ;) Or buy a different brand off ebay, things are much cheaper and easier to get on there!

[714ms3]

Buy some fuckin PVC pipe, throw a filter on the end, and you've got a cobb short ram intake right there! ;) Or buy a different brand off ebay, things are much cheaper and easier to get on there!

Ummm, what abut the velocity stack and air flow straightener?? That can't be replicated on some PVC piping by any conventional means. Obviously COBB put good R&D into the SRI, and it has paid off with their sales and popularity. I am making the wait. Luckily for me I will have just broken in the motor by the time the intake arrives.

[15min5k]

Buy some fuckin PVC pipe, throw a filter on the end, and you've got a cobb short ram intake right there! ;) Or buy a different brand off ebay, things are much cheaper and easier to get on there!

Or you could do the same thing with a longer pipe and make a CAI. I hope you're joking..

[Silver Ecstasy]

I spoke with Cobb earlier today and I must say it was a good experience.

The Cobb intake is on roughly a 4-6 week backorder because of the fact they had to switch suppliers. The supplier who was making their MAF housing pieces kept going further and further away from their specs. Until someone finally pointed it out and they rectified the situation. So that's why there's a hold up. It's not so much Cobb's fault. I'd rather they do what they did rather than keep sending out potentially faulty products while they work with another vendor.

Are you guys really that impatient where you can't wait a little while? It's not like it's an absolute necessity for your car to perform, period. Not like we've got any competitions coming up and you've GOT to have an intake ready for Saturday's track day. Give me a break. That's what happens with modding though, burns a fuckin hole in your wallet.

Also, they were kind enough to explain some of the benefits of their new BPV (piston-style, but with rubber seals instead of metal-on-metal like other ones). I'll be happy to wait for both products and install them on my car. That's a quality company right there.

[john blutarski]

Buy some fuckin PVC pipe, throw a filter on the end, and you've got a cobb short ram intake right there! ;) Or buy a different brand off ebay, things are much cheaper and easier to get on there!

Have you really looked at the Cobb intake?

[mckraut]

Buy some fuckin PVC pipe, throw a filter on the end, and you've got a cobb short ram intake right there! ;) Or buy a different brand off ebay, things are much cheaper and easier to get on there!

Well of course, we all know that air intakes for cars are built just like potato guns. (hand)

[john blutarski]

Guys, I just found a new one on Ebay for normal price:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__COBB-Tuning-Mazda-MazdaSpeed3-SF-Intake_W0QQitemZ360083041489QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20Truc kQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQcmdZViewI tem?hash=item360083041489&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

[F430TECH]

DAMMIT!!!! Just paid my insurance which could of waited until Friday before opening this up...now I have to wait until Friday (payday) which then I am sure it will be gone...in fact I can't believe its not already...its already four hours old I mean cmon people...

:-P

[F430TECH]

DAMMIT!!!! Just paid my insurance which could of waited until Friday before opening this up...now I have to wait until Friday (payday) which then I am sure it will be gone...in fact I can't believe its not already...its already four hours old I mean cmon people...

:-P

Actually there are two for sale right now...

[john blutarski]

can't believe nobody picked this up yet

[Shiroi_ms3]

I just picked it up. YEY!

But I did have to call my fiance for permission first, since our wedding is in like 2 weeks.

[mr_mazda329]

Boo...payday for me is next monday...

[FrequentFlyer]

I just picked it up. YEY!

But I did have to call my fiance for permission first, since our wedding is in like 2 weeks.

It'll help you get to the church faster (or run away faster?). :D

[F430TECH]

I just picked it up. YEY!

But I did have to call my fiance for permission first, since our wedding is in like 2 weeks.

So what happens when they send you an e-mail telling you it will ship in a month as they are backordered? Just saying might happen...

How the hell did these guys keep this one a secret for so long?

ha....

[Shiroi_ms3]

oh man I don't know hehe. I hope it wont happen but you never know.

ebay works in mysterious ways.

[hyperpm]

found one on ebay last night with bin price $175. shipping was $12.

[ChrisK]

I canceled my COBB and got the CP-E, came in yesterday! looks amazing!

[chief_wiggum]

I just picked it up. YEY!

But I did have to call my fiance for permission first, since our wedding is in like 2 weeks.

Good practice for after you get married...

[Shiroi_ms3]

So what happens when they send you an e-mail telling you it will ship in a month as they are backordered? Just saying might happen...

How the hell did these guys keep this one a secret for so long?

ha....

I think you might be right about the wait time now, I just got a message from the seller that said

"PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR A MESSAGE FROM ME REGARDING YOUR ORDER. It was too big for the box.....

- firefly051"
to which I replied with
"So if it was too big for a box you need a new bigger box? "

I hope this doesn't turn into the worry we can't ship it yet I will be ever so angry.

[Shiroi_ms3]

just an update, so they didn't have them in stock they said 3-4 weeks waiting period. I just asked for a refund. Damn and I was getting my hopes up.

[jam_asian85]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COBB-SF-Intake-for-MAZDASPEED3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ0 18QQitemZ280259666503QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[hyperpm]

just an update, so they didn't have them in stock they said 3-4 weeks waiting period. I just asked for a refund. Damn and I was getting my hopes up.

+1, i asked for refund as well.

[controlo]

haha. this is getting rediculous. it's a fucking silicon hose and a filter! how hard is it to mass produce this insane piece of engineering?

[john blutarski]

haha. this is getting rediculous. it's a fucking silicon hose and a filter! how hard is it to mass produce this insane piece of engineering?

Its the MAF housing piece that has the flow straighteners that's hard to produce.

[Dinycho]

Yeah, I ordered mine back in mid-June and have been waiting ever since... This is getting a bit old. (notcool)

[mr_mazda329]

Yeah, I ordered mine back in mid-June and have been waiting ever since... This is getting a bit old. (notcool)

Mid June- That's :bs: I might have to go with the HKS then, unless I can get one when they receive them in-stock.

[trdsw]

Ive been waiting since july. I finally had to ghetto rig my own intake just to see if I really had a turbo. Started questioning it and guess what the car does have a turbo...

[hyperpm]

New to MS3 and after checking out oem airbox, it's pretty much an SRI with stock filter. Bottom part of airbox muffles the sound and in part reduces intake flow imo. Has anyone removed bottom portion of airbox and tiestraped filter onto the top portion?

[PCspeed3]

New to MS3 and after checking out oem airbox, it's pretty much an SRI with stock filter. Bottom part of airbox muffles the sound and in part reduces intake flow imo. Has anyone removed bottom portion of airbox and tiestraped filter onto the top portion?

thats strictly ghetto haha. fcuk a filter I say.