What's the quietest CAI?

[smittypig24]

I'd like to get a CAI but I don't want the growl that usually comes with it. Anyone have one that is fairly close to the stock sound?

[KYMP5]

they are all gonna have a growl, turning the radio up is about the only cure.

On a serious note, the ractive sris seem to be quieter then some of the cais ive heard, in fact, i think most people agree that short ram is quieter thacold air, i might have that backwards though

[+ friction]

Ah man, I've asked this question a few times myself and that's about the closest I've had to an answer. :D

I too would like the advantages of an intake, but I'm 30ish and don't even want the notion of ricer/boy racer...I think the fartbox exhaust is what really cranks up the suck, though, as far as weedwhacker sounds go.

[Protege52003]

my SRI is pretty loud when on the throttle.....actually sounds pretty good. is very quiet when off throttle for cruising.

[Douggie]

The closest you can get is by replacing the stock filter with a panel K&N filter and cut some plastic from the grill to allow more cold air to flow into the stock intake opening.

[+ friction]

The closest you can get is by replacing the stock filter with a panel K&N filter and cut some plastic from the grill to allow more cold air to flow into the stock intake opening.

lol...I did that w/my first P5 (except I drilled monster holes in it), but I was so damned afraid of hydrolock from automatic, undercarriage carwashes that I've left the airbox alone on this one.

[MP05]

Truthfully I bought the AEM SRI and my car is not that loud. BTW I also have a full Greddy EVO 2 cat back exhaust. Trust me its not loud!!

[digitalpro5]

My ears must suck, cause I don't even really think my CAI and Exhaust are loud. Unless I'm on the highway then I turn up the music. Had my car for more than 2 years and I still have not seen it from the outside while its on the move. Nor have I even heard my car while I'm not in it, sigh...must have the siblings take a video so I can see and hear myself.

[Replica]

I dont notice my intake unless i accelerate?

[808pro]

i got a ractive sri and it isnt all that loud. like everyone is saying, when i pound on the gas it can get a little noisy, but other than that its alright

[eljefe305]

lol...I did that w/my first P5 (except I drilled monster holes in it), but I was so damned afraid of hydrolock from automatic, undercarriage carwashes that I've left the airbox alone on this one.
(boom04) you use those?

those things scare me, i always think that soap is going to get in on my breaks or axle bearings and mess something up.. i'm a bit paranoid because it's happened to my friend before.

[Douggie]

(boom04) you use those?

those things scare me, i always think that soap is going to get in on my breaks or axle bearings and mess something up.. i'm a bit paranoid because it's happened to my friend before.

If you live in areas where they dump salt on the roads, it's a good to get your undercarriage washed once in a while to get rid of the salt to prevent rust.

I don't know what happened to your friend, but if it was THAT bad, I wouldn't drive in heavy rain as well. Yeah, one is soap and the other is water, but I don't think soap can do that much damage.

[+ friction]

If you live in areas where they dump salt on the roads, it's a good to get your undercarriage washed once in a while to get rid of the salt to prevent rust.


Yeah, I wash the undercarriage after winter trips to my folks (Illinois), or after driving downtown here after rain during high tide. Charleston streets flood w/salt water at times as it is at sea level.

[jonlong]

I modified the stock intake so that it is like a SRI, but like other's have said, it is only noticeable under moderate acceleration. Also, I don't think the sound is obnoxious at all, it is a very clean, deep sound.

[eljefe305]

why is salt poured on the streets?

i'm pretty sure that's not done down here, so i'm assuming it has something to do with winter?

[Douggie]

why is salt poured on the streets?

Otherwise the roads would taste bland.

[Cellerator]

salt + water = Salt water = lower freezing temperature for water = less ice spots = less accidents. I hope this all makes sense. lol

[Sveivo]

salt + water = Salt water = lower freezing temperature for water = less ice spots = less accidents. I hope this all makes sense. lol
I'd rather drive on ice than have salt splattered all over my car :'(

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[Lexusviper]

would you really?.....salt=car wash......ice=insurance deductable

[eljefe305]

sucks for you guys, i have nice hot asphalt all year round.


but my P5 is constantly breathing hot air =(

[JOS3]

your p5 breathes like a fat kid

[Sveivo]

would you really?.....salt=car wash......ice=insurance deductable
I understand your point :) It just worries me that I have to drive in "salty" conditions for 5 months out of the year...has to be bad for the paint (shrug)