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Perm · Dec 10th, 2007, 02:03 PM

Hi,

I know that one of the reasons to install a aftermarket CAI is the increased supercharger whine noise….. and maybe a few extra HP. However has anyone ever got tired of hearing the extra noise….. I can imagine this being great fun for the first few months but does the extra noise begin to annoy once the novelty factor has worn off ?

I was thinking that maybe the JCW CAI may be the best option….. normal noise levels below 4500 RPM and then it opens up when you are having some fun.

I use my car as a daily driver ( A roads and motorways ).

Thanks

Perm

uncle albert · Dec 10th, 2007, 02:15 PM

Bhozar · Dec 10th, 2007, 02:36 PM

I have normal noise under 3000rpm. 26k miles in the last 15 months with a GTT CAI, and I still love the noise. I guess its not for everyone though. I find my GTT manifold helps distract from the CAI at times

Richard Crofts · Dec 10th, 2007, 02:52 PM

The alta (with the scuttle panel removed) is pretty noisy. It does get a little bit irritating when on part throttle a lot on motorway. It twitters and whittles a bit when your just fractionally moving the throttle on the M-way in 6th at almost the same speed. However this virtually non existant if you switch to cruise control. On the normal road it never gets boring/annoying. My car does 20-30k a year and is my daily driver for over 40 miles round trip just for work commute...then add fun time

ScottyBoy · Dec 10th, 2007, 03:17 PM

Ive got the Alta CAI and id say NO aswel.....

This car nevers gets annoying, regardless of the type of road im on its always fun and sounds great. But then thats also not everyones taste in cars!

alski · Dec 10th, 2007, 03:17 PM

love the noise, adds caracter, [character for cars ] anybody who says any different should buy an electric car

NickG · Dec 10th, 2007, 04:06 PM

Hell No!

I fixed my JCW flap permanently open, love that sound. Going to go down the GTT route for more noise at some point.

BigShow300 · Dec 10th, 2007, 04:25 PM

I've got the Alta V2 and its no more annoying than interfering moderators, you get used to it after a while!

1320autos · Dec 10th, 2007, 04:30 PM

2 side splitters in one day

DaFlake · Dec 10th, 2007, 04:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BigShow (original)

I've got the Alta V2 and its no more annoying than interfering moderators, you get used to it after a while!

*DaFlake reminds himself to ban BS later.*

I like the sound of my CAI.

BigShow300 · Dec 10th, 2007, 04:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

*DaFlake reminds himself to ban BS later.*

Dec 10th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#1
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 481 Online	Does the extra noise of a CAI annoy you after a while? Hi, I know that one of the reasons to install a aftermarket CAI is the increased supercharger whine noise….. and maybe a few extra HP. However has anyone ever got tired of hearing the extra noise….. I can imagine this being great fun for the first few months but does the extra noise begin to annoy once the novelty factor has worn off ? I was thinking that maybe the JCW CAI may be the best option….. normal noise levels below 4500 RPM and then it opens up when you are having some fun. I use my car as a daily driver ( A roads and motorways ). Thanks Perm

Dec 10th, 2007, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 810 Offline	No.

Dec 10th, 2007, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
alski ever been on a dyno Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 917 Offline	love the noise, adds caracter, [character for cars ] anybody who says any different should buy an electric car carefree

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1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 1,928 Offline	2 side splitters in one day Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

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DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 06:49 PM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BigShow (original) I've got the Alta V2 and its no more annoying than interfering moderators, you get used to it after a while! DaFlake reminds himself to ban BS later. I like the sound of my CAI. Global Moderator

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Dec 10th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 1,174 Offline	I have normal noise under 3000rpm. 26k miles in the last 15 months with a GTT CAI, and I still love the noise. I guess its not for everyone though. I find my GTT manifold helps distract from the CAI at times

Dec 10th, 2007, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 3,001 Offline	The alta (with the scuttle panel removed) is pretty noisy. It does get a little bit irritating when on part throttle a lot on motorway. It twitters and whittles a bit when your just fractionally moving the throttle on the M-way in 6th at almost the same speed. However this virtually non existant if you switch to cruise control. On the normal road it never gets boring/annoying. My car does 20-30k a year and is my daily driver for over 40 miles round trip just for work commute...then add fun time

Dec 10th, 2007, 03:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Ive got the Alta CAI and id say NO aswel..... This car nevers gets annoying, regardless of the type of road im on its always fun and sounds great. But then thats also not everyones taste in cars!

Dec 10th, 2007, 04:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
NickG MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW England Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 306 Offline	Hell No! I fixed my JCW flap permanently open, love that sound. Going to go down the GTT route for more noise at some point.

Dec 10th, 2007, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigShow300 Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 917 Offline	I've got the Alta V2 and its no more annoying than interfering moderators, you get used to it after a while!

Dec 10th, 2007, 04:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
BigShow300 Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 917 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) DaFlake reminds himself to ban BS later.

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