BMC Carbon Dynamic Airfilter (CDA)

[Normal_aspirated]

A performance patented enclosed open-pod airfilter.....anyone tried it ?

 

Checkout here:

http://www.bmcairfilter.com/infoCDA.asp

 

 

 

[Ml2spin]

yes - it works as claimed I think - never did a dyno run with just the intake changed so can't say how much gains.

 

It's a closed airbox-like design so it ain't super-free-flowing as some open pod filters and it uses a K&N style cylinder filter.

I think Simota and the others did copy BMC's CF cylinder design but the main difference is the filter inside - BMC has a cylinder with plastic deflecters while Simota and the rest just put in a normal cone filter.

 

But since this is one and only aftermarket intake i tried on my car, i can't really compare -- sure it's a bit pricey but there are other more $$$ intakes like Mugen, GruppeM, J's racing etc etc...

[Jonbummer]

had mine installed.

likewise, this is the only aftermarket air filter change

on the ride.

Hurricane, dun count tho.

 

the sound is quite exciting.

 

my fren who installed it along with me, observed the gear change is

smoother.

personally, i feel (i think) can rev better as i compliment it

with a str thru muffler. no dyno tho.

 

managed to get mine in silver colour CF.

[Whitecvt]

am using the CDA on my car.

 

at 1st i thought it was very expensive (450 for the filter only?)

but after going thru drop ins, apexi, simota (obviously a cheap replica of this CDA), i can safely say that the money was well spent

Edited October 10, 2007 by Whitecvt

[Lordlonewolf]

Basically it looks exactly like the Simota Carbon Charger ... so this should be the original ?

 

Anyone care to share how to go about cleaning this product ?

[Mazel_tov]

wah bro, u got urself the limited edition version....

[Mazel_tov]

bro, u can always go back to espace n get it cleaned for a token sum of $10 nia....every 20k will suffice.

[Jonbummer]

me and my fren dunno we can getting the limited edition

when we have our appt to install it.

just luck, i reckon

[Rev_zone]

Lucky you manage to get the limited edition locally, for me I have to order that online cause Espace no longer bringing the limited one anymore. Should be reaching me in 5 days time.

[Sash7]

hi bro... how much did you get it on line? cheaper?

[Rev_zone]

Almost the same price I guess but at least I still manage to grab hold of the limited one. Total cost me $620 to buy from BMC Online Store and ship via Vpost.

[Sash7]

pretty steep huh.... but heard is damn good.... hope you enjoy yr bmc man... do feed back on the performance!!! if good will wanna try it on my next car....

[Jonbummer]

oh... actually, at that point of time, late last year

Espace had nothing but this limited edition.

i dun mind the normal ones, as once bonnet is closed

whether Silver or Black, no one can see..

 

only the sound is quite shiok

 

i guess u will enjoy it too

 

cheers

[Rev_zone]

Not really loh, if you go to BMC website and take a look at the same dimension CDA internal structure between the black & silver, actually there's some difference inside if you're able to notice it.

[Jonbummer]

really?? oh, i did not know that

cos the reason why my fren and i didn't bother abt

finding out if there's any differences is guy at Espace

did not charge us extra for the Limited Edition.

 

for us, we just think that it's the colour diff...

 

will go read abt it

 

cheers

[Tckrto]

got difference meh? i using the limited edition leh. tot only the color different nia. internal oso different meh?

[Rev_zone]

Both CDA is of the same size, pix 1 is black and pix 2 is silver.

 

 

[Sickscientist]

How's the sound like?? Like ordinary open pod filters or wat...??