jikjak

im just wondering if there are any so-cal CLS owners willing to stop by a shop called RPI to test fit these ram air flaps.

its a cheap and simple mod to do and they have shown that it can help generate some hp. i dont mind trying it but im nowhere near them and they dont want to releast the product to me without making sure it will fit and make gains on a CLS.

my friend has this installed on his M5 and he says he loves it and can actually feel a difference.

well either way it doesnt hurt to try, so is anyone in that area willing to give it a go?

here is some info on it for an E63

http://www.raceprecision.com/forums/...php?f=19&t=132

C6turbo88

I've been meaning to, my buddy has it on a bmw and says it works good. they have it for the e63, just need to see if it works for the cls63. good upgrade for cheap

jikjak

if youre nearby swing by their shop and see if it will fit.
based on the pics and on what i see when i removed my grill, it looks like it will work for us as well.

dyno

our scoop has a different shape
it is straight indeed
.. need only to open the plastic flap
like this





or take it away like this ..and you are done




imho, the real issue is another one: the driver inlet i smuch smaller than the passenger's
somebody modded it replacing SL's tube .. but I think that till you don't have a 90mm TB it doesn' t matter much

2K6E55

I can swing by this weekend, do you know if they are open?

jikjak

im not sure but maybe u can give them a shout.
ask for joe.
562.630.5966

jikjak

anyone get a chance to go in here yet?

Akademiks

jikjak, I agree with Dyno. All you have to do is cut the strip restricting air flow and you're done. I did it to my E55 and I noticed it was a tad bit healthier under acceleration. No need to waste 200 bucks on a piece of plastic with a sticker on it when you can do it yourself for free. JMO.

jikjak

so just cut off those little flaps and its enough?
i was thinking that those scoop things might help to get a bit more air into there.

dyno

anything can be tried out especially when easy and cheap, but don't expect something miracle..

you could also try to take off the pipes (pitons) and see if front air intake restriction makes a difference ... till it doesn't get too hot

jikjak

ya im not expecting much, but every little bit helps.

remove the CF python tubes?

dyno

the effect should be quite close as with the so called Ram pipes
when I'll have my car back I'll try it

Akademiks

You'll be getting enough air without the stickered-boards they sell. It's a nice, cheap mod and I did feel the difference in my E55-- of course I did the "ram-air" mod simultaneously with K&Ns and exhaust delete so the car was breathing better overall.

I can tell you this, because it's free you lose nothing by trying it.

jikjak

hehe sounds good.
ill cut those flaps out tomorrow.

dyno

the sense of those plastics is to avoid entering objects, therefore if you live somewhere close to lakes you 'd better put behind a net (a sexy styled lady stocking would be good )
if you dont want to find your filters quickly filled with insects ...

jikjak

lol i hope stuff doesnt get inside there!
i popped mine off.
either way we are still protected by the air filters

shardul

iTrader: (1)

i have also cut the flaps off too. no issues when i drive in the rain.