Well guys,

My kit was here waiting when I came home from work. I even left work a little early because I was anxious to install the kit. I already have the kit in, it was an incredibly easy install. As a mechanical engineer myself, I can really say good job guys.
Now the only downside is that we are getting scattered storms this evening and I really want to go out and test it out with the top down. So I'm keeping a close eye on the weather, and I'm sure I will make it out between storms.

Thanks again for all of the help. And by the way, the blue color of the filter is a lot better looking than pink.

Andrew Davis
01 Z3 2.3
adavisme@hotmail.com

Hey Sean,
I installed the ECIS heat shield for my 96 ///M3 and it works great! After driving around in this hot Hawaii weather, I noticed the intake was much cooler to the touch in comparison to the other engine components in the engine bay. Awesome product!!! Thanks again!
Another satisfied customer,

Andy Ancheta
96 M3
apa50@juno.com

I had been debating for the past month on which intake to get. After much research and reading of everyone's posts, I decided to go with the ECIS. For me it had all of the requirements of an intake that I wanted: Good HP/Torque Gains, Easy Install, Accesible filter for easy cleaning, and most importantly its reasonable price.
So I got my package from Umnitza last week. It was a fairly straight forward install that took less than 30 mins. Soon after I was quick to take it out for a test drive in the streets of Chicago. Immediately noticed the quicker throttle response and the noticible torque gain. And as for the sound?... Was lovin it! Especially at ~4500-6000 RPM's with the stock exhaust. Had a mean growl-like sound that you'd expect to hear from a Porsche.
Anyways... Seems like everyone's prediction came true. I am getting bit by the Mod Bug. To think.. just a couple months ago I more than content with my stock set-up. Kinda hard to resist the temptation with everyone's posts on this board.
So... what mod next? Not sure. But definitely some sort of performance mod. Perhaps the new Shark Chip when it becomes available.

Louis A.
'03 325Ci
Titanium Silver, Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, HK, ECIS, PIAA 7500K

Installed the ECIS CAI on my '99 328i Monday. I have been driving it for a couple of days. I also have installed the Shark injector 2 weeks ago (already posted review). My impressions:
FIRST THE INSTALL: Quite easy. The only thing I did not like was the fact that the heat shield pressed up against the headlight connector (I do not have Xenons)in front. Also, because of this the heat shield bows a little bit inward and the end cap of the K&N filter comes in contact with it. Also, I noticed the end cap edge of the K&N filter lightly comes in contact with the hood lining and the bottom contacts the bottom of the engine comaprtment. In other words, the filter just barely fits inside the alotted space. If it was 1/4 inch smaller in diameter it would clear everything.
SOUND AT IDLE: I can barely tell a difference. I could hear a small difference IF I was sitting in may garage with the car windows down, no stereo, and the heater fan off. I could hear the infamous "hiss" but it was faint even when revved. With the car outside with everything off and the windows down I could just barely hear it. If either the windows were up, the stereo on, or if there was traffic (even with the windows down) I could NOT hear it.
CONCLUSION AT IDLE (at least with ECIS and the 328i): the hiss is a NON-issue. I would stop at traffic lights, parking lots, etc. roll the windows down, turn off the fan and I had to strain to hear it. I also did NOT hear any wierd noises such as whistles, metallic sounds, etc. that have been reported before (maybe this is with the Dinan CAI or the ECIS and the 330?). One thing I did notice: if you revved the engine from idle to say above 2000 rpm and let off the gas quickly the tach needle would drop below normal idle for a fraction of a second then return to normal. I don't believe I had seen this pre-ECIS (I have seen this behavior on many other cars with stock air boxes, though). SOUND AT HIGH RPM: Really nice! Again the sound is not loud. Quite frankly with all the talk about hiss and engine roar, etc. I found the thing to be much quieter than I was expecting. The sound comes alive above 4500 rpm. The engine has a nice subdued "throaty metallic sound" that is quite pleasant. I found myself turning the radio off and just listening to the engine. I drove around for nearly 2 hours just listening to the engine!
PERFORMANCE: No real detectable difference until at least 4500 rpm. I notice the engine gets a little boost above 4500 and does not plateau above 5000 rpm like it did before. It is not a huge change. I noticed a bigger differnce with the Shark injector probably because the software seemed to give the biggest boost at the mid-rev range (2500-5000) and that is were you spend most of your time driving. To really feel any differnce with the intake you need to wind it up past 4500. I have to say the Shark injector & intake are a nice combo snce one opens up the low to mid-range (injector) while the other (CAI) opens up at the high end. I find the car much more fun to drive.
Jim
'99 328
jimbo@eznet.net

I installed the ECIS heatshield this week-on my 1994 325is. I just wanted to e-mail you guys and let you know how great I think your product is!!! I never thought that it would make that much of a difference. I thought that the heatshield would be a great compliment to my AutoThority Carbon Fiber FloTech for the summertime. But...wow. I know it wasn't just a psychological perception from the sound because I have had my intake for years. I could actually feel more punch. It reminds me of the way may car feels when I drive it in the wintertime in the cooler air. I also bought the intake cover, and the setup looks just great under the hood! Thanks for re-sparking the love affair with my car!!!!!
Jed Carmona
1994 325is Sport Package AutoThority chip, AutoThority intake, ECIS heatshield w/intake cover, Borla M3 exhaust, M3 suspension, AutoThority Short Shift (soon to be UUC SS)
http://www.ecisbmw.com/jedcarmona@yahoo.com

I just installed the ECIS intake. It took me two hours, primarily because the rubber knob at the bottom did not exactly line up with the shield, and I kept undoing the screws to try and line it up. It's still not quite right, but good enough. Should have taken no more than an hour, even for the mechanically challenged. Instructions are pretty good. Install tip: The screws near the radiator that you attach the shield to - BEFORE you remove them, put a rag or something in the hole directly below them. After fishing dropped screws out with a magnet on a stick three times, I finally wised up and put the rag underneath to catch them. DEFINITELY get the universal joint for your ratchet. You spent $225 on the intake, spend another $3-5 on the universal and make it easier on yourself. How's it look? Who the fuck cares? I've seen posts where the guy buys the Dinan CAI to "look cool," but I buy mods to go faster. If this works, and I have money left over for something else, well then it helps me go even faster than the "cool-looking" but more expensive mod. Very few people look under my hood, this ain't a show car. (but that cone filter is ENORMOUS, it should be shorter). Driving impressions: I started the car and could not tell any difference. Then I drove a bit to warm it up, totally silent. After warming it up, I floored it. Still, barely audible, until 4000 rpm, then out comes this snarling rip that climbs with the RPMs. Between 6000 and redline, it sounds like somebody put a F1 engine under your hood!! Holy crap! I have stock exhaust, so it's all intake noise. Amazing how quiet that stock airbox is, those BMW engineers did a great job of silencing it. This is the perfect stealth mod. Below 4000 rpm you don't hear it at all. Part throttle above 4000 and it's still pretty quiet, your girlfriend will never know. But go to WOT anywhere over 4000 and look out, here comes the Schumacher F1 car! And you can easily undo it anytime to sell the car or pass emissions inspection. I've read posts that say "the car SOUNDS faster." I thought those were dumb until I got this thing, it DOES sound faster. (I'm the only idiot driving around in the rain with his windows down today). The butt dyno feels faster too, especially throttle response is improved, air is instantly available. I really like it so far, I can't wait to get it into a quiet tunnel with the windows down! This was well worth the money.

Peter M3/4 from the Bimmer.org Board
E36 M3

I just put in my intake from East Coast last weekend. The materials are of excellent quality, they were exceedingly responsive to my rather inane pestering and questions (I must have e-mailed them 20 times with questions regarding the thing, they always responded promptly). I would say they delivered a quality product. The sound is AWESOME at WOT. A very serious ROAR. Installed in about 30 min, less if you know what you're doing. I have no idea if it made a difference. I think so, but my butt may not be quite sensitive enough... Based upon other folk's tested results, I did it and I'm happy.
Coe
98 M3/2, Sharked, X-braced, East Coast/K&N, BL/SS next...
JCoeJ@aol.com

For everyone who has been waiting for a cold air intake for the dual vanos 2.8 engine the wait is over. I just had an ECIS unit installed yesterday in my 99 2.8 coupe. Sorry no dyno results yet but after 100+ miles I can say the following; WOW. Much quicker throttle response, particularly in 3rd,4th,and 5th gear. In 1st and 2nd had to be careful not to hit the rev limiter. Intake noise at cruising speeds is only marginally louder. Fuel economy also seems a little better, as normally 1/4 tank (from full) goes 75-85 miles. With the ECIS I've gone 110 miles and still have a little over to 3/4 of a tank left. Kenny Bernatzky is also a real pleasure to deal with. Check it out...
Jon McKnight
99 2.8 Coupe
bimmerjon@worldnet.att.net

Upon my arrival at Summit Point, WV; I anxiously awaited the arrival of the "East Coast Induction Systems" personnel to install the "production prototype" shielded cone system in my 97 M3.  I got to the track in plenty of time and temperatures would be in the high 90 's both days with humidity in the 80% range. I put took my students out for track orientation and later went out for the instructor session with my B group student sitting in the passenger seat. I have been driving Summit Point for the last 6 years and know the track well. My training as a helicopter pilot instructor told me that consistency was important. Well, I was paying special attention to my indicated exit speeds at three (3) locations on the track.
The three locations were the (1) end of the front straight,(2) uphill crest after turn 3 before the chute and (3) uphill after turn 9 before the bridge. Below you will see my speeds noted after two sessions without the new shielded cone intake. Traction control off when on track.
1) 115-117 mph
2) 82-85 mph
3) 75-80 mph
Sean Cain, arrived after my first two sessions. He proceed to quickly install the intake system from East Coast Induction Systems, I noted the following in the instructor sessions and student rides that I gave:
1) 117-120 mph (required shift to 5th, never got fast enough before)
2) 85-90 mph
3) 80-87 mph (now required to early shift to 4th to avoid hitting rev limit, DME is still stock)
I pulled into the pits and raised the hood and did a simple touch test of the tube. Hmm, "cool" to the touch on the cone side of the shield and hot as Hades on the engine side. Wish I had a temperature gauge, but hell, who cares. The car just seemed to "breath" better. It was like a runner with a stuffy nose getting a inhaler to clear to his sinuses. But, I spoke with Duane Collie about my experience and he thinks I was just driving better, he thinks without a flash of the OBD II DME, no gains are possible. Well, if my mental attitude was changed by the simple installation of the kit and gave me that addition speed, I'll take it. I believe, however, that this system really does work, at least at the track! For me, that's where it counts.
Mike Gayle
97 M3 H&R w/ Bilsteins, R/D sways, X-brace, Fikse (FM5) w/ 225/45-17 Kumhos, AA exhaust, ECIS, ACS Short Shift
michael.gayle@hqda.army.mil

I just wanted to post my findings with the East Coast Induction System heat shield. In a word, "AWESOME". I can't begin to say how pleased I am with their heat shield. I will say this though, it does make a difference! I just installed the heat shield and ran the *&%! out of my 95 M3. I noticed first that the throttle noise is reduced (I'm "cool" with that) but the gears pulled hard without hesitation unlike prior to installing the shield, on a humid summer day. I do have the Active Autoworker chip, so I feel like I've gained even more power. Secondly, I know it works. I did the touch test. The filter was scorching hot prior to the install. After installing the shield and running the car hard, the cone filter was cool to the touch. So, thank you ECIS for making such an affordable and effective product
Ken Arturian
'95 M3/2 Shielded at last
ARUTU1@aol.com

I purchased a ECIS shield used from someone who was installing a turbocharger in his car. I had a question about the install, and e-mailed ECIS about it. Even though they had no financial interest because I didn't buy the product from them, I had a response in under 20 minutes! I don't get that kind of service from people that I buy stuff from! Nice job! The quality of the product is good - and so is the price. I think I've gained some throttle response, especially at lower RPMs. And the sound at WOT is simply awesome. It really does keep the intake side cool. A great "bang-for-the-buck" upgrade - I'd highly recommend it.
Bill Bauman
'97 328is
w/sport pkg - ECIS shield and AA intake - Schroth Rallye 4s - UUC Competition ShortShifter w/ERK - RD Sport front spoiler - Blaupunkt Toronto - soon to have an M3 exhaust
bmw@netacc.net

I'm writing to first say thanks to both Sean and Kenny for all their hard work bringing this Intake to the market at a reasonable price. It all started back in March of 99 when I began speaking with Sean about their plans to produce and market a Cold Air Intake (CAI). After just a few conversations I knew this guy was sincerely a true enthusiast and I told him I wanted the first prototype on my car. I began pestering Sean as the Solo II season fast approached as to when he could ship it. Well that paid off just two weeks before the first BMW event of the season! So one day in early April it arrived. I had it put on at the same time as the ART under drive pulley. Two hours later it 's time to turn the key and see what metamorphous had occurred. My 98 M3/4 had already been sharked (thanks JC!) and when I dropped the pedal at 2K the low end torque increase was amazing! It also was very apparent that I now had an engine that pulled from 2K to redline with no peaks, or valleys. Talk about a turbine Inline 6! So I show up to the first BMW Solo II event and proudly show off my new CIA. Well what turned heads all day was the sound this piece of art produced! People were asking me what aftermarket exhaust I had on the car & &Sorry, no exhaust in the near future for this M3! Why would I want to drown out the wonderful intake music at WOT this $199 investment produced. It 's real difficult not to drop the hammer just to hear the intake sound.Heck I would have bought the intake just for the sounds it makes :-). BTW I 've been running K & N filters since 1985 and have racked up 400K+ miles as a very satisfied customer. I 've had my oil analyzed several times especially in some of my higher mileage cars to make sure everything was within spec. I clean my K & N every 5K to 10K depending on the type of driving I do. I also purchase a new one every 30-45K. This regimen has worked well for me. I also over the last seven years have tested several Mars's and intake systems for the car club I used to run as President. I 'm new to BMW 's, but am shocked as to the restriction the OEM Air box produces on the BMW &.. This upgrade is easy to install, easy to maintain, gives you about 10 peak HP at the flywheel and of course is easy on your checkbook! Need I say more?
Regards,
Steve Hazard
98M3/4
Dakar/Black; MECCA #164910 Sharked; ART Pulley ; ECIS Cold Air Intake+Dewipped; UUC SS/ERK with a clutch Stop; X Brace; Scrota 3 Point Harnesses; Euro Rotors with Porter field R4S pads; Forged Double Spokes with 225/45 Kumho's ; Fikse FM5 8.5's with 245/40KD's; V1; Redline everywhere!; Swapped Hats; Cogan Bra
shazard@nhboston.com