hi guys

[ceelucky]

hi im new here. i dont know much about cars but im trying to set up my blue 2010 corolla.
just want to know, about the intake, which one is better? takeda? aem? whats the disadvantage if change it? i need some advice. thanks...

[joeylgarcia]

Originally Posted by ceelucky

hi im new here. i dont know much about cars but im trying to set up my blue 2010 corolla.
just want to know, about the intake, which one is better? takeda? aem? whats the disadvantage if change it? i need some advice. thanks...

my own opinion, they are very similar to each other. trying to copy one another's design.

[TheGreenKnight]

Theres a search option on the site. And theres many many threads on intakes. Plenty of info in those threads of what weve all used for ya. Take a gander

But to answer the question... make your own. Its all the same

[ceelucky]

thanks garcia. qstion, takeda? weaponr? or aem?

[ceelucky]

Originally Posted by TheGreenKnight

Theres a search option on the site. And theres many many threads on intakes. Plenty of info in those threads of what weve all used for ya. Take a gander

But to answer the question... make your own. Its all the same

i have read only about the takeda intake. i would make my own, but i just want to get some advice n which ones are better to get.....

[Jzen16]

I personally got the fujita intake. cheapest short ram intake I could find since in my opinion I believe they all have the same function.
just my opinion~

[DoctorX]

i got the takeda and i love it

[SuperchargedMR2]

I did a lot of research before buying the Takeda. I was one of the first to have the Takeda & many of use use it now. I love it & don't regret it at all. Performance is similar for all the different brands. Here are the reasons I bought the Takeda.

1. Best looking SRI IMO.
2. Came with a heat shield, many don't.
3. Uses a dry filter, I didn't want an oiled filter like K&N.
4. Reasonable price.

[TACO_KID]

likely the best advice you will get. save your $$$ and stay OEM. spend your $$$ on something else.

[SuperchargedMR2]

Originally Posted by TACO_KID

likely the best advice you will get. save your $$$ and stay OEM. spend your $$$ on something else.

Well that is the most boring advice.

I always say don't take food off the table but if you have a fun account for your disposable income than everyone has to have some fun. I enjoy spending time & money on my cars but it's always the last money I spend. My wife & I save $1800/month for retirement & savings. I also pay an extra $800 in principle on my mortgage every month. You always pay yourself first but we must all have fun & there is nothing wrong with spending some money on your car.

[ceelucky]

Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2

Well that is the most boring advice.

I always say don't take food off the table but if you have a fun account for your disposable income than everyone has to have some fun. I enjoy spending time & money on my cars but it's always the last money I spend. My wife & I save $1800/month for retirement & savings. I also pay an extra $800 in principle on my mortgage every month. You always pay yourself first but we must all have fun & there is nothing wrong with spending some money on your car.

very well said. thank you

[ceelucky]

Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2

I did a lot of research before buying the Takeda. I was one of the first to have the Takeda & many of use use it now. I love it & don't regret it at all. Performance is similar for all the different brands. Here are the reasons I bought the Takeda.

1. Best looking SRI IMO.
2. Came with a heat shield, many dont.
3. Uses a dry filter, I didn't want an oiled filter like K&N.
4. Reasonable price.

yeah reasonable enough. tnx. but is there any disadvantage having a cold air intake during winter time? just curious.

[TACO_KID]

Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2

Well that is the most boring advice.

I always say don't take food off the table but if you have a fun account for your disposable income than everyone has to have some fun. I enjoy spending time & money on my cars but it's always the last money I spend. My wife & I save $1800/month for retirement & savings. I also pay an extra $800 in principle on my mortgage every month. You always pay yourself first but we must all have fun & there is nothing wrong with spending some money on your car.

better off 1st by using that $$$ for something that actually provided benefit. like a cross bar(s), or better wheels or brakes, maybe better headlamp bulbs, maybe tint, etc. he didnt say "i have lots of $$ to burn so what can i do?".

Originally Posted by ceelucky

yeah reasonable enough. tnx. but is there any disadvantage having a cold air intake during winter time? just curious.

what is "winter" for you? is it always outside in Phili? it takes a tad longer for the motor to get hot. dual inlets to the oem box, one smaller one that grabs air from inside the engine bay, and another larger one that scoops from the grill (cai) will give best balance.

why exactly are you wanting one of the overpriced air thingy's ???

[FlawedLegacy]

I LOVE my SRI. Taco, you gotta tone down. It's your opinion t hat the SRI is not worth the money and by all means, if they ask for opinions, state yours and give your reason, but don't bash others' opinions.

I am looking at getting one for my wife's 3.

[emptyminded42]

Originally Posted by ceelucky

hi im new here. i dont know much about cars but im trying to set up my blue 2010 corolla.
just want to know, about the intake, which one is better? takeda? aem? whats the disadvantage if change it? i need some advice. thanks...

I bought the Takeda for many of the same reasons as Jim (Supercharged) but he may have left a big one out: it sounds awesome.

I didn't get it because of its performance enhancement (I haven't measured any). I got it because it looks dang cool and sounds good.