AEM CAI Group Buy

[VVTLiR]

Pretty sure the part number is different for the 2zz-ge I think its 21-466, I think 21-469 is for the 1zz-fe.

Careful guys, make sure you order the correct one for your vehicle.

[specialized32]

noted thanks mate went to AEM site dyno would suggest different part numbers so that would mean 21-469 for 1ZZ-FE and 21-466 for 2ZZE-FE put a post on the 9thgen forums just to make sure

[SILVABULLIT]

Remember the 06 1zz have the breather pipe between the throttle body and the maf sensor for those wanting it for 1zz.

[SyxXPaC]

Yeah but with the breather pipe you dont need to use it. You can just block it off.

[GAZOOM]

Post 1 updated with buyer list details please PM me if there are any changes

[specialized32]

Just wanted to get a feel for who would be interest in getting AEM CAI.

I read on one of the post that a supplier can do it for $245 for 1.

So hoping if we get 5 or more it would be less than that.

So who's keen???

Buyer List(Name, Location, Vehicle)

nek SYD 1zz

SyxXPaC SYD 1zz

specialized32 x2 units MEL 2zz

Tayles MEL 1zz

Grey rolla SYD 1zz

VVTi16v SYD 1zz

Myself SYD 1zz

just adjusted the melb order all sorted now

[MR22ZZ]

isn't Tayles in the ACT?

[WYTNYT]

so is it totally confirmed that it is bout 300 ?

[GAZOOM]

Lets just say if you prepared to pay low $300 well count you in if you like.

I had 1 quote that is fairly competitive.

Keep in mind fluctuation in foreign exchange but once I get a few more quotes back then I'll post a better estimate.

[E-Gene]

I've got one in my car and it's was off a 1zz-fe and it still fit mine.

I suggest trying out Asia options for dealers instead of looking at the US. I believe that you can get these from Singapore for a pretty good price. I paid AUD$200 for a 2nd hand one so I believe that a brand new one from there shouldn't be much more expensive.

[SyxXPaC]

Another option is a group buy for the cosmo racing CAIs

They have them to fit perfect for 1zz and 2zz pre and post facelift

Pre facelift

1ZZ - http://www.cosmoracing.com/productinfo.asp...116&pid=407

2zz - http://www.cosmoracing.com/productinfo.asp...116&pid=491

Facelift

1ZZ - http://www.cosmoracing.com/productinfo.asp...16&pid=1260

2ZZ - http://www.cosmoracing.com/productinfo.asp...16&pid=1096

ALl under $115 US each

Edited August 17, 2006 by SyxXPaC

[GAZOOM]

Contacted Cosmo racing already have you got their shipping price???From memory their shipping price is very expensive.

E-Gene thank you for the advise I have contacted Singapore and Malaysian Suppliers

The catch is customs duty and GST. My dilema is is it more expensive to pay customs and gst or is it more expensive to get the supplier to break the shippment up so each parcel falls under $AUD 1000 threadshold.

Hopefully our Asian neighbours can supply the parts cheaper but as I said earlier I have one price that is pretty good.

Edited August 17, 2006 by GAZOOM

[SyxXPaC]

eh its high but still cheaper then AEM?? plus if they put them all in the one box.

THe ones that have high sipping are the one peice. THe 2ZZ 2 peice ones should fit the 1zz as well.

[GAZOOM]

But if AEM is more expensive by USD$40-50 Id rather go AEM

Its tried and test by people already in terms of fitment and performance.

But thats just my thoughts

[SyxXPaC]

I wonder what CES would do in a group buy like this???

[VVTLiR]

I wonder what CES would do in a group buy like this???

Not much I think they took 10% off for the CES exaust group buy. If they take 10% off $442 for the intake its around $396 plus postage.

[GAZOOM]

FYI I have gone out to the below list of people for quotes

sales@tirerack.com

sales@horsepowerfreaks.com

sales@morepowerracing.com

sales@ajusa.com

info@riderevolution.com;

ordering@jegs.com

international@jcwhitney.com;

support@coximport.com

customerservice@nopi.com

orders@optionsauto.com;

help@importperformance.com

intorder@ptuning.com

sales@expressmotoring.net

MVP Motorsports, Inc

info@modernperformance.com

info@overboost.com

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4 Asian Suppliers

[specialized32]

lets please stick to AEM people gazoom has alreday gone to the trouble of contacting all these suppliers, AEM is tried and proven as he said and id rather spend a little more money on a reputable product than something that is either cheap or convienant.

[GAZOOM]

Or we all go custom

http://www.plazmaman.com/index2.php

[Grey-Rolla]

I will be interested depending on price =) :D

[GAZOOM]

I will be interested depending on price =) :D

Please post the price limit you are willing to spend

Edited August 18, 2006 by GAZOOM

[specialized32]

good find on the plazmaman CAI gazoom looks very silmiliar to TRD except its two piece but that would be my last option im AEM all the way

[GAZOOM]

I agree I prefer AEM.

But.....

9th Gen Rolla are having a group buy on Cosmo CAI. So I assume the Cosmo one isn't bad either

Edited August 19, 2006 by GAZOOM

[Grey-Rolla]

Well, i rather pay for a good product then just pay for the brand, if the performance gains are the same or similar between the AEM and the Cosmo and price difference is more then $100au i rather go for the Cosmo.

How bout we take a look and see what the 9th gen guys are doing first, and if they get a good price is it possible for us to join their group guy??? maybe this will make the final price even cheaper :P

Cheers

[MR22ZZ]

considering the 9th gen guys are in the US and you still have to get the thing shipped over, probably not...