Finally installed my R600 intake along with a fresh new GFB Bov DV conversion (replacement of piston and stock spring with BOV/DV unit), and ECS front custom air scoops. Quite a bit of swearing and finagling especially after fitting the BOV as it extends the DV out far enough that it was JUST barely touching my ECS intake piping and the inlet pipe needed just a tiny amount to screw back on completely and allow the top hex screw to make contact. So finally I carefully dremelled the outside corner of the DV where it was touching and shaved just enough down that I was able to get the inlet pipe on tight.
I will say the R600 is a very nice intake for the money, only thing is I wish the filter was an oil-free one as I've always gone for oil free in the past but didn't really realize it was an oiled filter till I got it and there doesn't seem to be a swapout as the filter surround is specific to this intake. Otherwise everything mated up, the work near the turbo is just a bitch as it's right in the back center area where it's kinda tough to be working and you can't get leverage trying to screw and unscrew this and that..
BOV sound is perfect, no chirpy bullshit like I've heard from others like the SSQV's, torque pickup feels faster and stronger and def a significant drop in turbo lag and spool time, I feel like the GFB bov/dv should be on the list for necessary mods for this car, it just makes sense not to have the solenoid wide open at any point in the throttle stop or go. I'm sure at 30 degrees outside temp I won't notice much difference from the intake and scoops but in the warmer months I will for sure, more much consistent cool air going straight through the filter into the turbo, another reason I liked the R600 is it's custom enclosed front intake fascia
I also got a silicone turbo out coupler, however to my dismay it was a great deal shorter than the stock one so that was a bust. It was funny cuz that things such a pain in the ass to remove with the charge pipe in the way, when I finally got it out I threw it across the garage..then went and got it after =P Simply removed the shitty stock dug in clamps from it and installed the new ones from ECS, also not only was it shorter but also not bent up enough of an angle to mate up with the charge pipe so it still would've been an awkward fit, got a refund on their coupler after I reported it so good deal I guess
