I too have my issues with the Code three intake. Even though it draws in hot air it still performs well with my usage. The first and easy to remedy problem was those infernal Phillips* screws. Someone should have shot that bast**d at birth regardless of what his name was Phillips, Jones, Schmuk whatever (don't get me started) The foam is just a little thin for my taste. A basket rather than plates would have allowed a little thicker foam. A quick release for cleaning frequently would assuage some of my concerns, but the reality is green foam is the least effective albeit the least restrictive filtering substance.

I pulled mine off after a couple of weeks and the inside of the foam looks pristine so I felt a little more comfortable about it but vowed to Clean it no less than once a month. The oil is another issue. I shot the newer type of throttle body cleaner down it's mouth to clean up things after wiping up the oil I could see. I have heard some of this comes from other sources. I plan to do this at every cleaning.

The main reason I'm torn about replacing it is that the sound of the supercharger is so pronounced with this thing I would just hate to lose that. I would hate to lose my AMG engine even more! I'll probably change it sooner or later.

The code3 guys were very helpful and gave me a forum good price. I feel kinda like a rat knocking their product. So I should add that so far I have no evidence that it isn't doing exactly what it's supposed to do, filtering the air and giving me a real kick in the *** power gain with an SC scream thrown in for free!