Similar experience I had with the CP-E intake. It was too big for it's own good. Clearance was a main issue, too many pieces necessitating more time for alignment and fitment, rubbing and contacting components that would just wear-in over time. My main issue is it would allow proper clearance with the Stratified Aux Fuel plumbing tap, so the CP-E had to go. Way happier with parts that fit on the car without having to compromise on basic things like proper fitment.
What I have now without compromising proper fitment are a ST200 intake box with Green Filter, Mishimoto induction hose, and a RAMAIR crossover pipe that sufficiently feeds the GTX2860R.