Drop in air filter

///M3Owner · 08-28-2013, 01:38 AM

What's the best drop in air filter i could get for my M? So far I've looked into K&N and also aFe

M3ZCP6MT · 08-28-2013, 02:18 AM

I've just put a K&N and it has a noticeable, slightly more aggressive sound. Amazon has the best price.

STi_traitor · 08-28-2013, 02:38 AM

They are all the same....they only thing different is the name. Just stick with OEM and you won't fail. You are wasting money and gaining nothing from it.

M3/4 life · 08-28-2013, 03:21 AM

I'm running the BMC air filter.

FVM3 · 08-28-2013, 03:43 AM

BMC or K&N

330iTiAg · 08-28-2013, 04:26 AM

AA Green Filter.

M3/4 life · 08-28-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by STi_traitor

They are all the same....they only thing different is the name. Just stick with OEM and you won't fail. You are wasting money and gaining nothing from it.

To piggy back on what STi said, from my understanding 08-2010 models benefit more so from the drop in air filter due to the fact that they’re more restricted. On the 2011 and up there’s not much to be gained from a drop in filter other than sound.

FVM3 · 08-28-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by M3/4 life

To piggy back on what STi said, from my understanding 08-2010 models benefit more so from the drop in air filter due to the fact that they’re more restricted. On the 2011 and up there’s not much to be gained from a drop in filter other than sound.

different intake from 08-10 and 10 and up?

thekurgan · 08-28-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by STi_traitor

They are all the same....they only thing different is the name. Just stick with OEM and you won't fail. You are wasting money and gaining nothing from it.

Oh, but you get more silica in the engine

pkimM3r · 08-28-2013, 09:17 AM

Filter doesnt even cross my mind.

Black Gold · 08-28-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by STi_traitor

They are all the same....they only thing different is the name. Just stick with OEM and you won't fail. You are wasting money and gaining nothing from it.

aftermarket air filters sound louder and IMO better. noticeably more induction growl above 3500 rpm. maybe they make 3-5 whp but who cares?

I have AA green and like it a lot. good mod, and good value

DBH · 08-28-2013, 12:13 PM

You won't gain much if any performance improvement with just a drop-in filter. However you will note a louder intake sound.

I don't understand why '08 - '10 model years benefit more from an after market filter as the intake system is identical to all M3 my's.

Oh, I use an aFe filter. I've also used K&N. Don't think there's much difference between them.

tom @ eas · 08-28-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DBH

You won't gain much if any performance improvement with just a drop-in filter. However you will note a louder intake sound.

I don't understand why '08 - '10 model years benefit more from an after market filter as the intake system is identical to all M3 my's.

Oh, I use an aFe filter. I've also used K&N. Don't think there's much difference between them.

The early OEM US filters have a very restrictive charcoal liner embedded in the media. MY11+ has since switched to the EU filters, which are paper media.

DBH · 08-28-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

The early OEM US filters have a very restrictive charcoal liner embedded in the media. MY11+ has since switched to the EU filters, which are paper media.

Thanks for the info - good to know.

gatorfast · 08-28-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by STi_traitor

They are all the same....they only thing different is the name. Just stick with OEM and you won't fail. You are wasting money and gaining nothing from it.

This. I have the AA green filter and noticed no change in sound or performance.

SflBimmer8484 · 08-28-2013, 12:25 PM

As others have stated we make a great filter.

edwinm3 · 08-28-2013, 02:31 PM

AA and call it a day

KmndntKlink · 08-28-2013, 03:26 PM

Def AA green filter, don't listen to the haters who say its a useless upgrade. You won't get any major power but the sound is delicious. Like it's gargling babies blood @ 3k rpm, totally awesome upgrade.

Don't waste your time on a whole intake system though, the stock is great. Just get a drop in and you'll be happy.

///M3Owner · 08-29-2013, 01:13 AM

thank you for all the opinion guys, I'll look into everything!

Repoman · 08-29-2013, 06:58 AM

OP, thanks for asking the question. Helped me decide. Got an AA today.

///M3Owner · 08-29-2013, 10:35 AM

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OP, thanks for asking the question. Helped me decide. Got an AA today.

No problem man! Glad this found it helpful

SflBimmer8484 · 08-29-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Repoman

OP, thanks for asking the question. Helped me decide. Got an AA today.

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