Air Filter for the D - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

GreekboyD · 09-17-2012, 05:18 PM

$102 from the dealer for an OEM.

WTF?!

kbsilver · 09-17-2012, 06:31 PM

Inflated prices in Canada, eh?

According to one of my favorite mail order suppliers http://www.rmeuropean.com

It lists for $54 and they sell for $33 US.

NRG · 09-17-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekboyD

$102 from the dealer for an OEM.

WTF?!

Get K&N from Mike or Terry. Lolz at dealer prices.

GreekboyD · 09-17-2012, 07:24 PM

Some people have said the K&N is not good for our Ds?

Thanks for the link kbsilver.

cssnms · 09-17-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekboyD

Some people have said the K&N is not good for our Ds?

Thanks for the link kbsilver.

Me no likey K&N, google Spicer drop-in filter test.

NRG · 09-17-2012, 07:44 PM

I use K&N in my D. The X5D filter is as thick as the brick and extremely restrictive. Not sure if the same in E90.

Pierre Louis · 09-17-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NRG

I use K&N in my D. The X5D filter is as thick as the brick and extremely restrictive. Not sure if the same in E90.

Here is some real data: http://home.roadrunner.com/~jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm

PL

MonkUSMC · 09-17-2012, 10:16 PM

Autozone sells them for $39-42 I believe. They have to be a special order though.

NRG · 09-17-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pierre Louis

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRG

I use K&N in my D. The X5D filter is as thick as the brick and extremely restrictive. Not sure if the same in E90.

Here is some real data: http://home.roadrunner.com/~jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm

PL

I've read that before, I'm aware. But the fact that my truck runs higher then stock boost settings with remap I'm aware as well. X5D stock filter is double layered paper+cotton ( sort of) I've tried blowing air through it with air gun vs K&N and results were obvious, K&N allows noticeably more air through. I'm not saying it's the best drop in out there simply flows better then stock X5Ds.

NRG · 09-17-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MonkUSMC

Autozone sells them for $39-42 I believe. They have to be a special order though.

That's where I got mine for the X. E90 you can also get from BMS.

Pierre Louis · 09-18-2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NRG

I've read that before, I'm aware. But the fact that my truck runs higher then stock boost settings with remap I'm aware as well. X5D stock filter is double layered paper+cotton ( sort of) I've tried blowing air through it with air gun vs K&N and results were obvious, K&N allows noticeably more air through. I'm not saying it's the best drop in out there simply flows better then stock X5Ds.

No doubt. Just doesn't filter...

I have the same debate with the AC guy about pollen filters.

Engineering is all about compromise, but the data shows there is little compromise in stock filters and the extra flow is unnecessary.

PL

NRG · 09-18-2012, 07:39 AM

I guess it does not filter dirt as well as the stock. I usually clean and recharge it every 5-6k miles. And it's pretty it's very dirty at that time during the summer months.

Puerto Rican 335d · 09-18-2012, 08:52 AM

By my experience with K&N filter was that the oil ran thru the tubing and damaged the MAS FLOW sensor filament, wont use again instead AMSOIL filter but the cone filer is to long &" and we need one that can be no longer than 6"

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NRG Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (5)	I use K&N in my D. The X5D filter is as thick as the brick and extremely restrictive. Not sure if the same in E90. __________________ Retired: 2005 N52 E90 330i Sport 6AT Retired: 2007 N54 E92 335i Sport 6AT Current: 2012 M57 E70 X5 xDrive35D

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NRG Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (5)	I guess it does not filter dirt as well as the stock. I usually clean and recharge it every 5-6k miles. And it's pretty it's very dirty at that time during the summer months. __________________ Retired: 2005 N52 E90 330i Sport 6AT Retired: 2007 N54 E92 335i Sport 6AT Current: 2012 M57 E70 X5 xDrive35D

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Puerto Rican 335d Captain Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 958 iTrader: (0)	By my experience with K&N filter was that the oil ran thru the tubing and damaged the MAS FLOW sensor filament, wont use again instead AMSOIL filter but the cone filer is to long &" and we need one that can be no longer than 6" __________________ RENNtech Flash/WAGNER IC VMR710 19"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack Amsoil Cetane Boost Diesel Fuel Additive Amsoil Diesel Fuel Additive Concentrate

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kbsilver Private First Class Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 102 iTrader: (0)	Inflated prices in Canada, eh? According to one of my favorite mail order suppliers http://www.rmeuropean.com It lists for $54 and they sell for $33 US.

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GreekboyD Major Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,333 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335d [5.00]	Some people have said the K&N is not good for our Ds? Thanks for the link kbsilver.

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