First ever? E90 M3 Microfilter cowl/covers on a 335i!!!!

ALPINE6SPD · 02-28-2009, 08:12 PM

I like it.

ibd12nv · 04-04-2009, 12:02 PM

Nice. I bet that freaks out the tech when you service your car.

uberschnell · 04-04-2009, 02:09 PM

I'd have spent that money on the m3 strut and get looks + performance.

Also, looks like a pain to get to the brake reservoir now.

KkSc · 04-04-2009, 02:12 PM

clean!!

cstmx_ryder · 07-12-2009, 02:06 PM

Better for those that has JB3, since you need to get into the ECU to change the chip?

Arustik1 · 07-12-2009, 02:17 PM

Looks sick...my buddy just installed that too. I just took the fuckin thing off and left it off

Marcus-SanDiego · 07-12-2009, 04:34 PM

How much do those covers weigh?

iheartsole · 07-12-2009, 06:27 PM

very clean. great job

1clean335i · 07-12-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus-SanDiego

How much do those covers weigh?

No where near as much as the regular E90 ones...

5soko · 09-28-2012, 12:04 PM

Had to bring up a old thread since im going to be doing this..

Did everything fit into place with no modification?
Looks like everything fit perfect. I just see a gap under the microfilters exposing the white ECU cover, is that a gap or how its suppose to be?

PSUSMU · 09-28-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePrinzeofcatz

lol i will do whatever it takes to lose weight on my car, take a shit or get this filter, or better yet why not both. Cool mod OP

looks like its easier to install intakes with this setup

Then strip your interior... rear seat delete, get racing buckets, remove door cards, etc. Oh, what's that? You won't?

woot335woot · 09-28-2012, 01:01 PM

I like this. Stopping at my dealer this weekend to order parts!

1clean335i · 09-28-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 5soko

Had to bring up a old thread since im going to be doing this..

Did everything fit into place with no modification?
Looks like everything fit perfect. I just see a gap under the microfilters exposing the white ECU cover, is that a gap or how its suppose to be?

Hey buddy,

There's a cover you are supposed to buy that fills that gap. There's one for each side. The only modification I had to do was cut back some of the tape on the harness for the pollen sensor so it will reach the location of the sensor location on the M3 cowl.

mapleridge · 09-29-2012, 08:21 AM

I like the additional space it created.

Farewell · 10-07-2012, 05:16 AM

pretty dumb, without the profile-gasket and M3 hood, dirt will find his way.

check out this pic, so you will see, gasket and hood are isolating the engine bay...

nnag · 10-07-2012, 08:43 AM

thanks for the high quality pic Farewell, I can almost see what your talking about...

Farewell · 10-07-2012, 09:08 AM

not my car not my pic, but maybe paint will help

woot335woot · 10-07-2012, 03:49 PM

I just did this swap today. It's pretty awesome.

Pro tip: You don't need to buy the $20 seal, you can just re-use the stock one. It does seem to seal pretty well from stuff getting in from the cowl.

jonnylin1 · 10-07-2012, 05:37 PM

honestly took me way to long to figure out what was different lol

chris b. · 10-07-2012, 08:16 PM

holy thread bump!
been running this as long as 1clean335i
no seal, no problems!

woot335woot · 10-08-2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jonnylin1

honestly took me way to long to figure out what was different lol

Post modification:

-Access to both DCI filters and intake tubes without removal of cowl
-Access to an OCC if you have one
-Ability to remove engine cover without removing cowl
-Ability to access white ECU box in 1/2 the time
-Ability to clean rear of engine without removing cowl
-You can hear the turbos more clearly
-You shed a few lbs

For under $100, it's a no-brainer for anyone who mods and likes easier access to various components in the engine bay. I guess it's not for everyone.

1clean335i · 10-08-2012, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nnag

thanks for the high quality pic Farewell, I can almost see what your talking about...

I almost spit out my coffee lmao

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris b.

holy thread bump!
been running this as long as 1clean335i
no seal, no problems!

Hey man! Good to see you're still around!

Quote:

Originally Posted by woot335woot

Post modification:

-Access to both DCI filters and intake tubes without removal of cowl
-Access to an OCC if you have one
-Ability to remove engine cover without removing cowl
-Ability to access white ECU box in 1/2 the time
-Ability to clean rear of engine without removing cowl
-You can hear the turbos more clearly
-You shed a few lbs

For under $100, it's a no-brainer for anyone who mods and likes easier access to various components in the engine bay. I guess it's not for everyone.

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07-12-2009, 04:34 PM	#51
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07-12-2009, 06:27 PM	#52
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09-28-2012, 12:04 PM	#54
5soko Brigadier General 333 Rep 4,632 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	Had to bring up a old thread since im going to be doing this.. Did everything fit into place with no modification? Looks like everything fit perfect. I just see a gap under the microfilters exposing the white ECU cover, is that a gap or how its suppose to be? __________________ Current: E63S AMG 4matic RENNtech \|\| M5 Evolve..Eventuri \|\| F10 LCI 535i MHD
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09-28-2012, 01:01 PM	#56
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09-29-2012, 08:21 AM	#58
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10-07-2012, 05:16 AM	#59
Farewell Enlisted Member 1 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 325dA Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Austria iTrader: (0)	pretty dumb, without the profile-gasket and M3 hood, dirt will find his way. check out this pic, so you will see, gasket and hood are isolating the engine bay...
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10-07-2012, 08:43 AM	#60
nnag New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mile High, Colorado iTrader: (0)	thanks for the high quality pic Farewell, I can almost see what your talking about...
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woot335woot First Lieutenant 32 Rep 357 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I just did this swap today. It's pretty awesome. Pro tip: You don't need to buy the $20 seal, you can just re-use the stock one. It does seem to seal pretty well from stuff getting in from the cowl.
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10-07-2012, 05:37 PM	#63
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chris b. Brigadier General 115 Rep 3,345 Posts Drives: zmp e90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Plains NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 335i [0.00]	holy thread bump! been running this as long as 1clean335i no seal, no problems! __________________ Brentuning Cobb AP pro tune -IG: @beemeraddict 2010 335i zmp fbo, 465/513 E60 mix
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