Just got my new BMC Airfilter

Jonmartin · 10-10-2007, 01:05 PM

UPS man dropped this off.

Is it worth it? I'm pretty sure it is I'll let you know after I drive around for a while. It cost $120.00 US shipped from Italy.My old ITG filter is for sale for any intrested.

or get a BMC from here,http://www.bmcairfilter.com/

BoostedBMW · 10-10-2007, 01:07 PM

From Italy, huh? I've never heard of BMC before... let us know how you like it.

tek818 · 10-10-2007, 01:15 PM

Why the switch? ITG wasn't cutting it?

jon@themshop · 10-10-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

From Italy, huh? I've never heard of BMC before... let us know how you like it.

They're pretty well known in Europe. Few of their ads are also on some BMW magazines.

sflgator · 10-10-2007, 01:21 PM

It looks like the oem stock filter (but with a higher air flow, I guess). I have the ITG filter and do not notice any difference. I think that some ppl were right when they said adding an aftermarket air filter won't do much for a F/I tt car like the 335i (they make more of a difference on a N/A car), but I'm interested to know what you think.

Let us know.

Walked U · 10-10-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jon@themshop

They're pretty well known in Europe. Few of their ads are also on some BMW magazines.

+1

Never been impressed with foam filters myself. Cotton > Foam IMO

SfValley335i · 10-10-2007, 02:51 PM

I think it was a bad move... foam or paper filter... you wont notice a difference in power. (comparing aftermarket filters)
Its the location of the filter which matters.

533ogetnom · 10-10-2007, 02:53 PM

ive seen an m5 get dynod with and with no air filters at all before, if i rem correctly there was no measurable difference at least on the dyno, i think the only thing that keeps drop in filters alive is placebo

1clean335i · 10-10-2007, 02:57 PM

Does BMC make anything else???

silvrevo · 10-10-2007, 02:58 PM

looks like my kn I got for like $45????????

there is a slight increase.

good luck

jon@themshop · 10-10-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

Does BMC make anything else???

E46 M3 cold air intake kits and drop in filters.

rambino · 10-10-2007, 03:15 PM

I have the KN Drop in Filter.. Looks the same.. It works like i expect a KN to work. After a day or so, i noticed slightly quicker spool up and the car held the power strong a bit longer.. defn a light noticable change..

Driver72 · 10-10-2007, 03:32 PM

Holy pirated K&N rip-off Batman.
Was it made in China?

BoostedBMW · 10-10-2007, 03:42 PM

I was going to order a K&N just for the hell of it since it was only $35 at bavauto.

WilyB · 10-10-2007, 05:18 PM

Bologna?

Tuned335i · 10-10-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

ive seen an m5 get dynod with and with no air filters at all before, if i rem correctly there was no measurable difference at least on the dyno, i think the only thing that keeps drop in filters alive is placebo

+1 and marketing hype...

T Bone · 10-10-2007, 07:11 PM

Hey Jon, we are on the same wavelength.....the BMCs for my 335xi are in transit in Koln right now.....

I am compiling all the parts that I want installed by my dealer for my PDI for the 335xi Coupe....still more parts inbound.

BTW, for those that are unfamiliar with the BMC filters....they are superb quality. Cheap and good upgrade for the M5 / M6s.....they flow and don't foul up the MAF.

Jonmartin · 10-10-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned335i

+1 and marketing hype...

All I know is when when Walked U had an ITG filter he threw CEL's almost daily and ended up going back to stock.When I had ITG it wasnt really impressed with it and now that I have the BMC I notice my car idles alot better where as with the ITG filter the ECU seemed to have to adjust to the airflow constantly. Also as for the K&N for the 335 I've never seen it but Ive never really cared for K&N and after viewing a thread on M5Board I was convinced on getting the BMC as almost all the members bought BMC or switched to BMC.Also BMC provides airfilters to basically all of the Forumla one teams so I'm sure it's not a bad decision.

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/sho...=BMC+K%26N

Gen_E92 · 10-10-2007, 07:56 PM

where can i order one?

T Bone · 10-10-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen_E92

where can i order one?

they have an online store www.bmcfilters.com or something..

Jonmartin · 10-10-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen_E92

where can i order one?

here. http://www.bmcairfilter.com/

Evo8MRto335I · 10-10-2007, 10:40 PM

Looks very much like a K&N to me..

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SfValley335i Colonel 164 Rep 2,409 Posts Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (8)	I think it was a bad move... foam or paper filter... you wont notice a difference in power. (comparing aftermarket filters) Its the location of the filter which matters.
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533ogetnom Banned 95 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 335coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	ive seen an m5 get dynod with and with no air filters at all before, if i rem correctly there was no measurable difference at least on the dyno, i think the only thing that keeps drop in filters alive is placebo
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silvrevo Captain 40 Rep 660 Posts Drives: M235v 6spd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Location: Location iTrader: (1)	looks like my kn I got for like $45???????? there is a slight increase. good luck
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rambino M Master 74 Rep 551 Posts Drives: M6 / X6M Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal / Florida iTrader: (3)	I have the KN Drop in Filter.. Looks the same.. It works like i expect a KN to work. After a day or so, i noticed slightly quicker spool up and the car held the power strong a bit longer.. defn a light noticable change..
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Driver72 Brigadier General 327 Rep 4,484 Posts Drives: 335i - to new owners now. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Holy pirated K&N rip-off Batman. Was it made in China?
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T Bone Brigadier General 530 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The land where we kill baby seals iTrader: (0)	Same Wavelength Hey Jon, we are on the same wavelength.....the BMCs for my 335xi are in transit in Koln right now..... I am compiling all the parts that I want installed by my dealer for my PDI for the 335xi Coupe....still more parts inbound. BTW, for those that are unfamiliar with the BMC filters....they are superb quality. Cheap and good upgrade for the M5 / M6s.....they flow and don't foul up the MAF. __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"......Enzo Ferrari
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