Macht Schnell drop in panel filter?

135i · 07-16-2011, 02:08 PM

Anyone using this filter? Any difference whatsoever? I can't justify getting a DCI with the brutal Texas heat.

Thank you!

Brey335i · 07-16-2011, 04:53 PM

I couldn't notice a difference. But it makes sense that it's better than the oem filter...

Syndicategt · 07-16-2011, 05:26 PM

Better than OEM and DCI's when heat soaked. Your butt dyno won't notice as the gains are minimal at best but at least you get consistant pulls, unlike the DCI's

135forthewin · 07-17-2011, 01:46 PM

As far as I'm aware,t eh Macht Schnell filter is produced by S&B Filters, and is the same filter as the one sold by BMS, however the BMS filter is $30 cheaper (and oh no, you get a different color oil LOL). Just a pointer.

I enjoyed my drop-in from Helene, and I believe S&B manufactured that filter as well. I dynoed an 8 hp and 9 lb/ft gain, and people will argue it, but it flows better than the stock filter and gives a little more noise and responsiveness.

135i · 07-17-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 135forthewin

As far as I'm aware,t eh Macht Schnell filter is produced by S&B Filters, and is the same filter as the one sold by BMS, however the BMS filter is $30 cheaper (and oh no, you get a different color oil LOL). Just a pointer.

I enjoyed my drop-in from Helene, and I believe S&B manufactured that filter as well. I dynoed an 8 hp and 9 lb/ft gain, and people will argue it, but it flows better than the stock filter and gives a little more noise and responsiveness.

Nice! Thants what I wanted to hear thank you. I order the MS filter however. Oh well

bigdaddycane · 07-18-2011, 08:35 AM

I tried the ITG filter (until I find a properly shielded DCI) and it works well. I was surprised by the small power gain.

dlbrooks18 · 07-18-2011, 01:32 PM

go for it! I run a drop in filter as well..

Zeph · 07-19-2011, 08:27 PM

I run the MS drop in filter, it works great. I will comment that the rubber melted a bit in my car though... weird

135i · 07-20-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeph

I run the MS drop in filter, it works great. I will comment that the rubber melted a bit in my car though... weird

Any noticable difference in power or throttle response?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-20-2011, 02:10 PM

Should be similar to any other drop in filter in that is offered. Pick your poison.

jkrig · 03-21-2012, 09:26 AM

Sorry to bring this back from the dead but.....I did a search to see if anyone had the same issue....I have the MS drop and it was fine, or so I thought, months later I decided to start the build on my version of the Mr. 5 intake, opened up the hood, and it was tough to pulled the cover off the intake box, turns out the MS filter gasket material had begun to melt there was barely enough material left to hold the filter in place, I was able to peel away the melted material and pop my stock panel back in, the MS gasket is far more soft and plyable compared to a stock, K/N uses a similar "harder" gasket material.....I still have what was left and will take some pics when I get home.....after a few web searches, Ive found that this was not an isolated incident....pics to come

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Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Better than OEM and DCI's when heat soaked. Your butt dyno won't notice as the gains are minimal at best but at least you get consistant pulls, unlike the DCI's __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	As far as I'm aware,t eh Macht Schnell filter is produced by S&B Filters, and is the same filter as the one sold by BMS, however the BMS filter is $30 cheaper (and oh no, you get a different color oil LOL). Just a pointer. I enjoyed my drop-in from Helene, and I believe S&B manufactured that filter as well. I dynoed an 8 hp and 9 lb/ft gain, and people will argue it, but it flows better than the stock filter and gives a little more noise and responsiveness. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Zeph Major 27 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	I run the MS drop in filter, it works great. I will comment that the rubber melted a bit in my car though... weird
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03-21-2012, 09:26 AM	#11
jkrig First Lieutenant 74 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 07' e90 335i (SGM) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (0)	Sorry to bring this back from the dead but.....I did a search to see if anyone had the same issue....I have the MS drop and it was fine, or so I thought, months later I decided to start the build on my version of the Mr. 5 intake, opened up the hood, and it was tough to pulled the cover off the intake box, turns out the MS filter gasket material had begun to melt there was barely enough material left to hold the filter in place, I was able to peel away the melted material and pop my stock panel back in, the MS gasket is far more soft and plyable compared to a stock, K/N uses a similar "harder" gasket material.....I still have what was left and will take some pics when I get home.....after a few web searches, Ive found that this was not an isolated incident....pics to come
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