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

MERLIN335i · 09-10-2013, 09:56 AM

335i & M3 Bonnet (sorry Hood for you lot over the pond

) seals are the same part number, so exactly same length, so no need to order M3 one, just re-use.

2010MSPORT335i · 10-20-2013, 07:58 AM

Bump just a quick question

64-31-6-958-817
64-31-6-958-818
64-31-6-958-815
64-31-6-958-816
64-31-9-159-606
51-71-8-045-623

So we only need the bolded items and then we can just order the filters off ebay and re use the stock seal?

About to order this.

LMB335IS · 10-20-2013, 10:36 AM

Reuse your seal and order filters off of Ebay but add these two parts. They're the covers over the DME and master cylinder.

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64319144870

2010MSPORT335i · 10-20-2013, 12:14 PM

And thats it? Not the 4 other parts listed above?

Or just

64319144869
64319144870
Seal
Filters

LMB335IS · 10-20-2013, 12:28 PM

No, you need the four you highlighted plus the two I added. Look them up on realoem.com and it shows you a exploded view of the setup.

2010MSPORT335i · 10-20-2013, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMB335IS

No, you need the four you highlighted plus the two I added. Look them up on realoem.com and it shows you a exploded view of the setup.

Got it, saw Chris yesterday !

LMB335IS · 10-20-2013, 03:35 PM

Cool. He's outta here in a couple weeks though. Headed to NY.

yorenceramiz · 11-14-2013, 05:36 PM

Another thing you guys could do, if you don't feel safe with the seal go to auto parts and get a thicker seal. They sell them there. It also clovers the gap between the covers and the cowl.

SSW · 02-20-2014, 11:32 AM

Subscribed.

Some ham-fisted mechanic over-tightened the screws on the cabin filter housing, which are now all lose, and also cracked the 2 front tabs on the housing. The housing will still attach w/o pulling loose BUT it would be better if I install some plastic screw inserts and switch to M5 bolts to make it more secure.

Because of the cracked tabs, I was also thinking of buying a new upper cabin filter housing BUT, now that I've seen it, I may install these M3 cowl covers instead.

We'll see . . .

_Sinister_ · 02-20-2014, 11:44 AM

Looks hella clean

and makes plug and coil pack changes a breeze

AlpineSwift · 02-20-2014, 11:48 AM

Does look clean, but I think I'm still gonna stick to the BMS filters. Reasoning: Cheaper, cooler engine bay and even more room to get to the plugs and stuff. Have yet to see anyone say they've had issues with the BMS filters even with snow or heavy downpours.

pileofstack · 02-20-2014, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

Does look clean, but I think I'm still gonna stick to the BMS filters. Reasoning: Cheaper, cooler engine bay and even more room to get to the plugs and stuff. Have yet to see anyone say they've had issues with the BMS filters even with snow or heavy downpours.

This ^

They just make more sense.

AS4EX · 02-20-2014, 01:57 PM

M3 cowl over the BMS filters, still keeps the factory look and improves it for us non-M owners. Pardon the dirty ass engine bay, spring cleaning soon..

pileofstack · 02-20-2014, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Ryan

M3 cowl over the BMS filters, still keeps the factory look and improves it for us non-M owners. Pardon the dirty ass engine bay, spring cleaning soon..

These bays have so much potential to look stunning with a bit of elbow grease and inspiration. IMO, even the look of the OEM M3 cowl can be improved upon greatly.

Not trying to downplay the definite aesthetic improvement of the M3's cowl over the 3-er's. Some of us just have different visual tastes

Agent11br · 02-20-2014, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Ryan

M3 cowl over the BMS filters, still keeps the factory look and improves it for us non-M owners. Pardon the dirty ass engine bay, spring cleaning soon..

Did you re-use the hood seal or buy the M3 one?

lito · 02-21-2014, 07:00 AM

heres mine I skinned with real cf. Dont mind the dull look, still need to clear coat them.

1QuikWS6 · 02-21-2014, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent11br

Did you re-use the hood seal or buy the M3 one?

You can re-use your original hood seal - they are the same part number 64316935369

M3 (Item #17)

Non-M (Item #15)

_Sinister_ · 02-21-2014, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lito

heres mine I skinned with real cf. Dont mind the dull look, still need to clear coat them.

Impressive! would like to see the finished product

. Did you DIY?

AS4EX · 02-21-2014, 08:57 AM

What is the purpose of the button on the drivers side filter housing? I was wondering if maybe we had something that would be the connector for it. There is one connector on that side with like a fake connector in one end and it just lays there.

PichaDis11 · 02-21-2014, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Ryan

What is the purpose of the button on the drivers side filter housing? I was wondering if maybe we had something that would be the connector for it. There is one connector on that side with like a fake connector in one end and it just lays there.

That may be the fake hood switch/ holder for the Alarm system.

lito · 02-21-2014, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Sinister_

Impressive! would like to see the finished product

. Did you DIY?

Thanks! Yes I skinned them myself. Did the interior trims as well, just waitjng for the weather to warm up so i can clear coat them.

SSW · 02-21-2014, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Ryan

What is the purpose of the button on the drivers side filter housing? I was wondering if maybe we had something that would be the connector for it. There is one connector on that side with like a fake connector in one end and it just lays there.

It is the alarm system hood switch.

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2010MSPORT335i Captain 95 Rep 951 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: . iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 E92 335i 6MT [0.00]	Bump just a quick question 64-31-6-958-817 64-31-6-958-818 64-31-6-958-815 64-31-6-958-816 64-31-9-159-606 51-71-8-045-623 So we only need the bolded items and then we can just order the filters off ebay and re use the stock seal? About to order this.
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LMB335IS Sua Sponte 1297 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 2013 LMB 335is Join Date: May 2008 Location: FOB FL iTrader: (21) Garage List 2013 BMW 335is [8.84]	Reuse your seal and order filters off of Ebay but add these two parts. They're the covers over the DME and master cylinder. 64319144869 64319144870 __________________ 335is/DCT-M3 GTS software-M3 drivetrain-M3 GWS-KOMBI-DSC-SZL/MHD/BQ Tuning IG@ClustersandCoding
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2010MSPORT335i Captain 95 Rep 951 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: . iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 E92 335i 6MT [0.00]	And thats it? Not the 4 other parts listed above? Or just 64319144869 64319144870 Seal Filters
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LMB335IS Sua Sponte 1297 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 2013 LMB 335is Join Date: May 2008 Location: FOB FL iTrader: (21) Garage List 2013 BMW 335is [8.84]	No, you need the four you highlighted plus the two I added. Look them up on realoem.com and it shows you a exploded view of the setup. __________________ 335is/DCT-M3 GTS software-M3 drivetrain-M3 GWS-KOMBI-DSC-SZL/MHD/BQ Tuning IG@ClustersandCoding
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yorenceramiz Private First Class 3 Rep 106 Posts Drives: Black & Red Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The U iTrader: (0)	Another thing you guys could do, if you don't feel safe with the seal go to auto parts and get a thicker seal. They sell them there. It also clovers the gap between the covers and the cowl. __________________ JB4\|Stett FMIC
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AS4EX N 31 Rep 631 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ohio iTrader: (5)	M3 cowl over the BMS filters, still keeps the factory look and improves it for us non-M owners. Pardon the dirty ass engine bay, spring cleaning soon..
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lito Colonel 167 Rep 2,174 Posts Drives: E92, F30 Join Date: May 2009 Location: DC metro iTrader: (11)	heres mine I skinned with real cf. Dont mind the dull look, still need to clear coat them. __________________
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AS4EX N 31 Rep 631 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ohio iTrader: (5)	What is the purpose of the button on the drivers side filter housing? I was wondering if maybe we had something that would be the connector for it. There is one connector on that side with like a fake connector in one end and it just lays there.
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