Just got my new BMC Airfilter

OC ///M · 11-04-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonmartin

K&N is a joke in comparison as far as build quality goes.

I think K&N has generally good build quaility, but for me it's an oil issue.

With the K&N I always seem to end up over-oiling them when I clean them. I do run k&N drop-ins on the my work vehicles, but w/the BMW I'm worried about the oil and the mass airflow sensor...old rumors from the MB forum when I had my CL.

Anyone know of any MAF sensor issues w/ after-market filter oils ?

P.S. Jonmartin: I'm likin' the updated signature...nice, man.

Tonester · 11-05-2007, 02:18 PM

I did a BMC vs Streamline filter dyno test.. check it out.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=184378

HyperM3 · 11-05-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonester

I did a BMC vs Streamline filter dyno test.. check it out.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=184378

Awesome job. Im just confused on a couple accounts; first, which filter is which? Second, what exactly is an "ARM" and how do you purchase it seperately?

Tonester · 11-06-2007, 01:46 AM

Results ended up BMC - #1, Streamline #2. The intake arm is from streamline.

Jonmartin · 11-06-2007, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tonester

I did a BMC vs Streamline filter dyno test.. check it out.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=184378

Thank you for that!

jons35 · 11-16-2007, 01:51 PM

i just got my bmc filter last night and wow u can actually feel the difference on a stupid drop in filter. I am very satisfied with it and would recommend it to any 1.

orientblue3 · 11-16-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jons35

i just got my bmc filter last night and wow u can actually feel the difference on a stupid drop in filter. I am very satisfied with it and would recommend it to any 1.

Got mine last night as well. Looks great. Very good quality. Now I just need a car to put it in!

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 11-16-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by orientblue3

Got mine last night as well. Looks great. Very good quality. Now I just need a car to put it in!

can you please measure the thickness of this filter vs stock and also take some side shots of each next to each other? I am looking for a filter that is thinner than stock and doesnt go as deep into the box.

orientblue3 · 11-16-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TTurboBullett

can you please measure the thickness of this filter vs stock and also take some side shots of each next to each other? I am looking for a filter that is thinner than stock and doesnt go as deep into the box.

Being that I don't have the car yet, you might want to have someone who already has their car do it for you.

Jonmartin · 11-16-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by orientblue3

Got mine last night as well. Looks great. Very good quality. Now I just need a car to put it in!

Congrats I checked mine last night after 2,000 miles looks perfect. From now on thats all I'll buy period.

Blck335i/BlckZ51C6 · 11-16-2007, 04:57 PM

hmm i'm definately feeling the mod bug on this car start to kick in as I read more.

Group buy on this filter??

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 11-16-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by orientblue3

Being that I don't have the car yet, you might want to have someone who already has their car do it for you.

no all i need is side by side pics of the filters showing the thickness.

Tonester · 11-17-2007, 06:08 AM

BMC filter is about 1/2 the thickness of an OEM one.

Here is BMC on the right and the "leading" competitor on the left.

Contact SP engineering for a BMC filter, thats where I ordered mine, give them a call... they don't have it listed online.

edzilla · 11-17-2007, 06:08 AM

Please PM me if you are interested in starting a GB for these filters or would just like to purchase one individually. I will have over 10 pieces coming into the shop hopefully sometime next week. Thanks.

Ed @ SP-POWER
626-333-5398

sambonator · 11-17-2007, 10:08 AM

Are you trying to say thinner is better?

I always thought thicker was better, which allows for longer folds and more filter surface area, which would allow the filter setup to be less restrictive...?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonester

BMC filter is about 1/2 the thickness of an OEM one.

Here is BMC on the right and the "leading" competitor on the left.

Contact SP engineering for a BMC filter, thats where I ordered mine, give them a call... they don't have it listed online.

orientblue3 · 11-17-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TTurboBullett

no all i need is side by side pics of the filters showing the thickness.

I don't have my car yet so no OEM filter for side by side. Tonester has you covered though.

Blck335i/BlckZ51C6 · 11-17-2007, 08:49 PM

Edzilla...pm sent. Definaetly am interested in purchasing one of these.

Thank you.

eunosracr · 11-18-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by edzilla

Please PM me if you are interested in starting a GB for these filters or would just like to purchase one individually. I will have over 10 pieces coming into the shop hopefully sometime next week. Thanks.

Ed @ SP-POWER
626-333-5398

Who is down for a group buy????

RiXst3r · 11-18-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by eunosracr

Who is down for a group buy????

I am down for a group buy

T Bone · 11-18-2007, 07:55 PM

Latest upgrade for the V10 M5 / M6 is ramair scoops with the BMC filters.... good for 17-22 whp....

These filters absolutely rock. I also had the BMC filter installed in my 335xi from day 1.

Blck335i/BlckZ51C6 · 11-18-2007, 10:44 PM

I am also in for a group buy

Tonester · 11-19-2007, 11:40 AM

Contact Ed @ SP Engineering, they had mine instock!

11-05-2007, 02:18 PM	#68
Tonester Banned 25 Rep 178 Posts Drives: LSB M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So Cali iTrader: (0)	I did a BMC vs Streamline filter dyno test.. check it out. http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=184378
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11-06-2007, 01:46 AM	#70
Tonester Banned 25 Rep 178 Posts Drives: LSB M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So Cali iTrader: (0)	Results ended up BMC - #1, Streamline #2. The intake arm is from streamline.
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jons35 New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: E92tt 6mt Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sd iTrader: (0)	i just got my bmc filter last night and wow u can actually feel the difference on a stupid drop in filter. I am very satisfied with it and would recommend it to any 1.
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Blck335i/BlckZ51C6 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Island/NY iTrader: (0)	hmm i'm definately feeling the mod bug on this car start to kick in as I read more. Group buy on this filter?? __________________ The Stable 2007 Black E90 335i. 2005 C6 Z51. Runs 11.20's currently. 2007 Escalade
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11-17-2007, 06:08 AM	#79
Tonester Banned 25 Rep 178 Posts Drives: LSB M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So Cali iTrader: (0)	BMC filter is about 1/2 the thickness of an OEM one. Here is BMC on the right and the "leading" competitor on the left. Contact SP engineering for a BMC filter, thats where I ordered mine, give them a call... they don't have it listed online.
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edzilla Lieutenant 35 Rep 400 Posts Drives: 03 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (6)	Please PM me if you are interested in starting a GB for these filters or would just like to purchase one individually. I will have over 10 pieces coming into the shop hopefully sometime next week. Thanks. Ed @ SP-POWER 626-333-5398
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11-17-2007, 08:49 PM	#83
Blck335i/BlckZ51C6 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Island/NY iTrader: (0)	Edzilla...pm sent. Definaetly am interested in purchasing one of these. Thank you. __________________ The Stable 2007 Black E90 335i. 2005 C6 Z51. Runs 11.20's currently. 2007 Escalade
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T Bone Brigadier General 532 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The land where we kill baby seals iTrader: (0)	Latest upgrade for the V10 M5 / M6 is ramair scoops with the BMC filters.... good for 17-22 whp.... These filters absolutely rock. I also had the BMC filter installed in my 335xi from day 1. __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"......Enzo Ferrari
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11-19-2007, 11:40 AM	#88
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