Air filter....what do you have/like

Romanian nightmare · 01-30-2012, 10:50 AM

As the title says, what do you guys prefer? K&N or afe? If you go with afe, do you prefer the Pro 5 R or Pro Dry S?

I'm looking to replace my filter for a 2007 335i sedan.

So let's hear it....and may the best filter win....

Romanian nightmare · 01-30-2012, 04:13 PM

Bueller?....Bueller?.....anyone there???

madmanhiker · 01-30-2012, 05:10 PM

try searching in the n54 section.....

Romanian nightmare · 01-30-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by madmanhiker

try searching in the n54 section.....

I did...just want to see what most people out there prefer...is it sooooo much to ask???

tbracing · 01-30-2012, 06:54 PM

K&N- 3 cars I know have them and like them very much

CPWINCH · 01-30-2012, 09:12 PM

i have afe. its great i guess. not something crazy, theyre like what 50$??

badblkX6 · 01-30-2012, 11:31 PM

I have the afe dry drop in filter on my N55.

I have had K&N filters on aftermarket intakes on past vehicles. I noticed a difference with the aftermarket intake over the stock one. Not sure if one brand filter can actually make more of a difference.

With the N55 motor, gains aren't that huge with aftermarket intakes, but the motor is still fairly new compared to the N54. There are a few out, but I will probably hold off until BMS comes out with theirs. I am happy with their products and pricing. Not sure what filter they will be using.

I picked up the afe filter to drop in for the hell of it. I didn't notice any gains or better throttle response. Maybe, just maybe, I could say that when I got on it, I could hear more turbo. That could be mental too tho.

Filters are cheap and I think are better quality than the stock one. No brand stands out more than the other in my eyes.

Best of luck!

Romanian nightmare · 01-31-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by badblk335i

I have the afe dry drop in filter on my N55.

I have had K&N filters on aftermarket intakes on past vehicles. I noticed a difference with the aftermarket intake over the stock one. Not sure if one brand filter can actually make more of a difference.

With the N55 motor, gains aren't that huge with aftermarket intakes, but the motor is still fairly new compared to the N54. There are a few out, but I will probably hold off until BMS comes out with theirs. I am happy with their products and pricing. Not sure what filter they will be using.

I picked up the afe filter to drop in for the hell of it. I didn't notice any gains or better throttle response. Maybe, just maybe, I could say that when I got on it, I could hear more turbo. That could be mental too tho.

Filters are cheap and I think are better quality than the stock one. No brand stands out more than the other in my eyes.

Best of luck!

Thanks for the input.....

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CPWINCH Brigadier General 741 Rep 4,635 Posts Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	i have afe. its great i guess. not something crazy, theyre like what 50$?? __________________ Follow my BMW instagram @CARMODIFICATION Let me know you are from bimmerpost and i'll follow back
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badblkX6 Captain 65 Rep 772 Posts Drives: 2014 X6 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (9)	I have the afe dry drop in filter on my N55. I have had K&N filters on aftermarket intakes on past vehicles. I noticed a difference with the aftermarket intake over the stock one. Not sure if one brand filter can actually make more of a difference. With the N55 motor, gains aren't that huge with aftermarket intakes, but the motor is still fairly new compared to the N54. There are a few out, but I will probably hold off until BMS comes out with theirs. I am happy with their products and pricing. Not sure what filter they will be using. I picked up the afe filter to drop in for the hell of it. I didn't notice any gains or better throttle response. Maybe, just maybe, I could say that when I got on it, I could hear more turbo. That could be mental too tho. Filters are cheap and I think are better quality than the stock one. No brand stands out more than the other in my eyes. Best of luck!
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