Burger cabin air filters -- or maybe I should say "filter-ettes"

Persian Whisperjet · 09-11-2016, 07:10 PM

One of the shop mechanics at the club DIY in Annapolis this weekend just bought a 335d (with 190K miles on it!) and installed a set of these cool cabin air filters that weigh almost nothing and get rid of that whole cabin air filter assembly. For $60 a set, can anyone think of a reason not to get these?

http://burgertuning.com/cowl_filter_...w_135_335.html

caiken · 09-11-2016, 07:29 PM

10lbs lighter? Boy, I just replaced mine yesterday and I find it hard to believe that the filter and cowl weigh 10 lbs.

Just not sure it's worth $60 when a normal filter is a fraction of that.

Kinda cool though.

gavronm · 09-11-2016, 09:32 PM

That cowl is heavier than it looks. 10lbs easy.

The concern with these is always the same - water getting past the filters and into the cabin. That said, I've never seen a first hand account from someone that installed these and had that issue. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened though.

Miko226 · 09-11-2016, 10:11 PM

The cowl does not weigh much this is really more for sound and airflow in the bay.

Got_Diesel · 09-12-2016, 01:49 AM

If that picture posted is from said 335d.....then something is wrong because that's an N55 motor....

Puerto Rican 335d · 09-12-2016, 09:03 AM

Ive had my Burger cowl filter for at least 3 yrs now and NO !! no water gets in gavronm and believe me its rains like hell down here in the islands. Your friend might had a bad batch or installed it incorrectly.

gavronm · 09-12-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Puerto Rican 335d

Ive had my Burger cowl filter for at least 3 yrs now and NO !! no water gets in gavronm and believe me its rains like hell down here in the islands. Your friend might had a bad batch or installed it incorrectly.

No friend of mine complained, I was just pointing out the concern that everyone else raises. Like I said, I've never seen a first hand account of an issue from these.

I remember reading one of your posts on another thread about your install. Did you install these filters and then reinstalled the cowl but without the OEM air filter?

Mrdeezy · 09-12-2016, 10:22 AM

That oem cowl thing is annoying as hell if you work on your car a lot. I want one of these

caiken · 09-12-2016, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdeezy

That oem cowl thing is annoying as hell if you work on your car a lot. I want one of these

It's true that the screws get stripped.

Persian Whisperjet · 09-12-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Got_Diesel

If that picture posted is from said 335d.....then something is wrong because that's an N55 motor....

I'll have to let him know he was swindled.

Puerto Rican 335d · 09-12-2016, 01:46 PM

garomn I still have the Burger filters on but I will verify the so called srtipped screws caiken states, and no I hv never put back on the OEM cowl for any reason amigo

Wolf 335 · 09-12-2016, 02:51 PM

What happens when you have heavy snow storms/ice and its get on these?

Anyone with snow/ice experience?

terry335d · 09-12-2016, 04:27 PM

I've had mine since about May 2015, so they have seen an Alberta winter with no problems. The major reason I got them was knowing I would be doing CBU and wanted quicker access.

Wolf 335 · 09-13-2016, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by terry335d

I've had mine since about May 2015, so they have seen an Alberta winter with no problems. The major reason I got them was knowing I would be doing CBU and wanted quicker access.

Lived in Lethbridge for a year, if it can withstand that weather than it must be bulletproof.

Unknown_Car · 09-13-2016, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Got_Diesel

If that picture posted is from said 335d.....then something is wrong because that's an N55 motor....

Dosent matter what motor that is, the point is to show the cabin air filter.

ChiDiddy · 09-13-2016, 06:02 PM

Great😩 More things to buy😫😫👎🏿👎🏿

E30_335i · 09-13-2016, 06:48 PM

Mine have never leaked or had a problem. The amount of hot air that is allowed to flow out the back of the hood is amazing once that cowl assembly is gone. Downside for me was you can hear the injectors really loud, but only at idle.

sukutash · 09-15-2016, 06:33 AM

I've had mine installed almost 2 years with no issues.

Pat_335D · 09-17-2016, 11:30 AM

Whisperjet, I didn't buy the car with 190k, I got it with 149k and now it has 180k!

Persian Whisperjet · 09-17-2016, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat_335D

Whisperjet, I didn't buy the car with 190k, I got it with 149k and now it has 180k!

Patrick thanks for the correction -- welcome to the forum!

auntulna · 10-02-2016, 12:30 PM

Still new to the car, what do you do with the cable crossing the engine that is clipped to the HVAC cowl?

BB_cuda · 10-02-2016, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by auntulna

Still new to the car, what do you do with the cable crossing the engine that is clipped to the HVAC cowl?

Zip tie it to the two strut supports.

09-11-2016, 07:10 PM	#1
Persian Whisperjet Kind of a Big Deal 171 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (0)	Burger cabin air filters -- or maybe I should say "filter-ettes" One of the shop mechanics at the club DIY in Annapolis this weekend just bought a 335d (with 190K miles on it!) and installed a set of these cool cabin air filters that weigh almost nothing and get rid of that whole cabin air filter assembly. For $60 a set, can anyone think of a reason not to get these? http://burgertuning.com/cowl_filter_...w_135_335.html Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Persian Whisperjet; 09-11-2016 at 07:18 PM..
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caiken Enlisted Member 14 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2010 335d / 2011 X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cleveland, OH USA iTrader: (0)	10lbs lighter? Boy, I just replaced mine yesterday and I find it hard to believe that the filter and cowl weigh 10 lbs. Just not sure it's worth $60 when a normal filter is a fraction of that. Kinda cool though.
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gavronm First Lieutenant 93 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 2011 335D M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	That cowl is heavier than it looks. 10lbs easy. The concern with these is always the same - water getting past the filters and into the cabin. That said, I've never seen a first hand account from someone that installed these and had that issue. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened though.
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Miko226 Captain 63 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 11' 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	The cowl does not weigh much this is really more for sound and airflow in the bay. __________________ 11' m57 335d 165k Miles - JR 2, ATM Full Exhaust & Intake, Wagner FMIC, AAR Boost Pipe, AAR Swirl Delete, AAR EGR Delete 08' n54 135i FBO E85 - SOLD
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Got_Diesel Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	If that picture posted is from said 335d.....then something is wrong because that's an N55 motor.... __________________
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	Ive had my Burger cowl filter for at least 3 yrs now and NO !! no water gets in gavronm and believe me its rains like hell down here in the islands. Your friend might had a bad batch or installed it incorrectly. __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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Mrdeezy Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 335d m-sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San diego iTrader: (0)	That oem cowl thing is annoying as hell if you work on your car a lot. I want one of these
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	garomn I still have the Burger filters on but I will verify the so called srtipped screws caiken states, and no I hv never put back on the OEM cowl for any reason amigo __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2565 Rep 3,663 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	What happens when you have heavy snow storms/ice and its get on these? Anyone with snow/ice experience?
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terry335d Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta iTrader: (0)	I've had mine since about May 2015, so they have seen an Alberta winter with no problems. The major reason I got them was knowing I would be doing CBU and wanted quicker access.
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E30_335i Second Lieutenant 169 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Mine have never leaked or had a problem. The amount of hot air that is allowed to flow out the back of the hood is amazing once that cowl assembly is gone. Downside for me was you can hear the injectors really loud, but only at idle. __________________ 2011 335i Sport, M3 control arms front/rear, ECS Tuning rear trailing arms, Bilstein HD's, StopTech BBK, Drexel LSD, Dinan camber plates, FBO's with Cobb Stage 2 tune, Corsa exhaust, 18x9 D-Force, 255/35 R-S4's
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sukutash First Lieutenant 73 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 2011 335d, 2020 M2C Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ft Worth iTrader: (7) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 KOMP [0.00] 2014 BMW 535i [0.00] 2012 MERC E63 AMG W ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	I've had mine installed almost 2 years with no issues.
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Pat_335D Private 20 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Whisperjet, I didn't buy the car with 190k, I got it with 149k and now it has 180k!
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auntulna Enlisted Member 9 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2014 535d, 2005 Passat TDI Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Springfield MO iTrader: (0)	Still new to the car, what do you do with the cable crossing the engine that is clipped to the HVAC cowl?
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