AFE Installed.. Opinions...

Scimitar335i · 08-22-2008, 10:19 PM

Got my AFE Intake from **********s today and got that sucker on. I purchased the Oiled version over the dry because I read that the oiled one flowed better. Installation took about 20 min as the stock box was a pain in the ass to get out. Once it was out though it was all clock-work. The fitment was excellent and it pretty much looks OEM! Once it was finished I took her for a run.

For those who are wondering if you can hear the turbos spool? Yup... you can hear them "whoosh-ing" its not overly loud, i heard it with the windows up but with the windows down you definitely notice them a lot more and it brought a smile to my face. I definitely noticed that she pulled a lot harder. Nothing much from the dig as it felt stock but once it hit 2000-3000 man she opened up big time. I took her up this up-hill freeway entrance ramp and my personal best stock was 100mph. I logged in 110 before I hit the freeway. 60-100mph was effortless and over-all the car has more GRUNT.

I left my camera up at my apartment but I will try to score one to get some pics and vids in. Those of you who are on the fence for an intake this is the one! I had the BMS single cone and yea, the whoosh-ing sound was louder BUT I feel this one pulls a little harder. Sometimes I felt the BMS bog down but power wise I'm happy with what the AFE is doing. Great stuff...

ybbiz34 · 08-22-2008, 10:57 PM

I'm sold on the AFE intake. Only question now is how fast can I get one and who's got the best price?

I guess that's two questions.

rooster3.0 · 08-22-2008, 11:31 PM

I think HP autowerks has a few that aren't spoken for.

Universal_Magnetic · 08-22-2008, 11:41 PM

Awesome...i will definitely be ordering the AFE intake once my '09 335xi coupe gets delivered.

Scimitar335i · 08-24-2008, 12:09 AM

here are some pics.. I have a video too.. can someone host it for me??

Scimitar335i · 08-24-2008, 12:10 AM

last one..

ChaneRZ · 08-24-2008, 01:03 AM

nice intake!

PeteW84 · 08-24-2008, 05:09 AM

Looks good, I can't wait till I get mine next week.

Scimitar335i · 08-24-2008, 10:12 AM

You're going to have some major fun

It looks and sounds great!!!

bullmrkt · 08-24-2008, 12:25 PM

I just installed mine too and while the fit and looks are great, the jury is still on whether or not it is making more power than my UR CAI which I removed to install this. I still need to do more "testing" including a dyno run, but there are a couple situations where I swear the butt dyno isnt picking up quite as ferocious acceleration as I had before... Even if its a few less ponies I like the design better because I got to reinstall several stock components that were removed for the UR CAI.

FotiosF90M5 · 08-24-2008, 12:33 PM

Its a nice looking product. I might try out an intake again with this one. I was a bit let down with my bms single, atleast power wise so I took it out and sold it.

roadkillrob · 08-24-2008, 02:46 PM

What is the box assembly made of - plastic?? I want to get one of these, but I have the BMW strut tower brace and it looks like the box assembly sticks up higher than the stock airbox, so I am thinking I can cut it around the brace to clear.

Thanks

Rob

BES335xi · 08-24-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

I'm sold on the AFE intake. Only question now is how fast can I get one and who's got the best price?

I guess that's two questions.

Trinityauto.com or something like that had it for 319.00 after you put the coupon code AFE SO n free shiping so 319 is the total.

cn555ic · 08-24-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullmrkt

I just installed mine too and while the fit and looks are great, the jury is still on whether or not it is making more power than my UR CAI which I removed to install this. I still need to do more "testing" including a dyno run, but there are a couple situations where I swear the butt dyno isnt picking up quite as ferocious acceleration as I had before... Even if its a few less ponies I like the design better because I got to reinstall several stock components that were removed for the UR CAI.

Please let us know the comparison of these two intakes....I am interested in this intake compared to UR's only, and only because of the ease of cleaning the filters....UR's is a PITA to get to....but if it doesn't perform better its a not brainer for me!!! UR of course!

roadkillrob · 08-24-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BES335xi

Trinityauto.com or something like that had it for 319.00 after you put the coupon code AFE SO n free shiping so 319 is the total.

www.trinityautosport.com but their page just explodes when you go there, so not sure whats up!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=afe+code

RMA · 08-24-2008, 03:41 PM

Not familiar with UR intake???

Scimitar335i · 08-24-2008, 04:33 PM

You can PM James at **********s and talk to him. He can match the price of trinityautosports. That is pretty much what I did!!

battlehawk1025 · 08-24-2008, 04:34 PM

looks clean

Ron@Modbargains · 08-24-2008, 05:40 PM

Yeah guys just PM James - he's instructed to provide a Low Price guranteed on these, which is what you have with purchasing with us

Met with AFE on Thursday - just hearing how enthusiastic they were about the power gains was great. They've definitely made a great product - and we've got their commitment to get them all produced a lot more at a quick enough rate, the demand was overwhelming on these.

stimpy · 08-24-2008, 10:26 PM

Anyone else having problems spending 300+ dollars on a plastic shroud and two filters? I want one and I'm sure I will buy one eventually just 320 bucks? sheesh....

cn555ic · 08-24-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

Anyone else having problems spending 300+ dollars on a plastic shroud and two filters? I want one and I'm sure I will buy one eventually just 320 bucks? sheesh....

Would you feel better paying 450 for aluminum and one filter!

stimpy · 08-24-2008, 10:31 PM

lol which one is that?

08-22-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
Scimitar335i Major 222 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	AFE Installed.. Opinions...updated with pics Got my AFE Intake from *********s today and got that sucker on. I purchased the Oiled version over the dry because I read that the oiled one flowed better. Installation took about 20 min as the stock box was a pain in the ass to get out. Once it was out though it was all clock-work. The fitment was excellent and it pretty much looks OEM! Once it was finished I took her for a run. For those who are wondering if you can hear the turbos spool? Yup... you can hear them "whoosh-ing" its not overly loud, i heard it with the windows up but with the windows down you definitely notice them a lot more and it brought a smile to my face. I definitely noticed that she pulled a lot harder. Nothing much from the dig as it felt stock but once it hit 2000-3000 man she opened up big time. I took her up this up-hill freeway entrance ramp and my personal best stock was 100mph. I logged in 110 before I hit the freeway. 60-100mph was effortless and over-all the car has more GRUNT. I left my camera up at my apartment but I will try to score one to get some pics and vids in. Those of you who are on the fence for an intake this is the one! I had the BMS single cone and yea, the whoosh-ing sound was louder BUT I feel this one pulls a little harder. Sometimes I felt the BMS bog down but power wise I'm happy with what the AFE is doing. Great stuff... __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool! Last edited by Scimitar335i; 08-24-2008 at 12:07 AM..*
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08-22-2008, 10:57 PM	#2
ybbiz34 Brigadier General 724 Rep 4,959 Posts Drives: 2023 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I'm sold on the AFE intake. Only question now is how fast can I get one and who's got the best price? I guess that's two questions. __________________ Current: '23 G20 M Sport 330i Current: '20 X253 GLC300 SUV Gone: '20 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '18 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '13 W204 C63 Sedan
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08-22-2008, 11:31 PM	#3
rooster3.0 Major 28 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey iTrader: (4)	I think HP autowerks has a few that aren't spoken for.
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08-22-2008, 11:41 PM	#4
Universal_Magnetic Captain 39 Rep 835 Posts Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (3)	Awesome...i will definitely be ordering the AFE intake once my '09 335xi coupe gets delivered. __________________ BMS E92 335xi \| PROcede \| K&N \| KW \| VMR \| LUX \| Bastuck \|
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08-24-2008, 12:09 AM	#5
Scimitar335i Major 222 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	here are some pics.. I have a video too.. can someone host it for me?? Attached Images __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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08-24-2008, 12:10 AM	#6
Scimitar335i Major 222 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	last one.. Attached Images __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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08-24-2008, 01:03 AM	#7
ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 106 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	nice intake! __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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08-24-2008, 05:09 AM	#8
PeteW84 COBB'ed 67 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	Looks good, I can't wait till I get mine next week.
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08-24-2008, 10:12 AM	#9
Scimitar335i Major 222 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	You're going to have some major fun It looks and sounds great!!! __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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08-24-2008, 12:25 PM	#10
bullmrkt Lieutenant 24 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: usually my desk iTrader: (0)	I just installed mine too and while the fit and looks are great, the jury is still on whether or not it is making more power than my UR CAI which I removed to install this. I still need to do more "testing" including a dyno run, but there are a couple situations where I swear the butt dyno isnt picking up quite as ferocious acceleration as I had before... Even if its a few less ponies I like the design better because I got to reinstall several stock components that were removed for the UR CAI. __________________ 2021 AMG E63S Hammer Wagon 2002 BMW Z8 (with a Dinan DP Engine) 1996 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 1995 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 6mt 1964 Porsche 356 C Coupe
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08-24-2008, 12:33 PM	#11
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 810 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	Its a nice looking product. I might try out an intake again with this one. I was a bit let down with my bms single, atleast power wise so I took it out and sold it. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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08-24-2008, 02:46 PM	#12
roadkillrob Major General 897 Rep 5,476 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NH iTrader: (15)	What is the box assembly made of - plastic?? I want to get one of these, but I have the BMW strut tower brace and it looks like the box assembly sticks up higher than the stock airbox, so I am thinking I can cut it around the brace to clear. Thanks Rob __________________ 2025 X5 Msport 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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08-24-2008, 03:41 PM	#16
RMA Major 42 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M sport coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 135i M sport c ... [0.00]	Not familiar with UR intake??? __________________
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08-24-2008, 04:33 PM	#17
Scimitar335i Major 222 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	You can PM James at **********s and talk to him. He can match the price of trinityautosports. That is pretty much what I did!! __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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08-24-2008, 04:34 PM	#18
battlehawk1025 battlehawk1025 45 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2007 335XI 6mt, SL 65 , M6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wilmette/chicago,IL iTrader: (4)	looks clean
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08-24-2008, 05:40 PM	#19
Ron@Modbargains 60 Rep 2,201 Posts Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (3)	Yeah guys just PM James - he's instructed to provide a Low Price guranteed on these, which is what you have with purchasing with us Met with AFE on Thursday - just hearing how enthusiastic they were about the power gains was great. They've definitely made a great product - and we've got their commitment to get them all produced a lot more at a quick enough rate, the demand was overwhelming on these.
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08-24-2008, 10:26 PM	#20
stimpy Colonel 183 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	Anyone else having problems spending 300+ dollars on a plastic shroud and two filters? I want one and I'm sure I will buy one eventually just 320 bucks? sheesh....
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08-24-2008, 10:31 PM	#22
stimpy Colonel 183 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	lol which one is that?
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