stock air filter from dealer in korea.

Typer0318 · 02-10-2021, 04:12 AM

Hello, guys!

I was not really into after market filters with e92 and ordered from dealer and this is how it looks like,,,

is this normal?

(parts personnel didn't say anything when I went back there but later called me saying all the filters in their warehouse are like that...)

Could you help me out on this, please,,,

roastbeef · 02-10-2021, 04:28 AM

That one was made on a Friday at 4:59.

amrazM · 02-10-2021, 05:03 AM

If its something that makes you uncomfortable maybe try to return it and get another one.

Typer0318 · 02-10-2021, 05:47 AM

Thanks, I will be doing that!

timothy2001 · 02-10-2021, 05:58 AM

My Dinan filters look nothing like that. Looks like you are in Korea so that might just be a knock off from a neighboring country. Order from a reputable US company.

EDWYER · 02-10-2021, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

That one was made on a Friday at 4:59.

nrubenstein · 02-10-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by timothy2001

My Dinan filters look nothing like that. Looks like you are in Korea so that might just be a knock off from a neighboring country. Order from a reputable US company.

It's literally a dealer part made in Austria. That's the early style filter that looks different from (and worse than) the later style. Pretty unlikely that a dealer is repackaging shitty parts into Genuine BMW boxes. (Also, no need to do that. BMW replacement parts quality is in the absolute gutter these days.)

I wouldn't have an issue using it, but OP can exchange it if he wants.

InnerBlueSkies · 02-11-2021, 02:12 AM

It may look a little weird but it's an air filter and should function as expected.

I'd drop that puppy in and call it a day.

smyles · 02-11-2021, 08:13 AM

Looks used. Not for long, but still.

wyatth · 02-11-2021, 04:21 PM

I just want to commend you for being able and willing to drive an E9xM in Seoul! Love that city but driving (an M or any car at all) there is not something that sounds fun!

AK435 · 02-12-2021, 12:39 AM

If you google “mahle lx1667”, you’ll see online vendors selling this filter looking the same as the pictures posted (with the black/gray color on the end pleat). Based on this I believe this is normal. OP can ask for a new filter but it will likely look the same as the one posted.

rks68rt · 02-12-2021, 03:30 AM

That doesn't look like the stock BMW filter I replaced a couple of weeks ago and many times prior.
The stock one is mustard yellow paper filter.
Just saying...

AK435 · 02-12-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rks68rt

That doesn't look like the stock BMW filter I replaced a couple of weeks ago and many times prior.
The stock one is mustard yellow paper filter.
Just saying...

08 and 09 use a different air filter than 10-13

SAMM3Y · 02-12-2021, 10:52 AM

Normal, just where they join the paper pleating.

SAMM3Y · 02-12-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wyatth

I just want to commend you for being able and willing to drive an E9xM in Seoul! Love that city but driving (an M or any car at all) there is not something that sounds fun!

Crazy pedestrians everywhere? I did just google gas prices in Korea ~ $5 for a US Gallon. Not bad really..

wyatth · 02-12-2021, 05:51 PM

^ Pedestrians, traffic, construction, some very new roads (more south of the river?) but some very old/small roads and back alleys throughout (more north?). It's just very intense and crowded within the city (I wouldn't want an E9xM in NYC or SF either). Outside of Seoul the roads and scenery can be awesome. But within Seoul, a Macan would be about perfect. I'm impressed by my wife every year with her urban driving abilities and reminded that I'll never drive there, lol. And yet you see tons of sports/exotic cars around the city (imported cars are also $$).

jd501 · 02-12-2021, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wyatth

^ Pedestrians, traffic, construction, some very new roads (more south of the river?) but some very old/small roads and back alleys throughout (more north?). It's just very intense and crowded within the city (I wouldn't want an E9xM in NYC or SF either). Outside of Seoul the roads and scenery can be awesome. But within Seoul, a Macan would be about perfect. I'm impressed by my wife every year with her urban driving abilities and reminded that I'll never drive there, lol. And yet you see tons of sports/exotic cars around the city (imported cars are also $$).

In Itaewon, in my experience; narrow roads, tons of scooters and taxi drivers. Scooters generally don't pay attention to traffic laws, taxi drivers kind of try. Freeways are beautiful though outside the city.

wyatth · 02-12-2021, 06:34 PM

^ 100%. The rules of the road are just so foreign to me, they've got a local way and what's okay and normal would get you the bird or an accident here. Busan is even worse. But you're right, between the cities is fantastic freeway driving, beautiful mountain scenery and the roads are brand new.

jd501 · 02-12-2021, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by timothy2001

My Dinan filters look nothing like that. Looks like you are in Korea so that might just be a knock off from a neighboring country. Order from a reputable US company.

Not to be an ass, sorry; Dinan filters don't look like that because they're different than OEM.

Oddly enough, even the 08-09 in this picture looks kinda dirty. Maybe white was a poor choice of colors.

InnerBlueSkies · 02-13-2021, 02:03 AM

The dirt looks like charcoal to me. Anybody know if the pleats for the OEM contain activated charcoal?

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InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	It may look a little weird but it's an air filter and should function as expected. I'd drop that puppy in and call it a day.
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wyatth Colonel 3552 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I just want to commend you for being able and willing to drive an E9xM in Seoul! Love that city but driving (an M or any car at all) there is not something that sounds fun!
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AK435 New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2016 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	If you google “mahle lx1667”, you’ll see online vendors selling this filter looking the same as the pictures posted (with the black/gray color on the end pleat). Based on this I believe this is normal. OP can ask for a new filter but it will likely look the same as the one posted. Last edited by AK435; 02-12-2021 at 12:45 AM..
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rks68rt Private 65 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Dinan ZCP Black DCT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Yacolt, WA iTrader: (1)	That doesn't look like the stock BMW filter I replaced a couple of weeks ago and many times prior. The stock one is mustard yellow paper filter. Just saying... __________________ 2013 M3 Dinan ZCP DCT Black 2011 M3 ZCP DCT Alpine White (sold) 2016 320i Xdrive Alpine White
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wyatth Colonel 3552 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	^ Pedestrians, traffic, construction, some very new roads (more south of the river?) but some very old/small roads and back alleys throughout (more north?). It's just very intense and crowded within the city (I wouldn't want an E9xM in NYC or SF either). Outside of Seoul the roads and scenery can be awesome. But within Seoul, a Macan would be about perfect. I'm impressed by my wife every year with her urban driving abilities and reminded that I'll never drive there, lol. And yet you see tons of sports/exotic cars around the city (imported cars are also $$). Last edited by wyatth; 02-12-2021 at 05:56 PM..
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wyatth Colonel 3552 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	^ 100%. The rules of the road are just so foreign to me, they've got a local way and what's okay and normal would get you the bird or an accident here. Busan is even worse. But you're right, between the cities is fantastic freeway driving, beautiful mountain scenery and the roads are brand new.
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InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	The dirt looks like charcoal to me. Anybody know if the pleats for the OEM contain activated charcoal? Last edited by InnerBlueSkies; 02-13-2021 at 02:09 AM..
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