---k&n or afe drop in filter for 328i 2011 lci---

dgoldstein328i · 02-03-2011, 05:07 PM

iv done my research to conclude im ripping out the charcoal filter and dropping in a aftermarket filter. what brand is the best or they are all the same?

Wlew · 02-03-2011, 05:22 PM

afe has a better technology, but with any drop in filter.... it really doesnt matter. you are looking at maybe a fraction of a hp difference.

Save some money and go with K&N. you wont regret it.

dgoldstein328i · 02-03-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wlew

afe has a better technology, but with any drop in filter.... it really doesnt matter. you are looking at maybe a fraction of a hp difference.

Save some money and go with K&N. you wont regret it.

this is what i originally had and notice a loss in power hp and tq wise but i will def get the k&n drop in filter

Wlew · 02-03-2011, 05:28 PM

yeah, the afe intake is a piece of shit. I used to have one, and had massive low end tq loss. also y car would violently vibrate at 4K rpms if I accelerated slowly. it got to be annoying.

Drop in is the way to go for sure.

dgoldstein328i · 02-03-2011, 05:36 PM

i might do this idk i was just looking at another post. whats your idea on this? http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...ake/ES2072577/

SV Concepts III · 02-03-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dgoldstein328i

this is what i originally had and notice a loss in power hp and tq wise but i will def get the k&n drop in filter

That is a great photo, thanks for sharing.

jaceaholic · 02-03-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dgoldstein328i

i might do this idk i was just looking at another post. whats your idea on this? http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...ake/ES2072577/

you can do that or do the charcoal delete with the drop in filter..

dgoldstein328i · 02-03-2011, 05:41 PM

the afe intake sounds very good but i guess u need to be more then stock to feel a difference according to other peoples postings. but im def going to get the drop in unless i find a lower price for the euro box then on ecstuning.com

Wlew · 02-03-2011, 06:07 PM

save your money. just do the drop in and charcoal delete and call it a day.

OlivaresAnthony · 02-03-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

That is a great photo, thanks for sharing.

OlivaresAnthony · 02-03-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wlew

save your money. just do the drop in and charcoal delete and call it a day.

+1

dgoldstein328i · 02-03-2011, 07:48 PM

sounds like a deal drop in

yerv818 · 02-04-2011, 08:01 PM

i heard charcoal delete causes more dirt and shit to get into ur intake i duno where on the forum i saw it but is this true??

c_jeong89 · 02-04-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by yerv818

i heard charcoal delete causes more dirt and shit to get into ur intake i duno where on the forum i saw it but is this true??

that's the air filter's job. if u get more dirt and shit then u have a bad filter. the charcoal is solely for emissions as the euro intakes dont have it

Wlew · 02-05-2011, 02:59 PM

charcoal filter is worthless, absolutely cut it out.

OlivaresAnthony · 02-07-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Wlew

charcoal filter is worthless, absolutely cut it out.

+1 I just cut mine out yesterday and installed my AFE filter.

ihvabmr · 02-07-2011, 09:03 AM

Does the charcoal delete cause a code? I helped a buddy of mine to cut the charcoal filter off and installed K&N drop in. No engine light came on, but when he checked his Idrive for any error, the missing charcoal error came on. Is that something that my buddy should be worried about or its just normal?

benzo23 · 02-07-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ihvabmr

Does the charcoal delete cause a code? I helped a buddy of mine to cut the charcoal filter off and installed K&N drop in. No engine light came on, but when he checked his Idrive for any error, the missing charcoal error came on. Is that something that my buddy should be worried about or its just normal?

The missing charcoal error? lol...

OlivaresAnthony · 02-07-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ihvabmr

Does the charcoal delete cause a code? I helped a buddy of mine to cut the charcoal filter off and installed K&N drop in. No engine light came on, but when he checked his Idrive for any error, the missing charcoal error came on. Is that something that my buddy should be worried about or its just normal?

I didn't get a code and I'm sure most people who delete the charcoal filter don't get one. Did you guys re-install everything correctly?

ihvabmr · 02-07-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by OlivaresAnthony

I didn't get a code and I'm sure most people who delete the charcoal filter don't get one. Did you guys re-install everything correctly?

I thank you for taking time to answer my question. There was no code in the dash, just a message in the I-drive screen, Charcoal filter error. It didn't affect the driving dynamic of the vehicle, but just somewhat of an annoyance knowing the fact that it is there. Yes, we did reinstall everything correctly. No engine light warning light or what not. Just the Charcoal Filter info.

OlivaresAnthony · 02-07-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ihvabmr

I thank you for taking time to answer my question. There was no code in the dash, just a message in the I-drive screen, Charcoal filter error. It didn't affect the driving dynamic of the vehicle, but just somewhat of an annoyance knowing the fact that it is there. Yes, we did reinstall everything correctly. No engine light warning light or what not. Just the Charcoal Filter info.

Weird, I've never heard about anyone getting this. Maybe someone else can chime in?

benzo23 · 02-07-2011, 01:05 PM

pics or it never happened.

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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	afe has a better technology, but with any drop in filter.... it really doesnt matter. you are looking at maybe a fraction of a hp difference. Save some money and go with K&N. you wont regret it. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	yeah, the afe intake is a piece of shit. I used to have one, and had massive low end tq loss. also y car would violently vibrate at 4K rpms if I accelerated slowly. it got to be annoying. Drop in is the way to go for sure. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	save your money. just do the drop in and charcoal delete and call it a day. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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yerv818 Lieutenant 19 Rep 425 Posts Drives: 2010 blk/red 328 sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: la crescenta CA iTrader: (2)	i heard charcoal delete causes more dirt and shit to get into ur intake i duno where on the forum i saw it but is this true?? __________________ BMX powerbox/H&R RACE springs/eibach pro dampers/H&R sways/cyba scoops/k&n drop in/blk grille/blk reflectors/19in LUXE CSL rep/hamman cf lip
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	charcoal filter is worthless, absolutely cut it out. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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ihvabmr Lieutenant 19 Rep 411 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (4)	Does the charcoal delete cause a code? I helped a buddy of mine to cut the charcoal filter off and installed K&N drop in. No engine light came on, but when he checked his Idrive for any error, the missing charcoal error came on. Is that something that my buddy should be worried about or its just normal?
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