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06-26-2012, 05:36 PM | #1 |
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Drop in Filter worth it on 2010+ cars
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I've got a 2012 which of course has the newer paper filter which outflows the older US spec one. Is it still worth upgrading to a BMC or similar drop in filter? I don't care about it being lifetime as I'll sell the car before the warranty is up. |
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06-26-2012, 07:40 PM | #4 |
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Sounds worse IMO, but that's just me. Sounds like it's rattling (induction noise from ITB's presumably). Many people like the additional noise but I think it makes the engine sound rough.
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06-26-2012, 07:43 PM | #5 |
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I bet you 10-1 you didnt install properly..I have absolutely NO ratting...only noise is induction noise
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06-26-2012, 07:53 PM | #7 |
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just make sure its installed nice and tight. I had my CEL go off about 8 hours after I installed it and apparently it wasn't "sitting right." Had that sucker tightened down good and the airbox sealed good too. Sensitive little bugger.
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The sound difference was just so as I could notice. That said since I'm old and grew up with open element filters I like induction roar so every little bit is appreciated.
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06-27-2012, 09:00 AM | #9 |
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Always better to get a filter for this car. I have the AA green filter with absolutely no rattles what so ever. Choose your products right and install them properly
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06-27-2012, 09:17 AM | #10 |
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I just ordered BMC filter from SonicMS and am hoping for the better sound. My car just came back from the dealer service where they installed new Air filter... I told them they didn't have to but "We have to follow the procedure".
Oh well.
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Better than not getting a new one.
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Nice signature. You going into business with Mike?
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Since it's so hard to get ahold of Mike, PM me how much would a basic tune cost please
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Nope, definitely installed properly. It sounds LIKE a rattle but it isn't actually rattling IMO it makes the intake noise too raspy and cheap. Installed stock filter again and noise was gone. Most who installed a filter seem to like the sound. I don't. Some people like loud exhausts. I can't stand them. (All subjective.) FYI Other members reported the same noise: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=626643 Quote:
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I just popped in an AA Green, not really much of a difference even at WOT. Maybe a little more induction noise, not a huge difference. I wanted to go paperless though and it's a quality filter.
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However the noise can be compared to a rattle/resonance/rasp under the hood- like you said that's a subjective call, I don't like it |
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Unless the service tech installs the new filter upside down. Happened at my last service. . |
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I'll be honest i cant hear shit over my exhaust
But before i had the exhaust it was just louder def no rattle. I love the way it sounds.
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