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04-05-2010, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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I Was Searching Web Sites For Air Filters,and On Macht Schnell's Site,it Has A Note That Says:us 2010 Models Will Now Use The European Airbox And Will Require The Eu Filter Adapter To Be Installed.does Anyone Know About This,and How Does It Differ From My 2009 E-92 M3 Coupe?
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04-05-2010, 07:58 PM | #2 |
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US 2010 airbox has the same air filter as the european cars. 2008-2009 US cars had a different air filter.
I suggest you get the european BMC filter instead of the Macht Schnell one because you need an adaptor while the BMC filter does not. Less parts, less headaches in the future. Plus you don't have to pay for the extension adaptor thing. |
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2008-2009 do not require the adapter.
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04-06-2010, 06:04 AM | #4 | |
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Better to have one made for the car than a work around. |
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K&N doesn't offer a filter for the S65.
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It's not a different airbox, only the mounting pin has a different length since a different filter (paper) is used.
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04-06-2010, 02:56 PM | #10 |
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Wouldn't understand why anyone wouldn't prefer an air filter specifically made for the car than paying extra for one with an adapter. But I guess since you're trying to sell them ....
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04-06-2010, 03:16 PM | #11 | |
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- Wheel Spacers - Stud Conversions - Big Brake Kits (since caliper relocation brackets are often used) Not trying to argue, just making points.
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04-10-2010, 06:17 AM | #12 |
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I find it best to no add wheel spacers and buy wheels with the right offset for the car. Many people also complain of vibrations with the big break kits (Not to say that this is true for all of them but the number of people that get these vibrations is not small either).
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04-10-2010, 11:11 AM | #13 | |
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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FILTERS????? Do '08/'09s have a larger filter, or the other way around? If so, is that same length but wider (where the pin is)? And if filter is smaller on '10s, I'd be pissed; why going backwards? Once more, please enlighten us . Thx. |
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04-10-2010, 12:52 PM | #14 | |
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The filters not smaller in the 2010. There's some comparison shots in this link http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312423 |
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04-10-2010, 03:06 PM | #15 |
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Here's a change that just makes no sense except to universally use one filter... I suppose.
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