AA Green Filter!!!!

[SflBimmer8484]

Originally Posted by B8bydesign

Order placed, thanks again Andrew!

[Dr3wM3]

Sorry to bump an old thread...
Was wondering if anyone can comment if they used the included aluminum spacer when they installed their AA green filter. I was unable to get the filter to fit with the spacer on. If I took the spacer off, then I was able to get it on. I had to depress the tensioner to put the filter in place, however, the tensioner was no longer in contact with the filter when positioned. There is now a gap between the tensioner ball and the filter.

I took it for a drive and heard a bunch of weird noises. There was a rattle at low RPM's (between 1000 and 3000) and there is some chattering noise. I also installed the AA test pipes the week prior. I'll have to take a look under the car to see if any of the clamps are touching the heat shield. I will provide my review for both the AA green filter and AA test pipes as soon as I get this filter thing resolved and I eliminate some of the noise.

[IIAp3x]

Originally Posted by Dr3wM3

Sorry to bump an old thread...
Was wondering if anyone can comment if they used the included aluminum spacer when they installed their AA green filter. I was unable to get the filter to fit with the spacer on. If I took the spacer off, then I was able to get it on. I had to depress the tensioner to put the filter in place, however, the tensioner was no longer in contact with the filter when positioned. There is now a gap between the tensioner ball and the filter.

I took it for a drive and heard a bunch of weird noises. There was a rattle at low RPM's (between 1000 and 3000) and there is some chattering noise. I also installed the AA test pipes the week prior. I'll have to take a look under the car to see if any of the clamps are touching the heat shield. I will provide my review for both the AA green filter and AA test pipes as soon as I get this filter thing resolved and I eliminate some of the noise.

I have the Macht Schnell drop in filter which is slightly larger and longer so it does not need a spacer to hold it in, as there is an indention in the rubber sidewall to accommodate the tensioner end but it is very tight fit... and it should be a very tight for good reason... What you hear is your filter rattling around in you air box, which also means that you dont have a good seal at the base and your engine is sucking in dirty air... Leave the spacer on, it's there for a reason... It should be a pretty tight fit when you put it in; just don't break anything...

[dbyrd]

Originally Posted by Dr3wM3

Sorry to bump an old thread...
Was wondering if anyone can comment if they used the included aluminum spacer when they installed their AA green filter. I was unable to get the filter to fit with the spacer on. If I took the spacer off, then I was able to get it on. I had to depress the tensioner to put the filter in place, however, the tensioner was no longer in contact with the filter when positioned. There is now a gap between the tensioner ball and the filter.

I took it for a drive and heard a bunch of weird noises. There was a rattle at low RPM's (between 1000 and 3000) and there is some chattering noise. I also installed the AA test pipes the week prior. I'll have to take a look under the car to see if any of the clamps are touching the heat shield. I will provide my review for both the AA green filter and AA test pipes as soon as I get this filter thing resolved and I eliminate some of the noise.

Cars built after 2008 need the spacer so install it. You may have to loosen the connection to the plenum and put your back into it.

[Dr3wM3]

Alright, thanks for the clarification. I will attempt to reinstall this evening.

[Dr3wM3]

I was installing it the wrong way. i was trying to wedge the filter in over the tensioner rather than starting from the other side and depress the tensioner with the aluminum spacer. Pretty simple. Haven't fired it up yet as its snowing outside now!