AA Green Air Filter Installed

FifthStreetz · 08-21-2011, 04:18 PM

Installed my new AA Green filter today and I am very happy with it.

First thing i noticed is that the engine sounds alot better, def. sounds like it can breathe better. Performance wise I could say that the car felt a bit more responsive when i got on the gas. Butt dyno says there is good performance increase. My previous MS air filter was only used about 7K miles and I would say that AA feels much better than the MS did in the beginning. I will def. be getting AA in the future.

The construction of the filter was really good as well, fit like a glove installed. No rattles or noise.

MR///M3 · 08-21-2011, 05:52 PM

Awesome.. I'm deciding between MS and AA right now (not looking for any stage 2 type intake because I want to save for a ESS kit), and I had some AA stuff on my 335i and they were great, high quality parts. So, I think I'm just going to go with this one.

1sikbmr · 08-22-2011, 01:36 AM

AA filter is awesome. great construction and nice butt dyno feeling

armyav8tor · 08-22-2011, 08:58 AM

So what is causing the rattling noise with the MS filter? I'm about to jump on the green filter boat, my car makes this funky noise when I'm hard on the throttle at lower RPMs. Didn't have this noise until I put the Akrapovic Evo system on.

Omar@ActiveAutowerke · 08-22-2011, 09:46 AM

Use coupon code 'aafilterftw' to save 10%

http://store.activeautowerke.com/act...lter-p174.aspx

SV Concepts II · 08-22-2011, 10:43 AM

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

FifthStreetz · 08-22-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armyav8tor

So what is causing the rattling noise with the MS filter? I'm about to jump on the green filter boat, my car makes this funky noise when I'm hard on the throttle at lower RPMs. Didn't have this noise until I put the Akrapovic Evo system on.

Not all air filters are plagued by that noise. My MS filter didnt have it. Some people have it on their AFE filters. I think it has to do with either the construction of it, or perhaps they did not install it correctly.

If anyone is interested I have my MS filter for sale, still usable, only has about 7K miles on it.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=575366

kitw · 08-22-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

Not all air filters are plagued by that noise. My MS filter didnt have it. Some people have it on their AFE filters. I think it has to do with either the construction of it, or perhaps they did not install it correctly.

If anyone is interested I have my MS filter for sale, still usable, only has about 7K miles on it.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=575366

My MS made that noise. Sounding the same as all the others.

The AFE and the Green, as well as the BMC all made the noise. They all sound subtly different.

ADV.1 Matt · 08-22-2011, 12:38 PM

Thumbs up from me!

B-52Gunner · 08-26-2011, 08:43 AM

Do you have to use the silver adapter for the 2010 on models or is the adapter now cast in like the K&N?

SHADY1 · 08-29-2011, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omar@ActiveAutowerke

Use coupon code 'aafilterftw' to save 10%

http://store.activeautowerke.com/act...lter-p174.aspx

I just ordered myself a new AA Green Air Filter

Thanks for the 10% discount Omar

jqsmooth · 08-30-2012, 01:24 PM

Damn it! I just got the MS filter and I saw this thread today. Well, i'll try the AA filter next time. Arghhhhhhh...

faith&firepower · 08-30-2012, 01:39 PM

^
Also a year late buddy

M3PO · 08-30-2012, 02:35 PM

That filter is so heavy, your car is probably slower now!

dmk08 · 08-30-2012, 02:57 PM

I joined the club today too!

I'm not sure if I'm crazy but I really feel a SOTP difference after changing the filter. Car feels way more responsive.

Old dirty POS:

New AA Green:

OP your filter looks much more.. green than mine?

Mod 1 complete... now it's time to go crazy

Shaan · 08-30-2012, 03:06 PM

ordering this filter soon! cant wait until it comes in

Templar · 08-30-2012, 03:28 PM

lol @ thread necro

dmk08 · 08-30-2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Templar

lol @ thread necro

Everyone complains about repeat threads... well this is the other option

I didn't realize it was so old when I posted.

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke · 08-30-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3PO

That filter is so heavy, your car is probably slower now!

I was thinking the same thing

mhabs · 08-30-2012, 09:23 PM

Does anyone know the filtering efficiency of this filter?

jqsmooth · 08-30-2012, 09:29 PM

Well, I installed the MS filter. While it wasn't as easy as advertised, I'm glad IND included the bigger adapter at no extra charge. Thank you IND!

I went out for a spirited run afterwards. While I can't feel any noticeable change in sound or power, I feel good knowing that the engine can breathe a little better. The OEM filter was filthy after 12000 miles. I'm glad I took the plunge. It was a relatively cheap 'mod'(if i can call it that).

I'll keep the AA air filter in mind for the next one. After all, I'm an equal opportunity consumer.

Snig · 08-31-2012, 08:03 AM

I am much happier with the AA filter installed!

After 7k miles on the stock filter...

08-21-2011, 04:18 PM	#1
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	AA Green Air Filter Installed Installed my new AA Green filter today and I am very happy with it. First thing i noticed is that the engine sounds alot better, def. sounds like it can breathe better. Performance wise I could say that the car felt a bit more responsive when i got on the gas. Butt dyno says there is good performance increase. My previous MS air filter was only used about 7K miles and I would say that AA feels much better than the MS did in the beginning. I will def. be getting AA in the future. The construction of the filter was really good as well, fit like a glove installed. No rattles or noise. __________________
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08-21-2011, 05:52 PM	#2
MR///M3 e90post veteran Drives: '12 M3, '09 335, '11 Mini R56 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central NJ Posts: 1,348 iTrader: (4)	Awesome.. I'm deciding between MS and AA right now (not looking for any stage 2 type intake because I want to save for a ESS kit), and I had some AA stuff on my 335i and they were great, high quality parts. So, I think I'm just going to go with this one. __________________ 2012 Melbourne Red/Bamboo Novillo E92 M3 - ZCP, ZPP, DCT, BMW Apps, Sat Radio, Heated Seats Mods- 20" BBS LM DBK, 18" Volk TE37SL, OSS, Arkym, RD Sport, and much more... Thanks to- PYSpeed -- Morr Wheels -- OSS Designs -- iND-Distribution

08-22-2011, 01:36 AM	#3
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08-22-2011, 08:58 AM	#4
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08-30-2012, 01:24 PM	#12
jqsmooth Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 511 iTrader: (1)	Damn it! I just got the MS filter and I saw this thread today. Well, i'll try the AA filter next time. Arghhhhhhh... __________________ 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red l ZP2 l ZCW l ZCV l 19" l 6MT l DDC l EPS 2012 Toyota Prius C(my new daily). 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totalled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP.

08-22-2011, 09:46 AM	#5
Omar@ActiveAutowerke Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 1,783 iTrader: (1)	Use coupon code 'aafilterftw' to save 10% http://store.activeautowerke.com/act...lter-p174.aspx

08-22-2011, 10:43 AM	#6
SV Concepts II Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 Posts: 6,095 iTrader: (7)	Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

08-22-2011, 12:38 PM	#9
ADV.1 Matt Lieutenant Colonel Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,513 iTrader: (0)	Thumbs up from me!

08-26-2011, 08:43 AM	#10
B-52Gunner Private First Class Drives: 13' E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 173 iTrader: (0)	Do you have to use the silver adapter for the 2010 on models or is the adapter now cast in like the K&N?

08-30-2012, 01:39 PM	#13
faith&firepower Granny Shifting, Not Double Clutching Like You Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Back in MI Posts: 100 iTrader: (0)	^ Also a year late buddy

08-30-2012, 02:35 PM	#14
M3PO Colonel Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC Posts: 2,176 iTrader: (6)	That filter is so heavy, your car is probably slower now! __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R

08-30-2012, 02:57 PM	#15
dmk08 ///Maniac Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 531 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	I joined the club today too! I'm not sure if I'm crazy but I really feel a SOTP difference after changing the filter. Car feels way more responsive. Old dirty POS: New AA Green: OP your filter looks much more.. green than mine? Mod 1 complete... now it's time to go crazy Last edited by dmk08; 08-30-2012 at 03:05 PM.

08-30-2012, 03:06 PM	#16
Shaan Private Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 94 iTrader: (2)	ordering this filter soon! cant wait until it comes in

08-30-2012, 03:28 PM	#17
Templar Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,698 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [5.00]	lol @ thread necro __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '11 Ford F-150 XLT - Supercrew, 4x4, Ecoboost V6, Chrome/Convenience Package, Tow Package

08-30-2012, 09:23 PM	#20
mhabs Lieutenant Drives: M3 (E90) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 446 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know the filtering efficiency of this filter?

08-30-2012, 09:29 PM	#21
jqsmooth Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 511 iTrader: (1)	Well, I installed the MS filter. While it wasn't as easy as advertised, I'm glad IND included the bigger adapter at no extra charge. Thank you IND! I went out for a spirited run afterwards. While I can't feel any noticeable change in sound or power, I feel good knowing that the engine can breathe a little better. The OEM filter was filthy after 12000 miles. I'm glad I took the plunge. It was a relatively cheap 'mod'(if i can call it that). I'll keep the AA air filter in mind for the next one. After all, I'm an equal opportunity consumer. __________________ 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red l ZP2 l ZCW l ZCV l 19" l 6MT l DDC l EPS 2012 Toyota Prius C(my new daily). 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totalled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP.

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