[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by GewoW

Are all aftermarket filters like this?

Why don't I see you in the Montreal thread??
Get there! - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340806

Not in the least - it's one of the reasons we stopped offering the aFe version.

The OEM & Macht Schnell (I would assume BMC as well) filters barely flex with excessive pressure on the centering pin socket.