08 air filter replacement

[nowayout]

I just picked up a 2008 and wanted to change the air filter. I was on FCP and read that it wont fit without an updated airbox or airbag cover from 2010 and on.

Does anyone know where to get a regular filter for the airbag I have? I do not want to spend $600+ on an updated airbox

Any other way around this?

[amrazM]

im pretty sure bmc still makes a filter for the 08 airbox.

[M3SQRD]

Afe still offers a filter for the 2008 e9x M3

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Intake-F...2008-2009.html

[nowayout]

So I cant use a paper filter? Its aftermarket only?

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by nowayout

So I cant use a paper filter? Its aftermarket only?

Surely the dealer must keep filter also for the earlier box?

[nowayout]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Surely the dealer must keep filter also for the earlier box?

NLA from dealers. I did find one own Ebay though.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by nowayout

NLA from dealers. I did find one own Ebay though.

....what?? I can still buy air filters to a Volvo from bloody 1976 from the dealer, are you sure its not only that dealer?

[nowayout]

Helmsman
From FCP "Mahle and BMW discontinued early production air filters, p/n 13727838805"

And when I search BMW USA for 13727838805 it only gives me 13727838804 which is only for post 9/2009 cars

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by nowayout

Helmsman
From FCP "Mahle and BMW discontinued early production air filters, p/n 13727838805"

And when I search BMW USA for 13727838805 it only gives me 13727838804 which is only for post 9/2009 cars

Go it. Although BMW design nice products their customer support/service never impressed.

[nowayout]

and the one I thought I had from Ebay was the wrong one. So now I am just ordering a Matt Schnell

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by nowayout

and the one I thought I had from Ebay was the wrong one. So now I am just ordering a Matt Schnell

Bummer. And the plastic box is 600 dollar..?!?! That seems total madness even for BMW.

[m335ighost]

Check on autozone or advanced auto for the parts number and take the ome part number and slap it in too Google and it should show you the cheapest options, I used this tactic to get 2 vanos solenoids for only $67. This tactic applies across the board for pretty much any car but it works best with car with larger aftermarket support

[Brandoch]

Originally Posted by m335ighost

Check on autozone or advanced auto for the parts number and take the ome part number and slap it in too Google and it should show you the cheapest options, I used this tactic to get 2 vanos solenoids for only $67. This tactic applies across the board for pretty much any car but it works best with car with larger aftermarket support

Maybe read the thread before posting.

[S65V8M3E92]

I've been using BMC air filters for over 10 year now on multiple of my e92 m3's, they work great and work like a charm.

[nowayout]

Got a Matt Schnell through the EAS vendor on here

[anotherchengman]

I am selling a fix for the early cars. See the thread here https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2092997

[kaiv]

BMC filter. Manufacturer of the OE E46 M3 CSL air filter. They are on clerance right now through SSF. Basically a lifetime part. Not affiliated, just spreading the good word.

[Zhirm3e92]

Originally Posted by nowayout

I just picked up a 2008 and wanted to change the air filter. I was on FCP and read that it wont fit without an updated airbox or airbag cover from 2010 and on.

Does anyone know where to get a regular filter for the airbag I have? I do not want to spend $600+ on an updated airbox

Any other way around this?

You don’t need the airbox all you need is the back end nipple