BMC Filter in

[Zonacat]

Just installed my BMC filter that arrived from Italy today.

For anyone interested, it's just like the K&N, as far as being pre-oiled cotton gauze filter. However, I think the build quality is a step up, and it appears to have a slightly larger overall filter area than the K&N.

Anyways, it dropped in and fit perfectly, no fitment issues whatsoever.

Took it for a drive to let the ECU adapt a little.

First impressions: I can hear the intake, I really never heard it before. The throttle response seemed better, and it looked like my mpg's had a slight uptick.

So overall, I'm happy with the product.

Oh, part number is 279/01

[Erocko]

thanks for the info and the part number. I am just bummed that I bought my K&N like 2 weeks ago :(

[masteroc]

Would a filter like this or the K&N one help a 3.2 at all?

[Phrost]

^ I think the verdict is you don't really gain any performance, but some feel better throttle response.

You will hear a low/loud growl when you get on it though, which sounds pretty good with the 3.2.

[toothysaw2]

i've got k&n on my 3.2. definitely can hear a little more growl (which sounds great). jury still out on improved mpg, but maybe a slight improvement (.5 mpg or less).

the fitment is good, but it's crazy how much thinner the k&n filter is than the stock piece (total width).

that's a lot of parantheticals...

[whitevdub]

that sounds god man..how long did it take to get in from italy??...and can you post up the link again one more time where you bought it and the size. thanks alot

[BLACKa4QUAT]

i like my afe oil-less air filter, can be washed to be like new, or vacuumed to be close to new. no oil to screw with either.

[SGVA4]

I just put in a K&N in my 3.2. Im bummed....been hearing good things about BMC

As far as gains go, I really dont think theres any and the growl is minimal

[Auditude2.0T]

Nice!! Hows the Audi treating you compared to the M5 (except performance).

[Zonacat]

that sounds god man..how long did it take to get in from italy??...and can you post up the link again one more time where you bought it and the size. thanks alot

Took about 1 week from when I ordered it.

www.bmcairfilter.com

Part no. 279/01

[Zonacat]

Nice!! Hows the Audi treating you compared to the M5 (except performance).

I really like it. I have never had a car that has sooooo many mods available for it. The 2.0T seems to have options out the wazooo from multiple companies. The M5 had lots too, but each were very costly. But it seemed to take forever to get any items to market for the E60 version. Took 3 years before my favorite exhaust manufacturer had a fitment for the M5.

My mileage is improving, which I like, and now with the APR 91 and new filter, it seems to really be helping, unless I stomp on it (which is frequent).

I think I will be getting the test pipe next as I still have a little dead spot coming off the line in 1st gear. 2nd and 3rd both pull nicely once that turbo kicks in.

[reggaemylitis]

i like my afe oil-less air filter, can be washed to be like new, or vacuumed to be close to new. no oil to screw with either.

I tried to order one of these a few months ago, and the only place I could find that sold it refunded my money because they said they couldn't get them anymore. Where did you get one? I'd rather have it than the BMC, but it sounds like BMC is better than K&N

[Auditude2.0T]

I really like it. I have never had a car that has sooooo many mods available for it. The 2.0T seems to have options out the wazooo from multiple companies. The M5 had lots too, but each were very costly. But it seemed to take forever to get any items to market for the E60 version. Took 3 years before my favorite exhaust manufacturer had a fitment for the M5.

My mileage is improving, which I like, and now with the APR 91 and new filter, it seems to really be helping, unless I stomp on it (which is frequent).

I think I will be getting the test pipe next as I still have a little dead spot coming off the line in 1st gear. 2nd and 3rd both pull nicely once that turbo kicks in.

Personally i would wait and do an exhaust and testpipe at the same time. With both the car has a really deep sound but with test pipe and stock exhaust the car sounds like a fart can. Im happy to hear your enjoying your new ride.

[whitevdub]

ordered it...i hope this is worth the money for a filter haha

[Zonacat]

Personally i would wait and do an exhaust and testpipe at the same time. With both the car has a really deep sound but with test pipe and stock exhaust the car sounds like a fart can. Im happy to hear your enjoying your new ride.

Duly noted. No fart cans for me.

[BLACKa4QUAT]

I tried to order one of these a few months ago, and the only place I could find that sold it refunded my money because they said they couldn't get them anymore. Where did you get one? I'd rather have it than the BMC, but it sounds like BMC is better than K&N

i got mine a year or so ago for my b6, and after i got my b7 i saw that they used the same drop-in so i just switched them out after i got my b7. don't quite remember where i got mine though.