m325i 705 Report post Posted April 20, 2005 It was cheaper for me to get a pod filter instead of a standard pannel, so i did. I will post pics later. Thing i have notice after driving about 20km. -Revs a bit free-er -Slightly better engine responce -Slightly more power in higher gears at higher revs -Sounds lounder/better at higher revs -Idle a bit rough. Very slight pulsing when warm. (Is this a timing/mixture thing? have mechanic to see) Assuming the idle is fixable, i would definately recommend it. Nightmares included that the standard nuts that come off the AFM are too wide to fit on the adapter, so i had to take another car and buy some more. The pod hangs/drops down. I fixed this by cable ties to the bracket. The standard intake tube that comes off the headlight aims perfectely at the filter. Pics soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 www.lukasbmw.com sells mint heat shields...lemme know if you end up getting on i could be keen, although im perf happy with my K&N panel filter too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 www.lukasbmw.com sells mint heat shields...lemme know if you end up getting on i could be keen, although im perf happy with my K&N panel filter too me too, maybe we could do a group buy???Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 I just got rid of my pod, one of the smarter things I,ve done. I put a k&n panel on it, idles smoother and is better at low speeds. With out heat sheilding it just sits in there drinking hot air. It looks a whole lot tidyer too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deftones 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 I've got a heat shield off that fulla lucas.. bought it off e-behy. Can take some shots if u want. Reasonable price if I remember rightly.. bit rough on presentation though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 (edited) what do u guys reckon the best filter for my 318is? panels i have heard? they a couple hundred plus installed?, i wouldnt know im a real noob just got my first car lolz Edited April 22, 2005 by ///Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 I'd go for a panel k&n, I got mine for $100 cos trade dizzy I'm trying to give my car the "stock minta" look so I took my pod off. Piss easy to put in too, just take out the old and slot in the new. Choice!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 will get some sort of bracket, cable tie works but obviously not ideal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 look at the excellent line up with factory intake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattA 162 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 Whats supporting your airflow meter? if you let it hang you'll end up with cracks/splits in your inlet boot = bad cheers Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 cable tie is supporting it for now. i will get some sort of bracket going. The cable tie is taking the weight of the AFM atm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted April 22, 2005 what do u guys reckon the best filter for my 318is? panels i have heard? they a couple hundred plus installed?, i wouldnt know im a real noob just got my first car lolz K&N panel filter for E30 is around the $130 mark.If you can't replace your own filters be them air, fuel, or oil filter, then you really shouldn't be considering doing anything with your car at alll Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2005 K&N panel filter for E30 is around the $130 mark. If you can't replace your own filters be them air, fuel, or oil filter, then you really shouldn't be considering doing anything with your car at alll this is true.....werd. air filters are the easiest to replace, esp on bmws, just flip the clips, take the lidd off, and replace if, no tools required!! unless you're me, I'm a tool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
