FreciousPlus Cabin Air Filter by mann

W37V · 12-22-2016, 09:20 PM

Has anyone tried these yet? If so, how does it compare to regular charcoal filter?

Mann Filter FP 8430 FreciousPlus Cabin Air Filter

https://www.amazon.com/Mann-Filter-F...1%3Abmw%3A328i

sy2767 · 12-22-2016, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by W37V

Has anyone tried these yet? If so, how does it compare to regular charcoal filter?

Mann Filter FP 8430 FreciousPlus Cabin Air Filter

https://www.amazon.com/Mann-Filter-F...1%3Abmw%3A328i

If i were to guess its just marketing BS imo.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 12-22-2016, 10:25 PM

The standard Mann filter is $15 cheaper, and you'd never know the difference.

https://www.amazon.com/Mann-Filter-C.../dp/B001DRHMMS

123Britt · 12-23-2016, 09:51 AM

I even wonder if :

* the allergen filter puts a higher load on the blower motor
* requires replacement more often than the std charcoal filter
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ycehcky · 12-23-2016, 10:06 AM

I have it, and it seems to take longer for the heater to blow warm air after start up.

W37V · 12-23-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ycehcky

I have it, and it seems to take longer for the heater to blow warm air after start up.

i don't think that filter has anything to do with your perceived issue. Filter just filters out the air passing though it. I could affect velocity / volume of air coming in, but that wouldn't affect heating.

The biggest noticeable difference between various filters would be ability to filter out smells, pollen, and other pollutants.

Efthreeoh · 12-23-2016, 10:38 AM

What happens when you open a window?

W37V · 12-24-2016, 06:51 AM

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What happens when you open a window?

All hell breaks loose

Madnking · 12-24-2016, 09:23 AM

I used to detail cars and I had a client that constantly warned me about opening her windows or leaving the doors open too long.

Efthreeoh · 12-25-2016, 08:35 AM

I just reuse the one in the car. When the CBS calls for a change I just take the filter out and blow it clean with compressed air. Replacing with a new filter is a waste of money IMO.

W37V · 12-25-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I just reuse the one in the car. When the CBS calls for a change I just take the filter out and blow it clean with compressed air. Replacing with a new filter is a waste of money IMO.

If you are in low pollen / pollution are, that might work. But for $20, it's not worth going though all that trouble.

I ordered Fercious filter for my GTI. It should be here early next week, so I can verify results.

Currently GTI sucks in all fumes from outside and stinks up the cabin (even on recycle).

bmilloy · 12-25-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I just reuse the one in the car. When the CBS calls for a change I just take the filter out and blow it clean with compressed air. Replacing with a new filter is a waste of money IMO.

It's $20.

Do you also fill up with 87 to save a few bucks?

W37V · 12-25-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bmilloy

It's $20.

Do you also fill up with 87 to save a few bucks?

Our cars will run perfectly fine on 87.

grovedale · 12-25-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by W37V

Our cars will run perfectly fine on 87.

If you don't mind the occasional check engine light.

Bluewater328iT · 12-25-2016, 10:55 AM

I was thinking of downsizing the cabin filter to save 10 pounds and have a washable filter:

http://www.burgertuning.com/cowl_fil...w_135_335.html

I doubt if these filter as much as the OEM cabin filter, but it might be good enough. I have a concern about water getting the filter soaked.

W37V · 12-25-2016, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by grovedale

If you don't mind the occasional check engine light.

335 might be more sensitive to it, especially with bad coils, etc. 328 not as much. You might have some rough idle issues, and not as much power, but the car will run just fine.

I use highest octane available, but if I had no choice, I wouldn't be afraid to put 87 in it. 91 is recommended, not mandatory.

W37V · 12-25-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluewater328iT

I was thinking of downsizing the cabin filter to save 10 pounds and have a washable filter:

http://www.burgertuning.com/cowl_fil...w_135_335.html

I doubt if these filter as much as the OEM cabin filter, but it might be good enough. I have a concern about water getting the filter soaked.

I think if they offered them with charcoal option, they could be viable option for DD car.

nuron · 12-25-2016, 03:14 PM

that burger tuning filter looks interesting--might have to give that a try once my oem filter gets dirty. I would be worried about water penetration issue as well since we're taking off covers for sensors and whatnot.

Zajac1 · 12-25-2016, 06:48 PM

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that burger tuning filter looks interesting--might have to give that a try once my oem filter gets dirty. I would be worried about water penetration issue as well since we're taking off covers for sensors and whatnot.

Let us know about your experiences and opinion. That product is very interesting.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 12-25-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bmilloy

It's $20.

Do you also fill up with 87 to save a few bucks?

The cabin air filter is arguably one of the least important components in a car. For a while, Acuras required you to physically cut pieces under the dash to replace it.

Eagle1oh7 · 12-25-2016, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluewater328iT

I was thinking of downsizing the cabin filter to save 10 pounds and have a washable filter:

http://www.burgertuning.com/cowl_fil...w_135_335.html

I doubt if these filter as much as the OEM cabin filter, but it might be good enough. I have a concern about water getting the filter soaked.

I wonder how much weight is saved converting to the M3 filters.

Efthreeoh · 12-26-2016, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bmilloy

It's $20.

Do you also fill up with 87 to save a few bucks?

No. Do you have a sun roof and do you ever open it?

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