difference between AFE Filters

ross335 · 05-13-2009, 08:03 PM

On their website there's 2 different types of air filters for the 335.

54-11472
Stage 2
$418.95

and

54-11473
Stage 2
$523.95

significant price difference. But why? AFE decided to put the exact same description for both, leaving me completely blind as a potential customer.

can anyone help me out and explain the differences, last thing I would want to do is buy the cheaper one with out knowing the upgraded one is worth the price (if it is upgraded).

Here's the website
http://afepower.com/shop/application...335i&year=2007

most likely buying the one on Jlevi or **********s anyway because of their price.

Thanks

Morpheus · 05-13-2009, 08:05 PM

oiled/dry

*edit-no that doesn't seem to be it

jzchen · 05-13-2009, 08:15 PM

One appears to have the cold air scoops, the other doesn't.

ross335 · 05-13-2009, 08:19 PM

Oh? where do you see that? I'm looking everywhere lol.

jzchen · 05-13-2009, 08:22 PM

I clicked on the installation instructions for the ...3 product and it showed the DAS scoops. I did a search for the ...2 product and it showed the DAS scoops as something you might want.

I decided to check out the product weights and that sure seems to be the case. ...3 7 lbs, ...2 6 lbs, and air scoops 1 lb.

ross335 · 05-13-2009, 08:59 PM

thanks for good help man.

SV Concepts III · 05-13-2009, 11:05 PM

Yep that's right, one is an intake/scoop combo and one is just the intake.

sd390r · 05-13-2009, 11:36 PM

I want whatever you're smoking if you're going to spend $500 on an intake lol

especially the AFE!!

-You don't get that cool "whoosh" noise that everyone likes so much
-The filters rub on the insulation under your hood (assuming you don't have an 09)
^ It actually molds it self into the pad
-Filters are smaller than most others
-Looks cheap in engine bay
-How could it be sucking that much air in if 50% of each filter is flush against the insulation under your hood?

Save your time & money lol I had an AFE, get vishnu cones or BMS or something

ThorsHammer · 05-13-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sd390r

I want whatever you're smoking if you're going to spend $500 on an intake lol

especially the AFE!!

-You don't get that cool "whoosh" noise that everyone likes so much
-The filters rub on the insulation under your hood (assuming you don't have an 09)
^ It actually molds it self into the pad
-Filters are smaller than most others
-Looks cheap in engine bay
-How could it be sucking that much air in if 50% of each filter is flush against the insulation under your hood?

Save your time & money lol I had an AFE, get vishnu cones or BMS or something

+1

Go with BMS, Vishnu, or Injen.

sd390r · 05-14-2009, 12:49 AM

even if you are getting the AFE, what's the deal with that price?

I bought mine for like $300

Dan335i · 05-14-2009, 02:07 AM

BMS,Dual or Single FTW.

05-13-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
ross335 New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	difference between AFE Filters On their website there's 2 different types of air filters for the 335. 54-11472 Stage 2 $418.95 and 54-11473 Stage 2 $523.95 significant price difference. But why? AFE decided to put the exact same description for both, leaving me completely blind as a potential customer. can anyone help me out and explain the differences, last thing I would want to do is buy the cheaper one with out knowing the upgraded one is worth the price (if it is upgraded). Here's the website http://afepower.com/shop/application...335i&year=2007 most likely buying the one on Jlevi or **********s anyway because of their price. Thanks
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-13-2009, 08:05 PM	#2
Morpheus Captain 25 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 335i Titanium Silver Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cockaigne iTrader: (1)	oiled/dry *edit-no that doesn't seem to be it
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-13-2009, 08:15 PM	#3
jzchen Captain 12 Rep 656 Posts Drives: '08 335xi E90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (0)	One appears to have the cold air scoops, the other doesn't.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-13-2009, 08:19 PM	#4
ross335 New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Oh? where do you see that? I'm looking everywhere lol.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-13-2009, 08:22 PM	#5
jzchen Captain 12 Rep 656 Posts Drives: '08 335xi E90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (0)	I clicked on the installation instructions for the ...3 product and it showed the DAS scoops. I did a search for the ...2 product and it showed the DAS scoops as something you might want. I decided to check out the product weights and that sure seems to be the case. ...3 7 lbs, ...2 6 lbs, and air scoops 1 lb. Last edited by jzchen; 05-13-2009 at 08:28 PM.. Reason: Pretty sure that's it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-13-2009, 08:59 PM	#6
ross335 New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	thanks for good help man.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-13-2009, 11:05 PM	#7
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Yep that's right, one is an intake/scoop combo and one is just the intake.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-13-2009, 11:36 PM	#8
sd390r Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,654 Posts Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	I want whatever you're smoking if you're going to spend $500 on an intake lol especially the AFE!! -You don't get that cool "whoosh" noise that everyone likes so much -The filters rub on the insulation under your hood (assuming you don't have an 09) ^ It actually molds it self into the pad -Filters are smaller than most others -Looks cheap in engine bay -How could it be sucking that much air in if 50% of each filter is flush against the insulation under your hood? Save your time & money lol I had an AFE, get vishnu cones or BMS or something __________________ 2008 E90 M3 - Sold 2006 Evo IX SE - Sold 2008 E90 335i - Sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-14-2009, 12:49 AM	#10
sd390r Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,654 Posts Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	even if you are getting the AFE, what's the deal with that price? I bought mine for like $300 __________________ 2008 E90 M3 - Sold 2006 Evo IX SE - Sold 2008 E90 335i - Sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-14-2009, 02:07 AM	#11
Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 32 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	BMS,Dual or Single FTW.
	Appreciate 0 Quote