E60 550i Dyno w/ AFE, w/ stock, w/ stock + RPi
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From: Honolulu
My Ride: '07 550i White/Black Sport
Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='701235' date='Oct 23 2008, 01:14 PM
So now you are out $350.02??? 
Will the cost of these AFE intakes ever stop??? 
It's terrible to throw good money after bad!! 
Will the cost of these AFE intakes ever stop??? It's terrible to throw good money after bad!! 
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I just have to add, with the stock airbox back in with only 2 days of driving, there is more ease mostly at top end, especially with early mornings with temps in the 50s. I have to admit, I was mesmerized by the sound of the AFE and regret it. another learning experience.
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From: Calgary, AB - Canada / Buenos Aires - Argentina
My Ride: 2006 BMW M5
Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='703275' date='Oct 25 2008, 11:31 AM
I just have to add, with the stock airbox back in with only 2 days of driving, there is more ease mostly at top end, especially with early mornings with temps in the 50s. I have to admit, I was mesmerized by the sound of the AFE and regret it. another learning experience.
I learned a lot lately and much R&D. I tested exhaustively both AFE and Stock on my own. Right now my car is with stock with dual air ducts. the mornings here is about -5C / 28F both are pretty fast. I admit.
Stock = more quieter, AFE = more louder. Gains or not it does not matter. it is personal taste. IMO.
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with the airbox and scoop, all I need now is the BMC filter in the future when its time to get rid of the K&N 
btw, BMC air filters for 530s are in stock, and the rest are on their way
btw, BMC air filters for 530s are in stock, and the rest are on their way
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From: Calgary, AB - Canada / Buenos Aires - Argentina
My Ride: 2006 BMW M5
Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='703366' date='Oct 25 2008, 01:40 PM
with the airbox and scoop, all I need now is the BMC filter in the future when its time to get rid of the K&N
btw, BMC air filters for 530s are in stock, and the rest are on their way
btw, BMC air filters for 530s are in stock, and the rest are on their way
I have K&N filter..... is it good? or BMC is better?
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From: Washington D.C.
My Ride: 5series
Model Year: 2004
Originally Posted by miguex' post='703516' date='Oct 25 2008, 07:05 PM
I have K&N filter..... is it good? or BMC is better?
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
The difference is probably negligible. Both companies are outstanding, so I'm sure you can't go wrong with either. I had the K&N on my 2007, but opted to try the BMC on my 2008. Both are great. 
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I don't want to go against anyone, but they offer AFE drop in filters for the stock airbox, same blue Pro-5r and Dry-s material as the CAI's do you think these would be any better than K&N or BMC filters.
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='703651' date='Oct 25 2008, 11:23 PM
I don't want to go against anyone, but they offer AFE drop in filters for the stock airbox, same blue Pro-5r and Dry-s material as the CAI's do you think these would be any better than K&N or BMC filters.