MAJOR 545i aFe Intake Problem!!!
really sorry to see that. Ill be back to stock airbox as well myself.
10-24-2008, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by lospice1' post='702857' date='Oct 24 2008, 06:22 PM
Let us know what Paul says. Hope it's not the same old 'cover our ass' song and dance!!
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It was stated that the same piece is used in diesel engine applications subjected to higher heat stresses. 
They are sending me a replacement piece Monday. 
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='702883' date='Oct 24 2008, 09:12 PM
They think it was a bad cure on the piece, and is an isolated incident. It was stated that the same piece is used in diesel engine applications subjected to higher heat stresses. They are sending me a replacement piece Monday.
It was stated that the same piece is used in diesel engine applications subjected to higher heat stresses. They are sending me a replacement piece Monday.
10-24-2008, 06:24 PM
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Give me a "I'm going to sue AFE"!!!!
Give me an "F"!
Give me an "E"!
Give me a "I'm going to sue AFE"!!!!
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='702250' date='Oct 24 2008, 08:01 AM
this is happening because it was very hot. (You are in CA). If you want to replace it, get another Cone filter like K&N or install the stock back.
you don't say ("this is happening because it was very hot")
And you are saying because we live in CA this caused the melting R u seriously trying make that jump/connection?You are the same guy that says AFE intake works better in colder climates right...genius...
to the OP/advancedlogic...GL, hope things get resolved...did they even offer up a refund or just pushed the replacement on you.....
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advancedlogic... I see they will give you a new one. what is the next? Are you keeping the AFE? or put the stock back?