Questions about our CSL Air filter...

M3_CSL · 15-12-2008, 03:32 PM

Hi gents,

I would like to find out how many different brands of air filter are out there for our CSL? With the OEM filter, is it a re-branded BMC filter as seen here http://www.m3csl.de/diy.php ?

Thanx guys!

cheers,

richie

dave1 · 15-12-2008, 04:12 PM

oe from bmw is a bmc filter. you can get a jr filter but its special order and no cheaper

**glendog74** · 15-12-2008, 04:23 PM

I saved £100 on my recent Inspection II by not having the OEM filter replaced as part of the service.

Instead I have an ITG element which cost approx £40 from Thorney and it's cleanable.

E46ACS · 15-12-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glendog74

I saved £100 on my recent Inspection II by not having the OEM filter replaced as part of the service.

Instead I have an ITG element which cost approx £40 from Thorney and it's cleanable.

Really? I assume that there where no issues from the dealer? Does it effect the warranty?

I assume that the ITG has no impact on performance?

whopwop · 15-12-2008, 08:52 PM

As far as I am aware the factory filter is cleanable, in fact I am almost certain it is.
I recently had an issue with my main dealer, I thought the car was running a little down on power and was not breathing properly.
I brought the car to a specialist.... to cut a long story short, we removed the airbox, , etc, removed the filter and as suspected it looked as if it had NEVER been cleaned.
It was soo filthy that we ordered a new replacement filter as it was gone beyond cleaning., the diference is very noticable.
I am soo pisced off with the main dealer that I refuse to deal with them and have the csl and my M5 serviced by specialist that I know I can trust.

sorry ..slightly off topic...fell better now that its off my chest though

**Andyk** · 15-12-2008, 09:04 PM

Factory one is cleanable as far as I know and it does get pretty dirty. Worth a clean every year to be honest.

NZ_M3 · 15-12-2008, 10:50 PM

The factory BMC filter is definitely cleanable ... although to be honest it's not that expensive of a piece and it does get clogged up pretty quick to be honest.

The problem with cleaning it is the black outer foam seal (as seen on the new recall replacement filter gets worn over time) so personally rather than cleaning it I'd just buy a new one. The amount of crap that could get past the old filter was ridiculous to say the least.

Also I doubt you'd get any performance gain from changing the filter .. the BMC item is quite a good piece already.

dave1 · 15-12-2008, 10:56 PM

i never clean air filter,s just fit new its not worth messing around with, can of cleaner plastic bags gloves can of oil **** that just buy a new one fit it end of!

**Mark CSL** · 15-12-2008, 11:03 PM

Yip i just fit a new 1 if it is very dirty

But i do take it out every month and clean it with the air line

M3_CSL · 15-12-2008, 11:24 PM

thank you very much gents!!!

BMW Australia wants GBP 227 for a piece and with my discount, I can get it for GBP 181... they are really expensive... or probably I should just source it else where... somewhere in the UK will be cheaper I guess... Where can I get a cheaper OEM replacement in the UK besides the dealership? Pelican parts in the UK advertised it for USD 118 + shipping, that seams to be the cheapest I can find..

cheers,

richie

15-12-2008, 03:32 PM	#1
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15-12-2008, 11:24 PM	#10
M3_CSL S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 113 Casino cash: $836	thank you very much gents!!! BMW Australia wants GBP 227 for a piece and with my discount, I can get it for GBP 181... they are really expensive... or probably I should just source it else where... somewhere in the UK will be cheaper I guess... Where can I get a cheaper OEM replacement in the UK besides the dealership? Pelican parts in the UK advertised it for USD 118 + shipping, that seams to be the cheapest I can find.. cheers, richie __________________ Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera - GSL - Gone Lamborghini Gallardo S - Gone Ferrari 360 F1 - Gone and already forgotten M3 CSL - Garage Queen - Gone, but not forgotten

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15-12-2008, 04:12 PM	#2
dave1 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CORNWALL Posts: 937 Casino cash: $1432	oe from bmw is a bmc filter. you can get a jr filter but its special order and no cheaper

15-12-2008, 04:23 PM	#3
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	I saved £100 on my recent Inspection II by not having the OEM filter replaced as part of the service. Instead I have an ITG element which cost approx £40 from Thorney and it's cleanable.

15-12-2008, 08:52 PM	#5
whopwop S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 277 Casino cash: $3575	As far as I am aware the factory filter is cleanable, in fact I am almost certain it is. I recently had an issue with my main dealer, I thought the car was running a little down on power and was not breathing properly. I brought the car to a specialist.... to cut a long story short, we removed the airbox, , etc, removed the filter and as suspected it looked as if it had NEVER been cleaned. It was soo filthy that we ordered a new replacement filter as it was gone beyond cleaning., the diference is very noticable. I am soo pisced off with the main dealer that I refuse to deal with them and have the csl and my M5 serviced by specialist that I know I can trust. sorry ..slightly off topic...fell better now that its off my chest though

15-12-2008, 09:04 PM	#6
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Factory one is cleanable as far as I know and it does get pretty dirty. Worth a clean every year to be honest.

15-12-2008, 10:50 PM	#7
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	The factory BMC filter is definitely cleanable ... although to be honest it's not that expensive of a piece and it does get clogged up pretty quick to be honest. The problem with cleaning it is the black outer foam seal (as seen on the new recall replacement filter gets worn over time) so personally rather than cleaning it I'd just buy a new one. The amount of crap that could get past the old filter was ridiculous to say the least. Also I doubt you'd get any performance gain from changing the filter .. the BMC item is quite a good piece already.

15-12-2008, 10:56 PM	#8
dave1 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CORNWALL Posts: 937 Casino cash: $1432	i never clean air filter,s just fit new its not worth messing around with, can of cleaner plastic bags gloves can of oil **** that just buy a new one fit it end of!

15-12-2008, 11:03 PM	#9
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Yip i just fit a new 1 if it is very dirty But i do take it out every month and clean it with the air line