[mbrito31]

Thinking of putting an intake on my m235. What is the best one on the market? I've heard of afe and Dinan. which one do you guys suggest to get the most performance out of my car. FYI I plan on putting the M performance exhaust on it as well...Thanks

[jstnstr]

I don't have personal experience but may as well go with Dinan if you don't mind the price. AWE tuning is coming out with what looks like a great intake as well but it's supposed to be $1k.

[mbrito31]

Originally Posted by jstnstr

I don't have personal experience but may as well go with Dinan if you don't mind the price. AWE tuning is coming out with what looks like a great intake as well but it's supposed to be $1k.

Yeah the dinan is a little up there in price. Do you know how AFE compares to the dinan?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Define best.
In terms of performance they are identical.
BMS, AFE and Injen are the most popular

[mbrito31]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Define best.
In terms of performance they are identical.
BMS, AFE and Injen are the most popular

Yeah in terms of performance,,,which one would you suggest out of those listed?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by mbrito31

Yeah in terms of performance,,,which one would you suggest out of those listed?

In terms of performance they are identical. I suggest you get the BMS since it is cheaper

[mbrito31]

[QUOTE=mike@x-ph.com;18286815]In terms of performance they are identical. I suggest you get the BMS since it is cheaper[/QU

Ok thanks!

[jstnstr]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

In terms of performance they are identical. I suggest you get the BMS since it is cheaper

Doesn't it have quite a few issues lately? And they are revising it to solve them correct? May be better off waiting on that one.

[jmwilson125]

Originally Posted by jstnstr

Doesn't it have quite a few issues lately? And they are revising it to solve them correct? May be better off waiting on that one.

Agreed. From all the research I have done, the bms is the only one I have read about that had rough idle issues.

[Iceman51sn]

Originally Posted by jmwilson125

Agreed. From all the research I have done, the bms is the only one I have read about that had rough idle issues.

+1

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by jstnstr

Doesn't it have quite a few issues lately? And they are revising it to solve them correct? May be better off waiting on that one.

Originally Posted by jmwilson125

Agreed. From all the research I have done, the bms is the only one I have read about that had rough idle issues.

Originally Posted by Iceman51sn

+1

The issue is not brand specific. I have seen it with Afe and Injen as well ( Injen has the least issues).
That being said, it is not common and mostly happens in cold weather. Burger Tuning are working on a solution that will be released soon

[MrBimmerM235i]

Just throw a drop in filter replacement and call it a day... Spent your money on a DP, JB4 or something cosmetic that you like.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by MrBimmerM235i

Just throw a drop in filter replacement and call it a day... Spent your money on a DP, JB4 or something cosmetic that you like.

If you are on a budget, i definitely suggest you save your money for a tune,downpipes,intercooler and charge pipe. Once all get all these mods, start thinking about getting an intake

[mbrito31]

Originally Posted by jstnstr

Doesn't it have quite a few issues lately? And they are revising it to solve them correct? May be better off waiting on that one.

Yeah that's what I had been reading as well so I am kind of skeptical about it.

[mbrito31]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

If you are on a budget, i definitely suggest you save your money for a tune,downpipes,intercooler and charge pipe. Once all get all these mods, start thinking about getting an intake

that makes sense....does bmw offer the M performance tuning kit for the m235?

makes sense I guess...does bmw offer an m performance power kit for the m235 by any chance?

[e46m3to335i]

Originally Posted by jmwilson125

Agreed. From all the research I have done, the bms is the only one I have read about that had rough idle issues.

Mine hasn't had a single idle issue. Idles smooth as stock and sounds amazing. Couldn't be happier with it to be honest.

-Nick

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by mbrito31

Yeah that's what I had been reading as well so I am kind of skeptical about it.

The issue is not brand specific. It will happen with any intake, the reason why you hear more about it with the BMS is because BMS outsells the other brands.

95% of the people who have aftermarket intakes (BMS,AFE,Injen) are not having any problems or getting any codes.

[JasonPetrie]

I installed an Injen on my 235 last week. It sounded amazing and you could really hear the turbo spool and the DV blowing off. However, after the fist week I got a CEL (code 0172) running rich in bank 1. It would idle really rough and sometimes stall on cold starts. Even once warmed up if I was stopped at a light it would idle weird too. I put the stock intake back on today and immediately the CEL was gone and idle was back to normal. Im very disappointed. Waste of almost $300.

JP

[Turbo-N55]

Jb4

[mbrito31]

Originally Posted by JasonPetrie

I installed an Injen on my 235 last week. It sounded amazing and you could really hear the turbo spool and the DV blowing off. However, after the fist week I got a CEL (code 0172) running rich in bank 1. It would idle really rough and sometimes stall on cold starts. Even once warmed up if I was stopped at a light it would idle weird too. I put the stock intake back on today and immediately the CEL was gone and idle was back to normal. Im very disappointed. Waste of almost $300.

JP

Thanks for the heads up...still deciding which one to get!

[mbrito31]

Originally Posted by Turbo-N55

Jb4

Any issues with the JB4 and how does compare to other intakes?

[jstnstr]

Originally Posted by mbrito31

Any issues with the JB4 and how does compare to other intakes?

I think he is saying to get a tune rather than bother with an intake. I want an intake too, already have a tune and MP Exhaust but I just want to hear the turbo more.

I think I am just going to sit it out and wait til BMS revises their intake to solve the MAF and idle issues it has.