[kdog26372]

Just finished installing AFE Dynamic Intake Scoop on my M235i. It's the same one from the 335i, just no plug to mount, it just wedges in there and is supposed to direct more cold air from front to the intake. Install was easy as I've already swapped to black grills so I knew the procedure, 5-10 minute install.

Took off AFE sticker and unless you really looked, you'd never know it was there. But, essentially the air vent sits sideways to the oncoming air, I'm guessing to prevent extra debris from getting sucked into the filter and needing to replace more often. But, the scoop should in fact catch the oncoming air and route it better to the intake tube.

Will it help? Doubt much difference, but hopefully better throttle response, I'll report back tomorrow, but for $49 doing it was a worth a shot and can't hurt.

[EuroDude]

KDog. Post some pics

[Taunto]

^^^^

[Bee Pee]

Been running AFE scoop on my jb4 car for quite sometime. When combined with Afe dry drop in filter my experience of it is that it does help with throttle response and provides small benefit in keeping IATs in check.

As you say, easy Cheap DIY.

Picture of AFE ram air scope fitted on an M235i below, taken from thread linked below
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=266



YT video below shows benefit of any form of air scoop to channel air towards the intake:-

[kdog26372]

Originally Posted by EuroDude

KDog. Post some pics

My pick looks exactly like the black one posted above by beepee.

OK, it's 90 out today, but after the drive to work both in comfort and sport mode, I will say it appears to have better throttle response particularly in comfort mode on the highway. Also, after sitting at a redlight for a few minutes and punching it in sport mode, it just took off without any bog or hesitation, which sometimes I get in hot weather idling for too long.

Not a great review, and can't verify with such limited data yet, but so far so good and like others and I have said for under $50 and 10 minutes, why not?

I also have a dry drop in filter, Fabspeed DP and AA8 tune.

I may take it out in the winter as it may capture snow, we'll see.

[chutak]

Thinking about picking one of these up as it's a very inexpensive mod. Had a pair on my E60 made by RPI. Was hard to tell of any performance improvements, but seems like it would help at highway speeds (50+ mph).

[F80_M]

Link to where you purchased?

[kdog26372]

Originally Posted by F22_M235i

Link to where you purchased?

Don't think forum allows links to where to buy things. But, just do a google search for AFE magnum force scoop BMW 335 and then hit the shopping tab and lots will pop up for $49.

I find the throttle response to be improved nicely after a couple days of driving.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by F22_M235i

Link to where you purchased?

Check the vendor section or popular websites.

Also for the OP I doubt snow or rain is a concern.

[MASHCT]

Kdog - thanks for being the guinea pig for all of us & for the post!! I was thinking about getting this scoop once I got the AFE intake, but wasn't sure it would fit.

[kdog26372]

Originally Posted by MASH65

Kdog - thanks for being the guinea pig for all of us & for the post!! I was thinking about getting this scoop once I got the AFE intake, but wasn't sure it would fit.

Yeah, looks like you've swapped your grills too, so the install couldn't be easier as the scoop just wedges in nicely. I thought I'd need to make my own screw hole or glue it in place, but it fits snug on its own. I wouldn't pay $100+ full retail for it, but it's worth $50 in my books.

And I wish I could take credit for being the first, but I found some other thread where 1 guy did it and figured I'd follow suit. I think you'll be happy with it.

[kd0t]

I couldn't for the life of me fit align this perfectly with the precut hole aFe made. Just left it nice and snug in there

[BentZero]

this one?

https://www.ecstuning.com/ES2649615/...FiYhoCmo_w_wcB

Here too. Added it to my wish list.

https://www.amazon.com/aFe-Power-Mag.../dp/B00CRHXA9C

[MASHCT]

Originally Posted by BentZero

this one?

https://www.ecstuning.com/ES2649615/...FiYhoCmo_w_wcB

Here too. Added it to my wish list.

https://www.amazon.com/aFe-Power-Mag.../dp/B00CRHXA9C

Howdy BZ!

I bought mine direct from AFE. Free shipping & $49 (but my order was over $100 because I bought a second air filter for my AFE intake). 2 other places I saw it for $49 charged $15 S&H. And no way it costs $15 to ship this thing anywhere. Fits in a small box, doesn't even weigh a pound.