Trying to buy a intake for my 2012 535i xdrive.

Cmfigueroa16 · 02-26-2018, 10:28 PM

Hey guys I've been looking online to buy an intake for my 2012 535i drive and I've seen the BMS air intake but also the AFE Power magnum Intake system. Anyone know which one is better?

Dollar Bill 535 · 02-27-2018, 12:19 AM

The F10 BMS intake has been good to me and that turbo spool hiss is always nice to hear.

Ickdeep · 02-27-2018, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dollar Bill 535

The F10 BMS intake has been good to me and that turbo spool hiss is always nice to hear.

Second that on the BMS one.

Charter23 · 02-27-2018, 06:04 AM

I also have the BMS intake and have really enjoyed it. The faint sound of the turbo will never get old. $199 for an intake seemed like a lot but I didn't turn on the radio for weeks!

If you were considering AFE, maybe snatch this up.

AFE Stage 2 Magnum Force Intake http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1469771

Cmfigueroa16 · 02-27-2018, 07:11 AM

Cool thanks guys. I was thinking BMS also partly becuase it is half the price of the AFE

Charter23 · 02-27-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmfigueroa16

Cool thanks guys. I was thinking BMS also partly becuase it is half the price of the AFE

I hear you. Having only ever invested in K&N drop-ins for past vehicles, $199 was a lot. I think it is worth it for this car though.

I think BMS is actually 1/3 the price of AFE, aren't they $600 bucks? Hell, if you got that slightly used one posted in the marketplace at $300 I'd pull the trigger.

jooobi3 · 02-27-2018, 12:04 PM

I prefer the K&N if it was between K&N and BMS. BMS does not offer a heat shield around the intake. Therefore, in the summer you will draw hot-pressurized air from the engine bay.

5soko · 02-28-2018, 06:32 PM

If your Intake air temperature are of concern for you, and want the best in terms of heat suppression, i would stick with the oem air box..

Our Intercooler has alot to deal with in stock trim, i wouldn't do anything to increase that work load.

Charter23 · 03-12-2018, 07:57 PM

Side note: anyone know if I need to be oiling my BMS intake filter? If there were instructions in the box, I ignored them and immediately started wrenching.

N52 Moistenor · 03-13-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 5soko

If your Intake air temperature are of concern for you, and want the best in terms of heat suppression, i would stick with the oem air box..

Our Intercooler has alot to deal with in stock trim, i wouldn't do anything to increase that work load.

highly agree. a modified intercooler is a far better option. these metal pipings with cones on them are trash compared to your OEM box if you're staying under the 400HP bracket. unless you have a bigger turbo or very high boost settings, the stock box is better.

Techgeek80s · 03-15-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kthxbai

I prefer the K&N if it was between K&N and BMS. BMS does not offer a heat shield around the intake. Therefore, in the summer you will draw hot-pressurized air from the engine bay.

I also have the bms and this is the first I hear about this. What could be the outcome Of this. Also should I be oiling the filter. I might have like 6k miles on it

Getinanddrive · 03-15-2018, 09:35 PM

has anyone had a CEL on come with having an intake? I know on my previous car, i had CEL issues because of mass air flow due to the intake?

wrecked2001 · 03-16-2018, 02:53 AM

No CEL. I have the K&N. It has a metal heat shield that attached to the lower stock air box and seals to the hood with weather stripping. The intake tube is molded plastic. The design seems to reject heat at the same rate as the stock air box. I am going to wrap the heat shield in reflective tape to help with heat rejection.

ka535 · 04-10-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wrecked2001

No CEL. I have the K&N. It has a metal heat shield that attached to the lower stock air box and seals to the hood with weather stripping. The intake tube is molded plastic. The design seems to reject heat at the same rate as the stock air box. I am going to wrap the heat shield in reflective tape to help with heat rejection.

Any fitment issues with K&N?

wrecked2001 · 04-12-2018, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ka535

Any fitment issues with K&N?

No, easy install.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-19-2018, 06:40 PM

BMS is our most popular one.
It looks good, sounds good and very reasonably priced

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Cmfigueroa16 Private 6 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2012 535i x drive Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: White plains NY iTrader: (0)	Trying to buy a intake for my 2012 535i xdrive. Hey guys I've been looking online to buy an intake for my 2012 535i drive and I've seen the BMS air intake but also the AFE Power magnum Intake system. Anyone know which one is better?
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Dollar Bill 535 Banned 9 Rep 59 Posts Drives: F10 535i N55 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	The F10 BMS intake has been good to me and that turbo spool hiss is always nice to hear.
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Cmfigueroa16 Private 6 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2012 535i x drive Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: White plains NY iTrader: (0)	Cool thanks guys. I was thinking BMS also partly becuase it is half the price of the AFE
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Charter23 Private First Class 76 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2014 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Toyota 4Runner ... [10.00] 2014 BMW 535i xdrive [10.00]	Side note: anyone know if I need to be oiling my BMS intake filter? If there were instructions in the box, I ignored them and immediately started wrenching. __________________ ___________________________ 2014 535i xdrive m-sport
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Getinanddrive New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: F10 535i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Putnam county iTrader: (0)	has anyone had a CEL on come with having an intake? I know on my previous car, i had CEL issues because of mass air flow due to the intake?
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wrecked2001 Private 26 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Msport/Imperial Blue Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: ABQ, Land of Entrapment iTrader: (0)	No CEL. I have the K&N. It has a metal heat shield that attached to the lower stock air box and seals to the hood with weather stripping. The intake tube is molded plastic. The design seems to reject heat at the same rate as the stock air box. I am going to wrap the heat shield in reflective tape to help with heat rejection.
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