Macht Shnell stage2 intake issue

Mtune · 09-13-2014, 01:26 AM

Hi.I am having issues with installation of ms stage2 intake.I have watched the video several times on youtube.When I put the filter and filter attachment in, it does not line up with the elbow attachment.The filter does not even make contact with the spring in the airbox!

If I forcibly line the elbow attachment with the filter attachment and filter,the airbox cannot be closed because the filter inside is misaligned.

I was told that there are two types of airbox for the e92 m3.The supplier denies this information.

Is there 2 types of airboxes for this car?

Someone please help

roastbeef · 09-13-2014, 03:22 AM

'09+ models require an adapter, I believe.

pbonsalb · 09-13-2014, 06:54 AM

Obviously make sure the filter is oriented correctly. Early models require and adapter but you can make one. Essentially the spring loaded nub in the fender side of the box that presses into the dimple on the top of the filter is too strong. Pull the box, pull the spring and push it back in by about 1/2 inch.

GTMOT · 09-13-2014, 07:38 AM

I don't completely follow your problem, but there is an adapter for their air filter.

Mtune · 09-13-2014, 09:41 AM

The spring loaded nub supplied does not even touch the filter guys! The filter does not fit in the airbox.I have to force it in.

E46M3forRay · 09-13-2014, 10:43 AM

Take photos and post back. Easier to visualize where the trouble is.

pbonsalb · 09-13-2014, 11:09 AM

Maybe you have the filter the wrong way around.

0-60Motorsports · 09-13-2014, 03:00 PM

Yeah take some pic and post.

mkPOTO · 10-13-2014, 09:38 PM

all you have to do is remove the spring. That is what I did on my 2008 m3. Once you remove it you can install it and should all line up

Watch the video, it shows you how to remove the spring

09-13-2014, 01:26 AM	#1
Mtune New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Macht Shnell stage2 intake issue Hi.I am having issues with installation of ms stage2 intake.I have watched the video several times on youtube.When I put the filter and filter attachment in, it does not line up with the elbow attachment.The filter does not even make contact with the spring in the airbox! If I forcibly line the elbow attachment with the filter attachment and filter,the airbox cannot be closed because the filter inside is misaligned. I was told that there are two types of airbox for the e92 m3.The supplier denies this information. Is there 2 types of airboxes for this car? Someone please help
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09-13-2014, 03:22 AM	#2
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,728 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	'09+ models require an adapter, I believe. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	Obviously make sure the filter is oriented correctly. Early models require and adapter but you can make one. Essentially the spring loaded nub in the fender side of the box that presses into the dimple on the top of the filter is too strong. Pull the box, pull the spring and push it back in by about 1/2 inch.
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09-13-2014, 07:38 AM	#4
GTMOT Enlisted Member 0 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2010 SSII Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: Atlanta, Georgia iTrader: (0)	I don't completely follow your problem, but there is an adapter for their air filter.
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09-13-2014, 09:41 AM	#5
Mtune New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	The spring loaded nub supplied does not even touch the filter guys! The filter does not fit in the airbox.I have to force it in.
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09-13-2014, 11:09 AM	#7
pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	Maybe you have the filter the wrong way around.
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0-60Motorsports Brigadier General 792 Rep 3,151 Posts Drives: BMW M3 JB 04 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingdom of Bahrain iTrader: (1)	Yeah take some pic and post. __________________ Current Mods: 2004 E46 M3cs JB/CSL 2010 E70 X5M AW/BLACK 2011 VW Golf R DSG White/Black IG: @060Motorsports
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mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello 636 Rep 16,662 Posts Drives: BMW M3 \| X5 xdrive 35i MSport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (25) Garage List 2002 Lexus GS300 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [5.58]	all you have to do is remove the spring. That is what I did on my 2008 m3. Once you remove it you can install it and should all line up Watch the video, it shows you how to remove the spring
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