Vishnu Cone filter keeps coming off!

lance · 07-02-2008, 05:12 PM

Any help with this? The coupling tubes are so slick the cone filter keps coming off.

Thanks
Lance

O-cha · 07-02-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lance

Any help with this? The coupling tubes are so slick the cone filter keps coming off.

Thanks
Lance

What they made "custom couplers" and didn't even put a lip on them as is a standard when working with silicone tubing and clamps?

RedGT3 · 07-02-2008, 05:46 PM

hair spray used to work on STI's

Hunter399 · 07-02-2008, 06:20 PM

Dont have any problem with mine

Just make sure they are on the filter all the way and make sure its tight

NAWT · 07-02-2008, 09:10 PM

i installed mine today and had similar fit problems -- I just pushed the connectors all the way in, and made sure that the filters were on the wide section of tubing and then used a ratchet drive to tighten. You can do a few runs and then re-examine to make sure that all fitings are tight and ther are no air leaks - that could case a power loss!

marcvtec · 07-02-2008, 09:48 PM

T-bar clamps will help they are much better than the supplied worm clamps

lance · 07-02-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter399

Dont have any problem with mine

Just make sure they are on the filter all the way and make sure its tight

I did but the couplers are at an angle at the end that goes into the cone filter and I even used a ratchet to tighten the clamps but i didn't want to strip the clamps out. I had them on good and I took a short test drive and came back and the one closest to the firewall came off! The oil in the cone filter is causing it to slide off. I guess I could remove the oil on the inside of the rubber flange so it would stick better?

I put my stock air filter back on until I can find a solution.

Mike07335i · 07-02-2008, 10:14 PM

That sucks.. maybe you can sand the tube a little to ruff it up so it holds better.

Mike

darkphantom · 07-02-2008, 11:04 PM

haha, $200 for "professional" quality and they slip off? I'm happy w/ my $100 investment...

sambonator · 07-03-2008, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lance

Any help with this? The coupling tubes are so slick the cone filter keps coming off.

Thanks
Lance

I'm sure they'll have a Filter v2 upgrade soon.

Sam12345 · 07-03-2008, 03:36 AM

^

Kbueno · 07-03-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

haha, $200 for "professional" quality and they slip off? I'm happy w/ my $100 investment...

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambonator

I'm sure they'll have a Filter v2 upgrade soon.

How helpful.

-The filters should connect straight onto the coupler. Maybe try removing them and connect them (filter to coupler) straight on outside the engine bay. It's a bitch to get them back on when already connected, but it can be done.

Dubbedoutbimmer · 07-03-2008, 11:01 AM

wipe the inside of tube with alcohol to clean oil residue from manufacturing and then appl hair spray and woolaa it will sit still

lance · 07-03-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 335lvr

How helpful.

-The filters should connect straight onto the coupler. Maybe try removing them and connect them (filter to coupler) straight on outside the engine bay. It's a bitch to get them back on when already connected, but it can be done.

Yeah, I tried that but it still slipped off. The front one stayed. I gotta a 800 mile trip this weekend so I'm gonna leave them off and stick w the stock filter until i get back.

MisterSkiMask · 07-03-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fll335

hair spray used to work on STI's

What kind of Sexually Transmitted Infection can be treated by hairspray?

NM_BMW · 07-03-2008, 02:23 PM

Attach the filter to the coupler first. You'll have more leverage to clamp the filter down tight on the coupler, plus make them sit on there straight. Then attach the coupler to the intake hoses. I would also try the hairspray or scuff the coupler up with some sand paper. I believe the anodizing plus filter oil is what makes them so darn slick.

Rusty's508whp · 07-03-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sambonator

I'm sure they'll have a Filter v2 upgrade soon.

TiAg335i · 07-29-2008, 08:55 AM

Im having this problem as well. The oil from the filter and the slickness of the coupler makes me wonder if they will fall out during hard acceleration.

Nyulak · 07-29-2008, 11:58 AM

Do some arm exercises or find somebody with upper body strength to tighten the clamps for you.

j/k

I had zero problems with the install. I find that you should tighten the clamps and then pull on the cones to ensure you can't get them to budge. The force you use in an attempt to pop them off has to be greater than the acceleration of the car. Well, it's worked for me anyway. YMMV.

satinghostrider · 07-29-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

haha, $200 for "professional" quality and they slip off? I'm happy w/ my $100 investment...

+1,000,000.

TheMadDutchman · 07-29-2008, 11:28 PM

Back to the drawing board.

kaji335i · 07-30-2008, 12:08 AM

3000 miles without a problem, filters did not come off much less move.

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Dubbedoutbimmer Banned 43 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (-1)	wipe the inside of tube with alcohol to clean oil residue from manufacturing and then appl hair spray and woolaa it will sit still
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TiAg335i Trance Life 315 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	Im having this problem as well. The oil from the filter and the slickness of the coupler makes me wonder if they will fall out during hard acceleration.
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