AFE Air Scoop AFE 54-12218

jcdub · 12-13-2020, 05:41 PM

I'm going to fit an AFE Air scoop AFE 54-12218 to my car. And I'm looking for one at a decent price from a UK seller. The price for these vary a lot. Amazon have it for £50. Any other sellers that could be recommended and that have the item in stock?
Cheers

M140_BCS · 12-14-2020, 01:49 AM

I ended up buying direct from afe with a 20% discount offer.

B58 Dry Drop In Filter & Scoop - £130 delivered.

Abzynthe · 12-14-2020, 04:34 AM

I got mine from ML Performance.
Be sure you buy the correct one for the correct side.
Also, mine didnt fit as easy as it was supposed to, I had to basically glue it.

jcdub · 12-14-2020, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Abzynthe

I got mine from ML Performance.
Be sure you buy the correct one for the correct side.
Also, mine didnt fit as easy as it was supposed to, I had to basically glue it.

I checked them. €82 plus delivery.
I think I might go with Amazon at £50 Inc fee deliver and duty paid

winther1 · 12-14-2020, 05:30 AM

Does it make sense for open air intakes like the AP? Thought they were already getting plenty of air from the grille

Bachu1 · 12-14-2020, 05:46 AM

Any decent pics of these fitted?

Easy to fit?

M140_BCS · 12-14-2020, 05:50 AM

I also fitted this hot climate kit so it is a continuous duct from the aFe scoop through to the air box.

https://williamsperformance.co.uk/pr...ate-intake-mod

jcdub · 12-14-2020, 05:52 AM

These part numbers
(intake duct 13717646767) and (grill 13718507321) added before fitting the scoop

jcdub · 12-14-2020, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by M140_BCS

I also fitted this hot climate kit so it is a continuous duct from the aFe scoop through to the air box.

https://williamsperformance.co.uk/pr...ate-intake-mod

Mine is on the way.
I might try making a scoop myself. I have access to material to make one. Although it could be a bit fiddly with the location

Abzynthe · 12-15-2020, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by winther1

Does it make sense for open air intakes like the AP? Thought they were already getting plenty of air from the grille

It will get plenty if you have taken the blank plate off.

jcdub · 12-17-2020, 02:09 PM

Fitted the intake pipe and grill today. Awkward little job. Top tip: to ease installation. Out the duct until billing water for 30 seconds or so. This will make it more pliable, and easier to install
Quick question regarding installation. The flange rubber section that is at the pass through hole. Does it sit on the radiator side or behind plastic, or closer to the headlight?

M140_BCS · 12-17-2020, 02:35 PM

It should look like this once installed.

Took a fair amount of skin off my knuckles and fingers getting it into position.

jcdub · 12-17-2020, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by M140_BCS

It should look like this once installed.

Took a fair amount of skin off my knuckles and fingers getting it into position.

Perfect! Thanks a million. Just pushed the flange behind the plastic partition it comes through👍🏻

Rich76 · 12-17-2020, 03:51 PM

I’ve gone slightly different , cold air feed behind the grill and then ducting up to the inlet above
The inlet can just be seen here

Abzynthe · 12-21-2020, 07:27 AM

Mines a right bodge 😅
Only photo I've got, but I made my own mesh out of the original blanking plate.

jcdub · 12-26-2020, 02:42 PM

Had a little time to kill today. So decided to make my own air scoop. Formed using aluminium sheeting and wrapped using some carbon film.
I'm pretty happy with the result.

Rich76 · 12-28-2020, 02:24 AM

Looks good how is it attached?

jcdub · 12-28-2020, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich76

Looks good how is it attached?

I used the same aluminium sheeting to make two small brackets. I then used rivets to attach the brackets to the scoops top and bottom leading edge. I then used a self tapper to secure the top bracket. And a plastic rivet clip, similar to the clip supplied a with the afe air scoop. This secured the lower leading edge using the hole that was there. Again the same mounting point as the afe scoop.
I'm happy with the way out turned out a. And it seems to be well secure. I was going to paint it. But I thought the wrap would stand up a lot better to stone chips .

Rich76 · 12-28-2020, 05:29 AM

Yeah looks good !
Mine is a bit more in your face

jcdub · 12-28-2020, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich76

Yeah looks good !
Mine is a bit more in your face

That's a neat install. I couldn't get away with a low air intake. With heavy rain where I live, there's a chance of hitting big puddles.
With the length of reinforced pipe. The wire rib would most likely disturb the air flowing to the air box. Would be best to have the air being channeled into the air box with a route as short as possible.

f30_msport_e · 01-12-2021, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jcdub

Had a little time to kill today. So decided to make my own air scoop. Formed using aluminium sheeting and wrapped using some carbon film.
I'm pretty happy with the result.

looks tidy tbf, well done

jcdub · 01-12-2021, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by f30_msport_e

looks tidy tbf, well done

Thanks.
I found a 3D model of a similar scoop to the AFe scoop that I might not and 3D print....

https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/hobby-diy/automotive/air-scoop-f30

12-13-2020, 05:41 PM	#1
jcdub Lieutenant 202 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	AFE Air Scoop AFE 54-12218 I'm going to fit an AFE Air scoop AFE 54-12218 to my car. And I'm looking for one at a decent price from a UK seller. The price for these vary a lot. Amazon have it for £50. Any other sellers that could be recommended and that have the item in stock? Cheers __________________ [/B]2017 330e M Performance, MG Flasher Stage 2, RM Motors DP, xHP Stage 3, Armaspeed CIA
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12-14-2020, 01:49 AM	#2
M140_BCS Lieutenant 238 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I ended up buying direct from afe with a 20% discount offer. B58 Dry Drop In Filter & Scoop - £130 delivered. __________________ 2017 440i F36 - Drexler LSD - B58TU HPFP - MHD Stage 2 - xHP - 200 Cell DP - MPE
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12-14-2020, 04:34 AM	#3
Abzynthe Colonel 1388 Rep 2,126 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Gran Coupe LCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I got mine from ML Performance. Be sure you buy the correct one for the correct side. Also, mine didnt fit as easy as it was supposed to, I had to basically glue it. __________________ Previous: 2010 F01 740d M Sport \| 2015 F36 420d M Sport Current: 2018 F36 440i M Sport (Stage 1 BM3, xHP stage 3)
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winther1 Colonel 1820 Rep 2,047 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe with MPPSK Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Does it make sense for open air intakes like the AP? Thought they were already getting plenty of air from the grille __________________ 440i GC with MPPSK, AP intake, 20" 624 M wheels, Wagner downpipe, Xhp stg 3, BM3 stg 2 instagram: f36_garage Last edited by winther1; 12-14-2020 at 05:36 AM..
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12-14-2020, 05:50 AM	#7
M140_BCS Lieutenant 238 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I also fitted this hot climate kit so it is a continuous duct from the aFe scoop through to the air box. https://williamsperformance.co.uk/pr...ate-intake-mod __________________ 2017 440i F36 - Drexler LSD - B58TU HPFP - MHD Stage 2 - xHP - 200 Cell DP - MPE
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12-14-2020, 05:52 AM	#8
jcdub Lieutenant 202 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	These part numbers (intake duct 13717646767) and (grill 13718507321) added before fitting the scoop __________________ [/B]2017 330e M Performance, MG Flasher Stage 2, RM Motors DP, xHP Stage 3, Armaspeed CIA
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12-17-2020, 02:09 PM	#11
jcdub Lieutenant 202 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Fitted the intake pipe and grill today. Awkward little job. Top tip: to ease installation. Out the duct until billing water for 30 seconds or so. This will make it more pliable, and easier to install Quick question regarding installation. The flange rubber section that is at the pass through hole. Does it sit on the radiator side or behind plastic, or closer to the headlight? Last edited by jcdub; 12-17-2020 at 02:17 PM..
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M140_BCS Lieutenant 238 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It should look like this once installed. Took a fair amount of skin off my knuckles and fingers getting it into position. Attached Images __________________ 2017 440i F36 - Drexler LSD - B58TU HPFP - MHD Stage 2 - xHP - 200 Cell DP - MPE
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12-17-2020, 03:51 PM	#14
Rich76 Private First Class 40 Rep 107 Posts Drives: Bmw f30 320i msport x drive Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Peterborough iTrader: (0)	I’ve gone slightly different , cold air feed behind the grill and then ducting up to the inlet above The inlet can just be seen here Attached Images
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12-21-2020, 07:27 AM	#15
Abzynthe Colonel 1388 Rep 2,126 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Gran Coupe LCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mines a right bodge 😅 Only photo I've got, but I made my own mesh out of the original blanking plate. Attached Images __________________ Previous: 2010 F01 740d M Sport \| 2015 F36 420d M Sport Current: 2018 F36 440i M Sport (Stage 1 BM3, xHP stage 3)
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jcdub Lieutenant 202 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Had a little time to kill today. So decided to make my own air scoop. Formed using aluminium sheeting and wrapped using some carbon film. I'm pretty happy with the result. Attached Images __________________ [/B]2017 330e M Performance, MG Flasher Stage 2, RM Motors DP, xHP Stage 3, Armaspeed CIA
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12-28-2020, 02:24 AM	#17
Rich76 Private First Class 40 Rep 107 Posts Drives: Bmw f30 320i msport x drive Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Peterborough iTrader: (0)	Looks good how is it attached?
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12-28-2020, 05:29 AM	#19
Rich76 Private First Class 40 Rep 107 Posts Drives: Bmw f30 320i msport x drive Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Peterborough iTrader: (0)	Yeah looks good ! Mine is a bit more in your face Attached Images Last edited by Rich76; 12-28-2020 at 05:35 AM..
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