I thought I would share this and contribute to the discussion.
https://abstractocean.com/account/activate/6380108710061/dd353a62e79cffed262020c9d941b6ba-1674767001 Abstract Ocean seems to have a filter cover that is less air-restrictive, using a chicken wire-like mesh. I placed an order for it to put into a new 2023 M3 RWD and I'll report back as to fit.
Based on the discussion in this thread, I'm thinking of the weather deflector too. I'm in SoCal but it's been rainy this year so far and I'm trying to preemptively avoid the stink smell. I'll be driving it a bit this spring out to desert areas so the sand/dirt in the air is an issue but I don't want to block the air intake too much.
COP is set to no AC and the AC is set to Auto.