Why does Cold Air Intake not good for our cars?

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Feb 6, 2010 | 12:32 PM

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All I did was install a KN drop in filter, remove the charcol filters... Seems to work good

Feb 6, 2010 | 03:45 PM

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All I did was install a KN drop in filter, remove the charcol filters... Seems to work good

is it louder? or does it respond faster?

Feb 6, 2010 | 04:02 PM

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The 2008 650i has a hose that runs from the OEM box to the front of the vehicle. Do you add the RP scoops in addition to the OEM hose?

the Race Precision ram air scoops go behind the grill. The scoops force are through the hose and air box adding approximately 6-10 whp.
http://shoprpi.com/index.php?cPath=21_22_29_38

Feb 8, 2010 | 12:13 PM

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is it louder? or does it respond faster?

Tad louder, maybe improved gas milage, improved throttle response... or maybe I am trippin

lol

Feb 16, 2010 | 04:45 PM

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Tad louder, maybe improved gas milage, improved throttle response... or maybe I am trippin

lol

I just took off the charcoal filter and yeah youre right dude. It does feel a lot better. Throttle response and MPG did increase. Im not so sure about MPG but Response is crazy improvement