Benefits of removing the charcoal filters
05-20-2009 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by theonlychoman' post='884885' date='May 20 2009, 08:11 PM
Just getting familiar with the E60's, so please excuse my ignorance...What are the benefits of removing the carbon filters? 
Every HP helps and if it's free, why not?
05-20-2009 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by theonlychoman' post='884885' date='May 20 2009, 07:11 PM
Just getting familiar with the E60's, so please excuse my ignorance...What are the benefits of removing the charcoal filters?
Remove it now, my friend!!
05-20-2009 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank5er' post='884914' date='May 20 2009, 05:43 PM
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21796
OP: allows more air intro the engine
No worries, removing it will not void your warranty or damage your engine either
05-20-2009 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='884995' date='May 20 2009, 09:50 PM
bad link frank...think you meant this one..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21796
OP: allows more air intro the engine No worries, removing it will not void your warranty or damage your engine either
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21796
OP: allows more air intro the engine
No worries, removing it will not void your warranty or damage your engine either 
05-20-2009 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by -Mike-' post='885096' date='May 20 2009, 07:58 PM
For the love of god, pull it out!!! 
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05-20-2009 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='885097' date='May 20 2009, 07:59 PM
words to live by sir