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Old 05-20-2009, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='885097' date='May 20 2009, 09:59 PM
words to live by sir

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its easy.... do it!
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Now this filter does NOT exist on the 2008 535i....correct?
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Originally Posted by Allen' post='885475' date='May 21 2009, 06:41 AM
Now this filter does NOT exist on the 2008 535i....correct?

It's easy to spot, if you open up your air filter box and look up (imagine air going into the engine) if its there, you will see a white/grey filter.
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Here are some quick pictures

I will put these under DIY for the 525/530i Older E60
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Originally Posted by Allen' post='885475' date='May 21 2009, 06:41 AM
Now this filter does NOT exist on the 2008 535i....correct?
no it does not
Old 05-21-2009, 11:02 AM
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Did it...Thanks everyone!!!!!
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Ohh mann.......one the fastes and cheapest mods you can do that actaully works. I dunno if its just me but my car is way more responsive and has a little more growl thanks for tip guys......... What was the purpose of that thing again, lol?!?!?
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Am I right in saying this is only in US cars?
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