BMC airfilter worth changing from OEM on a 520d?
06-12-2009, 01:56 PM
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Hi,
I'm going to be ordering a RPI scoop and I was going to get an BMC filter along with it, but I'm wondering would it be worth changing on my car?
Could someone tell me what difference it will make if any to the car?
Anyone changed their filter on a 520d before?
Thanks.
I'm going to be ordering a RPI scoop and I was going to get an BMC filter along with it, but I'm wondering would it be worth changing on my car?
Could someone tell me what difference it will make if any to the car?
Anyone changed their filter on a 520d before?
Thanks.
06-12-2009, 02:15 PM
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Don't know, but it made a noticeable difference on my 550!
06-12-2009, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by h2009' post='909714' date='Jun 12 2009, 02:56 PM
Hi,
I'm going to be ordering a RPI scoop and I was going to get an BMC filter along with it, but I'm wondering would it be worth changing on my car?
Could someone tell me what difference it will make if any to the car?
Anyone changed their filter on a 520d before?
Thanks.
I'm going to be ordering a RPI scoop and I was going to get an BMC filter along with it, but I'm wondering would it be worth changing on my car?
Could someone tell me what difference it will make if any to the car?
Anyone changed their filter on a 520d before?
Thanks.
my advice would be to buy the filter too and get one of the best inexpensive Mods available for our cars!! 
06-13-2009, 07:04 AM
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i got mine last week and so far i feel my car response a little faster. its also a little louder too. The red scoop in my car also makes everyone in the street what it is. i always get asked what it is. My girlfriend said " Hey baby whats that red thing inside your car?" hahah but get the upgrade because the more you let your engine breathe the better
06-13-2009, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='909955' date='Jun 12 2009, 06:49 PM
i got the k&n and took out the charcoal filter. didnt notice much difference but it is better for the car. worth the money because its cheap.
06-13-2009, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by El Immigrante' post='910382' date='Jun 13 2009, 11:17 AM
BMC > K&N, unless you say you want to fly out to CA and be ma girl for the weekend.
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this may sound really stupid, but does the 520d have an airfilter?!
The reason why I ask this is because on the petrol engines you've got a big black box to the right side, where was my car doesn't.
The only place where an airfilter can be is right next to the front window (either side) - but this wouldnt make design sense.
Also for my RPI scoop, It looks like my car doesn't does have a turbo air intake, between the radiators and grills - the hole seems to be covered up.
I've be grateful if someone could enlighten me.
The reason why I ask this is because on the petrol engines you've got a big black box to the right side, where was my car doesn't.
The only place where an airfilter can be is right next to the front window (either side) - but this wouldnt make design sense.
Also for my RPI scoop, It looks like my car doesn't does have a turbo air intake, between the radiators and grills - the hole seems to be covered up.
I've be grateful if someone could enlighten me.
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