Charcoal Filter Removal
12-02-2008, 09:54 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 525I/TITANIUM SILVER METALLIC/GREY LEATHER INTERIOR/EURO RED REFLECTORS/20% TINT/EURO STICKER/BMW CCA STICKER
I saw someone else here at a 2006 525 and they had the charcoal filter. If I have one I am definetly gonna remove it. Im also going to get a K&N this week.
12-02-2008, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Senza007' post='735984' date='Dec 2 2008, 12:54 PM
Im also going to get a K&N this week.
12-02-2008, 01:11 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i, Sport and Premium package, Titanium Silver with Black Dakota Leather interior
Took mine out last night, took 2 minutes and all hooks came out attached to the filter. Had some leaves and sand in the airbox, no styrofoam. This is not my everyday car so I have only driven about 2 miles since removing. Didn't notice significant change in exhaust sound, but seemed to have a little smoother acceleration above 4000 rpm, could just be my imagination too. A little boost in mpg would be nice too as I only avg. 15-17 in mixed driving. But who buys a 545 and worries about mpg anyway?
02-06-2009, 07:41 PM
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I just did this today. I ran my 550i hard to get a feel for it. and then removed the charcoal filter. Mine was vibration welded (plastic melted together) in the corners to stay in place. A screwdriver under one side popped it out.
I notice a bit more intake noise (am I crazy) and it seems to pull stronger up top. I always like free mods.
I notice a bit more intake noise (am I crazy) and it seems to pull stronger up top. I always like free mods.
03-09-2009, 09:07 AM
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So now that it's been a few years since most people did this, has anyone had any problems? I just discovered this thread, looks like it'll give me something to do the next warm day..
03-21-2009, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SmithsonGA' post='787223' date='Feb 7 2009, 12:41 AM
I just did this today. I ran my 550i hard to get a feel for it. and then removed the charcoal filter. Mine was vibration welded (plastic melted together) in the corners to stay in place. A screwdriver under one side popped it out.
I notice a bit more intake noise (am I crazy) and it seems to pull stronger up top. I always like free mods.
I notice a bit more intake noise (am I crazy) and it seems to pull stronger up top. I always like free mods.
A little crazy glue will put it back together when I turn it in...if I bother at all.
03-21-2009, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='823046' date='Mar 21 2009, 11:39 AM
Did mine today and noticed same thing....bastards melted the cover to the box. Nothing a good screwdriver couldn't undo, though...as stated above.
A little crazy glue will put it back together when I turn it in...if I bother at all.
A little crazy glue will put it back together when I turn it in...if I bother at all.
Just did mine 30min ago.
Found the same things.. what's up with the melted corners???
