Charcoal Filter Removal
05-07-2009, 08:45 PM
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My Ride: 2011 M3 Convertible, Alpine White/black, 6 speed
2011 535xi Tasmin Green, Venetian Beige
Did it yesterday and there is absolutely a difference. Thank you!!
05-20-2009, 06:36 PM
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My Ride: 05 545 BLK/BLK
Model Year: 2005
Originally Posted by unknown' post='869344' date='May 5 2009, 11:30 PM
you're not gonna feel it on a butt dyno... your talking maybe 1-3 horse? buts its the collection of mods that results an overall improvement from stock.
05-24-2009, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by hmc' post='235969' date='Feb 6 2006, 10:57 PM
Can any Canadian check if this charcoal filter is also on Canadian cars (545i, or 2006 525/530, or 2006 3 series)?
05-24-2009, 08:04 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by jgulli' post='888865' date='May 24 2009, 09:49 PM
Nope it's not in mine, just checked. Just the "orange one"
05-24-2009, 09:00 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i 6spd
just did this mod after I washed the car today,
honestly, didn't really feel anything other than a little more growl after 2.5K
nevertheless, thanks for the info!
honestly, didn't really feel anything other than a little more growl after 2.5K
nevertheless, thanks for the info!
05-26-2009, 08:52 AM
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My Ride: 2004 SMG 545i
silver grey metallic / bamboo anthracite / black leather
CPO
sport package
premium sound
park distance control
cold weather package
did this over the weekend while i was installing my new grilles, side markers, and emblems...
definitely can hear a difference, and it did feel a little more aggressive.
and whats with bmwusa putting Styrofoam/ packing peanuts in our air boxes? lol
definitely can hear a difference, and it did feel a little more aggressive.
and whats with bmwusa putting Styrofoam/ packing peanuts in our air boxes? lol
05-26-2009, 02:10 PM
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just took mine out earlier, if it really gain me any hp then 5 min is totally worth it
didn't notice any difference yet but i think i heard a sucking sound, could it be the air filter with more fresh air?
didn't notice any difference yet but i think i heard a sucking sound, could it be the air filter with more fresh air?
