Charcoal Filter Removal
05-17-2011, 02:20 PM
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Found this thread and decided to take mine out. wife timed it and it took 4:34. A short drive around the block and I determined it had a little better throttle response. Most likely gained a whopping 1-3 HP. Now I have to make a warranty claim, as BMW failed to install my intake styrofoam!!
05-17-2011, 09:35 PM
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I finally got the charcoal filter out. Mine was heat fused in. I scored the melted areas with a utility knife, then it took a bit of pressure with a screw driver and it popped out. Very sketchy, but it worked. If there was any difference, it was minimal--but I think I can imagine that it was better. I then got the K&N filter. I think it's better--both sounding and a bit more throttle response. Maybe its just placebo, but I am happy to keep it.
08-03-2011, 11:27 AM
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Hi all, I have the 100k warranty on my 2008 535. Anyone know if I have to take apart the housing (as some have stated need to be done to remove) will void the warranty or cause problems when i take it to the dealer? I know I can get it out with very little damage and even super glue it back together but its a sweet warranty and would hate to loose it. Dont know how picky the dealers are, guess it depends on which one, huh. Any help would be appreciated.
08-03-2011, 11:40 AM
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Hi all, I have the 100k warranty on my 2008 535. Anyone know if I have to take apart the housing (as some have stated need to be done to remove) will void the warranty or cause problems when i take it to the dealer? I know I can get it out with very little damage and even super glue it back together but its a sweet warranty and would hate to loose it. Dont know how picky the dealers are, guess it depends on which one, huh. Any help would be appreciated.
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08-03-2011, 11:59 AM
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your 2008 535i should not have a charcoal filter to remove..
https://5series.net/forums/topic/217...st__p__1124367
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08-03-2011, 01:59 PM
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yes, but the 2008+ 535i does not, which is what the poster stated he has
the doc confirmed the 2008 550i's have them: https://5series.net/forums/topic/217...ost__p__823046
the doc confirmed the 2008 550i's have them: https://5series.net/forums/topic/217...ost__p__823046
08-03-2011, 04:52 PM
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yes, but the 2008+ 535i does not, which is what the poster stated he has
the doc confirmed the 2008 550i's have them: http://forums.5serie...post__p__823046
the doc confirmed the 2008 550i's have them: http://forums.5serie...post__p__823046
My 07 530 had one, my 08 535 does not.
08-03-2011, 07:54 PM
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yes, but the 2008+ 535i does not, which is what the poster stated he has
the doc confirmed the 2008 550i's have them: https://5series.net/forums/topic/217...ost__p__823046
the doc confirmed the 2008 550i's have them: https://5series.net/forums/topic/217...ost__p__823046
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