Charcoal Filter Removal, hmmmmm.
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Can't believe you didn't try this before Jeff!
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
Originally Posted by unknown' post='877509' date='May 13 2009, 05:31 PM
better to use a razor blade, as that will give a clean cut.
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Originally Posted by melimel' post='877612' date='May 13 2009, 03:55 PM
i poppedd mine with a tiny flathead.. it snapped nicely
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='877612' date='May 13 2009, 03:55 PM
i poppedd mine with a tiny flathead.. it snapped nicely
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My Ride: 2004 545i
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Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
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Options: Sport package with STEPTRONIC, Premium Sound, Rear Sunshade, Xenon
Originally Posted by mrfva' post='876789' date='May 12 2009, 10:46 PM
Interesting ... never had this issue. I've had mine off for quite some time now.
And she's been in the dealer for service several times since the removal.
And she's been in the dealer for service several times since the removal.
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Originally Posted by El Immigrante' post='877636' date='May 13 2009, 04:13 PM
I love it when you talk dirty! Raawwwrrr!
I just love it when she talks mod 
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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 -Mike-' post='876850' date='May 12 2009, 10:53 PM
This mod is even for those with em, well, smaller engines. I took mine out. I also noticed an increase in engine growl, which even for one of the smallest E60 engines, still sounds amazing. Not feeling the performace as much, but that's probably due to the fact I never really drove my car hard before the modding began 
Also, no check engine, no errors. No idea where that came from. DO IT!
Also, no check engine, no errors. No idea where that came from. DO IT!
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Originally Posted by ivan545' post='876784' date='May 12 2009, 07:44 PM
increase emission, check engine light comes on so guys becareful. 
disagree, its been 2 years since I removed mine, never had any issues
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='876777' date='May 12 2009, 10:34 PM
... After a few minutes I asked him his professional opinion on charcoal filter removal and if it really did anything to improve HP. He leaned back in his chair, smiled and said "you just found out about that?" ...