Installed K&N Filter
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='351520' date='Nov 2 2006, 10:56 AM
So I decided to remove the charcoal filter earlier this week and ended up ordering the new K&N filter to replace the stock, orange filter. Definitely a noticeable difference and sound from the car. I'm sure it's much greater with the 550, but not a bad mod for $50. Next up, remap of the ECU by Superchips.
Just thought I'd share.
Just thought I'd share.
First impression is that at full throttle it is more responsive and noticeable compared to stock. As for the sound, it is also noticeable. It sounds kind of throaty at full throttle. Now thinking may be I should go for the Dinan CAI later.
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Go for Dinan exhaust ($1400) which is wayy cheaper than Hamann. It's even more expensive if you don't have Mtech bumper.
Exhaust ~$2200 (include shipping)
Defuser ~$800 (WTF)
Mkit bumper+paint ~$700
Exhaust ~$2200 (include shipping)
Defuser ~$800 (WTF)
Mkit bumper+paint ~$700
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The filter they offer on the K&N web site, is that the replacement for the charcoal flter or the main filter?
Does it make since to replace them both?
Does it make since to replace them both?
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Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='354967' date='Nov 11 2006, 02:16 PM
The filter they offer on the K&N web site, is that the replacement for the charcoal flter or the main filter?
Does it make since to replace them both?
Does it make since to replace them both?
Take out the charcoal, and replace the main one with K&N =)
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Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='354967' date='Nov 11 2006, 05:16 PM
The filter they offer on the K&N web site, is that the replacement for the charcoal flter or the main filter?
Does it make since to replace them both?
Does it make since to replace them both?
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Modifications: RDSport Quad Exhaust, 20x8.5 and 20x11 HRE 943R, Vorsteiner CF Decklid, Dinan CAI
Originally Posted by my530i' post='354943' date='Nov 11 2006, 04:30 PM
Go for Dinan exhaust ($1400) which is wayy cheaper than Hamann. It's even more expensive if you don't have Mtech bumper.
Exhaust ~$2200 (include shipping)
Defuser ~$800 (WTF)
Mkit bumper+paint ~$700
Exhaust ~$2200 (include shipping)
Defuser ~$800 (WTF)
Mkit bumper+paint ~$700
As for the exhaust, it is already in the works.
Thanks.
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My Ride: 2007 530i | Silver Gray/Blk | Step-Tronic | Sport/Premium Package | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-Down Rear Seats
I just installed the K&N filter and noticed a "slight" improvement in throttle response and smoother acceleration. Thanks for the inexpensive mod reccommendation.
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