K&N Air Filter
11-16-2006, 10:31 PM
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Hi guys, I just bought the air filter, and I'm thinking of installing it. But my friend told me not to install it yet as there might be some "side effect" after I install the filter. Has anyone used it? Can you share your experience with it here? Thanks a lot in advance 
11-16-2006, 10:40 PM
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My Ride: 2004 525i Jet Black on Grey Interior---
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I have it.. its a good product.. not really any difference in preformance.. and only a tiny bit in sound pitch but overall its a good product and you know its better then the stock.. however what model e60 do u have? cause if u have 550 or 545 I would go with an intake system by dinan
11-16-2006, 11:02 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525i Silver Gray/Gray Dakota Leather | Steptronic | Cold Weather | Xenon | Premium Package
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M Aero Kit | Carbon Fiber Kidney Grill | K&N Air Filter | Charcoal Filter Removed | Radenergie R10 Silver 20" soon | kW coilover V3 | SprintBooster soon | M5 trunk finisher
Next planned mods:
?Hamann quad exhaust + Hamann quad rear diffuser + Hamann Front Lip?
I own a 06 525i. Will update my profile once my mtech kit and everything has been installed. So there is no bad effect installing it right?
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Thanks
11-16-2006, 11:04 PM
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My Ride: 2004 525i Jet Black on Grey Interior---
Tint: Sides 20% Rear Windshield 5% Front Windshield 35%
Wheels: Zenetti Five's 20" by 8.5(front) 20" by 10(rear)--
Tires: Pirelli Asimmetrico 245/35/20(front) 285/30/20(rear)--
Body: Hamann Full Front Spoiler, Rieger Side Skirts, Rieger Rear Apron, AC Schnitzer Trunk Wing
Interior: AC Schnitzer Pedal Set and E-Break
Springs: H&R Sport Springs--
Audio: 2 12" Kicker L7's with a Rockford Fosgate 1501bd Amp With Custom Trunk Enclosure
SOON TO COME:
-M5 Mirrors
-M5 Trunk Finsher
-Brembo GT Big Brake Kit
-Hamann 6 Series Front Spliter Molded
-Hamann Roof Wing
-Full Custom Sound System with TV's
Originally Posted by arcleid' post='357198' date='Nov 17 2006, 03:02 AM
I own a 06 525i. Will update my profile once my mtech kit and everything has been installed. So there is no bad effect installing it right?
Thanks
Thanks
11-16-2006, 11:22 PM
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M Aero Kit | Carbon Fiber Kidney Grill | K&N Air Filter | Charcoal Filter Removed | Radenergie R10 Silver 20" soon | kW coilover V3 | SprintBooster soon | M5 trunk finisher
Next planned mods:
?Hamann quad exhaust + Hamann quad rear diffuser + Hamann Front Lip?
Ah, alright. Thanks a lot! I was worrying because my friend said that it's oil-based so it might harm the car. Thanks Hamann Now I can install it without worry when it arrives
Now I can install it without worry when it arrives
11-16-2006, 11:30 PM
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I just installed mine, works fine.
seems to be a bit smoother at higher RPM, definitely won't hurt =)
mine is a 07 525i.
seems to be a bit smoother at higher RPM, definitely won't hurt =)
mine is a 07 525i.
11-16-2006, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by arcleid' post='357189' date='Nov 17 2006, 03:31 PM
Hi guys, I just bought the air filter, and I'm thinking of installing it. But my friend told me not to install it yet as there might be some "side effect" after I install the filter. Has anyone used it? Can you share your experience with it here? Thanks a lot in advance
the only side effect you going to get is not instlling it.
Put it in and I tell you you will have fun not much but you will.
I have had my K&N filter for over 6 years now and I can TELL YOU I HAD NO SIDE EFFECT
11-17-2006, 12:06 AM
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M Aero Kit | Carbon Fiber Kidney Grill | K&N Air Filter | Charcoal Filter Removed | Radenergie R10 Silver 20" soon | kW coilover V3 | SprintBooster soon | M5 trunk finisher
Next planned mods:
?Hamann quad exhaust + Hamann quad rear diffuser + Hamann Front Lip?
Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm glad I bought it
11-17-2006, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by arcleid' post='357202' date='Nov 17 2006, 03:22 AM
Ah, alright. Thanks a lot! I was worrying because my friend said that it's oil-based so it might harm the car. Thanks Hamann Now I can install it without worry when it arrives
Now I can install it without worry when it arrives
11-17-2006, 11:59 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E61 525 xiA.
You who have installed the K&N filter, did you have to do any reprogramming to the engine whatsoever ?
Or just taking the original out, putting K&N in, and that's it. So simple ??
Hartsa
Or just taking the original out, putting K&N in, and that's it. So simple ??
Hartsa