K&N Air Filter
11-19-2006, 04:26 PM
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My Ride: 06 530XI Sapphire Black, Black Int. 6sp, Cold, Prem
Charcoal fillter has printed on it "Do not remove" I removed mine and found that I get free ATM service at any bank in the Continental US plus a free fill up at most gas stations....only kidding. Removed mine, not much difference, a bit better gas mileage (after 2 tanks, migh change). Another pollution control here in the States.
11-19-2006, 06:01 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by arcleid' post='357803' date='Nov 18 2006, 09:42 PM
Is removing the charcoal filter bad for the engine as well?
11-19-2006, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='358200' date='Nov 19 2006, 08:26 PM
Charcoal fillter has printed on it "Do not remove" I removed mine and found that I get free ATM service at any bank in the Continental US plus a free fill up at most gas stations
11-19-2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='358230' date='Nov 19 2006, 07:03 PM
That's weird, I get free car washes by chicks in skimpy, wet, white tank tops and bikini bottoms, every week, since removing my charcoal filter as well. Gents - remove your charcoal filter ASAP and see what surprise you get!
11-19-2006, 08:39 PM
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cold weather package/ convenience package/premium sound package/ sport package/sunshades/Navigation/ V3 cradle/ OE 166 wheels/M-tech upgrade/M rear spoiler/ racemesh m-tech grill/racemesh kidney grills/M5 mirrors/M5 steering wheel/ HID fog light conversion/ M5 SMG paddles
Originally Posted by Hamann5' post='357201' date='Nov 17 2006, 12:04 AM
Bad effect? no not at all its def worth the minor $50-60 bucks
(not selling, just perusing!)
11-20-2006, 05:47 AM
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Installed the filter this weekend. Nothing but good stuff. Better acceleration at startups and better acceleration at higher speeds. I noticed a little bit of extra engine effort when traveling at 1-5 mph (i.e., the car wanted to accelerate more on its own and it gave a little bit of a stalling sound--although I do not think that the car was even close to stalling).
Overall, I think that the car works much better with the filter.
Good mod.
Overall, I think that the car works much better with the filter.
Good mod.
11-24-2006, 11:42 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525i Silver Gray/Gray Dakota Leather | Steptronic | Cold Weather | Xenon | Premium Package
Modifications:
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?
Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='358398' date='Nov 20 2006, 06:47 AM
Installed the filter this weekend. Nothing but good stuff. Better acceleration at startups and better acceleration at higher speeds. I noticed a little bit of extra engine effort when traveling at 1-5 mph (i.e., the car wanted to accelerate more on its own and it gave a little bit of a stalling sound--although I do not think that the car was even close to stalling).
Overall, I think that the car works much better with the filter.
Good mod.
Overall, I think that the car works much better with the filter.
Good mod.
. This is definitely a good quick mod. Next: Removing the charcoal filter
11-25-2006, 04:32 AM
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See you need to install it and use it to feel it.
itis money saveing and good to the world too cos you will never have to buy another air filter again for this car.
Unless you are lazy and don`t what to clean it.
itis money saveing and good to the world too cos you will never have to buy another air filter again for this car.
Unless you are lazy and don`t what to clean it.
11-25-2006, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='358229' date='Nov 19 2006, 10:01 PM
No, it's bad for the environment (so they say),