Microfilter suggestions..
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Originally Posted by 545felix' post='772416' date='Jan 20 2009, 09:36 AM
I got aftermarket carbon ones and I ended up smelling other car's exhausts. I ordered the BMW ones online for about $37/ea and no more smell. they weigh almost 2x what the aftermarket ones weigh and have a much better foam seal around the borders.
you get what you pay for.
you get what you pay for.
Wow.. I don't want to smell exhausts from other cars I'm willing to pay premium as long as I don't smell it. How will i know if I'm getting original OEM microfilters? Is there a part number or I'm sure they change brand of filters all the time right?
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My Ride: 05 530i
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i got mine from pelican parts. They come from an OE supplier and come with instructions. I purchased the cabin filter, air filter, spark plugs, genuine BMW oil, oil filer, and ate brake for $205. Took me a few hours to install everything but i'm sure i saved at least $700 from what a stealer would charge for major service.
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From: LI, NY
My Ride: 2005 530i...just bought so in progress...dont know where to start???
Want to do:
LCI Tails, Xenon Headlights, Tints, Wheels, Trunk and Roof Spoiler, iPod Adapter...the list goes on.
do you need the carbon activated filters?? im trying to figure this out...
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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Originally Posted by LiLifter247' post='848195' date='Apr 15 2009, 01:58 PM
do you need the carbon activated filters?? im trying to figure this out...
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From: LI, NY
My Ride: 2005 530i...just bought so in progress...dont know where to start???
Want to do:
LCI Tails, Xenon Headlights, Tints, Wheels, Trunk and Roof Spoiler, iPod Adapter...the list goes on.
well considering i live on LI, maybe i dont need them..since u and a bunch of fellow members live in NYC, NJ area I would hope you have them...i think regular ones are ok for me...LI doesnt smell much
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Originally Posted by h2009' post='848250' date='Apr 15 2009, 07:42 PM
Does anyone know if the charcole filters can be bought in the UK - It would be town driving so much better i think?
And is it worth putting it in for a 520d?
thanks
And is it worth putting it in for a 520d?
thanks
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