Carbon Filter removal

Driv3r · 11-04-2006, 10:15 AM

im going to do this right now and ill tell you guys how it went

Driv3r · 11-04-2006, 02:11 PM

just did it, didnt notice much now, but umm i didnt ride it for long, ill let the MAF adjust because i just went for a quick ride and the engine didnt even warm up

Driv3r · 11-05-2006, 11:55 AM

definatly notice a difference, its better throughout the rpm range, and the hesitation at 3k and 4.1k are now alot less noticable if not totally gone...worth it IMO

ssd99 · 11-05-2006, 03:53 PM

Just finished removing filter about 2hrs ago. took a quick drive for about ten mins. Didn't notice any increase in power but engine seemed a tiny bit louder or a difference in tone maybe. Hesitation seemed to be reduced somewhat and is more responsive from a complete stop. In sport mode didn't notice any change at all. I'm satisfied so far because it did reduce the main problem of hesitation. I never had problems with the power in this car, just the lack of smoothness throughout the powerband. I recommend this mod to anyone because it is very easy to do. Easy as an oil change which I also did at the same time. And the best part was that it was FREE. I'm wondering if the power gains from an after market intake is mostly from charcoal filter removal

. Or are they used along with it?

Driv3r · 11-05-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ssd99

Just finished removing filter about 2hrs ago. took a quick drive for about ten mins. Didn't notice any increase in power but engine seemed a tiny bit louder or a difference in tone maybe. Hesitation seemed to be reduced somewhat and is more responsive from a complete stop. In sport mode didn't notice any change at all. I'm satisfied so far because it did reduce the main problem of hesitation. I never had problems with the power in this car, just the lack of smoothness throughout the powerband. I recommend this mod to anyone because it is very easy to do. Easy as an oil change which I also did at the same time. And the best part was that it was FREE. I'm wondering if the power gains from an after market intake is mostly from charcoal filter removal

. Or are they used along with it?

give it some time for the MAF to adjust to the greater feed of air...and since u just changed your oil let the oil get settled in (50miles) your going ot notice a difference in the next few days take my word...

JIMD1709 · 11-06-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Driv3r

give it some time for the MAF to adjust to the greater feed of air...and since u just changed your oil let the oil get settled in (50miles) your going ot notice a difference in the next few days take my word...

Took my car about a week. But, I drive very low miles. You'll notice it.

new2the3 · 11-06-2006, 10:06 AM

When I did mine I also put a K&N drop in filter. Feels the same to me as before after 3 weeks

canucklion · 11-06-2006, 03:21 PM

didn't feel a difference either

I think it's mostly psychological and butt-dyno

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Originally Posted by new2the3

When I did mine I also put a K&N drop in filter. Feels the same to me as before after 3 weeks

11-04-2006, 10:15 AM	#23
Driv3r Colonel 177 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	im going to do this right now and ill tell you guys how it went __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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11-04-2006, 02:11 PM	#24
Driv3r Colonel 177 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	just did it, didnt notice much now, but umm i didnt ride it for long, ill let the MAF adjust because i just went for a quick ride and the engine didnt even warm up __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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11-05-2006, 11:55 AM	#25
Driv3r Colonel 177 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	definatly notice a difference, its better throughout the rpm range, and the hesitation at 3k and 4.1k are now alot less noticable if not totally gone...worth it IMO __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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11-05-2006, 03:53 PM	#26
ssd99 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: e90 325xi step black /w black Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Just finished removing filter about 2hrs ago. took a quick drive for about ten mins. Didn't notice any increase in power but engine seemed a tiny bit louder or a difference in tone maybe. Hesitation seemed to be reduced somewhat and is more responsive from a complete stop. In sport mode didn't notice any change at all. I'm satisfied so far because it did reduce the main problem of hesitation. I never had problems with the power in this car, just the lack of smoothness throughout the powerband. I recommend this mod to anyone because it is very easy to do. Easy as an oil change which I also did at the same time. And the best part was that it was FREE. I'm wondering if the power gains from an after market intake is mostly from charcoal filter removal . Or are they used along with it?
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11-06-2006, 10:06 AM	#29
new2the3 Colonel 378 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	When I did mine I also put a K&N drop in filter. Feels the same to me as before after 3 weeks
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