Carbon Filter removal

///Matt · 10-31-2006, 02:54 PM

Hey guys...

I was under my hood, and figured I'd go for the carbon filter delete mod. Took me like 10-15 minutes...

I'd say I've noticed a slight increase in top-end power, and a little bit more engine bay noise... I'll give it a few more days to see if I really feel a difference...

Any other opinions on this?

And I know it's a repost, but this is MY thread. lol.

Matt

just4kickz · 10-31-2006, 03:00 PM

i think you need to take pictures of your new wheels

///Matt · 10-31-2006, 03:23 PM

I'm working on it, OK?? lol.

I don't have a digital camera. =(

I can post this Cell phone pic, in the next reply?

Matt

///Matt · 10-31-2006, 03:26 PM

Lame Pic. Hot Rims!

BzsBimmer · 10-31-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Matt

Lame Pic. Hot Rims!

Man those rims are nice..... but I could just be biased

///Matt · 10-31-2006, 04:06 PM

Lol.. NAH!

new2the3 · 10-31-2006, 05:28 PM

I removed the filter and installed a K&N drop in filter at the same time. I notice 0 difference in power, responce, or mpg. Right after the engine had a cleaner sound to it but after a week it all sounds the same.

///Matt · 10-31-2006, 05:34 PM

yeah... that's what I'm expecting. I'll be getting a new intake, before TOO long.. probably a Simota CF...

Getting a full catback, from Industry.. can't WAIT for that!

Matt

new2the3 · 10-31-2006, 06:10 PM

Nice future mods... I would love to mod this car but its a lease. On my last car I did intake,exhaust,springs,shocks, and rims.

///Matt · 10-31-2006, 06:43 PM

Mines a lease too, but that's only for the monthly payment to be lower. I'm going to buy the car out.

I'm going full show (with all the go!)

just4kickz · 10-31-2006, 07:22 PM

when u lower by factory springs does that mean u cut some of it off or something

///Matt · 10-31-2006, 08:15 PM

nope. the sport package has smaller springs than the NON-sport. I put sport springs on my ride.

Matt

StewtheBassman · 10-31-2006, 08:41 PM

Hey Matt, I did it a couple of weeks ago and it feels like my BOTTOM end is slightly peppier, and I hear the engine a bit bettr at low revs.

just4kickz · 10-31-2006, 09:34 PM

oh i get it... haha cause one of my friends's bfs restores cars n' hotrods n' stuff and to lower some of their cars they just cut off part of the spring or something... the ghetto way

Driv3r · 10-31-2006, 10:24 PM

thats a pretty low drop for ZSP....looks good MORE PICS!!.. Also, im thinking of doing this mod tooo how much time did it take you, i have a dremel i think itll save me a little...how much for those wheels. looks sick on your red car.

///Matt · 11-01-2006, 03:52 AM

I didn't need a dremmel, I used a pocket knife, and it took me almost NO time. it cuts RIGHT out, bro. Took me 10-15 minutes from popping the hood to closing it, including cleaning up the charcoal mess I made.

Dankim10 · 11-01-2006, 05:29 AM

Matt. next should be bodykit, and euro headlight!

new2the3 · 11-01-2006, 09:46 AM

After I cut out the filter I sanded the parts I could not cut with sand paper.

Driv3r · 11-01-2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by new2the3

After I cut out the filter I sanded the parts I could not cut with sand paper.

i should sand it though to make sure BMW doesnt notice this...as i think if a problem were to occur to the engine they may be able to blame the charcoal filter...unless that filter is only for emission purposes...i think i found out what im doing tomorrow!

JIMD1709 · 11-02-2006, 03:22 PM

I did mine and used a K&N filter, and noticed almost no difference as well. Then about 3 weeks later, my car all of a sudden "woke up" to it. I don't understand how, because I did dis-connect the battery for an hour to help re-set the ECU. At any rate, I had almost forgotten I did it, then I was driving to work and was like "ahhhh, now I feel it". Throttle response, and slightly quicker to rev is what I notice. I doubt there is any measurable HP gain.

tman · 11-03-2006, 11:39 PM

So, is it possible to remove the carbon/charcoal filter and not replace it with anything else? At least for the time being?

///Matt · 11-04-2006, 02:29 AM

that's actually the whole idea. There are TWO filters in the intake box. There's the air cleaner, and an emissions related carbon filter (the grey/white filter) ATTACHED to the intake, it's NOT a normally removable filter, like the air cleaner.

So, you just cut it out, clean it up, and reinstall the intake.

Matt

10-31-2006, 02:54 PM	#1
///Matt United States Marine 316 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Carbon Filter removal Hey guys... I was under my hood, and figured I'd go for the carbon filter delete mod. Took me like 10-15 minutes... I'd say I've noticed a slight increase in top-end power, and a little bit more engine bay noise... I'll give it a few more days to see if I really feel a difference... Any other opinions on this? And I know it's a repost, but this is MY thread. lol. Matt
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just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	i think you need to take pictures of your new wheels __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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10-31-2006, 03:23 PM	#3
///Matt United States Marine 316 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I'm working on it, OK?? lol. I don't have a digital camera. =( I can post this Cell phone pic, in the next reply? Matt
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10-31-2006, 03:26 PM	#4
///Matt United States Marine 316 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Lame Pic. Hot Rims! Attached Images
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///Matt United States Marine 316 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Lol.. NAH!
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10-31-2006, 05:28 PM	#7
new2the3 Colonel 378 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I removed the filter and installed a K&N drop in filter at the same time. I notice 0 difference in power, responce, or mpg. Right after the engine had a cleaner sound to it but after a week it all sounds the same.
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10-31-2006, 05:34 PM	#8
///Matt United States Marine 316 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	yeah... that's what I'm expecting. I'll be getting a new intake, before TOO long.. probably a Simota CF... Getting a full catback, from Industry.. can't WAIT for that! Matt
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10-31-2006, 06:10 PM	#9
new2the3 Colonel 378 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Nice future mods... I would love to mod this car but its a lease. On my last car I did intake,exhaust,springs,shocks, and rims.
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10-31-2006, 06:43 PM	#10
///Matt United States Marine 316 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Mines a lease too, but that's only for the monthly payment to be lower. I'm going to buy the car out. I'm going full show (with all the go!)
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10-31-2006, 07:22 PM	#11
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	when u lower by factory springs does that mean u cut some of it off or something __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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10-31-2006, 08:15 PM	#12
///Matt United States Marine 316 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	nope. the sport package has smaller springs than the NON-sport. I put sport springs on my ride. Matt
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10-31-2006, 08:41 PM	#13
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Hey Matt, I did it a couple of weeks ago and it feels like my BOTTOM end is slightly peppier, and I hear the engine a bit bettr at low revs. __________________
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10-31-2006, 09:34 PM	#14
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	oh i get it... haha cause one of my friends's bfs restores cars n' hotrods n' stuff and to lower some of their cars they just cut off part of the spring or something... the ghetto way __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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10-31-2006, 10:24 PM	#15
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]	thats a pretty low drop for ZSP....looks good MORE PICS!!.. Also, im thinking of doing this mod tooo how much time did it take you, i have a dremel i think itll save me a little...how much for those wheels. looks sick on your red car. __________________ 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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11-01-2006, 03:52 AM	#16
///Matt United States Marine 316 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I didn't need a dremmel, I used a pocket knife, and it took me almost NO time. it cuts RIGHT out, bro. Took me 10-15 minutes from popping the hood to closing it, including cleaning up the charcoal mess I made.
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11-01-2006, 05:29 AM	#17
Dankim10 Major 36 Rep 1,200 Posts Drives: E90 325i AW Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indonesia - Bogor iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Matt. next should be bodykit, and euro headlight! __________________ Blackline \| Euro Xenon Headlight \| Brex white ring \| Breyton spoiler \| ACS roof spoiler \| 19" HRE C20 19x8.5, 19x9.5, with Michellin PS2 tires \| Authentic GruppeM intake \| Authentic M-technik full kits \| 3D Studie front Lip \| Hamann Quad Exhaust \| Hamann Mtech rear Diffuser \| Piaa HID kit for foglight \| KW Street comfort suspension
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11-01-2006, 09:46 AM	#18
new2the3 Colonel 378 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	After I cut out the filter I sanded the parts I could not cut with sand paper.
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11-02-2006, 03:22 PM	#20
JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	I did mine and used a K&N filter, and noticed almost no difference as well. Then about 3 weeks later, my car all of a sudden "woke up" to it. I don't understand how, because I did dis-connect the battery for an hour to help re-set the ECU. At any rate, I had almost forgotten I did it, then I was driving to work and was like "ahhhh, now I feel it". Throttle response, and slightly quicker to rev is what I notice. I doubt there is any measurable HP gain.
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11-03-2006, 11:39 PM	#21
tman Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2014 i3 BEV Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guelph, Ontario iTrader: (11) Garage List 2014 i3 BEV [0.00]	So, is it possible to remove the carbon/charcoal filter and not replace it with anything else? At least for the time being? __________________ OMG! Born Electric 10/17/2018! 2014 I01 i3 BEV 2011 E91 328i xDRIVE TOURING \| 2010 F83 X3 3.0i xDRIVE \| 2006 E90 330i 6MT (Ret)
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11-04-2006, 02:29 AM	#22
///Matt United States Marine 316 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	that's actually the whole idea. There are TWO filters in the intake box. There's the air cleaner, and an emissions related carbon filter (the grey/white filter) ATTACHED to the intake, it's NOT a normally removable filter, like the air cleaner. So, you just cut it out, clean it up, and reinstall the intake. Matt
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