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Originally Posted by Ninefourteener
And the final verdict is????
WOMP WOMP....
No-go. The K&Ns from the M550i are NOT the same as the ones from the X5M50i. So, we're still waiting. NBD, I'll just return them.
In the meantime..... I removed those silly charcoal filters out of the intakes. The air essentially has to pass through TWO air filters. That's dumb. Removing the charcoal filter (and 50% of the air restriction) has to be equivilent to, or better, than installing a K&N, with the charcoal filter still in.
And.... found this plastic line that EASILY moves around (very flimsy)... and rattled against one of the chassis braces. I wrapped it in foam tape as padding, and zip tied it to the brace so there'd be no rattling.
Did I prevent a future repair and headache? Maybe?
But... piece of mind. I certainly didn't "hurt" anything. One day, maybe it'll pay off.
And.... a little plastic engine detailing.... and closed the hood.
Successful day. Removal of restrictive charcoal filters? That's gotta be at least 30 hp  |
Thanks for the info. I am having the same rattle. Initially i thought it was something in thr dashboard around the steering column.
Tomorrow i will also remove those charcoal filters
. My car is already tuned by G-Power at 670hp & 905nm (crank)