carbon filter removal

Jaydon Fabulous · 02-18-2010, 06:09 PM

Is there a certain way to take out the carbon filter on the top of our stock airbox? That sucker seems like it's stuck in there pretty tight. Thanks.

jragan · 02-18-2010, 06:14 PM

Just pulls right out, no tools required.

Jaydon Fabulous · 02-18-2010, 06:15 PM

Also, does anyone make a non-oiled performance filter for the 06+ z4's? I saw one made by afe for the ///m. I just don't want to have to deal with the oil and take the chance of gunking up the maf sensor.

jragan · 02-18-2010, 06:15 PM

You might want to hit the weights -- you seem from your posts, perhaps, not strong enough to man-handle this car like it needs (and wants).

Jaydon Fabulous · 02-18-2010, 06:30 PM

lol. I just needed a screwdriver to pry it out. Job's done.

Jaydon Fabulous · 02-18-2010, 06:37 PM

"I'm short in stature, tall in power, narrow of porpose, and wide of vision."

Name that movie.

Jaydon Fabulous · 02-18-2010, 06:38 PM

Also, any suggestions on a new filter?

nmulax · 02-18-2010, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jragan

You might want to hit the weights -- you seem from your posts, perhaps, not strong enough to man-handle this car like it needs (and wants).

well played!

Car_Girl · 02-20-2010, 07:41 PM

RussRamz · 02-21-2010, 01:06 AM

The BMC filter is the best flat panel filter you can buy.

Jaydon Fabulous · 02-21-2010, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussRamz

The BMC filter is the best flat panel filter you can buy.

I don't think anyone has an application for the 06+ si's other than k&n

RussRamz · 02-21-2010, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaydon Fabulous

I don't think anyone has an application for the 06+ si's other than k&n

Actually BMC has more options for the 3.0i than for the ///M version with the carbon dynamic filter.

Go to www.bmcairfilters.com and do a search. You want the flat panel number 132/01 or the CDASP-03.

Cheers

Jaydon Fabulous · 02-21-2010, 12:43 PM

Unfortunately the intake boxes on the 06+ aren't rectangular and have a unique shape to them. The filters on their website are for the 02-05's, but thanks for looking into it.

It does however look like they have their cai installed on an 06+. I think the give away in the pic is the silver kidney grilles, but i could be wrong.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussRamz

Actually BMC has more options for the 3.0i than for the ///M version with the carbon dynamic filter.

Go to www.bmcairfilters.com and do a search. You want the flat panel number 132/01 or the CDASP-03.

Cheers

Manners226 · 02-21-2010, 01:26 PM

When you remove that filter, MAKE SURE YOU DONT LEAVE ANY OF THOSE CLIPS LOOSE IN THERE. Mine was stuck in there really tight too. Get the K&N replacement filter.

Jaydon Fabulous · 02-21-2010, 02:26 PM

Thanks. I don't believe i did but i'll definitely check. Better to be safe than sorry.

Are you using the K&N? I hear a lot of negative comments about their stuff. I used to have an m3 and their 57 cai used to make my car hesitate and stall when i put it in neutral after hard acceleration.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manners226

When you remove that filter, MAKE SURE YOU DONT LEAVE ANY OF THOSE CLIPS LOOSE IN THERE. Mine was stuck in there really tight too. Get the K&N replacement filter.

BossE86 · 02-22-2010, 09:41 PM

Yeah just use a screw driver and pop it out.

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Jaydon Fabulous Private 4 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2007 z4 3.0si coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: naperville,il iTrader: (2)	carbon filter removal Is there a certain way to take out the carbon filter on the top of our stock airbox? That sucker seems like it's stuck in there pretty tight. Thanks.
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jragan Imola Lover 26 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 2007 Imola Red M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	Just pulls right out, no tools required. __________________ His: RIP-"Ruby" *E86 ///M Coupe: Pics Track Pics Short Vids Long Vids Hers: 997-1 C4S*: Pics
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Jaydon Fabulous Private 4 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2007 z4 3.0si coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: naperville,il iTrader: (2)	Also, does anyone make a non-oiled performance filter for the 06+ z4's? I saw one made by afe for the ///m. I just don't want to have to deal with the oil and take the chance of gunking up the maf sensor.
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Jaydon Fabulous Private 4 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2007 z4 3.0si coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: naperville,il iTrader: (2)	lol. I just needed a screwdriver to pry it out. Job's done.
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RussRamz M Slut 18 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Mineral White Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adenau, GE via 3 years in dreadful El Paso, TX iTrader: (0)	The BMC filter is the best flat panel filter you can buy. __________________ You have to be 100% behind someone before you can stab them in the back. David Brent
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Manners226 Racing Enthusiast 4 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0i Blk/Blk 6MT Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (0)	When you remove that filter, MAKE SURE YOU DONT LEAVE ANY OF THOSE CLIPS LOOSE IN THERE. Mine was stuck in there really tight too. Get the K&N replacement filter. __________________ 2008 Z4 3.0i 6MT W/ Sport Pkg
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