BMC air filter install question

rsdarcan66 · 06-10-2015, 09:51 PM

I purchased the BMC Air filters for my F82. I can't figure our how to install them as the resonator boxes are underneath the CF brace and I really dont want to mess with that!

Any suggestions

Thanks in advance

RJVIII · 06-10-2015, 09:52 PM

You need to remove the brace.

MasterP · 06-10-2015, 09:53 PM

Yup. No getting around the Brace. It's so easy, don't be scared.

SapphireSiC · 06-10-2015, 10:00 PM

Why did you sell your 911-50?

rsdarcan66 · 06-10-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SapphireSiC

Why did you sell your 911-50?

Good Question... After I purchased it I took it to an Autocross event. It was my first. I loved it so much, I wanted to do it more often. I felt the 911-50 was too nice to take tracking and I wanted track car. I traded it in on a Cayman GTS that I use for that for the time being. the really sad part is right after I received the 911-50 I was able to obtain a 911 GT3 allocation but I had a financial situation come up with my business so I let it go... big dumb move on my part. I'm currently on the waiting list for a GT3 or GT4 if my dealer gets any. They are kinda small and don't get many. I'm a good customer and usually they find me what I want. I'll let the Cayman go when I get one. The F82 is my DD..

rsdarcan66 · 06-10-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RJVIII

You need to remove the brace.

Thought so...

tom @ eas · 06-10-2015, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsdarcan66

I purchased the BMC Air filters for my F82. I can't figure our how to install them as the resonator boxes are underneath the CF brace and I really dont want to mess with that!

Any suggestions

Thanks in advance

Very simple to do, we have a DIY here:

eas | DIY: S55 M3/M4 BMC Filter Installation
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1014235

rsdarcan66 · 06-10-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Very simple to do, we have a DIY here:

eas | DIY: S55 M3/M4 BMC Filter Installation
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1014235

Thanks

Guess what I'm doing tomorrow!

Autotech · 06-12-2015, 08:37 PM

took me 30 min, its cake!

morgan302 · 06-27-2015, 04:22 PM

I just took out the front two bolts, bolt out of the water fill tank and my K&N just slipped in on driver side. The passenger side went in easly also. My question is what is the gray pleated material above the air filter? Is that for sound deading?

stranger · 06-27-2015, 04:24 PM

Is that not the charcoal filter which also needs to be removed?

morgan302 · 06-27-2015, 04:36 PM

Not sure it looks like another air filter. If that needs to be removed I can do that if that is also supposed to come out. Got the filter with no instructions. Do not remember them on my M5 but I did that in 08 so I could have forgotten that detail.

stranger · 06-30-2015, 02:16 AM

Yes the charcoal filters are suppose to be removed as far as I am aware

I'm UK based and didn't have them on my car

morgan302 · 06-30-2015, 09:41 AM

What are the charcoal filter supposed to do? Have not found the answer yet.

morgan302 · 06-30-2015, 09:42 AM

There is an M3/M4 installation guide with pics. Should be able to search for it

Bowser330 · 06-30-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by morgan302

What are the charcoal filter supposed to do? Have not found the answer yet.

I googled and found a bimmerfest forum that said its some kind of emissions thing... something to do with trapping fumes after you shut off the car.

adillon · 06-30-2015, 10:09 AM

The charcoal filters are only for "emissions". Does not affect the car if taken out. If you are doing the BMCs filters, you should take them out + it'll make the spooling sounds even better.

AlphaOmega4 · 06-30-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser330

I googled and found a bimmerfest forum that said its some kind of emissions thing... something to do with trapping fumes after you shut off the car.

So if the Charcoal filters are removed.. where exactly are the Fumes going that they are supposed to be trapping?

Quote:

Originally Posted by adillon

The charcoal filters are only for "emissions". Does not affect the car if taken out. If you are doing the BMCs filters, you should take them out + it'll make the spooling sounds even better.

Sounds Good!

ANY REASON YOU SHOULDNT INSTALL THESE ON A LEASE? I cant seem to think BMW would have an issue with this.. I believe I read on the forum somewhere that one guys SA had a set on hand at BMW for the M owner to have installed..

I would like to pull the trigger on a set if no issues with leasing.. Thanks

Bowser330 · 06-30-2015, 08:56 PM

I'm assuming into the engine bay and then possibly into the cabin, I guess when idling....?

jayisabear · 12-10-2015, 01:23 PM

Just wanted to confirm before I do this DIY (I just did the rear fog light DIY!! Thank you EAS so easy to do!!)

This is something that is easy to do, just bolts and time.

EALm4 · 12-10-2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jayisabear

Just wanted to confirm before I do this DIY (I just did the rear fog light DIY!! Thank you EAS so easy to do!!)

This is something that is easy to do, just bolts and time.

This is cake and I did a quick video on it. The charcoal air filters are for US emissions. Remove them to hear more of that spool goodness!!

jayisabear · 12-11-2015, 04:08 PM

Omg thank you!! Looks easy, thank you so much for doing a video

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rsdarcan66 Enlisted Member 15 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	BMC air filter install question I purchased the BMC Air filters for my F82. I can't figure our how to install them as the resonator boxes are underneath the CF brace and I really dont want to mess with that! Any suggestions Thanks in advance __________________ 2015 BMW M4 YMB 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS/ Guards Red 2014 Porsche 911-50: Sold 2015 Porsche Cayenne Turbo:Sold 2012 Porsche 911 GTS: Sold Last edited by rsdarcan66; 06-10-2015 at 09:52 PM.. Reason: mispelling
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morgan302 Second Lieutenant 91 Rep 299 Posts Drives: m3 2015 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	I just took out the front two bolts, bolt out of the water fill tank and my K&N just slipped in on driver side. The passenger side went in easly also. My question is what is the gray pleated material above the air filter? Is that for sound deading?
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morgan302 Second Lieutenant 91 Rep 299 Posts Drives: m3 2015 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	Not sure it looks like another air filter. If that needs to be removed I can do that if that is also supposed to come out. Got the filter with no instructions. Do not remember them on my M5 but I did that in 08 so I could have forgotten that detail.
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morgan302 Second Lieutenant 91 Rep 299 Posts Drives: m3 2015 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	What are the charcoal filter supposed to do? Have not found the answer yet.
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adillon Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	The charcoal filters are only for "emissions". Does not affect the car if taken out. If you are doing the BMCs filters, you should take them out + it'll make the spooling sounds even better.
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