[RobM2]

For those of you who have done a charcoal filter delete on a G87, did you pinch the filters and pull them through the plastic frame (ideal) or dremel the plastic welds and disconnect the entire plastic frame?

Thanks!

[71dsp]

I drilled out the plastic welds. Then used a new razor to shave the “studs” that remained flat.

[TallGibbs]

What is the purpose of these? These on engine intake or cabin air filter?

[RobM2]

Originally Posted by TallGibbs

What is the purpose of these? These on engine intake or cabin air filter?

They are a second filter inside of the engine airbox to prevent fume outgassing when the vehicle is off, required in CA only.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by RobM2

They are a second filter inside of the engine airbox to prevent fume outgassing when the vehicle is off, required in CA only.

100%

[TallGibbs]

RobM2 oh wow, I had no clue! That is super helpful to know and guess I will be adding this to my early modifications list

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by TallGibbs

RobM2 oh wow, I had no clue! That is super helpful to know and guess I will be adding this to my early modifications list

They have been putting them in cars for many years now. Best free hp upgrade forsure.

[RobM2]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

They have been putting them in cars for many years now. Best free hp upgrade forsure.

To the original question, are you able to pull the charcoal filters out without dremeling the whole plastic frame off?

[TallGibbs]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

They have been putting them in cars for many years now. Best free hp upgrade forsure.

The last BMW I owned was an '02 330i and also had a '96 318i, and as I far as I knew then they did not have them

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by TallGibbs

The last BMW I owned was an '02 330i and also had a '96 318i, and as I far as I knew then they did not have them

Well you're going back pretty far lol. My 2007 n52 328 had it.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by RobM2

To the original question, are you able to pull the charcoal filters out without dremeling the whole plastic frame off?

see thread https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1928594

[Dave07997S]

Originally Posted by RobM2

They are a second filter inside of the engine airbox to prevent fume outgassing when the vehicle is off, required in CA only.

As Cali goes so does the nation unfortunately

[RobM2]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

see thread https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1928594

Thank you. I'll try to scrunch them up and pull them through the frame.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by RobM2

Thank you. I'll try to scrunch them up and pull them through the frame.

Sounds like they just pulled the frame out. Sorry I can't be more help I skipped it and went straight to front mounts.

I guess you could leave the frame and pull the filter only but i'd remove it all personally.

[BroDoze]

I bought MAD’s CAI system. Solves this issue and the stock boxes and charcoal filters can go right back on the car, unmolested, if/when you sell the car.