[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.

[BradMX5]

Originally Posted by 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.

Did you get the front mount ones?

[BroDoze]

Originally Posted by BradMX5

Did you get the front mount ones?

Nope - got the shielded ones. Still not convinced I’d want those filters exposed right up front like that.

[BradMX5]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Nope - got the shielded ones. Still not convinced I’d want those filters exposed right up front like that.

Think I’m going to try the front mount ones

[BroDoze]

Originally Posted by BradMX5

Think I’m going to try the front mount ones

If I lived in AZ, I’d think about the front mounts too. I don’t. It’s filthy here, all the time. I’d be cleaning/replacing front mount exposed filters non-stop.

[BradMX5]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

If I lived in AZ, I’d think about the front mounts too. I don’t. It’s filthy here, all the time. I’d be cleaning/replacing front mount exposed filters non-stop.

The dust is a concern here but if I hate it I’ll change it or I’ll chicken out and get the same as you lol

[RobM2]

For posterity, I did the charcoal delete yesterday, along with installing BMC air filters. You can just pull the charcoal filters out through the plastic frame, it takes 10 seconds.

[TallGibbs]

Originally Posted by RobM2

For posterity, I did the charcoal delete yesterday, along with installing BMC air filters. You can just pull the charcoal filters out through the plastic frame, it takes 10 seconds.

I second this response; did the exact same install today and easily pulled them out through their "grating" on the upper air filter box.

Made a separate thread with pics if anyone is interested: https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2143498