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      10-21-2021, 07:55 PM   #1
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BMC install and review

I figured, for $180, it was worth it to see if these BMC filters are actually any good.

Install is easy, but I laid out the steps in case anyone needs to see. It helps, a little. Probably don't need cone filters unless you want more turbo whistle.

https://machineswithsouls.com/2021/1...iy-and-review/

Hope it helps for anyone on the fence.
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Appreciate the write up! Thanks for sharing!

Did you notice any increase in the sound? Only reason I'm considering an entire intake system is for more sound (not concerned with the performance gains). Not expecting a simple filter swap to match the sound increase of a tube change/cone filter, but curious if there is any noticeable difference.
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Appreciate the write up! Thanks for sharing!

Did you notice any increase in the sound? Only reason I'm considering an entire intake system is for more sound (not concerned with the performance gains). Not expecting a simple filter swap to match the sound increase of a tube change/cone filter, but curious if there is any noticeable difference.
I would say it's minimal.

It's funny, maybe it's me, but my wife's X3 M40 sounds louder on accelerating than my G80.

If you want more sound, I'd say get the cone setup.
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Appreciate the write up! Thanks for sharing!

Did you notice any increase in the sound? Only reason I'm considering an entire intake system is for more sound (not concerned with the performance gains). Not expecting a simple filter swap to match the sound increase of a tube change/cone filter, but curious if there is any noticeable difference.
I would say it's minimal.

It's funny, maybe it's me, but my wife's X3 M40 sounds louder on accelerating than my G80.

If you want more sound, I'd say get the cone setup.
100%. My wife had an X3 M40 and now has an X3MC. It was louder than my M3C and her new car.
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I would say it's minimal.

It's funny, maybe it's me, but my wife's X3 M40 sounds louder on accelerating than my G80.

If you want more sound, I'd say get the cone setup.


I second that..
especially after I pulled out the fuse on the x3M40i.
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I would say it's minimal.

It's funny, maybe it's me, but my wife's X3 M40 sounds louder on accelerating than my G80.

If you want more sound, I'd say get the cone setup.


I second that..
especially after I pulled out the fuse on the x3M40i.
With the windows down in sport mode the turbo woosh is enjoyably loud on the X3. Not sure why the M3 is quieter.
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Are there any differences you noticed?
It's smoother pulling to redline for sure, but I don't notice a noise increase.
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Still no sound improvement? Any throttle response improvement?
Not really any sound improvement.

As I said in the post, response and smoothness are the biggest benefit.
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Did you remove charcoal filters as well?
I did.
Still no sound improvement? Any throttle response improvement?
Not really any sound improvement.

As I said in the post, response and smoothness are the biggest benefit.
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Still no sound improvement? Any throttle response improvement?
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As I said in the post, response and smoothness are the biggest benefit.
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