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26-02-2005, 03:39 PM
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Ford Fiesta ST
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performance panel filter. is it worth it??
after always putting performance panel filters in previous cars ive owned. is it worth replacing the standard filter in my R32??
if so any recommendations??? cheers Zen
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26-02-2005, 09:22 PM
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Mercedes E55 AMG
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Re: performance panel filter. is it worth it??
Yes, cos the paper ones are crpa nd need to be chnaged approx every 8k. K&N will last 10 times as long and only cost 2.5 x as much.
They don't really offer any more power, but it seems to help throttle response and the top end a wee bit - less asthmatic feeling! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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26-02-2005, 09:23 PM
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Ford Fiesta ST
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Re: performance panel filter. is it worth it??
wheres the best place to order one from online??
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26-02-2005, 09:27 PM
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Mercedes E55 AMG
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Re: performance panel filter. is it worth it??
No idea about online. I just popped into my local A1 Autostore, ordered and it arrived a few days later!
Might try POTN the stock K&N [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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26-02-2005, 11:23 PM
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Ford Fiesta ST
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Re: performance panel filter. is it worth it??
are green cotton filters any good??
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04-03-2005, 04:33 PM
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Ford Ka
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Re: performance panel filter. is it worth it??
I could tell a BIG difference with my drop-in replacement, I bought the aFe from AMS (http://www.advancedmotorsport.com) for about the same price as a K&N but it looks to be constructed better......
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04-03-2005, 07:47 PM
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Re: performance panel filter. is it worth it??
I fitted a K/N panel filter.
Immediate reactions where: Slightly more noise Quicker to accelarate More top end pull Although not a huge gain in anyway, it's one of those things that once you've done it, you won't go back to stock because you know there was a definate improvement.
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04-03-2005, 08:46 PM
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Mercedes E55 AMG
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Re: performance panel filter. is it worth it??
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I fitted a K/N panel filter. Immediate reactions where: Slightly more noise Quicker to accelarate More top end pull Although not a huge gain in anyway, it's one of those things that once you've done it, you won't go back to stock because you know there was a definate improvement. [/ QUOTE ] Same here, you do notice the top end pull is better, and quicker throttle response [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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04-03-2005, 09:52 PM
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Ford Ka
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Re: performance panel filter. is it worth it??
So this is different to an induction kit right? You're just talking about a filter only? Are they easy enough to fit?
I had a pipercross fitted to a 306 gti-6 that I used to have, and loved the noise it made, not sure if it made any difference to performance because I had it superchipped at the same time and that definitely helped. I probably should have the two things changed in isolation so I could tell the difference but I don't suppose it matters now. |
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04-03-2005, 10:07 PM
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Ford Fiesta ST
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Re: performance panel filter. is it worth it??
where did you lot buy your K&N filters from??
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