panel filter

[WRXconvert]

anyone replaced their air filter with a panel replacement? if so what did you use ans did you find any difference? i have researched and it seems that K&N and BMC may have replacement filters but i am going to call them before ordering one as it seems a little ambiguous on their websites IE saying polo - 1.8L instead of mentioning anything about gti or turbo etc... anyone with experience? cheers guys

kris

[Kai]

There is only little gain to be made with just a panel filter. You may get a bit of a noise difference, but it will only be small.

The main problem with the polo's airbox is that it has a 5cm inlet. Then the next problem is that it has to find its way up and then take a sharp turn (90degrees) and find its way through a small hole against a flat wall.

I personally wouldnt bother changing the filter. If you are after more power the real answer is a new CAI, but this can be costy.

[gtigrl]

I have a BMC filter and I got a little bit of gain and I can hear the turbo a bit better but other than that....

[GoLfMan]

I have a BMC filter and I got a little bit of gain and I can hear the turbo a bit better but other than that....

thats not the turbo dear, its the wind being pushed outa you when you flog it

[gtigrl]

sarcasm doesn't suit you.... DEAR

[GoLfMan]

sarcasm doesn't suit you.... DEAR

hahaha my bad
your GTi sounds the ducks nuts... go the panel filter

[saba]

gtigirl how much did it cost for that filter???

[gtigrl]

gtigirl how much did it cost for that filter???

Round $180 I believe ... could be wrong I am sick and a bit vague today . Will dig out the receipt and let you know

[saba]

thankssssss

[shaneth]

gtigrl who supplied the filter.