K&N Panel Filter

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:28 pm

Got one brand new unused to fit the 16v's, GTi's, diesels and TD's etc. I bought it and never fitted it, sticking to the cones

Washable filter to fit OE airbox.

Offers

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:57 pm

Does it do any good? I mean, does it benefit performance (so I'd notice) and economy? I'll need to change air filter on one of my GTis shortly... So might well be interested.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:30 pm

In honesty I couldn't tell you....I've never fitted it!

A mate has one fitted to his Activa with increased boost and he swears by it. I fitted a similar one to my AX GT, it seemed to breathe a bit better. All the tuning experts say the panel filter is for winners when it comes to tuning, as you increase flow but still keep hot air from going up the intake.

Personally my 16v responded better to the cone filter, but it does make it alot louder which isn't for all tastes. I thought I'd keep it, but I'll never get bored out the 16v howl!

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:35 pm

I swear by mine in the TD with one small exception, i might have slightly filled it with oil one day!

How much do you want for it kitch, would be sueful to replace mine while i save for the cleaning kit!

Stewart (oily!) · Post by **Stewart (oily!)** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:10 am

I run a scorpion foam panel in the TD and I dont know whether it gives any more go but it does have a nice induction growl.
Stewart

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:59 pm

Kitch, you have a PM

Stewart (oily!) · Post by **Stewart (oily!)** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:07 pm

I did try a heavily ventilated standard airbox once, we cut loads of big holes all over it, the car did seem to go a little better but the diesel growl made it sound like an old commer bread van

Stewart

M · Post by M » Thu Jan 12, 2006 3:35 pm

I use a K & N panel filter in my standard airbox on the Xantia - Cant says I have noticed much difference, my reasoning was, £30 for something that I would otherwise replace every 5 or 6K miles anyway when I do an oil & filter drop was ££££ well spent.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:57 pm

Ok, to save me having to pick someone I'll kick it off at £25 and the highest bidder can have it, plus a quid or something for postage.