GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Jimmymature on 07 February 2011, 19:30

Title: Performance Air Filters
Post by: Jimmymature on 07 February 2011, 19:30

Hi guys, going to change the standard paper air filter for 'performance' filter from either K&N or VW Racing.

There's a big price difference between the two so would appreciate any advice or your experience

VWR Linky (£99.99)

http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/Golf%206%20Pages/Golf%206%20Intake%20Panel.html

K&N Linky (£42.78)

http://www.performance-filters.co.uk/kn-element--panel-filter-volkswagen-golf-vi--golf-plus-20-golf-r-golf-r-20092010-332888_p1518343.htm

Again, expert advice is appreciated.


Jim

Title: Re: Performance Air Filters
Post by: Exonian on 07 February 2011, 19:37

Save your money. You will get zero gains with one of these on an otherwise standard car.
Either get a full intake or keep your standard paper filter. Just make sure the paper filter is kept clean and replaced as soon as it becomes too dirty to clean (blow it though with an airline if you have one available or use a vacuum cleaner if you don't).

Title: Re: Performance Air Filters
Post by: am1w on 07 February 2011, 19:51

Quote from: Exonian on 07 February 2011, 19:37

Save your money. You will get zero gains with one of these on an otherwise standard car.
Either get a full intake or keep your standard paper filter. Just make sure the paper filter is kept clean and replaced as soon as it becomes too dirty to clean (blow it though with an airline if you have one available or use a vacuum cleaner if you don't).

++++++++1 :smiley:

This is deja vu. Discussed many, many moons ago many, many times. :wink:

Title: Re: Performance Air Filters
Post by: Jimmymature on 07 February 2011, 20:11

That's what I love about this place, you think you have a good idea, turns out you don't. 

Thanks guys, just saved me £100, in effect the £100 worth of cleaning stuff i bought last week for the car is now free  :laugh:


Jim

Title: Re: Performance Air Filters
Post by: Jimble on 07 February 2011, 21:37

^Haha! thats the spirit! :wink:

Title: Re: Performance Air Filters
Post by: Steve30 on 07 February 2011, 21:41

Quote from: Jimmymature on 07 February 2011, 20:11

That's what I love about this place, you think you have a good idea, turns out you don't. 

Thanks guys, just saved me £100, in effect the £100 worth of cleaning stuff i bought last week for the car is now free  :laugh:


Jim

If your after gains get yourself re-map  :cool:

Title: Re: Performance Air Filters
Post by: Neil gti on 07 February 2011, 21:41

I had the KN in mine before i had the intake fitted, made no difference over the standard filter, save your hard earned, :wink: