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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: drc12369 on 03 December 2012, 14:56

Title: Air filter?!
Post by: drc12369 on 03 December 2012, 14:56
So ive got a 97 8v AGG should i bother paying £35+ for a K&N or £7 for the standard replacement? Will it make any difference?
Title: Re: Air filter?!
Post by: tweed on 03 December 2012, 15:05
I get standard filter mate.
Title: Re: Air filter?!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 03 December 2012, 15:09
Ive always used K&N panel filters on the cars ive kept for decent amount of time for peace of mind and longevity but standard paper filters are fine as long as they're changed regularly.
Title: Re: Air filter?!
Post by: drc12369 on 03 December 2012, 15:13
How regularly? I only really use the car at weekends and probably wont even do 5000 miles a year?
Title: Re: Air filter?!
Post by: Luke1981 on 03 December 2012, 15:15
For the cost of a basic filter I would change it once a year personally.
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 03 December 2012, 15:15
Once a year will suffice then for the sake of £7.
Title: Re: Air filter?!
Post by: tweed on 03 December 2012, 18:56
They're louder too if you drill your air box.

I have two, one sealed and the other drilled using 80mm hole saw
Title: Re: Air filter?!
Post by: VW BUSH on 03 December 2012, 20:18
The K&N I have in my 8v is about 6 years old, I have an ABF one, a Digi 8v and KR one on my shelf in the workshop :grin:

Its only a performance aid if you polish, port, de hump and dremmel your intake from box to butterfly.
If your like me then it will pay for its self eventually and is more durable :smiley:
Title: Re: Air filter?!
Post by: drc12369 on 04 December 2012, 05:43
Used the midmonth31 code at eurocarparts and got a standard air filter, pollen filter, ht leads and dissy cap all for £30! Nice  :laugh:
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Post by: Luke1981 on 04 December 2012, 07:21
Used the midmonth31 code at eurocarparts and got a standard air filter, pollen filter, ht leads and dissy cap all for £30! Nice  :laugh:

All the above for less than a k&N filter which would make no difference to your performance. Bargain!
Title: Re: Air filter?!
Post by: drc12369 on 04 December 2012, 07:59
Exactly! Now i just have to figure out how to change them all  :laugh:
Title: Re: Air filter?!
Post by: Callum_K on 04 December 2012, 08:58
They're all simple as, can give you a hand if you need it though.
Title: Re: Air filter?!
Post by: drc12369 on 04 December 2012, 11:17
Well everything should just be clips if im not mistaken? Not a socket or spanner in site. Ill probably do it with the old man when it all arrives. Cheers tho :grin: