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Title: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: bobbarley on 26 February 2008, 17:10
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Hello
Oil based air filters and induction kits will not cause problems with
your car.
I have run oil based filters on my car and I have had no problems with
them at all.
My son also has a MK4 Golf 1.8T on a 2000 plate
He is running an induction kit that is oil based and he has no problems
either.
The nicest sounding induction kit for your car would be the Carbonio.
That is a CAI and will give better benefits than the 57i as it will take
in colder air from the front of the car and put it straight in to the
air box of your car

Cheers,
Sarah - Awesome GTI Store

you imagine Awesome know what they're talking about.
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: Lee_dub on 26 February 2008, 17:13
yea ive been down to awesome and all there cars are using carbonio's
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: bobbarley on 26 February 2008, 17:14
They say oil based induction kits/filters are absolutely fine.
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: bobbarley on 26 February 2008, 17:21
Also, trust them to recommend the most expensive induction kit!!
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: Ashmond on 26 February 2008, 17:22
I dont trust oil based filters for mk4 golfs, the mafs are sensitive enough let alone if a bit of oil got in.

Carbinos are the nuts but not in this weather, I got a CAI and tbh I loved it but you guys saw the state of my filter after just a week of having it on, CAI's for summer only
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: bobbarley on 26 February 2008, 17:43
So what induction kit would people recommend overall?

I see 3 choices:

Carbonio Intake 1.8T + 2.0i                           Ã‚£165
Neuspeed P-Flow Kit MK4 1.8T                        £135
K&N 57i Induction Kit Mk4 Golf GTI 1.8T 97-00    Ã‚£76
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: Rhyso on 26 February 2008, 17:54
none  :smiley:

just get a decent replacement panel filter for your air box (non oil based!)
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: richw911 on 26 February 2008, 17:56
none  :smiley:

just get a decent replacement panel filter for your air box (non oil based!)

:afro:
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: Ridg on 26 February 2008, 18:05
if there wasn't a problem with the oil based ones then why are they so many people saying they messed their MAF's up.

go for a panel one, and if its non oil then its one less thing to worry about and one less thing that could go wrong
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: GTi-Matt on 26 February 2008, 18:15
i wouldnt like to mess around with the air filter on mine let alone a turbo engine.

as said above replacement panel filter :afro:
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: bobbarley on 26 February 2008, 18:18
none  :smiley:

just get a decent replacement panel filter for your air box (non oil based!)
Could someone point me in the right direction? :)
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: Jamm89 on 26 February 2008, 18:18
I had a k&n 57i on my pug 106 quiksillver.

Sounded quality.

Deep roah when you floor it.  :grin:
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: richw911 on 26 February 2008, 18:21
none  :smiley:

just get a decent replacement panel filter for your air box (non oil based!)
Could someone point me in the right direction? :)

Pipercross :afro: http://www.venommotorsport.com/shop/index.html
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: bobbarley on 26 February 2008, 18:24
Is this right?

Part ID: PP1389
Pipercross 360x184mm Panel Filter.

VW Golf MK IV 1.8 20v GTI
Year: 1997 >
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: Rhyso on 26 February 2008, 18:27
Is this right?

Part ID: PP1389
Pipercross 360x184mm Panel Filter.

VW Golf MK IV 1.8 20v GTI
Year: 1997 >

that should do the job  :smiley:
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: bobbarley on 26 February 2008, 18:28
How the hell do I fit that?? :)
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: richw911 on 26 February 2008, 18:29
Is this right?

Part ID: PP1389
Pipercross 360x184mm Panel Filter.

VW Golf MK IV 1.8 20v GTI
Year: 1997 >

Yeah thats the one. Undo the two screws on the airbox and open it then take out the old old and replace with pipercross takes less than 5 mins !!  :wink:
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: Rhyso on 26 February 2008, 18:29
How the hell do I fit that?? :)

easy mate

undo 4 screws on the air box; take out filter, put new filter and refit cover and screws - 5 minute job MAX!!
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: mk4Martin on 26 February 2008, 18:32
whats people oppinion on force air induction cones ?
Title: Re: E-mail from Awesome regarding oil based induction kits
Post by: bobbarley on 26 February 2008, 18:33
So what difference will the new filter make?  I was hoping for the slightly more growly engine noise :)