Replacing the standard air filter

[Watts]

That screen looks likes the snow screen which fits in the lower part of the air filter housing.

Fitted to some models.

If that's the case then it wouldn't have been tested much around here Thanks

I tend to find I end up buying a new car instead of a new filter...
 

You do know a filter is only £15?

[Finglonga]

But what the bloody buggery bo**ocks was this grille for??:

Commonly called a snow screen but nothing to do with snow. It evens out the air hitting the filter and if you remove it (Many have) you will notice the filter gets dirtier on the area nearest the intake of the air box.

[Watts]

But what the bloody buggery bo**ocks was this grille for??:

Commonly called a snow screen but nothing to do with snow. It evens out the air hitting the filter and if you remove it (Many have) you will notice the filter gets dirtier on the area nearest the intake of the air box.

A snow filter doesn't sound right, so the above seems more likely.

No doubt there will be evidence or an article or some strange formula to show otherwise but my car does seem perkier now so whether it was replacing the air filter or removing the plastic grille, something has definitely improved response! I'll be replacing at max 2 years in future and checking annually (replacing if necessary).

[monsta]

Did you notice any difference when driving?

Going to swap out my standard filter for a VWR one tomorrow, thinking of removing the snow grille thing and having a look at modding that front panel to increase airflow.

I hope I notice a difference with the new filter after spending £60 on it! - APR Stage 1 so fingers crossed 

[Watts]

Did you notice any difference when driving?

Going to swap out my standard filter for a VWR one tomorrow, thinking of removing the snow grille thing and having a look at modding that front panel to increase airflow.

I hope I notice a difference with the new filter after spending £60 on it! - APR Stage 1 so fingers crossed 

Definitely, felt more like new again, lighter and more responsive. Pretty sure in any test there would be little if any difference but it does feel better so well worth the time and £15.

[monsta]

Put the VWR one in.  Definitely feels a bit more lively, nothing earth shattering!  The OEM one was filthy, flies and all sorts in the paper.  So worth doing.

[Watts]

Put the VWR one in.  Definitely feels a bit more lively, nothing earth shattering!  The OEM one was filthy, flies and all sorts in the paper.  So worth doing.

Nice one monsta I'm away in Dorset now for a couple of days so I've been able to test it a bit more and I'm not imagining it, the car definitely picks up better so I'm a happy bunny too!

[kalimon]

Put the VWR one in.  Definitely feels a bit more lively, nothing earth shattering!  The OEM one was filthy, flies and all sorts in the paper.  So worth doing.

Is this the one you've installed ?
https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/racingline-performance/racingline-high-flow-replacement-filters-vw-golf-mk7/

[monsta]

Put the VWR one in.  Definitely feels a bit more lively, nothing earth shattering!  The OEM one was filthy, flies and all sorts in the paper.  So worth doing.

Is this the one you've installed ?
https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/racingline-performance/racingline-high-flow-replacement-filters-vw-golf-mk7/

That's the one, mines actually for sale now if you're interested, picked up an APR intake on eBay so swapping that this week.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=281166.0