What filter

[Bigdunc]

hi im wondering what filter to use i have i got a mk2 golf driver 1.6 i was wondering should i stick to the air box with my k+N pannel filter or shall i swap to a K+N bolt on to go direct on to the carb.
is there much of a differance.

[Agreeable Slick]

panel

[barkstar]

I just run a std filter - they're £4 a pop, that's a lot of filters at one a year compared with £30+ for KN, and no discernable extra go. If you do get a KN get a panel one, the Drivers do suffer from car icing if the hot air supply system isn't working, not a problem this time of years but a serious pain come winter.
barkstar 

[Bigdunc]

so ill stick with the pannel filter then. what i am after though is the foam thingy that goes on the end of the air box. or could i get some tubeing and shove it out the front of the car to increase air flow.

[Bigdunc]

Thought id ask just been reading on the net some guys saying they got like up to 60mph in 2nd gear i was wondering isnt that bad for the car. i have no rev counter and im not sure how far to push my gears could anyone suggest what speeds to do in what gears. i got a 1.6 driver.

[Agreeable Slick]

I can easily get that in second, but then i would presume that like mine they are not standard engines.

[[han]]

£4 a go? where are u gettin urs from? i pay 2.50 inc vat 

i'd go panel everytime! i've been quite tempted to put a k&n or green cotton or similar brand panel filter in - they have a million mile warranty, and just need cleanin every now n again!
maybe thats an option? peoples opinions are appreciated!!

[rubjonny]

Thought id ask just been reading on the net some guys saying they got like up to 60mph in 2nd gear i was wondering isnt that bad for the car. i have no rev counter and im not sure how far to push my gears could anyone suggest what speeds to do in what gears. i got a 1.6 driver.

That foam pipe isn't really necessary, just bin it.  If you like you can run a cold air feed to the grill, but don't expect any major difference 

Save that £30 from a K&N, and buy yourself a set of GTI dash clocks, just plug in and the rev counter will work
Check the hazard switch 1st, if its on the dash you need 2 plug clocks, if its on the column you need single plug clocks.

If you feel adventurous you can get the MFA working, but if not it will just function as a digital clock