Panel Filter

[PenguinGTI]

Hi guys looking for some thoughts on these.

So far only really heard of Pipercross and K&N. Of the two Pipercross seems cheaper (£10 in it). Is there a reason for this or is the cheapest the best?

Also what can I realistically expect from this product over a standard panel? Some people say torque increase and throttle response increase. I am a bit sceptical.

Please advise  .

[gti265]

i have a k and n fitted to mine mk 5 gti, and i can honestly say i cant tell the diffrence my cars remapped as well but it just doesnt seam to do much in the way the car feels, it might breath a bit more freely but i dont think it increases bhp or tourque to much with just a panel filter, feel free to tell me im wrong, but thats just what i have found

[Ed30DSG]

K&N is better as I've seen foam products (like the pipercross) break up due to heat and get sucked into the engine.

[PenguinGTI]

  That will not do! Thanks for the heads up Ed30DSG

[AlanD]

I've got Carbon Speed CAI with a Pipercross. A simple filter isn't going to blow your socks off but with a remap it can only help.

[Davstylee]

I have the same set up as AlanD, it is a lovely looking carbon fibre cold air intake, and it came with a free Piper Cross panel filter. My GTI is not mapped (yet ) and to be honest I haven't felt any difference? But hey it makes the engine bay look smart.

The website claims "Replacing the factory air box, this CAI kit gives a typical increase in torque of over 10% with an airflow increase of approximately 50% over the factory system."

http://www.carbonspeed.co.uk/product_cs100.asp

[PenguinGTI]

Think I'll not bother with the panel filter. I had the carbon CAI intake on for a while but the induction noise and the extra loud turbo spool became a little wearisome. Also, as sexy as the carbon look is I just fancied keeping the car with OEM parts. I guess I kind of went against this by considering swapping out the OEM filter for a panel filter but it's not really a huge modification.

I've done some more research and panel filters seem to be good but not good enough.

I think I'll keep the money for now. Thanks to all who gave some advice. It has been much appreciated.

[Jimp]

If you're not remapped then you can do without, but even on my 1.4 I've noticed it's less wheezy with the Pipercross filter in. No gain in power at all, but the engine sounds like it's having an easier time, which is good in my book. That and I've already made the cost back on not needing to replace the paper filters.

[Keano]

just bought a pipercross.

how the hell do u fit the b****rd?!

[Jimp]

Remove air intake pipe, pull off engine cover, remove screws, engine cover opens up, should be able to see the panel filter in one side. Fit the new one, put screws back in (correct order is written by the holes), refit cover, refit air intake pipe. It's fiddly the first time you do it but only take 5 mins once you know what you're doing