Author Topic: Volkswagen Racing air filter  (Read 2760 times)

Offline FroGTI

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Volkswagen Racing air filter
« on: 26 August 2010, 11:12 »
Anyone fitted one of these? Are VWR affiliated to Volkswagen in any way, as their website looks 'semi official'? I like the look of their air filter, because it's a direct replacement (i.e. invisible) for the stock paper filter.

http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/Golf%206%20Pages/Golf%206%20Intake%20Panel.html



Expensive though at £75 + VAT for a slab of foam :shocked:

Offline herbie911

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Re: Volkswagen Racing air filter
« Reply #1 on: 26 August 2010, 14:05 »
Some VW dealer (Vindis group and Durham/sunderland) can order their parts for you! One way to avoid dispute for any future warranty claim. I also think that's the best way to get their parts.

I tried to deal with them direct to save a few pennies. Their customer service is non-existent---too busy racing!

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Re: Volkswagen Racing air filter
« Reply #2 on: 26 August 2010, 14:11 »
Some VW dealer (Vindis group and Durham/sunderland) can order their parts for you! One way to avoid dispute for any future warranty claim. I also think that's the best way to get their parts.

I tried to deal with them direct to save a few pennies. Their customer service is non-existent---too busy racing!

They are indeed busy...and I agree their attention to prospective customers could be better...but the products are good and the lads knowledge invaluable.

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Offline SteveP

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Re: Volkswagen Racing air filter
« Reply #3 on: 26 August 2010, 15:45 »
It's an over priced pipercross filter with VWR sprayed on it, IMHO just buy a proper filter like the ITG Pro Filter  :smiley:

However as you have Revo be aware this will cause your car to surge/hesitate between 1500rpm and 3000rpm due to the boost control issues they are still working on.

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Re: Volkswagen Racing air filter
« Reply #4 on: 26 August 2010, 17:02 »
It's an over priced pipercross filter with VWR sprayed on it, IMHO just buy a proper filter like the ITG Pro Filter  :smiley:

However as you have Revo be aware this will cause your car to surge/hesitate between 1500rpm and 3000rpm due to the boost control issues they are still working on.

Well, I won't be messing with the air filter then... :embarassed: Thanks for the heads-up, Steve :smiley: