Can anyone help with my airflow/induction

[dunkz2006]

can anyone tell me if im and idiot for doin this? yesterday i removed my standard filter element and put stocking material over the plastic trumpet leading to my airflow meter to stop anu crap gettin in then replaced the lid of the airbox as normal it sound really nice along with my dump valve sounding much louder and it pulls so much better but am i likely to damage the airflow meter if i continue to use it like this its a 99 t reg golf gti turbo by the way thanks in advance

[DazVR6]

Hows the stocking suppose to filter out the dust particles ect from entering your engine..? if i were you id either replace with standard filter or get a free flow filter

[tom26]

surely a new meaning to BHP?      (broken hoisery power)

[...joe]

^^^ b'dum tish! like it!

nah get it removed and buy a k&n!

[dunkz2006]

well my neighbours were lookin at me funny when i came out with tights in my hand!! at least i wasnt sniffin them lol!. i will get a proper filter but just really cant afford at the mo and wanted a quick fix i dont normally bodge things. will a performance panel filter give me much of a roar on my golf i know some do and some cars you wouldnt know they were there? or would a universal induction kit do to tie me over can anyone reccomend a cheap one they have used on their golf 20vt cheers guys

[...joe]

if you get an induction kit, get a proper one with a cold air intake, or one that mounts outside the engine bay, there are loads available for mk4's. the tights are a baaaaaaaaaaad idea, even if it sounds good.

[dunkz2006]

ok il put it back to normal and start searchin ebay il try and order 1 without the wife noticing!!!!! cheers m8

[Mew]

Surely if you have a mk4 turbo you can spend a few quid on an air filter!!! I mean it's not likes it a cheap to run 200 quid sh!tter that you can run into the ground!

[dunkz2006]

thought someone may say that! i bought the wheels,springs and dump valve not so long ago so left me a bit skint and with summer coming and family holidays to sort its not always that easy m8 im always skint i get by like but never got much to spare on things i want ! but just applied for a properly paid job so fingers crossed as i want to do a nice project maybe a mk2 watch this space