A second IK

[George16v]

I am looking at getting a second IK for my mk1 172.

At the mo. I have an enclosed Carbon Quickshift Taipan2 Kit, - which is wicked for performance but is silent except for a slight whistle.

So I am basically looking at getting a second one for the car that just makes the great roar sound like the K&Ns.

So far I have been offered a K&N or a RamAir which do you think would be better and which gives a better noise oh also I have seen a Hill Power IK for sale, the proper one with the half enclosure.

Would do you think - and how much do you think a used hill power should be if is £200 new

Ta

 

[JAY172]

depends how old it is. what do they want for it?

 

[Dansta]

and also how are u intendin on gettin the taipan round to me so i can borrow it whilst your not using it?

 

[BIGDAVE]

Quote: Originally posted by JAY172 on 21 April 2004

depends how old it is. what do they want for it?

Its a couple of months old,and is over £200 new with the silicone intake pipe.But im keeping the intake pipe which is £70 new itself.

 

[TheCake]

George, When I said id help you move your cold air pipe i will do that. joining 2 incudtcion kits togeher.. well... theres some problems like maybe too much restriction and also... gonna be bloody ahrd to do.

 

[JAY172]

thought the intake pipe was £45.

 

[BIGDAVE]

Well if it is only £45 it means the IK is worth even more,but its not go phone Hillpower and youll find out its £70.

 

[George16v]

Si lol, One at a time mate. Dannyboy - Depends where you live hehe

What do we reckon to hill power IK then are they worth the price or not?

 

[BIGDAVE]

I think there defo worth it

 

[George16v]

lol, depends how much you are willing to accept for it mate.

 

[CUP80Y]

If the Quickshift is excellent for power - why not leave it in place, and just drill a large hole in the standard box (in a place away from engine heat) to get the roar you want, direct a cold air feed to it and Bob will be very chuffed that hes your mothers brother and therefore related to such a sensible and innovative chap as yourself.

 

[George16v]

Mate the quickshift has a Carbon enclosed box around it, So dont think I will be drilling ANY holes in it. The cold air feed goes straight onto it just like the vipers do. This is perfect for me because I live in Westminster (london) and sit in traffic all the time. However if I am going away for the weekend would like to have the option of bosching on a K&N or equivalent to get the lovely roar and not worry too much about heat problem - Specially as it is Fing hot at the mo.

 

[Smokey]

Quote: Originally posted by George16v on 21 April 2004


I am looking at getting a second IK for my mk1 172.

At the mo. I have an enclosed Carbon Quickshift Taipan2 Kit, - which is wicked for performance but is silent except for a slight whistle.

So I am basically looking at getting a second one for the car that just makes the great roar sound like the K&Ns.

So far I have been offered a K&N or a RamAir which do you think would be better and which gives a better noise oh also I have seen a Hill Power IK for sale, the proper one with the half enclosure.

Would do you think - and how much do you think a used hill power should be if is £200 new

Ta





I dont think id go for an open IK with the summer round the corner, will eat away at your BHP mate and you responsivness will be poo

 

[George16v]

mmmm, Want more of a roar from engine though, At the mo. does sound good with a sought of whistling noise and the zorst sounds lovely, But I miss the K&N roar

 

[Smokey]

i know what you mean, i have got the HP half enclosed IK on my Willy Hybrid but id rather have the speed now as my zorst gives a lurvely burble

 

[BRUN]

if you have an exhaust then you probably wouldnt hear it much over that anywayz

keep the Taipan IMO

 

[JAY172]

had my hillpower kit on my 172 for a while now and so far so good.