Best Panel Filter for 182

[tombourne182]

Going to Le Mans with a porsche, s2000, tvr350, z4 so need to make a bit more noise. which one is best in terms of sound gains performance gains and a combination of both and anyone recommend a good online retailer?

 

[Mondial172]

Ive got an ITG from zorbas group buy. Hell know the retail - I cant remember.

Its really improved the car alot but its not made a massive difference to sound and performance.

The car really just ticks over better and its torque feels a little stronger. Also its not as annoyingly jerky when the engine is cold. Generally the engine in just breathing better.

If you want sound youre gonna have to get an I/K I reckon.

 

[tombourne182]

Yeah. Been doing a bit of research and your spot on - dont want to go with an IK because of warranty etc, etc. So may well just invest in an ITG panel and a CD of engine noises!

 

[Mondial172]

An IK wont affect the warrenty unless theres a problem with the air system (so to speak)

Depends on the dealer though.

 

[geoff_clio182]

ITG all the way, Ive found in 4th mine has a nice roar but nothing like an IK

 

[Mondial172]

Maybe its different on the 182 because of the different exhust but I cant say ive noticed a massive difference on the 172. A little bit maybe.

 

[blink172]

ITG, revs a little freer and is a tiny bit louder.

 

[Darren S]

Got one from Zorba myself. Didnt quite fit snuggly as I had hoped, but after I trimmed a few of the rubber edges down, it was ok.

Id agree with Adam - it feels smoother overall throughout the rev range. Also, I immediately got 1mpg more on the dash display. Could be coincidence with the engine freeing-up though... That alone will justify the cost over a few months...

No noticable noise difference. Though I got my car in December so the windows were always up, so I couldnt really hear it breathe. One of the best sounding ones Ive heard was The Docs 172 - sounded very whistlely.

D.

 

[tombourne182]

Cheers guys ITG it will be then.

 

[Mondial172]

Try the for sale section. I think 182blue was selling one.

 

[Jay]

Quote: Originally posted by geoff_clio182 on 12 May 2005

ITG all the way, Ive found in 4th mine has a nice roar but nothing like an IK

Yeah mine too, gear 4th 2-3000 revs Very nice! I fitted my ITG 2 weeks after having my 182.

 

[Jonny5salive]

Where can you get these new?

 

[soepy]

try ITG direct or K-tec racing

its well worth it, but allow for a tenner to get star spanners if you havent already got any

 

[hkka]

I think ITG use Pipercross filter?

 

[Klang1.6]

i fancy a ITG too- are we sure it dosnt effect warrenty and insurance?

oh does it not make any extra nosie? thats a bummer, what if the cold air feeds to the air box was changed?

 

[rmccardal]

Quote: Originally posted by hkka on 13 May 2005


I think ITG use Pipercross filter?

what ?

 

[hkka]

Yes, my friends Pug206 ITG Maxogen kits filter (just the filter part) has the same part number as Pipercross. I think what ITG do is mainly the carbon section and the frame.

 

[Ian_182]

Where is the cheapest place to buy an ITG filter from???

ian

 

[Pootle]

ian, speak to BRUN as hes looking at sorting an order of these, although that might just be for a pick up at FCS if your coming?

 

[Sport182]

Try http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/ thats whwer we got the group buy from. K-tec are quite expensive.

Best to call them cause the website is pants!

 

[Zorba_the_greek]

Tom as the others have already said ITG i great!

they are good for 20k+ miles and the main gains are the revs are better and the MPG. Not so much the sound. my MPG is 36.5 on average

panel filters are for people that want gains but dont want to put a wopping great IK which the insurance companies hate. the clio MK2 infact has a good airintake so there is no real need for IK. but its a personal choice.

it will also save you a packet when you take the car in for a service. Renault will fleese you for a panel filter which they change i think every 12 k.

when you remove the renualt panel filter you will see that all it is, is yellow posted notes stuck together.....LOL

 

[Mondial172]

Im always worried that renault will take out the ITG and throw it in the bin when they service the car!

Im only taking my Cup to Renault once this November because of the warrenty but I get my uncle to do everything else. Oil changes,etc

 

[fizzy_drink]

I got myself a Green Cotton panel filter, and Im very pleased with it.

All down to personal choice I suppose...

I got a nice discount and nxt day delivery from Demon Tweeks.

 

[DaveLiquid182]

I bought the panel filter from 182_blue. SORRY

Dave

 

[Clewsy]

Got a Pippercross filter on order from Motorworld. Should be here any day now. They are apparently one of the best makes, but Im new to all of this stuff.

 

[sc0ward]

What Price Are U Looking At For These and are these easy to fit ??

 

[sc0ward]

Anyone ??

 

[Darren555]

I got a Jetex replacement cotton filter from GDI. Definately a noticable difference

 

[The Bear]

Anyone tried a http://www.ramair-filters.com/cgi-bin/byfilter/byfilter.cgi?filter=Tauschfilter&file=replacement_table.htmlRamAir panel filter?

A guy at work told me they are the best air filters you can buy.

 

[Sport182]

They are really easy to fit... few screws and a direct replacment. Think retail is about £45.

I am really please with the ITG I got with Zorbas group buy...

I have also kept the original Renault filter to put back in when the car goes in for a service, the ITG also comes with a sticker that says "Performace filter fitted, dont throw away" or something like that.

 

[sc0ward]

Can anyone tell me a good place to buy the ITG from ??

I live in the newcastle area any help would be great

Thanx

 

[sc0ward]

no one??

 

[The Bear]

Quote: Originally posted by Sport182 on 18 May 2005
I have also kept the original Renault filter to put back in when the car goes in for a service, the ITG also comes with a sticker that says "Performace filter fitted, dont throw away" or something like that.
Why would you put the original one back in for the service? Do you not trust them to leave it alone?

 

[jaf78]

I have an ITG filter and im well happy with it. Didnt get one of those stickers tho. When my car goes in for its next service ill maek a point of telling them not to change it and make my own label for the filter box in case they forget.