Cup best panel filter

[Moby]

As the title suggests - what is the best panel filter for the 172 cup?

Im not going the whole hog for a VIPER until I decide to get the ECU done and a titanium zorst fitted!

 

[BenR]

you wont get any major flow gains from the differing filters....choose one that fits your budget and ones you like....

 

[Moby]

are there any more options other than PiperX, K&N or Greens?

 

[BenR]

dunno........not really been inclined to look too deep into it.

 

[BenR]

try ITG

 

[RPM]

Or BMC

 

[Moby]

cheers guys - do you have either of their contact details?

 

[RPM]

http://www.bmcairfilters.comwww.bmcairfilters.com

 

[steve_rt]

ok right, im a bit confused about this whole panel business - i can see how an innduction kit can improve engine performance through cooler air and increased flow, but by just paying more for something that might filter a few more particles, how can this be an attractive mod? surely the renault standard is ok in this case, as they would be stupid to skimp on the filter, reducing the long-term life of the engine?

 

[RPM]

They filter as good as the OE but are less restrictive.

 

[The_Gza]

If anything they filter better than the original - take a look at the standard paper filter and marvel at how crappy it looks.

Standard paper ones are designed to be lowest common denominator items - built to a cost, fit and forget until the next service.

 

[Reth Clio cup]

Both the ITG and the BMC filters are the same price delivered but has anyone had any experience and any performance gains with these two panel filters?

 

[BenR]

i use ITG on almost all my cars, they are just great quality.....

 

[RPM]

Have a BMC and it seems to be of good quality. Hard to notice any performance gains though. Might give 1-4bhp? Got one because the standard airbox and ducting are brill!

 

[Reth Clio cup]

Had an ITG in my coupe and the quality was great, just wondering what the BMC was like cause ivenever heard of them.

 

[RobFenn]

ITG are good

 

[BenR]

http://www.itgairfilters.comhttp://www.itgairfilters.com

 

[RPM]

BMC are good. The make filters for the Ferrari F1 team if that says anything. Have a look at the dyno prints on their site. My filter is made out of cotton dont know about the ITG.

 

[BenR]

ITG is a foam composit.

They supply about 90% of the F1 grid, which says more

Or nothing at all when you realise that they give it free to the teams for publicity...lol

 

[Moby]

cheers for the info - where can i buy a bmc filter from? i see demon tweeks have the carbon dynamic airbox, but no mention of panel filters.

 

[RPM]

I´m not located in the Uk, cant help you there.

 

[Reth Clio cup]

Passion Motorsport are the main importers of BMC i think. I contacted BMC dirsct and the sent me Passion Motorsports E-mail and here is the replt i got from PM.

Hi there, thanks for email

We have just been passed your enquiry

BMC Panel Filter for a 2002 Clio CUP is as follows >>>

Part NO: 29501 Price £38.99
Post £5

However can be ordered on 3 weeks special order from Italy

Hope this helps

Thanks
Al
Sales



Their E-mail

mailtoassionmotorsport@btopenworld.com">passionmotorsport@btopenworld.com

 

[BenR]

Christ, who want to wait that long for something!

the ITG, or any other will do the same thing!

 

[Moby]

ive got 4 weeks to wait for my car anyway, but I could get another one locally probably next week! 3 weeks delivery does seem a bit much!

 

[Reth Clio cup]

Yeah it is a tad long, i think i might go for the ITG in the end, i think they are a bit cheaper?

 

[CharlieCup]

mailto:B@llsie">B@llsie what titanium exhaust are you thinking of fitting? I have spoken to Hay & Scott they could provide me with a custom exhaust with a titanium tip - have failed to find any off the shelf items apart from universal Jap boxes such as Apex-i etc - do not want to go the custom route, as I had too many problems in the past.

Thank you

Charlie

 

[Moby]

Welcome to the board!

K-tec mate - Im gonna have to wait a while tho - its pretty pricey! £470 and I dont think that includes VAT!!!

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=395http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=395

Theres no pic on the site but a nice pic in their latest catalogue - its free, just fill in your details and theyll send you one - i got mine in 4 days.

 

[CharlieCup]

Thanks for quick reply - will look in to that

 

[Moby]

no problem - if you decide to get one, let us all know how it performs

 

[Reth Clio cup]

Just got this from need for speed they sell the ITG filters

Hello,
ITG are hand making filters for this car at the moment. If you can confirm
the dimensions of your filter which should be Cylindrical I can have one
made for you. They cost 25.00 plus vat and delivery and if it turns out to
be a panel filter they cost 36.00 plus vat.
If you can let me know the details I can order it for you.

Thanks

NFS

Looks like i will have to get another custom made one-

 

[BenR]

try going direct to ITG, they are helpful