fitting itg panel filter

[riz]

Q1. as a mechanical dumbass does the ITG just replace old one so i just pull it out and stick it in


Q2. i bought mine second hand and has done 600 miles on it, i assume i dont need to clean it but for future reference whats best to clean it with

 

[S22 JGS]

shouldnt need a clean mate... ITG claim they NEVER need cleaning

 

[CJ]

May as well stick a hoover over it if it's out anyway.

 

[Boz]

Yes just replaces original panel filter, easy job but you'll need a torx head screwdriver socket (star shaped type things rather than phillips etc).

 

[riz]

is it supposed to have a residue on it its kinda sticky?

 

[Dan 172]

Yes, thats what traps the dust from going into your engine.

 

[Neil G]

is it supposed to have a residue on it its kinda sticky?

Yep....like jam...loads of the stuff

As above....obviously is like that to catch small dust particles.

 

[riz]

i c never thought about that, lol, just gotta find myself appropriate screwdriver

 

[Rick-Reid]

I'm also thinking about doing this, but whats the risk in me fitting it the wrong way or not clipping anything back together properly? Or is it a fairly idiot proof job?

sorry for the Hi-Jack.

Rick

 

[heathbrowning]

just take note of how it comes off in the first place. cant go wrong really as its probably the easiest mod you can do! good luck

 

[Spiezels]

oooh i want one, is it possible to fit one to a 1.2 right wat will it do other than just be better at stopping dust. cheers.

 

[Goodman]

What do these filters sound like when fitted ?

 

[heathbrowning]

oooh i want one, is it possible to fit one to a 1.2 right wat will it do other than just be better at stopping dust. cheers.

I have a BMC performance filter on my 1.2 16v
To be honest im not sure if theres much difference from the standard filter. The car feels slightly quicker but still sounds the same. If I was you I would go the induction route. You can get these from ktec.
Back in the day when I had a mk2 xr2 I had an itg filter on that and it was top draw. Sounded lovely and went like the clappers! But unfortunately they dont make one for our 1.2's.

 

[Neil G]

What do these filters sound like when fitted ?

Same as standard

 

[Spiezels]

ok cheers pal. You thinking closed ind kit or what