Is it worth getting a panel filter??

[AndyWilde]

Heard very mixed reviews and don't want to spend £30 if there are no noticable gains!! Opinions please (if i get one will buy from K-tec)

 

[JackoR26]

I waiting until mine was a due a service and replaced it then

Put a ktec one in but theres no noticable difference

 

[Paul.]

i have an itg. No gains

 

[Jaws]

I have an ITG, no noticeable gains but atleast you don't have to replace it at every service so doesn't really cost you that much if you think about it.

 

[-Leigh-]

You won't notice any difference.

Only advantage is that they last longer than paper ones.

I wouldn't bother tbh.

 

[koi]

chucked the ITG panel filter in at the last service, no difference imo

 

[Riley!]

noticed slightly better throttle responce with my K&N but then my old one was fairly shitty

 

[clio_luke]

if you want gains. dont buy one.

 

[Mark One]

no

 

[Dangerous_dave]

it is worth getting one and.....

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5205463&posted=1#post5205463

selling a K&N £20 delivered

 

[Brasseye]

yes

 

[dswarwick]

Performance-wise probably not... I think the cup racers use standard paper elements which should tell you everything you need to know on the performance gains.

However there's an economic argument - £30 for a filter that will last the lifetime of the car (with cleaning) or £10-£15 a year for a replacement OEM filter.