ITG panel filter...isit worth it??

[wheelmeister]

hey all!

Jus been lookin on ebay and can see an ITG panel filter for sale for £40, what i want to know isit worth it? do they give a noise if any? and what are better for over an induction kit?

thanks guys!

 

[Vern]

if you want noise, u want a open cone filter, which i would not recommend, if you want performance, then yes a itg filter is a start(basicly lets more air in) better then paper ones

 

[Olliec]

I think I have the best of both worlds: Sound is due to new 70mm ducting instead of old feeds and I have an ITG filter in the standard airbox.

http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/k...t=MOV01080.flv

 

[Karl197]

I have an ITG Panel Filter in my 197.

There is no change in noise at all and no noticeable change in performance.

It just allows for better air flow and stops more crud going in than the paper ones.

 

[wolfclio182]

I have one in my 182 and it I have not noticed any performance difference, but I do find that it is effective at the filteration in comparison than the papers

 

[Darren S]

I've had one in mine for quite a few years. Worth it imo. Seems a lot more raspy at the top end I think.

D.

 

[Mark One]

Panel filters DO NOT give you more noise.
They will not give you a performance increase unless your old one is dirty.
Just a high quality replacement IMHO

 

[Ronnie R]

Worth it a small mod... i noticed a difference only small but felt more reasonsive

 

[172Ben]

the buy it now on that is abit high IMO. Its been used, but does come boxed with stickers, or so he replied anyway.

Brand new i found for 56 incl delivery? Anywhere cheaper?

 

[Ronnie R]

K-tec

 

[172Ben]

£59 on ktec. Do we get discount?

 

[Ronnie R]

i think someone said we do... 2%-5%... tbh i hope this isnt true coz i recently had my cambelt done by them

 

[172Ben]

Honest opinion, worth it or not? Ive taken my viper off as it seems to like it better with the standard box on. The filter in it at the moment is standard, and in good nick.

 

[Ronnie R]

Well... i got my cambelt n aux belt done by ktec... n i fought may as well treat my self to something else... so i brought the itg panel... on the way home my car felt much more responsive... it might just be all in the head... it doesnt add noise tho.. so i guess thats the downer from a viper... i was going to get one of these.. but i decided itg instead

 

[NIN-172]

I find the ITG panel filter makes a difference, although it just feels like the throttle opens up a bit faster than before rather than extra power.
It does sound different, like a deeper exhaust note, but doesn't sound throaty or louder.
I also noticed my idle feels worse when stood still.

I was thinking of taking it off & going back to a panel filter, but even Andrew Page were charging £15+vat for a standard panel :/ , so I think i will keep the ITG.

 

[MarkCup]

I can't say my ITG panel filter made a difference to the performance.

Definitely did to my wallet though.

ITG foam panel filter = £47 x1 = 102k miles = £47.
Renault paper filter = £15 x17 = 102k miles = £255.

So yes, in the long run they're worth it.

 

[mattjk]

Panel filters DO NOT give you more noise.
They will not give you a performance increase unless your old one is dirty.
Just a high quality replacement IMHO

Yeah I agree with all that, depends how long your going to keep the car for too

 

[172Ben]

I find the ITG panel filter makes a difference, although it just feels like the throttle opens up a bit faster than before rather than extra power.
It does sound different, like a deeper exhaust note, but doesn't sound throaty or louder.
I also noticed my idle feels worse when stood still.

I was thinking of taking it off & going back to a panel filter, but even Andrew Page were charging £15+vat for a standard panel :/ , so I think i will keep the ITG.

I have a standard panel you have Sure we can come to some sort of deal if your interested

 

[H182]

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/

46.57 delivered

 

[172Ben]

Good find!!

thankyou

 

[Clgale88]

I think I have the best of both worlds: Sound is due to new 70mm ducting instead of old feeds and I have an ITG filter in the standard airbox.

http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/k...t=MOV01080.flv

Have you got any pics of the ducting and pic of the engine bay

 

[Alan]

Yes.

 

[Timmay]

i think someone said we do... 2%-5%... tbh i hope this isnt true coz i recently had my cambelt done by them

yep 5% discount

 

[Olliec]

I think I have the best of both worlds: Sound is due to new 70mm ducting instead of old feeds and I have an ITG filter in the standard airbox.

http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/k...t=MOV01080.flv

Have you got any pics of the ducting and pic of the engine bay

I havent, well not to hand anyway its pretty simular to the set up bellow.
Hope that helps.

You can either take out a foglight and run a big one from there to whatever you decide to have or re-route behind the underlight bumper grille near where the standard ones go(see my guide in the guides section).

 

[Olliec]

I think I have the best of both worlds: Sound is due to new 70mm ducting instead of old feeds and I have an ITG filter in the standard airbox.

http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/k...t=MOV01080.flv

Have you got any pics of the ducting and pic of the engine bay

I havent, well not to hand anyway its pretty simular to the set up bellow.
Hope that helps.

You can either take out a foglight and run a big one from there to whatever you decide to have or re-route behind the underlight bumper grille near where the standard ones go(see my guide in the guides section).

 

[jooliona]

I can't say my ITG panel filter made a difference to the performance.

Definitely did to my wallet though.

ITG foam panel filter = £47 x1 = 102k miles = £47.
Renault paper filter = £15 x17 = 102k miles = £255.

So yes, in the long run they're worth it.

102k miles... i've had mine in for around 120k now was just wondering if there is a recommended lifespan on these? I've checked the instructions and it doesn't say owt...

cheers

 

[Jay.S]

there has been alot of testing on open cone filters, induction kits it seems the best way to go is with the standard set up with a panel filter thats what i have on my 182, IMO no noise when you get top end bit more response. As i ssaid people have done Dnyo's with other kits standard is best.