ITG panel filters? 172/182

[KrissyBufton]

what are these filters like? everyone seems to have them, do they sound like normal intake? or ALOT noisier? or just a nice subtle noise at normal driving, and louder when pushing it?

(am asking coz im trying to keep my car relatively quiet at normal drive/pootle along conditions!)

they expensive? how much?

 

[Justin182]

Their way better then std mate, air flow etc.... No noise... well, maybe a little more woosh but may not notice. Think there are around 30 quid but do not need chucking. And a sticky goo to trap cr*p,

 

[KrissyBufton]

really? cool i may have to look into it... are they just a replacement for the standard filter then? go in the existing air box?

 

[Justin182]

Yep.. straight swap.

 

[KrissyBufton]

wicked.... where ya get them from?

 

[R20 CWH]

a valuable mod, i wouldnt mind one myself. Its on my list for thr 48k service to swap over

 

[S22 JGS]

im selling mine after this weekend

 

[Justin182]

I got mine off K-tek although I cant remember the price nor know if its the cheapest place. Not sure if Fred sells them.

Just better breathing really. Would depend how clogged your std one is in relation to any diff in performane. The std is more restrictive anyway. Maybe better pick-up etc. Can also increase MPG.

 

[S22 JGS]

noticable torque and bhp gains from mine... my std filter was new too.

 

[R20 CWH]

im selling mine after this weekend

pm me then if you want rid

 

[KrissyBufton]

sweet, im gonna get 1 im guessing its the sort of thing u gotta put on ur insurance or not? :-S

 

[Justin182]

I didnt bother tbh as if they look they prob wouldnt have a clue.... up to you though.

 

[KrissyBufton]

ive just ordered 1 from k-tec dunno if it'll get caught up in the xmas post tho! lets hope it goesnt get slowed down!

 

[Justin182]

Ive never had a crash (that went through insurance... went through scrappy through lol) so dont know how gay the insurance companies can be. Maybe come renewal time ill mention it... prob wont make a difference to cost.

 

[S22 JGS]

i added mine, but im with greenlight and they hardly bothered charging me... was about 3 quid extra year LOL