k&n panel filter

[petroladdict]

Have got a k&n panel filter installed now, as my insurance is up vsoon do u think i can get away with not declaring it?????

 

[Pat_986]

I would tell them, just in case, shouldn't put it up at all, or not much

 

[petroladdict]

Know it might have been a daft question but was not sure bout it as u could not tell it was there

 

[Russ.]

meh mine was on the car when i bought it im not a mechanic and would never change the airfilter so how do i no any difference

 

[Martin_172]

An air filter is a consumable item so the way I see it is your just changing it for a better, longer lasting item.

just like you wouldnt declair upgraded wiper blades or headlight bulbs!

 

[Russ.]

yeah theres also that martin. fair point. and in all honesty they dont make a great deal of difference to the cars power anyway. give a tiny bit more mid range pull.

russ

 

[polarbert]

i would declare an induction kit but not a panel filter

 

[Tigger]

Has the K&N panel made any difference at all?

 

[Russ.]

ive found i have more midrange pull and the car works through the gears slightly quicker than with a standard paper filter.. makes the engine sound a bit less of a pussy 2 lol

 

[Brasseye]

I havent declaired mine as its not any different realy to the standard one..
If i wasnt using the standard air box i would declare it.
I noticed it makes the engine sound a bit more throaty.
May make more noise once the k tec pipe is on!!
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1088

 

[petroladdict]

cheers for the replys, have found that it does pull alittle better in midrange and slightly better sound.

 

[Andi-B]

I've got a K&N Induction on mine.
Wifey used to work in insurance and she says anything that gives an increase of 10Bhp+ you have to declare.
But from what she was saying, the Air filter is a part the car it needs.
You dont need to tell them. But if your wanting it replaced in an accident, it would be wise to tell them

 

[Slug172]

If you declare it which there's no need to you'd be paying the same extra on your policy as for an induction kit so if your going to declare it you might as well buy a IK.