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K & N Panel Filter
After reading some people recommending the K & N replacement air panel I did mine today..
Verdict
Pickup's quicker, on-boost acceleration seams stronger too
Time will tell regarding mpg.
Thanks all (for talking about it and giving me the idea!)57 RRS TDV8
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21st Aug 2009 1:46 pm
AWD man
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Just to add, the oem paper filter was 3k miles old, so not bunged up57 RRS TDV8
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21st Aug 2009 1:47 pm
bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
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Can't tell the difference with mine to be honest, but have TT as well so probably is minute.Welcome "Lola"
21st Aug 2009 2:04 pm
AWD man
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I'm always a bit dubious about these air filter power claims, but I am truely impressed with the difference.
I will be getting it re-mapped soon also, at least I know the engine's breathing properly now..57 RRS TDV8
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21st Aug 2009 2:15 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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where did you get yours m8?
cheers
21st Aug 2009 2:18 pm
John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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How difficult is it to do?2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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21st Aug 2009 2:18 pm
blue meanie D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
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might be worth doing a search on filters etc on the site as it has been suggested before that if you are going to use the D3 off road in dusty conds, then it's probably worth keeping the standard paper filter to stick back in for those occasions. some filter testing was done by this chap:
As grzesiul said, 6 or 8 screws, 5 minute job, slots straight in.
The paper OEM filter's nearly twice the depth you'll notice.
If I was running the car in a dusty hot environment then I'd not fit this filter, it's an oil jobbie and would clog in no time..but in this country on roads/green lanes I'd expect no problem57 RRS TDV8
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21st Aug 2009 2:33 pm
NIDisco3
Member Since: 29 Apr 2005
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Been thinking of getting one of these for a while now.. seems like it could be worth the few ££
21st Aug 2009 3:09 pm
simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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To try out the improvement you can expect simply remove the paper filter (in not-too-dusty conditions) and run up the road with no filter. If you can't tell the difference then don't spend the money on a performance filter.
If you do decide to spend then try and find out something about the filtration capabilities of the filter you are going to put in. Gets expensive if they don't filter the muck out...Cheers
Simon
21st Aug 2009 3:56 pm
Donald
Member Since: 15 May 2007
Location: Inverness
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I've had the K & N in the D3 for about 20 months now, the same time as it was tuned so it is had to say if it makes a difference to a standard motor. I've also got one on my comp 90 and never had any problems with dust,mud or water. The extra service life is ideal for using in a sealed snorkle system.Chipped, K&N, tow pack, AT2's, Mantec, fridge in boot, invertor, Garmin, laptop/Memory Map, Optima yellow top, Traxide Kit, Phillips Extreme bulbs
21st Aug 2009 9:17 pm
crazy
Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
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Hi to everybody; thing done think among the ITG foam filter and that K&N? Here in Italy the ITG is a lot difficult to find.
Thanks in advance.
Hi
p.s. : sorry for my orrible english Landy lover
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22nd Aug 2009 7:38 am
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