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Old May 15, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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hey peeps
ive currently got a pipercross foam cone filter on my mfi s2
yesterday i got a k&n cone filter off a mate

any idea which would be best????
has one been proven better than the other????
thanks in advance my rs brothers
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Old May 15, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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I would've thought k&n am sure there were tests to prove that it performed than pipercross, green air filters, powertec, etc more torque and bhp
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Old May 15, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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i always thought pipercross were better! thats what i have steve!
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Old May 15, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Isn't the normal airbox with the front cut off and a decent panel filter the best?
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Old May 15, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Yes and with proven results. Do a search for airbox or similar.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by simo2k2000
Isn't the normal airbox with the front cut off and a decent panel filter the best?
it may well be,but i dont have one,i have a k&n and a pipercross
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Old May 15, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by stevealien
it may well be,but i dont have one,i have a k&n and a pipercross
I've had both in the past and not really felt any difference
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Old May 15, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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have had mainly K&N over the years have a piper now in my car both very good just make sure you have a good feed of cold air
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Old May 18, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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I have both too but to be fair i think its just personal preference really as already said its doubtful you'd notice the difference ! Im using the pipercross one anyway . Not that i prefer it its just the k+n is knackeed ! lol
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Old May 20, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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K&N - American
Pipercross - British

Shouldn't think either one flowed differently enough for you to notice mate.

Personal preference at the end of the day, and i choose to support British firms when i can.

Rob,

http://www.pipercross.net/fastroad/
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