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Old 22-12-2004, 03:55 PM
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Default k and n panel filters do they work???

want 2 keep my turbo standars really needs a service might get the kandn panel filter do they work???
Old 22-12-2004, 05:14 PM
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The best option for performance is the standard box with an K&N panel filter. The XR3i and RST filter fit eachother.
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yup they work, better than cones
Old 22-12-2004, 11:57 PM
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got k&n panel on mine plus my bro has the same on his 2i make a significant differeance plus dont need periodic replacement so you cant go wrong
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yes i heard that the element, drilled airbox conbination works better than 57i's etc.... on rs's. Soy have you still got your car? i read in performance ford that you were breaking it ....fucking sweet car matey
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panel filter it is then cheers guys
Old 23-12-2004, 12:53 PM
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maybee when you sit in traffic and get massive heat soak then the standard air box is better but when your out on the open road flying along I have seen better ACT temps from the cone filter !

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As above.
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hmmmm ur makin it hard nw due fink i can fit the 57i into the airbox 4 best of both worlds!!!
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if u modify the airbox properly i cant c why u wont get good act's...

Dont drill it, waste of time. . do as above.
Fact - cones are wank. . .
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Fact - cones are wank. . .
in your opinion
Old 23-12-2004, 05:27 PM
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nope, FACT - been proven infront of my own eyes many times im not telling you to change it. . .
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Well said Dave

Cone filters are a total waste of money, i have a standard very dirty ford panel filter in a airbox identical to Daves(vroooomptssssh) and im getting 205.1 @ the wheels.

You trying to tell me i would get more power putting on an exposed filter that sits about 2 feet from a roasting hot turbo

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Here is mine

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Originally Posted by T28 RST
Well said Dave

Cone filters are a total waste of money, i have a standard very dirty ford panel filter in a airbox identical to Daves(vroooomptssssh) and im getting 205.1 @ the wheels.

You trying to tell me i would get more power putting on an exposed filter that sits about 2 feet from a roasting hot turbo

take ya hed light out and go along at 50mph+ an that heat wont get near ya "crap" cone filter!

only time heat from turbo will get to it is standing still! unless suddenly heat rises to the left?????
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we could all argue about this all day long but at the end of the day its personel preference ! I have personally seen better ACT temps from using my cone filter so I think I'll stick with that !
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