K&N Filters

[ianking]

Can anyone tell me if the straight forward panel filter K&N is any good. Got a 2005 cooper and just wondered if fitting a panel K&N would make the car sound a little deeper and if it made the throttle any more responsive without burning through too much fuel.

[The Dogfather]

Panel filter wouldn't make difference, unless of course you drill airholes in the bottom bit of the airbox (John Barrie style mod)

[ajamesj]

I have An element on order for my Cooper S so will let u know if it makes any difference only reason Iam replacing mine is because the std element is really dirty.

Andy

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by ianking

Can anyone tell me if the straight forward panel filter K&N is any good. Got a 2005 cooper and just wondered if fitting a panel K&N would make the car sound a little deeper and if it made the throttle any more responsive without burning through too much fuel.


i shall pretend i didn't see this:eek:;)

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

Panel filter wouldn't make difference, unless of course you drill airholes in the bottom bit of the airbox (John Barrie style mod)


I beg to differ young Vidal.... I had the panel filter and although it didn't make the any deeper sound, it was better on the throttle response... :D

[duncan]

quote:Originally posted by minime


quote:Originally posted by ianking

Can anyone tell me if the straight forward panel filter K&N is any good. Got a 2005 cooper and just wondered if fitting a panel K&N would make the car sound a little deeper and if it made the throttle any more responsive without burning through too much fuel.


i shall pretend i didn't see this:eek:;)


A replacement panel shouldnt invalidate the warranty though.

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by craigd
I beg to differ young Vidal.... I had the panel filter and although it didn't make the any deeper sound, it was better on the throttle response... :D


:II was only reffering to the noise, why else would you change it :p

[Wul]

I can concur - the K&N panel filter i had in my last cooper never made any difference in sound but did improve the throttle response slightly.

[N12 JLK]

quote:Originally posted by minime


quote:Originally posted by ianking

Can anyone tell me if the straight forward panel filter K&N is any good. Got a 2005 cooper and just wondered if fitting a panel K&N would make the car sound a little deeper and if it made the throttle any more responsive without burning through too much fuel.


i shall pretend i didn't see this:eek:;)

Just replace the filter and change it back before your service, You didnt read that minime!!;)

[AeroJonny]

I'm gettin a minimania panel filter and an ultrik cold air intake too, cant wait!!!