Does a K&N panel filter make any difference??

[si.mcadam]

Have any of you fitted a K&N panel filter to your FR TSFI's? Or another make for that matter.

Did you notice any change?

I fitted one to my old 172cup and the misses MX-5 and it smoothed out the engine noticibly, bit more sound and maybe a bit faster.... definitely worth it.

Don't really want to go the full induction kit yet but also dont want to waste £50.

What do you reckon?

 

[k4ith]

got one fitted to my FR Tdi, not much diff except throttle response is a tad better, no extra noise.When you see the K&N next to the standard filter there is a vast difference the OEM is like a brick.

 

[MitraShark]

I have a K&N iduction Kit ( 57 series ) in my FR tdi and it made a difference.... I think you should go for it.

Cheers

 

[DanGB]

I had one for my TFSI, before I got the induction kit.

Not sure if It made any difference, but im never one to tell!

Got the pipercross one, which I prefer as it is oil free.

£33 plus delivery from here mate: http://www.potn.co.uk/-_c5206_2165_2204_2238_p1502707.htm

I sold mine in the end, so no great loss!

 

[Rob GTI]

I had one for my TFSI, before I got the induction kit.

Not sure if It made any difference, but im never one to tell!

Got the pipercross one, which I prefer as it is oil free.

£33 plus delivery from here mate: http://www.potn.co.uk/-_c5206_2165_2204_2238_p1502707.htm

I sold mine in the end, so no great loss!

Dan,

Whats the sound like with the induction kit and exhaust (I think I remember you saying you have a Milltek, resonated)? Is it too boomy cruising at M Way, loud on load?

 

[DanGB]

No its barely louder than the original. (the full milltek system)

The induction kit is rather loud, But I like it, and im no chav

Come along to the Castle coombe action day in april if you want to take a look at pretty much everything that can be done to this car mod wise

 

[Rob GTI]

No its barely louder than the original. (the full milltek system)

The induction kit is rather loud, But I like it, and im no chav

Come along to the Castle coombe action day in april if you want to take a look at pretty much everything that can be done to this car mod wise

So what are all the mods you have done?
I can see suspension, exhaust, filter and map anything else??

 

[k4ith]

I have a K&N iduction Kit ( 57 series ) in my FR tdi and it made a difference.... I think you should go for it.

Cheers

Mitra, any idea what the code is for your Induction kit, i can see one listed for the new Leon FR

 

[MitraShark]

Mitra, any idea what the code is for your Induction kit, i can see one listed for the new Leon FR

it isn`t listed for the new leon. but if you search for the 2004 altea or golf 140 HP you will find. It fits all 2.0 tdi`s. Code is: 57-0618

Cheers.

 

[k4ith]

Thanks Mitra , easy to fit one i take it.

 

[DanGB]

So what are all the mods you have done?
I can see suspension, exhaust, filter and map anything else??

Coilovers
anti roll bars
full exhaust
stage 2 map
induction kit
forge 'twintercooler'
powerflex bush
forge shortshifter
and ap racing big brake kit in the next few weeks

 

[MitraShark]

Coilovers
anti roll bars
full exhaust
stage 2 map
induction kit
forge 'twintercooler'
powerflex bush
forge shortshifter
and ap racing big brake kit in the next few weeks

 

[YIN]

Coilovers
anti roll bars
full exhaust
stage 2 map
induction kit
forge 'twintercooler'
powerflex bush
forge shortshifter
and ap racing big brake kit in the next few weeks

Dan which short shifter fits have you a web link

 

[mhill]

WOW what is next after the brakes?

 

[DanGB]

There is nothing left to do now

 

[DanGB]

Dan which short shifter fits have you a web link

I have the forge adjustable short shofter, from the forge website.

 

[YIN]

I have the forge adjustable short shofter, from the forge website.

thanks for your reply
so am i right in thinking the one on my current lcr will fit then

 

[DanGB]

yes

 

[YIN]

thanks was about to order a new one

 

[Rob GTI]

Coilovers
anti roll bars
full exhaust
stage 2 map
induction kit
forge 'twintercooler'
powerflex bush
forge shortshifter
and ap racing big brake kit in the next few weeks

Wow, some nice mods. How much difference does the short shifter make can you feel it in everyday driving?