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29-11-2009, 07:17 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi Guys n Gals,
Well, after buying my 18's for my 06 LX, the G/F has said that Im not allowed to do any upgrades to the car til after Chrissy, so with only a month to go, Im starting my research early. Was thinking of doing the exhaust next, but have had a change of heart and thinking I should go the filter next! Was just looking at 819 FLY's job on the filter which looks quiet impressive, so now its just which filter to buy! I've had a look at BMC, which look pretty good and know a few people who have been happy with them - For about $150US I can get one of these http://www.bmcairfilters.com/infoVAS.asp but Im not sure on what size diameter I would need. So, long story short, What should I aim for - Is K&N a safer bet, or are there any other brands I should look out for? THx in advance! Chris |
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29-11-2009, 09:18 PM | #2 | ||
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BMC and K&N are both trusted brands and I would stick with one of those two.
K&N do a kit for our car, which includes induction pipe, pod filter, a cold air feed, a breather hose, clamps etc. I've found it gives a nice, deep induction sound but the problem is having an exposed pod filter in the engine bay - not good for summer! 819 FLY's job places the filter lower in the engine bay, which is obviously better. I am soon switching over to an enclosed system - something I wish I did from the start (ahhh...hindsight). |
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29-11-2009, 09:26 PM | #3 | ||
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My old man has a BA Xr8 with a K&N CAI, but his is enclosed in a box - are they availible for the focus?
Gotta head to Autobarn over the next couple of days to get some pricing
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29-11-2009, 10:07 PM | #4 | ||
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Yeah so far the setup I have isn't too bad at all. But being in Townsville means that I can't ford water as much, even though I never do (eeekkk repacking wheel bearings). Total cost of the materials set me back about 130 bucks.... including the filter which I picked up for 20 bucks from a friend. I did previously run the airbox with flexible 3" piping from the fog light panel running up to it where the resonator previously attached to the airbox which was another idea.
I guess as mentioned before, warm air is the nemesis, it will decrease engine efficiency and power so sourcing cooler air can will give a slight improvement over standard application. Just connecting Pod to the flexible piping off the Throttle Body probably isn't the wisest idea. Have Fun with what ever you decide upon.
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30-11-2009, 07:30 PM | #6 | ||
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Thanks dz, looks pretty cool actually. I like the carbon look.
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Just for info DZ . . .Yuh Lin Auto is actually in Taiwan. I was looking at the CBII set up and they quoted $180 + freight. Fredo
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01-12-2009, 12:45 PM | #8 | ||
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What do you think their quality is like?
$180 isnt too bad
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01-12-2009, 01:11 PM | #9 | ||
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Well, that site is a new discovery around here, and as far as I know, no one here has ordered one from Yuh Lin as yet, so we're not sure of the quality. If you order one, I'm afraid you might be the guinea pig! $180 for an enclosed system isn't bad at all.
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01-12-2009, 01:28 PM | #10 | ||
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for $180 its almost worth being the guinea pig!
Looking at the site though, they have the CB 409 and the CBII-409, I couldnt really tell the difference though
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01-12-2009, 08:41 PM | #11 | ||
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Got an email back from Yu Lin, and $250 inc delivery for the CBII - just gotta find out pricing on the K&N 57i unit still
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04-12-2009, 04:49 PM | #12 | ||
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Ok, so as I was saying $250 from Taiwan or $420 for the K&N, so im thinking of trying them out! Just wait n see if I get it before Xmas or after!
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04-12-2009, 07:16 PM | #13 | ||
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My K&N was $220 inc freight from the UK. Buy it from the UK - so much cheaper!
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04-12-2009, 09:41 PM | #14 | ||
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Where did u buy it from dz?
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14-12-2009, 09:08 PM | #16 | ||
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Took your advise DZ, and have just purchased my 57i kit from ebay UK.
$172 including postage - lets see which side of Xmas it arrives! Cant wait!
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15-12-2009, 09:41 AM | #17 | ||
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I've gone the cheap way.
Removed the lower Resonator. (Induction roar is truely a lovely sound isn't it!!) That leaves a nice 80mm intake hole in the bottom of the upper box. Routing the intake hose to the, soon to be modified, fog light panel. Although I could have just run the hose around the radiator or even run it back to the windscreen cowl. Changed the panel filter to K & N. But thats just me. I am more about function than form . . . although I am starting to come around . . . colour coding, de-badging, angle eyes, LED tail lights . . . So many things - so few $$$$'s. Fredo :hihi:
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15-12-2009, 12:03 PM | #18 | ||
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So many things - so few $$$$'s.
Oh yeah, I know what you mean! Apparently my filter was actually posted yesterday (doubt it though) so there is a small chance of it arriving b4 Xmas at least!
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30-12-2009, 02:37 PM | #19 | ||
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Well the 57i kit arrived from the uk this morning and have just installed it. Wow, what a difference, much better pickup around 2500rpm and a great sound also! Now to just wait til dbl demerit points finishes to trully test it!
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Gotta love that induction roar!
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I am pretty sure you need to update your signature now aswell.... awaiting postage = FAIL!!!
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Cool.
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Well, didn't know where to put the pics of the crappy exhaust tip I chose, but here it is.
Going to give it a couple of weeks to see if I like it, but Im certain im going to go back and buy a new tip from him! Sounds F'ing unreal though, and Im super happy with the end result. Sound is brilliant, has a nice rumble when you start it, and at idle, and isnt too loud in the cabin, Only noise is when you are giving it a bit!
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Did you get a full system, or just Cat Back etc...??? From Lukey I am guessing by your sig.
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06-01-2010, 11:13 PM | #26 | ||
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Yeah just cat back. Yup lukey xhaust, so much better than my crap redback system on my old lancer!
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yup, think I'll be heading back in a couple of weeks for a new tip!
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Hey mate, looks good, but i agree with finding a more suited tip. you'll have to get a sound clip on it for us... oh and with your lukey catback, what resonator/ mufflers have you got on it...?
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No resonator, just a lukey 'straight through' muffler.
Now i've got a recording of my exhaust from my iphone, how do I now get it on here? The tip is slowly growing on me - depends on which angle I look at it!
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