Induction Kits

Anonymous · June 9, 2004, 17:22

Right Induction kits then

As my very first mod, I've been informed that one of these will make my car sound great, and possibly (but not very likely) improve performance.

Now, the person who informed me has a a3 turbo and fitted a K&N for about £60 and is happy as.

I've searched through this forum and seen loads of things that have really confused me, but my main questions are:

1)   Is this going to wreck my car?
2)   Why are the things I've seen on here (for example Blitz) £170, and not £60
3)   Can I fit this myself, not knowing anything about mechanical 'things'
4)   What should I buy, and where should I buy it from
5)   Should I really bother?

I know this has been discussed a lot, and it's also pretty simple. But I'm awfully confused.

markiii · June 9, 2004, 17:33

Quote from: "odub"Right Induction kits then

As my very first mod, I've been informed that one of these will make my car sound great, and possibly (but not very likely) improve performance.

Now, the person who informed me has a a3 turbo and fitted a K&N for about £60 and is happy as.

I've searched through this forum and seen loads of things that have really confused me, but my main questions are:

1)   Is this going to wreck my car?
2)   Why are the things I've seen on here (for example Blitz) £170, and not £60
3)   Can I fit this myself, not knowing anything about mechanical 'things'
4)   What should I buy, and where should I buy it from
5)   Should I really bother?

I know this has been discussed a lot, and it's also pretty simple. But I'm awfully confused.

no
because teh roadtster is very low volume and hence teh target market is small
yes, easy as
if you are going tobuy an induction kitget the apexi
depends, read this m http://www.mr2roc.org/forum/viewtopic.p ... et+ductand m decide for yourself.

Anonymous · June 10, 2004, 11:43

That just confuses me even more,

Too many choices.

Where can a get the apexi kit, fruitless web searches so far. I just wanna compare prices.

Japanparts has the blitz kit for about £130 I think

Darth Paul · June 10, 2004, 11:53

Taka Kaira has the A'pexi for around £90.

markiii · June 10, 2004, 11:55

avoid the blitz kit like the plague, the filter is pants.

ChrisHumes · June 10, 2004, 12:35

ive just fitted the apexi and being my first mod (not knowing much about mechanics) i think its great. easy to fit and great sound. got it from whifbitz who was very helpful as well (paid about 130 including postage mind). very highly recommentded mod.

Darth Paul · June 10, 2004, 13:05

As I said around 90 quid from TK. I ordered on the Friday and it was waiting for me when I got home from work the following Monday! s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

Anonymous · June 10, 2004, 13:48

ah good advice, y'see.

so just to be absolutly clear, i need:
Apex Power Intake
part no: 24377
for the: MR-S
made: 99.11~
chassis ZZW30

And i don't need anything else, no pipes, no wangles.

I assume this will invalidate my warrenty and insurance,

Slacey · June 10, 2004, 14:51

Quote from: "odub"ah good advice, y'see.

so just to be absolutly clear, i need:
Apex Power Intake
part no: 24377
for the: MR-S
made: 99.11~
chassis ZZW30

And i don't need anything else, no pipes, no wangles.

Yep....

Quote from: "odub"I assume this will invalidate my warrenty and insurance,

My local dealers are cool with it, but my insurance company didn't like it one bit... it's a long story, but I ended up having to take out a new policy with another insurer, but I know plenty of others here haven't had this problem, just a charge on the premium.

ChrisHumes · June 10, 2004, 14:54

my premium stayed the same, i just said it didnt improve the performance!

Slacey - have you checked your pm's? I pmed you a few days ago!?

Anonymous · June 10, 2004, 15:04

Hmm, i'd better check that,

i'm with Elephant and intend to say it's a non performance mod, i reckon ' new air filter', not 'Imported japanese power induction kit' is the right thing to say.

They're good eggs at elephant, so i reckon it'll be ok.

Bongo · June 10, 2004, 15:07

Quote from: "odub"They're good eggs at elephant

Aslong as you don't have a hardtop s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Anonymous · June 10, 2004, 15:09

Quote from: "Bongo"Aslong as you don't have a hardtop s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

What do you mean by that?

markiii · June 10, 2004, 15:10

it's an induction kit, not a filter be picky they will be.

Peter Wright · June 10, 2004, 15:14

I went for the Apexi but if I was buying now I would go for
m http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... gory=38634 m

markiii · June 10, 2004, 15:16

I wouldn't

a) BHP claims are not going to happen
b) teh filter is likely crap, so you'd have to buy a new one and fab a mounting plate
c) your replacing yet more rubber pipe with metal, so it will get hotter

Bongo · June 10, 2004, 15:19

Quote from: "krisclarkuk"
Quote from: "Bongo"Aslong as you don't have a hardtop s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

What do you mean by that?

They classed it as mod and wanted extra money without providing any extra cover. Direct Line covered it for free.

Anonymous · June 11, 2004, 11:52

Anyone know where I can buy a K&N from? I've looked everywhere but no joy!! Im assuming its a 57i Cone not a panel filter....

markiii · June 11, 2004, 12:23

they don't make a specific kit for the Mk3, you'd need a 57i generic and some patience.

Anonymous · June 11, 2004, 12:40

Quote from: "markiii"they don't make a specific kit for the Mk3, you'd need a 57i generic and some patience.

Cheers Markiii

No wonder I couldnt find one. I dont fancy bodging a job, so i'll leave the K&N then.

What do you recommend for noise?? But at low revs, I dont want the Apexi again, the lag was quite considerable.

markiii · June 11, 2004, 13:22

noise or performance?

Anonymous · June 11, 2004, 13:28

Quote from: "markiii"noise or performance?

Noise...

markiii · June 11, 2004, 13:32

take out your elbow and see what you think of that.

Jap GT300 · June 11, 2004, 13:40

Quote from: "S7EVE"Anyone know where I can buy a K&N from? I've looked everywhere but no joy!! Im assuming its a 57i Cone not a panel filter....

You can actually get a K&N but they are produced for the american market only. You should be able to import it though, but you will have to close off the EVAP hose.

Adam

Anonymous · June 11, 2004, 13:40

Quote from: "markiii"take out your elbow and see what you think of that.

I've had that in place for a while now, and she sounds good. Just after something louder at low revs to compliment my exhaust, and something which looks good!!

Blitz is a NO
Apexi is a NO (Been there)
K&N is a NO
AEM?
Injen?
Any others?

What have u got Markiii?

Induction Kits

Darth Paul

Darth Paul