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.
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 (http://www.mr2roc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2459&highlight=inlet+ductand) m decide for yourself.
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
Taka Kaira has the A'pexi for around £90.
avoid the blitz kit like the plague, the filter is pants.
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.
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:
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,
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.
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!?
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.
Quote from: "odub"They're good eggs at elephant
Aslong as you don't have a hardtop s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "Bongo"Aslong as you don't have a hardtop s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
What do you mean by that?
it's an induction kit, not a filter be picky they will be.
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 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2481655610&category=38634) m
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
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.
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....
they don't make a specific kit for the Mk3, you'd need a 57i generic and some patience.
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.
noise or performance?
Quote from: "markiii"noise or performance?
Noise...
take out your elbow and see what you think of that.
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
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?
general feeling in the US is go AEM, as it has the bottom end that you missed.
the only person I know with any experience on here is Adam.
£57 just for the insurance, plus the £100 or whatever for the kit.
Hmm,
Quote from: "odub"Induction kits then
You can add some power ... and get it to pull to the redline without dying off for about $5. Read this:
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