17 replies to this topic

[RichieVX220]

Hi All,

Done a search and got a bit confused due to peoples different intake sizes.

My car is standard apart from stage 2 and a few cosmetics.

I think I need the 65mm version of the universal filter, as per http://www.amber-per...24759&xSec=8190

If someone could let me know so I can order it.

Thanks
Richie

[VXT Tim]

Correct if you have the standard amm

[RichieVX220]

Thanks for the quick response. Yes it's still standard. Should hopefully get tomorrow. Just a case of whipping the rear passenger wheel and arch out for better access? Richie

[jameso]

Yes

[VXT Tim]

I did mine through the ear.

[peteslag]

I fitted something like this to my old Z3 3.0.  The acceleration was completely unaffected, in fact, all it did was drag oil onto my MAF sensor and stop it working properly!

 

Do they make any difference on a VXT?

[Bumblebee]

Yes as the oem one is fairly restrictive the apexi is a dry filter so it doesn't need oiling

Edited by Bumblebee, 08 August 2013 - 09:33 AM.

[VXT Tim]

I fitted something like this to my old Z3 3.0.  The acceleration was completely unaffected, in fact, all it did was drag oil onto my MAF sensor and stop it working properly!   Do they make any difference on a VXT?

The main difference is the noise and if you can cope with it.

[rob999]

Nothing wrong with the OE setup really....but if you like turbo OOOOOOOOOsh noises like Tim

Edited by rob999, 08 August 2013 - 10:19 AM.

[peteslag]

The ooooooooooooooooosh noise would be good if it could be turned down once in a while!

 

I think my last filter cost about 4 quid so I think I'll be staying standard.  Horses for courses I suppose.

[VXT Tim]

If i drove it everyday it would definitely be gone.

Edited by VXT Tim, 08 August 2013 - 11:00 AM.

[RichieVX220]

Got it today and fit it, twice! First time seemed right but after a second drive the filter was rattling on something. Trip to B & Q for a bracket. Ended up with a picture frame bracket or something for 99p. Cant grumble. Bit pikey but holds the filter up a bit more and solved the problem. Cheers Richie

[VXT Tim]

Coincidentally, I'm in the garage now taking mine off

[Cookies220]

Good God - £110 for an air filter!!!  Anyone tested one against a modified oem unit to see what (if any) difference it makes?

 

The Power Intake is basically maintenance free. Filter replacement, when necessary, can be done at a very low cost.  

Hmmm - what's so special about this filter that means it doesn't need replacing - do you take it out and hoover it or something?

[Ormes]

I have one fitted.  I can't see there is anything at all magic about it that means it lives indefinately, and not sure if it can be cleaned!  I have assumed that I'll need to replace it at reasonable intervals. 

 

 

 

 

[Bumblebee]

Replace after 30k miles is what apexi claim

[Duncan VXR]

Group test on same car, rr like I did on the intake kit Dave Hardwick makes. 3 different setups 2 on oem management with no software changes and all made a decent increase. Even on a stage5 cs build already running modded intake and big air filter. Matched to more normal intake volumes and the best filtration of oem filter DG

[Duncan VXR]

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