induction kit help

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 08748&rd=1

just about to bid for this, rekon it'll sound good/be effective?
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hmm, he says it will fit N/A and turbo? Sounds a bit iffy mate. Especially the gain 8-12 bhp lol

I would hold out and go for an Apexi air filter.

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I wouldn't vouch for its filtration capabilities in all honesty.

Up to you, but i'd give it a miss.

K&N or Apexi or don't bother is how i see it.
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Lauren wrote:I wouldn't vouch for its filtration capabilities in all honesty.

Up to you, but i'd give it a miss.

K&N or Apexi or don't bother is how i see it.


same here. You may as well run without a filter with an unbranded imo :|
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I wouldn't bother. These cheapies on ebay aren't too good. and BTW. They are smaller than you think.....thus limiting the point of greater air suction.....avoid. :wink:
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gettin mixed opinions. i dont wanna spend like 100quid on an induction when ive heard that these can do just the same job. what do you recommend then for the cheapest 'branded' induction kit?
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mr2nut123 wrote:gettin mixed opinions. i dont wanna spend like 100quid on an induction when ive heard that these can do just the same job. what do you recommend then for the cheapest 'branded' induction kit?

Buy a 2nd hand quality one instead. Just clean it up...and it's as good as new and at half the price/or less. :wink:
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anyone who puts a metal item on their paintwork really knows jack all about cars.. and i wouldn't buy from them...

or am i the only one thinking like this...

Also.. Cheap filters give bad filtration which ultimatly will end up costing you more monies than a decent filter in the first place..

my 2 pennies worth..
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mr2nut123 wrote:gettin mixed opinions. i dont wanna spend like 100quid on an induction when ive heard that these can do just the same job. what do you recommend then for the cheapest 'branded' induction kit?


If you don't want to spend money making sure you get clean air in your engine - don't bother fitting an induction kit - stick with the stock box.
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mr2nut123 wrote:gettin mixed opinions. i dont wanna spend like 100quid on an induction when ive heard that these can do just the same job. what do you recommend then for the cheapest 'branded' induction kit?


Best value for money is K&N.
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indeed K&N for value for money (and the best noise IMO), Apexi if you're a bit flash.
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Lauren wrote:
mr2nut123 wrote:gettin mixed opinions. i dont wanna spend like 100quid on an induction when ive heard that these can do just the same job. what do you recommend then for the cheapest 'branded' induction kit?


Best value for money is K&N.


best value for money is the unbranded k&n's they pop up on ebay now and again and www.twosrus.co.uk sells them, they are made by the same factory as k&n and are identical in every way bar having k&n engraved on them and being oiled.
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thanks for all the replys. gonna save a bit more and get a k&n. :)
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