[jef the ref]

Has anybody out there fitted the ALTA performance air filter yet. It is available from their website at $39.99 plus shipping.

If so, is there any noticeable difference in performance or sound?

Many thanks

Jef

[Richard Crofts]

You talking about the panel filter or the CAI. The CAi is excellent so the panel will be good too. Expect only a few bhp released but a slightly noticable improvement in throttle response. Will be reasonably quiet...probably not noticable on standard airbox car as I didn't notice any real noise difference on my S when I had a KN panel.

You got and S or Cooper as I have an Alta panel for a Cooper/ONE and its got 500 miles on it and will sell for £10 +PP

[Japper]

RC, I think he's on about the Alta panel filter for the R56MCS.

[jef the ref]

Yes JAPPER that's right. I am refering to the R56 MCS the link is as followed:-

Alta Mini Performance - R56 Panel Filter

For the price of $39.99 about £21, I may as well get one anyway!

[Lordy]

i tried to order one from Lohen, but hey did not know about it, untill i told them , then he looked at the Alta web site, and said, mmmmm , yes i will order some, but it may take upto 4-6 weeks to come from the usa , but he did say he would come back to me, to give me an update.

[jef the ref]

LORDY, how long ago was it that you spoke to Lohen?

[DerekH]

Hi Guys would this affect the warranty if you forgot to take out when got serviced ??

[Wooly]

It wont affect anything an air filter is considered a consumable, same goes for brake pads etc.

Also i doubt any gain or sound will be noticed.

[Lordy]

Quote: Originally Posted by jef the ref (original)

LORDY, how long ago was it that you spoke to Lohen?

i spoke to them on last thursday 7-06-07 , and had no aswer from them , so im going to order one maybe 2 direct from the usa, why do you fancy one ?

[J1JPE]

Interested !!

is P&P each or same for a few - Group Buy ?

else, anyone know how we get a 'Coupon Code' they mention in the online shop ?

[Lohen]

We have a delivery of these filters coming in soon. Supply is limited at the moment, if you would like one if you can let me know I can put one aside.

Tom

[Lordy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lohen (original)

We have a delivery of these filters coming in soon. Supply is limited at the moment, if you would like one if you can let me know I can put one aside.

Tom

when will they turn up ? and how much inc posting within the uk ?

[Maaij]

The panelfilter and airbox of the US MINI and EU MINI are NOT the same. Different partnumbers. I think the airbox of the US MINI is bigger?

[Cape Cod MINI]

I put one in a couple of weeks ago. No noticeable difference at all.
A tad more noise if you really listened.
The next day I installed a VTA BOV and now there's some noise

[Maaij]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cape Cod MINI (original)

I put one in a couple of weeks ago. No noticeable difference at all.
A tad more noise if you really listened.
The next day I installed a VTA BOV and now there's some noise

The ALTA BOV??
Any pics? I want to know where the location of the BOV is

[dunphyj]

Alta Mini Performance - ALTA's R56 Parts for the Dragon

on there's the BOV stuff, i dont' have one personally but i talked to the tech guy at Alta and he said it may not be a good idea to install them just yet until they know the perfect amount of various little tuning bits to make the ECU not freak out so much.

Location btw is underneath the turbo... i say this because of it's position and if you look at the Turbo Upgrade alta offers... (once again, don't get, as of right now such an upgrade is a lil bit useless until vishnu or someone comes out with their ECU Piggyback), it seems to go under the turbo and toward the right side of the engine block, whihc makes sense because of where a recirculating BOV would go (was that redundant??? i think it was.... recirculating BOV i guess versing an atmospheric bov.... so never mind i guess it does work...)

In all honesty btw, in my humble opinion, i say if you want power on ur R56MCS, it IS a turbo car, so start with catback (or turboback if you have the money) there are a couple ones out there to chose from, then worry about air box, by the time you get to airbox i'm sure the JCW higherflowing one will be out and availible. i personally have doing very few power mods, right now i'm going with purely suspension mods. reducing unsprung weight and such.

but if you do get the air filter... let me know how it works, because it's supposed to help a bit. and i don't think alta would claim it would some something and actually be lying. those guys are way too classy for that

[J1JPE]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lohen (original)

We have a delivery of these filters coming in soon. Supply is limited at the moment, if you would like one if you can let me know I can put one aside.

Tom

Quanta cost est ?

& when will they land in sunny staffordshire ?

[Benny No.1]

Got an Email last night from Lohen saying that they now had them. £45 inc VAT. Not on their online store as of yet.

[FergusM]

Just ordered one

And of course 5% off for being a "privilege member" on here

[J1JPE]

only fit mcs tho'

am speaking to GT about some other mods ...