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RedCooperNonChilli · Mar 2nd, 2008, 11:25 AM

Hey,

I'm looking to get a replacement panel filter for my 2007 R56 Cooper S Auto.

Down the track I might think about getting a Cold Air Intake System, but until then a replacement panel filter will have to do.

I've been looking at the following two:

Alta R56 Panel Filter

R56 ITG MCS Air Filter

What are the pro's and con's of each (if any) ?

Which one do you suggest I get ?

Any other brands ?

Thanks.

MINIJUS · Mar 3rd, 2008, 09:24 AM

ive got the alta and so far really pleased

J

RedCooperNonChilli · Mar 8th, 2008, 11:24 AM

Anyone else?

Also, what about this one from K&N - http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2936 ?

jamesbeaumont · Mar 8th, 2008, 03:37 PM

Ive got the ITG for my cooper. Id reccomend it!

MrMini748 · Apr 9th, 2008, 02:45 PM

Hi All,

Sorry to ressurect this older thread but saves starting a new one and adding another thread to the forums...

When you say you'd reccommend it can I ask why? I've heard some people say they had no benefits at all - does it increase throttle response? Any noticeable increase in BHP/Torque? Nice noises etc.?

Comments would be appreciated as I'm looking to get one as a cheap upgrade :-)

Black&Blue · Apr 9th, 2008, 03:34 PM

I put a k&n on my sisters cooper didnt really notice a huge differance just a tiny bit more throaty. Personally i would say get the a cone filter will notice the differance and if your worried about warrenty they dont really mind, well mine dont. Ive got my last two second hand alot cheaper and give them a clean up and there as good as new. K&N are always good nicer noise on a Mini ONE, Pipercross Sounds good on a Cooper. Recommend both put a good grunt in your car.
Mark

neilobe · Apr 9th, 2008, 03:38 PM

Be careful of K and N ones as ive heard the oil content in them is higher, my freind had one in his Audi S3 and caused one of his sensors to go in the car..

Ive ordered a BMC Panel Filter, as the oil content in the filter is lower ..although have to wait 3 weeks as there new out , will let you know whats its like when i get it

futureal33 · Apr 9th, 2008, 07:03 PM

I got the pipercross one
Sounds a bit more throaty, no noticeable power increase although perhaps a LITTLE more throttle response, for £30 i would say it is worth it.... wouldnt pay any more though

J1JPE · Apr 10th, 2008, 10:20 PM

Foam is better than paper; see itg or vecchio websites for explanation of how dirt gets trapped & airfllow etc

Therefore, go for itg or piperX rather than k&n

MrMini748 · Apr 11th, 2008, 08:24 AM

Is there little difference between the ITG/PiperX/Alta?

futureal33 · Apr 11th, 2008, 10:10 AM

Apart from price... I really wouldn't have thought so.
I might actually be selling my PiperX one if anyone is interested plz PM me. I am changing it for a CAI this weekend, it has only covered about 500miles and still looks brand new

Mar 2nd, 2008, 11:25 AM	#1
RedCooperNonChilli R56 Cooper S Chilli My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:45 AM Posts: 109 Offline	Which replacement panel filter? Hey, I'm looking to get a replacement panel filter for my 2007 R56 Cooper S Auto. Down the track I might think about getting a Cold Air Intake System, but until then a replacement panel filter will have to do. I've been looking at the following two: Alta R56 Panel Filter R56 ITG MCS Air Filter What are the pro's and con's of each (if any) ? Which one do you suggest I get ? Any other brands ? Thanks.

Mar 8th, 2008, 03:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 452 Offline	Ive got the ITG for my cooper. Id reccomend it! Chili Red R56 Cooper

Apr 9th, 2008, 07:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
futureal33 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Preston, Lancashire Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 267 Offline	I got the pipercross one Sounds a bit more throaty, no noticeable power increase although perhaps a LITTLE more throttle response, for £30 i would say it is worth it.... wouldnt pay any more though Just bought a Mini Cooper S !!

Apr 10th, 2008, 10:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
J1JPE Engaged to Laura on CNY Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MANCHESTER ;} Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 1,495 Offline	Foam is better than paper; see itg or vecchio websites for explanation of how dirt gets trapped & airfllow etc Therefore, go for itg or piperX rather than k&n Vote MINI - http://uktv.co.uk/dave/caroftheyear/...page/sid/6216/

Apr 11th, 2008, 10:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
futureal33 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Preston, Lancashire Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 267 Offline	Apart from price... I really wouldn't have thought so. I might actually be selling my PiperX one if anyone is interested plz PM me. I am changing it for a CAI this weekend, it has only covered about 500miles and still looks brand new Just bought a Mini Cooper S !!

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Mar 3rd, 2008, 09:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
MINIJUS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 81 Offline	ive got the alta and so far really pleased J

Mar 8th, 2008, 11:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
RedCooperNonChilli R56 Cooper S Chilli My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:45 AM Posts: 109 Offline	Anyone else? Also, what about this one from K&N - http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2936 ?

Apr 9th, 2008, 02:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
MrMini748 DU07 OHO My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Romford, Essex Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 288 Offline	Hi All, Sorry to ressurect this older thread but saves starting a new one and adding another thread to the forums... When you say you'd reccommend it can I ask why? I've heard some people say they had no benefits at all - does it increase throttle response? Any noticeable increase in BHP/Torque? Nice noises etc.? Comments would be appreciated as I'm looking to get one as a cheap upgrade :-)

Apr 9th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Black&Blue Formerly LookalikeJCW My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 403 Offline	I put a k&n on my sisters cooper didnt really notice a huge differance just a tiny bit more throaty. Personally i would say get the a cone filter will notice the differance and if your worried about warrenty they dont really mind, well mine dont. Ive got my last two second hand alot cheaper and give them a clean up and there as good as new. K&N are always good nicer noise on a Mini ONE, Pipercross Sounds good on a Cooper. Recommend both put a good grunt in your car. Mark

Apr 9th, 2008, 03:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
neilobe MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Herts Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 274 Offline	Be careful of K and N ones as ive heard the oil content in them is higher, my freind had one in his Audi S3 and caused one of his sensors to go in the car.. Ive ordered a BMC Panel Filter, as the oil content in the filter is lower ..although have to wait 3 weeks as there new out , will let you know whats its like when i get it

Apr 11th, 2008, 08:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
MrMini748 DU07 OHO My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Romford, Essex Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 288 Offline	Is there little difference between the ITG/PiperX/Alta?

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