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Wizzzz · Nov 5th, 2005, 01:15 PM

Hey,

I've been looking into upgrading my air intake and was wondering what BMC are like?
I was wanting to get the K&N 57i, but the price is a little too much.
So, I did some searching and found the "BMC Junior Kit (DIA70-130)" which seems to be alot cheaper than the K&N.

So... I was wondering if they are at all comparable? and would BMC be better or worse?

Thanks,
Simon

Wizzzz · Dec 29th, 2005, 06:07 AM

*bump*

OZChris · Dec 29th, 2005, 06:22 AM

Simon

I assume that you are looking to replace the OEM airbox. If so, most options are fairly costly, typically A$350-A$450 (and more).

The challenge is that the Cooper engine bay is fairly warm and simply putting a pod-type filter in the engine bay may not achieve the desired result due to sucking 'hot' air rather than 'cold' air.

Other manufacturers include Green Cotton, who make a twister kit for the Cooper. See attached pic.

The other option is to change the drop in a replacement filter into the OEM box, even this option is about A$100.

Good Luck
Chris

Nov 5th, 2005, 01:15 PM	#1
Wizzzz R56 Cooper S Chilli My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:26 AM Posts: 148 Offline	BMC Air Filters Hey, I've been looking into upgrading my air intake and was wondering what BMC are like? I was wanting to get the K&N 57i, but the price is a little too much. So, I did some searching and found the "BMC Junior Kit (DIA70-130)" which seems to be alot cheaper than the K&N. So... I was wondering if they are at all comparable? and would BMC be better or worse? Thanks, Simon Last edited by Wizzzz : Dec 29th, 2005 at 06:07 AM.

Dec 29th, 2005, 06:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:26 AM Posts: 2,507 Offline	Simon I assume that you are looking to replace the OEM airbox. If so, most options are fairly costly, typically A$350-A$450 (and more). The challenge is that the Cooper engine bay is fairly warm and simply putting a pod-type filter in the engine bay may not achieve the desired result due to sucking 'hot' air rather than 'cold' air. Other manufacturers include Green Cotton, who make a twister kit for the Cooper. See attached pic. The other option is to change the drop in a replacement filter into the OEM box, even this option is about A$100. Good Luck Chris Attached Thumbnails

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