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OldRick · Mar 17th, 2006, 05:11 PM

The issue is the origami paper filter that Mini puts in the JCW airbox:

- It is wildly expensive for a disposable filter - around US$100. While Mini will replace it as part of the included maintenance package, they will do so only after 30K miles, by which point it will be completely clogged.

- The paper element is very restrictive even when new, and makes the JCW intake much less of a performer than any of the aftermarket CAIs.

Here's a $40 solution that should be good for 3-5HP vs. the stock filter - a K&N gauze filter to replace it...

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=62783

Tonyt3 · Mar 17th, 2006, 10:50 PM

Great work my friend - this is exactly what I have been looking for - I even suggested to GTTuning that they might want to develope dome kind of kit for JCW owners that want to keep further mods 'low-key'.....

I have a Works car that has additional GTTuning work - New ECU programme via MTH, overdrive pulley wheel (equalling 18% overall reduction and a sports manifold (header). This sounds ideal for getting a little more breathing outa the JCW box....

So, can you sell me that little metal strip so that I can order a filter for myself...?

Good work fella. do post 'butt-dyno' performance feedback....

Tonyt3 · Mar 17th, 2006, 10:54 PM

this filter doesnt seem to be available in the UK.... does anyone know where I can get one....

Or do you want to become a kit reseller Rick...?

roland2003 · Mar 21st, 2006, 08:19 AM

Hi Tony, twas on your suggestion that we went ahead and designed an upgrade kit for JCW airbox. We even put up a thread with pics ,I think its called 'GTT/JCW airfilter upgrade kit',maybe you missed it.
Ours also pulls air in from the end which is blanked off normally with a metal plate. So even better flow.We even tested it against JCW 'stock' filter. Check it out.
Its in stock & available from a GTT dealer near you now

-I know its not on the website yet, blame our web designers,
Best Regards Roland GTT

Tonyt3 · Mar 21st, 2006, 09:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003

Hi Tony, twas on your suggestion that we went ahead and designed an upgrade kit for JCW airbox. We even put up a thread with pics ,I think its called 'GTT/JCW airfilter upgrade kit',maybe you missed it.
Ours also pulls air in from the end which is blanked off normally with a metal plate. So even better flow.We even tested it against JCW 'stock' filter. Check it out.
Its in stock & available from a GTT dealer near you now

-I know its not on the website yet, blame our web designers,
Best Regards Roland GTT

I did indeed. will look it up now.

cheers

tony

mattyc · Mar 23rd, 2006, 12:39 PM

Tonyt3, did you find the link?
I've done a search but no luck-would you mind pointing me in the right direction?
thanks
mattyc

Tonyt3 · Mar 23rd, 2006, 01:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mattyc

Tonyt3, did you find the link?
I've done a search but no luck-would you mind pointing me in the right direction?
thanks
mattyc

I also searched and searched to no avail. i think MR Roland was leading us astray....

AidenL · Mar 23rd, 2006, 01:53 PM

I'd fancy one too........how much is it anyway?

Tonyt3 · Mar 23rd, 2006, 02:14 PM

Found the thread...

here:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ghlight=hybrid

works out about £100 fitted. Roland doesnt have the instructions yet though....

AidenL · Mar 23rd, 2006, 02:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3

Found the thread...

here:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ghlight=hybrid

works out about £100 fitted. Roland doesnt have the instructions yet though....

£55 plus VAT for the kit?

Not cheap, but seems like a worthwhile(ish) mod?

Tonyt3 · Mar 23rd, 2006, 04:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Aiden

£55 plus VAT for the kit?

Not cheap, but seems like a worthwhile(ish) mod?

I think if your running (and have paid for) a 230-240 odd bhp conversion then every little helps....

Mike Edwards · Mar 23rd, 2006, 06:17 PM

The filter element in the NAM thread is available in the uk...

mattyc · Mar 26th, 2006, 11:31 AM

mike, do you know how much it is?

Mike Edwards · Mar 27th, 2006, 03:53 PM

Just over £30 from:

http://www.filterpower.co.uk/univers...ered_clamp.htm

mattyc · Mar 27th, 2006, 06:34 PM

so does the sound increase-as i was a little dissapointed after installing the jcw airbox. I don't want ridiculous sound-but something a little throaty would be nice!

OldRick · Sep 16th, 2006, 09:48 PM

Mini-Madness has announced a cleanable velocity-stack K&N-type gauze filter that does me one better - available at JCW Intake High Flow Filter Replacement - JCW Intake High Flow Filter Replacement

PmP · Sep 21st, 2006, 10:34 PM

Just received my GTT/JCW hybrid air filter upgrade. Anyone on here fitted it yet on their car, couple of queries/concerns I'd like to discuss.

mattyc · Sep 22nd, 2006, 10:05 AM

i'm still thinking about it, what's your feedback?

venox22 · Sep 22nd, 2006, 10:36 AM

yes i did mine a couple of weeks ago, very worthwhile mod in my opinion

T-bone S · Sep 22nd, 2006, 10:59 AM

Will be ordering mine at the start of October - to fit to my JCM Race Filterm which installed last week.

Mar 17th, 2006, 05:11 PM	#1
OldRick 40-yr. sports car tweaker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 96 Offline	JCW Intake Airbox Upgrade The issue is the origami paper filter that Mini puts in the JCW airbox: - It is wildly expensive for a disposable filter - around US$100. While Mini will replace it as part of the included maintenance package, they will do so only after 30K miles, by which point it will be completely clogged. - The paper element is very restrictive even when new, and makes the JCW intake much less of a performer than any of the aftermarket CAIs. Here's a $40 solution that should be good for 3-5HP vs. the stock filter - a K&N gauze filter to replace it... http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=62783 Last edited by OldRick : Mar 17th, 2006 at 11:37 PM.

Mar 17th, 2006, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	Great work my friend - this is exactly what I have been looking for - I even suggested to GTTuning that they might want to develope dome kind of kit for JCW owners that want to keep further mods 'low-key'..... I have a Works car that has additional GTTuning work - New ECU programme via MTH, overdrive pulley wheel (equalling 18% overall reduction and a sports manifold (header). This sounds ideal for getting a little more breathing outa the JCW box.... So, can you sell me that little metal strip so that I can order a filter for myself...? Good work fella. do post 'butt-dyno' performance feedback.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Mar 17th, 2006, 10:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	this filter doesnt seem to be available in the UK.... does anyone know where I can get one.... Or do you want to become a kit reseller Rick...? http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Mar 21st, 2006, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	Hi Tony, twas on your suggestion that we went ahead and designed an upgrade kit for JCW airbox. We even put up a thread with pics ,I think its called 'GTT/JCW airfilter upgrade kit',maybe you missed it. Ours also pulls air in from the end which is blanked off normally with a metal plate. So even better flow.We even tested it against JCW 'stock' filter. Check it out. Its in stock & available from a GTT dealer near you now -I know its not on the website yet, blame our web designers, Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

Mar 21st, 2006, 09:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 Hi Tony, twas on your suggestion that we went ahead and designed an upgrade kit for JCW airbox. We even put up a thread with pics ,I think its called 'GTT/JCW airfilter upgrade kit',maybe you missed it. Ours also pulls air in from the end which is blanked off normally with a metal plate. So even better flow.We even tested it against JCW 'stock' filter. Check it out. Its in stock & available from a GTT dealer near you now -I know its not on the website yet, blame our web designers, Best Regards Roland GTT I did indeed. will look it up now. cheers tony http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

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Mar 23rd, 2006, 12:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
mattyc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: weybridge surrey Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 362 Offline	Tonyt3, did you find the link? I've done a search but no luck-would you mind pointing me in the right direction? thanks mattyc

Mar 23rd, 2006, 01:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mattyc Tonyt3, did you find the link? I've done a search but no luck-would you mind pointing me in the right direction? thanks mattyc I also searched and searched to no avail. i think MR Roland was leading us astray.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Mar 23rd, 2006, 01:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	I'd fancy one too........how much is it anyway? *Global Moderator*

Mar 23rd, 2006, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	Found the thread... here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ghlight=hybrid works out about £100 fitted. Roland doesnt have the instructions yet though.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Mar 23rd, 2006, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3 Found the thread... here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ghlight=hybrid works out about £100 fitted. Roland doesnt have the instructions yet though.... £55 plus VAT for the kit? Not cheap, but seems like a worthwhile(ish) mod? *Global Moderator*

Mar 23rd, 2006, 04:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Aiden £55 plus VAT for the kit? Not cheap, but seems like a worthwhile(ish) mod? I think if your running (and have paid for) a 230-240 odd bhp conversion then every little helps.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Mar 23rd, 2006, 06:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mike Edwards MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Herefordshire Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 760 Offline	The filter element in the NAM thread is available in the uk...

Mar 26th, 2006, 11:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
mattyc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: weybridge surrey Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 362 Offline	mike, do you know how much it is?

Mar 27th, 2006, 03:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mike Edwards MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Herefordshire Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 760 Offline	Just over £30 from: http://www.filterpower.co.uk/univers...ered_clamp.htm

Mar 27th, 2006, 06:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
mattyc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: weybridge surrey Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 362 Offline	so does the sound increase-as i was a little dissapointed after installing the jcw airbox. I don't want ridiculous sound-but something a little throaty would be nice!

Sep 16th, 2006, 09:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
OldRick 40-yr. sports car tweaker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 96 Offline	New JCW filter from Mini-Madness Mini-Madness has announced a cleanable velocity-stack K&N-type gauze filter that does me one better - available at JCW Intake High Flow Filter Replacement - JCW Intake High Flow Filter Replacement

Sep 21st, 2006, 10:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 2,627 Online	Just received my GTT/JCW hybrid air filter upgrade. Anyone on here fitted it yet on their car, couple of queries/concerns I'd like to discuss.

Sep 22nd, 2006, 10:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
mattyc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: weybridge surrey Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 362 Offline	i'm still thinking about it, what's your feedback?

Sep 22nd, 2006, 10:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	yes i did mine a couple of weeks ago, very worthwhile mod in my opinion

Sep 22nd, 2006, 10:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
T-bone S MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 09:28 PM Posts: 571 Offline	Will be ordering mine at the start of October - to fit to my JCM Race Filterm which installed last week. MY05 MINI COOPER S - DS/B - GTT OPTIMISED- THANKS FOR THE RIDE - ENTER THE R56 JCW

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