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GR33NIE · Mar 27th, 2006, 09:41 AM

Bit the Bullet this morning and ordered myself a JCW cone filter, reduced to £99 bit of a bargain from the JCW website

Anyone else fitted one of these?

Expecting a lot more sound mainly, what about BHP increase wise? Not much im guessin

Will post pics when it arrives cant wait

Tonyt3 · Mar 27th, 2006, 11:54 AM

it will sound significantly faster....

GR33NIE · Mar 27th, 2006, 12:18 PM

Thats what I like to hear

Read some threads about it being a decent peice of kit and at a reduced price couldn't say no!

Mini Me GB · Mar 27th, 2006, 12:42 PM

The sound is awesome

I had it fitted to my ONE and it sounds very loud and sporty - make sure you keep the windows down for best effect! Put your foot to the floor and people a mile away know that your coming! If you've heard the Cooper Challenge races it begins to sound very much like them as they use the same air filter. Very deep and throaty sound..

Feel pretty bad if driving home at night as i'm most likely waking the neighbours up

Only problem is it does start to make a hole in the bonnet lining - went to JCG and they said they all do this and there's nothing you can do about it.. They also said they haven't had one burn right through!

GR33NIE · Mar 27th, 2006, 01:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB

The sound is awesome

I had it fitted to my ONE and it sounds very loud and sporty - make sure you keep the windows down for best effect! Put your foot to the floor and people a mile away know that your coming! If you've heard the Cooper Challenge races it begins to sound very much like them as they use the same air filter. Very deep and throaty sound..

Feel pretty bad if driving home at night as i'm most likely waking the neighbours up

Only problem is it does start to make a hole in the bonnet lining - went to JCG and they said they all do this and there's nothing you can do about it.. They also said they haven't had one burn right through!

Excellent looking forward to it now!!

Yeah read before about it making a hole in the lining not too fussed though could always cut a small patch out i guess!

Mines a MINI One too so should expect similar results

How much did you pay for urs £99? Easy to fit I take it???

imtiazr · Mar 27th, 2006, 02:11 PM

I'm thinking of getting one aswell but if you install it yourself is your Mini warranty still vaild?

GR33NIE · Mar 27th, 2006, 03:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by imtiazr

I'm thinking of getting one aswell but if you install it yourself is your Mini warranty still vaild?

Read a couple of posts about this (on this particular filter) Someone has mentioned it's a valid JCW product so therefore wont affect Warranty, others say it isn't

Personally im going to remove the Air Filter before it goes in for it's next service, which is 11k / a year away anyway!!

Mini Me GB · Mar 27th, 2006, 04:09 PM

I got the air filter fitted free at John Cooper Garages - but apparently it's pretty simply to fit, I think they send instructions with it anyway..

It's up to the dealer if this will effect your warrenty or not but I don't think they'd be bothered with it - JCW fitted it to my ONE and they said the dealers wouldn't mind, if it was fitted by them or yourself makes no difference.

Like GR33NIE said if you are bothered simply put the original air filter back on before servicing

GR33NIE · Mar 27th, 2006, 04:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB

I got the air filter fitted free at John Cooper Garages - but apparently it's pretty simply to fit, I think they send instructions with it anyway..

It's up to the dealer if this will effect your warrenty or not but I don't think they'd be bothered with it - JCW fitted it to my ONE and they said the dealers wouldn't mind, if it was fitted by them or yourself makes no difference.

Like GR33NIE said if you are bothered simply put the original air filter back on before servicing

Cheers for more info! Yeah think ill just remove mine to save the worry about servicing plenty of people do this anyway

Will let you know when it's fitted cant wait

Mini Me GB · Mar 27th, 2006, 04:15 PM

A bit of a warning though - I kept my windows down, listening to the sound, so much that I ended up with flu!

It also sounds awesome with the windows up but even more so when they are down

GR33NIE · Mar 27th, 2006, 04:19 PM

LOL!!

Did you get a cold air feed with the kit? Didn't look like it comes with one thats all

Thought I might add one to make it breath better!

Think you can buy pipercross ones in Halfords pretty cheap

Mini Me GB · Mar 27th, 2006, 04:26 PM

No didn't get one of those but isn't it a cold feed anyway since the air filter has much bigger holes to let the air in?

Anyway here is a photo of mine, sorry about the dirty engine bay - needs cleaning badly!

miss mini cooper · Mar 28th, 2006, 03:30 PM

how much bhp more do these add?

Mini Me GB · Mar 28th, 2006, 03:33 PM

Prob only about +3bhp but that makes it more punchy through the rev range

GR33NIE · Mar 28th, 2006, 03:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB

Prob only about +3bhp but that makes it more punchy through the rev range

Mainly alot louder which im looking forward to

GR33NIE · Mar 29th, 2006, 07:29 PM

OK so picked the filter up today, was meant to hit the gym tonight but couldn't wait to fit it!!

Just taken it out for quick spin, MY WORD!!! Very loud!

Amazed with the sound much better than expected

Recommend one of these to anyone

Not too tricky to fit once those annoying jubilee clips come off the existing pipes!

Pic here!:

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...=32138&cat=500

Mini Me GB · Mar 29th, 2006, 07:31 PM

Cool - it's great isn't it

GR33NIE · Mar 29th, 2006, 07:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB

Cool - it's great isn't it

Fantastic!!!!!

Off out again for a quick spin haven't done over 40mph yet with it on!

mel 3 · Mar 29th, 2006, 07:46 PM

you're the person I have to ask my q !
-does it needs to be oiled?
-how is the low-rew noise? I mean, cruising in town at 2500-3000....is it noisy?
-do you have to remove all the airbox? upper and lower part?
-has it any works logo on it?

GR33NIE · Mar 29th, 2006, 08:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mel 3

you're the person I have to ask my q !
-does it needs to be oiled? Nope

-how is the low-rew noise? I mean, cruising in town at 2500-3000....is it noisy? No normal sound cruising around town
-do you have to remove all the airbox? upper and lower part? Yes the whole airbox comes out, with a little bit of force it's not too tricky

-has it any works logo on it?

Nope no logo, it's on the JCW Website if you need more info

Hope this all helps

Mar 27th, 2006, 09:41 AM	#1
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	JCW Cone Air Filter Ordered! - Now Fitted!!! Bit the Bullet this morning and ordered myself a JCW cone filter, reduced to £99 bit of a bargain from the JCW website Anyone else fitted one of these? Expecting a lot more sound mainly, what about BHP increase wise? Not much im guessin Will post pics when it arrives cant wait Last edited by GR33NIE : Mar 29th, 2006 at 07:23 PM.

Mar 27th, 2006, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 702 Offline	The sound is awesome I had it fitted to my ONE and it sounds very loud and sporty - make sure you keep the windows down for best effect! Put your foot to the floor and people a mile away know that your coming! If you've heard the Cooper Challenge races it begins to sound very much like them as they use the same air filter. Very deep and throaty sound.. Feel pretty bad if driving home at night as i'm most likely waking the neighbours up Only problem is it does start to make a hole in the bonnet lining - went to JCG and they said they all do this and there's nothing you can do about it.. They also said they haven't had one burn right through! Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Mar 27th, 2006, 04:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 702 Offline	I got the air filter fitted free at John Cooper Garages - but apparently it's pretty simply to fit, I think they send instructions with it anyway.. It's up to the dealer if this will effect your warrenty or not but I don't think they'd be bothered with it - JCW fitted it to my ONE and they said the dealers wouldn't mind, if it was fitted by them or yourself makes no difference. Like GR33NIE said if you are bothered simply put the original air filter back on before servicing Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Mar 27th, 2006, 04:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 702 Offline	A bit of a warning though - I kept my windows down, listening to the sound, so much that I ended up with flu! It also sounds awesome with the windows up but even more so when they are down Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Mar 27th, 2006, 04:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 702 Offline	No didn't get one of those but isn't it a cold feed anyway since the air filter has much bigger holes to let the air in? Anyway here is a photo of mine, sorry about the dirty engine bay - needs cleaning badly! Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

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Mar 27th, 2006, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 6,010 Offline	it will sound significantly faster....

Mar 27th, 2006, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	Thats what I like to hear Read some threads about it being a decent peice of kit and at a reduced price couldn't say no!

Mar 27th, 2006, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB The sound is awesome I had it fitted to my ONE and it sounds very loud and sporty - make sure you keep the windows down for best effect! Put your foot to the floor and people a mile away know that your coming! If you've heard the Cooper Challenge races it begins to sound very much like them as they use the same air filter. Very deep and throaty sound.. Feel pretty bad if driving home at night as i'm most likely waking the neighbours up Only problem is it does start to make a hole in the bonnet lining - went to JCG and they said they all do this and there's nothing you can do about it.. They also said they haven't had one burn right through! Excellent looking forward to it now!! Yeah read before about it making a hole in the lining not too fussed though could always cut a small patch out i guess! Mines a MINI One too so should expect similar results How much did you pay for urs £99? Easy to fit I take it???

Mar 27th, 2006, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
imtiazr imtiazr Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 72 Offline	I'm thinking of getting one aswell but if you install it yourself is your Mini warranty still vaild?

Mar 27th, 2006, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by imtiazr I'm thinking of getting one aswell but if you install it yourself is your Mini warranty still vaild? Read a couple of posts about this (on this particular filter) Someone has mentioned it's a valid JCW product so therefore wont affect Warranty, others say it isn't Personally im going to remove the Air Filter before it goes in for it's next service, which is 11k / a year away anyway!!

Mar 27th, 2006, 04:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB I got the air filter fitted free at John Cooper Garages - but apparently it's pretty simply to fit, I think they send instructions with it anyway.. It's up to the dealer if this will effect your warrenty or not but I don't think they'd be bothered with it - JCW fitted it to my ONE and they said the dealers wouldn't mind, if it was fitted by them or yourself makes no difference. Like GR33NIE said if you are bothered simply put the original air filter back on before servicing Cheers for more info! Yeah think ill just remove mine to save the worry about servicing plenty of people do this anyway Will let you know when it's fitted cant wait

Mar 27th, 2006, 04:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	LOL!! Did you get a cold air feed with the kit? Didn't look like it comes with one thats all Thought I might add one to make it breath better! Think you can buy pipercross ones in Halfords pretty cheap

Mar 28th, 2006, 03:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
miss mini cooper Super Duper Mini Cooper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belfast/Limavady Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 86 Offline	how much bhp more do these add?

Mar 28th, 2006, 03:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 702 Offline	Prob only about +3bhp but that makes it more punchy through the rev range Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Mar 28th, 2006, 03:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB Prob only about +3bhp but that makes it more punchy through the rev range Mainly alot louder which im looking forward to

Mar 29th, 2006, 07:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	OK so picked the filter up today, was meant to hit the gym tonight but couldn't wait to fit it!! Just taken it out for quick spin, MY WORD!!! Very loud! Amazed with the sound much better than expected Recommend one of these to anyone Not too tricky to fit once those annoying jubilee clips come off the existing pipes! Pic here!: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...=32138&cat=500

Mar 29th, 2006, 07:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 702 Offline	Cool - it's great isn't it Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Mar 29th, 2006, 07:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Me GB Cool - it's great isn't it Fantastic!!!!! Off out again for a quick spin haven't done over 40mph yet with it on!

Mar 29th, 2006, 07:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
mel 3 AJO' !!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cagliari, sardinia!! Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 240 Offline	you're the person I have to ask my q ! -does it needs to be oiled? -how is the low-rew noise? I mean, cruising in town at 2500-3000....is it noisy? -do you have to remove all the airbox? upper and lower part? -has it any works logo on it?

Mar 29th, 2006, 08:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mel 3 you're the person I have to ask my q ! -does it needs to be oiled? Nope -how is the low-rew noise? I mean, cruising in town at 2500-3000....is it noisy? No normal sound cruising around town -do you have to remove all the airbox? upper and lower part? Yes the whole airbox comes out, with a little bit of force it's not too tricky -has it any works logo on it? Nope no logo, it's on the JCW Website if you need more info Hope this all helps

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