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Jah mini · May 26th, 2006, 02:52 PM

Is there any difference in the performance panel filters ? or is it just a choice based on cost and brand ie, K&N, PiperX, Green, etc.

Any feedback would be good, I'm thinking about one for my Cooper. I know that its not going to turn it into a rocket but though it might smooth out the power delivery at low revs.

Morty · May 29th, 2006, 07:52 AM

I tried 2 types .. I had one from Green and one from K&N.
It felt like the K&N gave me a bit more response.
I don't know if the Green filter was specific for the MINI, the K&N was.

But I guess there's not that many difference in those ones

Jah mini · May 29th, 2006, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the feedback.

I guess that the differences will be quite small as they only have a limited effect anyway, its good to get an idea of what people who have had them think.

Thanks

minidon76 · Jun 1st, 2006, 03:59 PM

i have used / fitted the pipercross and the k&n to my mini one . tbh i think the k&n beats the pipercross on all fronts

twouptons · Jun 5th, 2006, 09:31 PM

Someone on here did a test a few years ago and found pretty much no significant difference between the filters.

Something else I read a while back (that I'm pretty sure was linked to from here) tested filters for a Miata or something and found the factory filter gave the best flow.

You might try a search...

-Eric

DJC · Jun 5th, 2006, 10:28 PM

Have a K&N fitted to my 2002 Cooper, feels a bit smoother, not sure about any more BHP, but i like it !!

UKC4 · Jun 5th, 2006, 10:46 PM

Hi,

I ordered my Panel filter from Mini Sport in Padiham. I was told that for a cooper a K&N would be the best for my car.

Cost an arm and leg... but hey hoooo

UKC4

Jah mini · Jun 6th, 2006, 01:23 PM

but is it any good? do you think it was money well spent, or a bit of a waste of time?

alexc-t · Jun 6th, 2006, 02:01 PM

I fitted one last night. I didnt really notice any difference, but havnt driven it far yet.

Looking at the filter that was in there originally anything would have been better.

Jah mini · Jun 6th, 2006, 03:59 PM

be good to see what you think after you've done a few miles. What brand did you get?

SalemMINIDriver · Jun 6th, 2006, 04:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by twouptons

Something else I read a while back (that I'm pretty sure was linked to from here) tested filters for a Miata or something and found the factory filter gave the best flow.

You might try a search...

-Eric

I remember seeing this over on NAM. Test results indicated that the best flow was from a NEW OEM filter. The poster also tested filtration as well.

Aftermarket filters are cleanable, so may save money over time. I have a K&N panel filter and noticed no change in sound or performance having driven the car back to back with it and my original factory filter element at 33K miles.

alexc-t · Jun 8th, 2006, 09:51 AM

Me again!
There is deffinately a difference, and fuel consumption is better (only slightly), but the filter that came off looked quite bad.

Its a new k&n one i got from ebay as it was the cheapest

May 26th, 2006, 02:52 PM	#1
Jah mini MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: York Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 46 Offline	Any difference in perfomance panel filters Is there any difference in the performance panel filters ? or is it just a choice based on cost and brand ie, K&N, PiperX, Green, etc. Any feedback would be good, I'm thinking about one for my Cooper. I know that its not going to turn it into a rocket but though it might smooth out the power delivery at low revs.

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May 29th, 2006, 07:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Morty * shooting pictures * Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Near Antwerp Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 3,016 Offline	I tried 2 types .. I had one from Green and one from K&N. It felt like the K&N gave me a bit more response. I don't know if the Green filter was specific for the MINI, the K&N was. But I guess there's not that many difference in those ones

May 29th, 2006, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jah mini MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: York Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 46 Offline	Thanks for the feedback. I guess that the differences will be quite small as they only have a limited effect anyway, its good to get an idea of what people who have had them think. Thanks

Jun 1st, 2006, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
minidon76 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 34 Offline	i have used / fitted the pipercross and the k&n to my mini one . tbh i think the k&n beats the pipercross on all fronts

Jun 5th, 2006, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
twouptons What's this button do? Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Our Own Little World Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 569 Offline	Someone on here did a test a few years ago and found pretty much no significant difference between the filters. Something else I read a while back (that I'm pretty sure was linked to from here) tested filters for a Miata or something and found the factory filter gave the best flow. You might try a search... -Eric

Jun 5th, 2006, 10:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
DJC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 346 Offline	Have a K&N fitted to my 2002 Cooper, feels a bit smoother, not sure about any more BHP, but i like it !!

Jun 5th, 2006, 10:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
UKC4 MINI2 Sex God & etc...... My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bradford Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 1,316 Offline	Hi, I ordered my Panel filter from Mini Sport in Padiham. I was told that for a cooper a K&N would be the best for my car. Cost an arm and leg... but hey hoooo UKC4

Jun 6th, 2006, 01:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jah mini MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: York Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 46 Offline	but is it any good? do you think it was money well spent, or a bit of a waste of time?

Jun 6th, 2006, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
alexc-t MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 28 Offline	I fitted one last night. I didnt really notice any difference, but havnt driven it far yet. Looking at the filter that was in there originally anything would have been better.

Jun 6th, 2006, 03:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jah mini MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: York Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 46 Offline	be good to see what you think after you've done a few miles. What brand did you get?

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Jun 6th, 2006, 04:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
SalemMINIDriver MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Harpswell, ME Local Time: 05:32 PM Posts: 173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by twouptons Something else I read a while back (that I'm pretty sure was linked to from here) tested filters for a Miata or something and found the factory filter gave the best flow. You might try a search... -Eric I remember seeing this over on NAM. Test results indicated that the best flow was from a NEW OEM filter. The poster also tested filtration as well. Aftermarket filters are cleanable, so may save money over time. I have a K&N panel filter and noticed no change in sound or performance having driven the car back to back with it and my original factory filter element at 33K miles.

Jun 8th, 2006, 09:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
alexc-t MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Me again! There is deffinately a difference, and fuel consumption is better (only slightly), but the filter that came off looked quite bad. Its a new k&n one i got from ebay as it was the cheapest