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Cooper86 · Jul 20th, 2006, 02:17 PM

Does fitting a panel filter actually give the engine a louder induction noise or not? read on some manufacturers websites that it does but i've heard other people saying that it doesn't???????????????????????????????????????

Zipperblues · Jul 20th, 2006, 02:27 PM

I've heard that it is true for some filters.

Everyone says that K&N Filters increase the noise. That was certainly the case on the motorcycle we put one in recently. I just ordered a foam filter, and the noise is supposed to stay about the same. I'll let you know about the foam filter when I get it in a few days.

venox22 · Jul 20th, 2006, 02:30 PM

when i had a K&N panel replacement filter on my MCS there was no extra noise at all!!!

alexc-t · Jul 20th, 2006, 02:38 PM

I installed a K&N panel filter to my ONE, but did not really notice any difference in sound.

I have now drilled some holes in the bottom of the airbox, and when you accelerate heavily you get a really nice sound.

If youre going to do this take the box out as there is an aircon pipe running underneath.

Zipperblues · Jul 20th, 2006, 02:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by alexc-t

I installed a K&N panel filter to my ONE, but did not really notice any difference in sound.

I have now drilled some holes in the bottom of the airbox, and when you accelerate heavily you get a really nice sound.

If youre going to do this take the box out as there is an aircon pipe running underneath.

Does that damage the way the car runs? Does it let in dirt, or do you lose air pressure?

Hat · Jul 20th, 2006, 02:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Zipperblues

Does that damage the way the car runs? Does it let in dirt, or do you lose air pressure?

the bottom is the dirty side so it makes no difference there & its not a pressurised system as such. i noticed a slight increase in noise with k&n panel, but i have an aftermaket exhaust on too

alexc-t · Jul 20th, 2006, 03:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Zipperblues

Does that damage the way the car runs? Does it let in dirt, or do you lose air pressure?

If anything it probably runs better, as Hat said its on the dirty side.

GR33NIE · Jul 20th, 2006, 03:48 PM

If your after noise get an induction kit

Jul 20th, 2006, 02:17 PM	#1
Cooper86 My Favourite Sign! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 38 Offline	Panel filter = more noise???? Does fitting a panel filter actually give the engine a louder induction noise or not? read on some manufacturers websites that it does but i've heard other people saying that it doesn't???????????????????????????????????????

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GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 3,860 Offline	If your after noise get an induction kit ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

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Jul 20th, 2006, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zipperblues MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 223 Offline	I've heard that it is true for some filters. Everyone says that K&N Filters increase the noise. That was certainly the case on the motorcycle we put one in recently. I just ordered a foam filter, and the noise is supposed to stay about the same. I'll let you know about the foam filter when I get it in a few days.

Jul 20th, 2006, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 1,290 Offline	when i had a K&N panel replacement filter on my MCS there was no extra noise at all!!!

Jul 20th, 2006, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
alexc-t MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 28 Offline	I installed a K&N panel filter to my ONE, but did not really notice any difference in sound. I have now drilled some holes in the bottom of the airbox, and when you accelerate heavily you get a really nice sound. If youre going to do this take the box out as there is an aircon pipe running underneath.

Jul 20th, 2006, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zipperblues MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 223 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by alexc-t I installed a K&N panel filter to my ONE, but did not really notice any difference in sound. I have now drilled some holes in the bottom of the airbox, and when you accelerate heavily you get a really nice sound. If youre going to do this take the box out as there is an aircon pipe running underneath. Does that damage the way the car runs? Does it let in dirt, or do you lose air pressure?

Jul 20th, 2006, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 15,920 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Zipperblues Does that damage the way the car runs? Does it let in dirt, or do you lose air pressure? the bottom is the dirty side so it makes no difference there & its not a pressurised system as such. i noticed a slight increase in noise with k&n panel, but i have an aftermaket exhaust on too

Jul 20th, 2006, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
alexc-t MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Zipperblues Does that damage the way the car runs? Does it let in dirt, or do you lose air pressure? If anything it probably runs better, as Hat said its on the dirty side.

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