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Red Mini Cooper · Feb 8th, 2007, 10:22 PM

Hi all,

I fitted a 57i K&N induction kit about a month ago to my R50 Cooper but took it off 2 days later as my girlfriend said it was too loud...

I see K&N do a pannel filter and was wondering if this is quiet but better that standard sound?

or has any one got any better alternatives?

Thanks

G-Man · Feb 9th, 2007, 12:04 AM

Too loud!!! A pannel filter should be as loud as a standard filter but will flow air better than the standard filter.

Step_7 · Feb 9th, 2007, 07:20 AM

I recently fitted a K&N Panel filter to my Cooper and I didn't really notice any difference in sound - I also haven't really noticed an improvement in performance - i'll know for sure when I get it rolling road tested - but fuel economy has clearly improved.

Richard Crofts · Feb 9th, 2007, 10:02 AM

No noise change to speak of but the car will seem a touch more responsive and fuel economy did improve in my S.

:: Jon :: · Feb 9th, 2007, 10:04 AM

whos car is it....

pipercross do a similar filter to the K&N but its a wee bit quieter

Cobby Park Lane · Feb 9th, 2007, 10:06 AM

I put a K&N in my Park lane cooper...... sounds a little differant, but only from the outside. If you stand by the bonnet you can here it sucking a little bit more. Sounds quite nice....well i think it does!

Inside, there is no differance at all!

Seemed to make the pick-up a little more responsive. but nothing huge. And i guess my mpg went up a little....maybe 5 miles more out of a tank! so not much!

edit; your mpg may go up more! i drive mine like i stole it most of the time.....(when safe to do so that is!!!!!!!!) so normally only get 300miles from a tank of super unleaded.

CC07ERS · Feb 9th, 2007, 10:41 AM

tell your g/f its a lot noisier on the bus stop moaning

Step_7 · Feb 9th, 2007, 11:38 AM

My MPG probably increased due to the state of my old 47K OEM filter..... lucky to be getting any air through it at all..... the problems of TLC servicing!

DaFlake · Feb 9th, 2007, 12:44 PM

I installed a MINI-Madness CAI and TBH the only notice of noise level increase is when I are really stepping on the gas now.

minioneandrew · Feb 9th, 2007, 11:48 PM

I agree with cco7ers LOL!

Feb 8th, 2007, 10:22 PM	#1
Red Mini Cooper MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 37 Offline	Induction kit help? Hi all, I fitted a 57i K&N induction kit about a month ago to my R50 Cooper but took it off 2 days later as my girlfriend said it was too loud... I see K&N do a pannel filter and was wondering if this is quiet but better that standard sound? or has any one got any better alternatives? Thanks 70 to 30 in 4 seconds

Feb 9th, 2007, 07:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 1,518 Online	I recently fitted a K&N Panel filter to my Cooper and I didn't really notice any difference in sound - I also haven't really noticed an improvement in performance - i'll know for sure when I get it rolling road tested - but fuel economy has clearly improved. www.mlni.co.uk

Feb 9th, 2007, 10:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
:: Jon :: what a 5h1t hole My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 15,110 Offline	whos car is it.... pipercross do a similar filter to the K&N but its a wee bit quieter EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Feb 9th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 1,518 Online	My MPG probably increased due to the state of my old 47K OEM filter..... lucky to be getting any air through it at all..... the problems of TLC servicing! www.mlni.co.uk

Feb 9th, 2007, 12:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 02:14 PM Posts: 10,431 Offline	I installed a MINI-Madness CAI and TBH the only notice of noise level increase is when I are really stepping on the gas now. Global Moderator

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Feb 9th, 2007, 12:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
G-Man Cool CoopS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 212 Offline	Too loud!!! A pannel filter should be as loud as a standard filter but will flow air better than the standard filter.

Feb 9th, 2007, 10:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 3,001 Offline	No noise change to speak of but the car will seem a touch more responsive and fuel economy did improve in my S.

Feb 9th, 2007, 10:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cobby Park Lane Mini Convert.... My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biggleswade, Beds.UK Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 200 Offline	I put a K&N in my Park lane cooper...... sounds a little differant, but only from the outside. If you stand by the bonnet you can here it sucking a little bit more. Sounds quite nice....well i think it does! Inside, there is no differance at all! Seemed to make the pick-up a little more responsive. but nothing huge. And i guess my mpg went up a little....maybe 5 miles more out of a tank! so not much! edit; your mpg may go up more! i drive mine like i stole it most of the time.....(when safe to do so that is!!!!!!!!) so normally only get 300miles from a tank of super unleaded.

Feb 9th, 2007, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	tell your g/f its a lot noisier on the bus stop moaning

Feb 9th, 2007, 11:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
minioneandrew MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ayrshire Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 323 Online	I agree with cco7ers LOL!

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