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cliffywong · Jun 19th, 2003, 12:12 AM

I've just the installed the K&N filter tonight - WOW!! what big improvement. It's a lot smoother off the line.
And yes I felt it as soon as drove the car.

If I knew it would make that much of difference, would have installed it the same day I got the car.

For those without one - defintely a very good small investment!!.

( Thanks Derrick, for suggesting the change)

yukclee · Jun 19th, 2003, 07:41 AM

Derrick should have suggested you to try the spark plugs and the spark plug cables. These are the cheapest changes but with good results.
YCLee

dinlo · Jun 19th, 2003, 08:03 AM

Have anyone try the K&N Kit? Some people told me it's not as good as just the drop filter. How about Alta, have anyone use the Alta intake kit?

anickboy · Jun 19th, 2003, 12:09 PM

hi cliff
it sound really good about your new filter, where did you get it from and how much is it cost? i wonder how's it compare to the minimadness one....is anyone has any experience about this?

btw, did you change the oil and the oil filter as well? i guess it's time for your baby to change oil too.

hi yc
about the spark plugs and spark plug cable...any good suggustion?

disdis · Jun 19th, 2003, 03:37 PM

was it an intake (K&N Typoon?? / Mini Mania??) or a replacement panel??

yukclee · Jun 20th, 2003, 08:48 AM

For myself, I just changed the air-filter to K&N. $550 for it.
For spark plugs, I changed to Denso Iridium. $400 for 4 but someone told me now they can get them in Mongkok for $85 each. For spark plug cables, I use Magnecor. Imported them from Australia myself sometime ago. I think TWAuto have them now.
YCLee

wongakh · Jun 20th, 2003, 10:03 AM

I ordered my Magencor spark cable from Moss Mini (through internet), and I think it cost me less than US$100 which is cheaper than getting it in HK.

Alan

cliffywong · Jun 21st, 2003, 02:44 PM

Anickboy,

Yup same price for the K&N Filter - model # 33-2270. Picked it up on the H.K. side - kingston in Tai Hang. Need to order it though.

YC, what do you mean by good results?

anickboy · Jun 22nd, 2003, 12:53 AM

hi cliff
oh really?.....did you put it on yourself?.....does it affect our warranty from bmw too?
i'm thinking to change the oil and the spark plug and cable too.....but don't know who can do these job for me.....any good suggestion?

cliffywong · Jun 22nd, 2003, 01:32 AM

The filter was easy - did it myself - toke 10 mins. But need the right tool.

As for the sparks plugs and cables - thinking of doing it when I get my oil change at 2500 km. As for the garage - GUYS any suggetions ????

yukclee · Jun 23rd, 2003, 09:05 AM

Spark plugs are easy. I changed them at Kowloon Bay and they put them on for them. I used Denso Iridium.
As for Magnecor, they are even easier. It's a plug and play job. You just swap it one by one. Just make sure you plug it in tight and it's fine. For MCS, suggest to use the red one (8.5mm) instead of the blue.
They both makes the car much more responsive.

YCLee

cliffywong · Jun 23rd, 2003, 12:47 PM

Man this is like - going back to school - Auto mechanic 101 - crash course version....

cliffywong · Jun 23rd, 2003, 12:58 PM

By the way - is there a spec length for the cables that I have to buy ? - or one size fits all???

ar75 · Jun 23rd, 2003, 01:04 PM

Cliff,

As for the Magnecor plugs, the supplier have cut them in right lenght. No worry. A beginner, just like me, will not mess up.

cliffywong · Jun 23rd, 2003, 01:10 PM

Has anyone bought there Magnecor plugs in H.K. - If so what is the going price?

dinlo · Jun 24th, 2003, 01:06 AM

Is Magnecor plugs the best one for MINI? If not, which one is better? Also where can I get them? I might ask my gf to get them for me when she come back form HK in July.

cliffywong · Jun 24th, 2003, 09:34 AM

Shouldn't Magnecor be cheaper in the States?. Check their site - www.magnecor.com

Actually don't know which plug is better - but it seems people are recommending Magnecor

wongakh · Jun 24th, 2003, 10:30 AM

I got the quote from one shop for the Magnecor cable, and I think it was about $1200.

Alan

cliffywong · Jun 24th, 2003, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wongakh
I got the quote from one shop for the Magnecor cable, and I think it was about $1200.

Alan

Thanks,,

dinlo · Jun 24th, 2003, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cliffywong
Shouldn't Magnecor be cheaper in the States?. Check their site - www.magnecor.com

Actually don't know which plug is better - but it seems people are recommending Magnecor

Thanks I will contcat them tomorrow

Jun 19th, 2003, 12:12 AM	#1
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 524 Offline	K&N Filter I've just the installed the K&N filter tonight - WOW!! what big improvement. It's a lot smoother off the line. And yes I felt it as soon as drove the car. If I knew it would make that much of difference, would have installed it the same day I got the car. For those without one - defintely a very good small investment!!. ( Thanks Derrick, for suggesting the change)

Jun 19th, 2003, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 308 Offline	Derrick should have suggested you to try the spark plugs and the spark plug cables. These are the cheapest changes but with good results. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Jun 19th, 2003, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 03:41 PM Posts: 1,508 Offline	Have anyone try the K&N Kit? Some people told me it's not as good as just the drop filter. How about Alta, have anyone use the Alta intake kit? 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Jun 20th, 2003, 08:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 308 Offline	For myself, I just changed the air-filter to K&N. $550 for it. For spark plugs, I changed to Denso Iridium. $400 for 4 but someone told me now they can get them in Mongkok for $85 each. For spark plug cables, I use Magnecor. Imported them from Australia myself sometime ago. I think TWAuto have them now. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Jun 20th, 2003, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 242 Offline	I ordered my Magencor spark cable from Moss Mini (through internet), and I think it cost me less than US$100 which is cheaper than getting it in HK. Alan Alfa 147 GTA Mini Cooper

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Jun 19th, 2003, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
anickboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 62 Offline	hi cliff it sound really good about your new filter, where did you get it from and how much is it cost? i wonder how's it compare to the minimadness one....is anyone has any experience about this? btw, did you change the oil and the oil filter as well? i guess it's time for your baby to change oil too. hi yc about the spark plugs and spark plug cable...any good suggustion?

Jun 19th, 2003, 03:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
disdis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 08:41 AM Posts: 298 Offline	was it an intake (K&N Typoon?? / Mini Mania??) or a replacement panel??

Jun 21st, 2003, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 524 Offline	Anickboy, Yup same price for the K&N Filter - model # 33-2270. Picked it up on the H.K. side - kingston in Tai Hang. Need to order it though. YC, what do you mean by good results?

Jun 22nd, 2003, 12:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
anickboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 62 Offline	hi cliff oh really?.....did you put it on yourself?.....does it affect our warranty from bmw too? i'm thinking to change the oil and the spark plug and cable too.....but don't know who can do these job for me.....any good suggestion?

Jun 22nd, 2003, 01:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 524 Offline	The filter was easy - did it myself - toke 10 mins. But need the right tool. As for the sparks plugs and cables - thinking of doing it when I get my oil change at 2500 km. As for the garage - GUYS any suggetions ????

Jun 23rd, 2003, 09:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 308 Offline	Spark plugs are easy. I changed them at Kowloon Bay and they put them on for them. I used Denso Iridium. As for Magnecor, they are even easier. It's a plug and play job. You just swap it one by one. Just make sure you plug it in tight and it's fine. For MCS, suggest to use the red one (8.5mm) instead of the blue. They both makes the car much more responsive. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Jun 23rd, 2003, 12:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 524 Offline	Man this is like - going back to school - Auto mechanic 101 - crash course version....

Jun 23rd, 2003, 12:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 524 Offline	By the way - is there a spec length for the cables that I have to buy ? - or one size fits all???

Jun 23rd, 2003, 01:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
ar75 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 510 Offline	Cliff, As for the Magnecor plugs, the supplier have cut them in right lenght. No worry. A beginner, just like me, will not mess up.

Jun 23rd, 2003, 01:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 524 Offline	Has anyone bought there Magnecor plugs in H.K. - If so what is the going price?

Jun 24th, 2003, 01:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 03:41 PM Posts: 1,508 Offline	Is Magnecor plugs the best one for MINI? If not, which one is better? Also where can I get them? I might ask my gf to get them for me when she come back form HK in July. 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Jun 24th, 2003, 09:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 524 Offline	Shouldn't Magnecor be cheaper in the States?. Check their site - www.magnecor.com Actually don't know which plug is better - but it seems people are recommending Magnecor

Jun 24th, 2003, 10:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 242 Offline	I got the quote from one shop for the Magnecor cable, and I think it was about $1200. Alan

Jun 24th, 2003, 11:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by wongakh I got the quote from one shop for the Magnecor cable, and I think it was about $1200. Alan Thanks,,

Jun 24th, 2003, 01:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 03:41 PM Posts: 1,508 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cliffywong Shouldn't Magnecor be cheaper in the States?. Check their site - www.magnecor.com Actually don't know which plug is better - but it seems people are recommending Magnecor Thanks I will contcat them tomorrow 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

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