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Nebdingo · Oct 29th, 2007, 10:26 PM

I have...

R53 Cooper S with JCW Tuning kit.

Looking at replacement elements for the standard JCW airbox, Only one ive found is THIS FILTER Now it looks like a K&N but dont think it is.

anyway.... Questions are...

1, Do JCW do an official upgrade to the filter? or is it just the paper one?
2, Anyone tried this filter? Anygood?
2, Is there any other options for this? (please don't recommend induction kits only after element)

fankoo!

MINIAC · Oct 29th, 2007, 10:41 PM

There's lots of replacement choices in the US.

The filter you've referenced sold by Mini Mania UK for £92.83 VAT included (Mini Mania US sells it for $129.00) looks exactly like the one offered by Mini Madness for $99.00.

Owners in the US are using the Amsoil EaAU3570 and K&N RU-3130 as replacements but I don't know if these are available in the UK.

REDHOT06 · Oct 29th, 2007, 10:43 PM

Check this out, could be just the ticket?

MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - R53 folks: Helix JCW High Flow Filter Now Available!

Nebdingo · Oct 29th, 2007, 11:29 PM

anyone actually swapped one?

Japper · Oct 30th, 2007, 07:28 AM

The RU-3130 retails for around £37 and is a clamp on filter

The other, and best OEM looking / fitting option is the ITG filter from Minspeed in the states.

The other filter that fits and works well is by Green, part no. TA3.85 and retails for around £74.

Nebdingo · Oct 30th, 2007, 07:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original)

and best OEM looking / fitting option is the ITG filter from Minspeed in the states.

The other filter that fits and works well is by Green, part no. TA3.85 and retails for around £74.

Any Links fella?

Japper · Oct 30th, 2007, 08:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nebdingo (original)

Any Links fella?

Display Products

Japper · Oct 30th, 2007, 08:33 AM

- Waxacar Green Performance Air Filters

Nebdingo · Oct 30th, 2007, 03:54 PM

Thank you Very muchly!

slider · Oct 30th, 2007, 06:56 PM

check out the GTT website as they do a high flow filter to fit the JCW air box..

timmydamini · Nov 2nd, 2007, 09:05 AM

This is the one I'm using, I'm pretty happy with it:

Display Products

Made in UK but bought it in US, they posted it over to me.

You will need to buy a cleaning pack to clean it at each service, (detergent & oil), I got some from these guys: EARS Motorsport Ireland Ltd - Fast Road, Rally & Race - Suppliers of

Nebdingo · Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by timmydamini (original)

This is the one I'm using, I'm pretty happy with it:

Display Products

Made in UK but bought it in US, they posted it over to me.

You will need to buy a cleaning pack to clean it at each service, (detergent & oil), I got some from these guys: EARS Motorsport Ireland Ltd - Fast Road, Rally & Race - Suppliers of

Yes mate, thats the one ive just ordered! and cos of the strong pound... £58 delivered! well chuffed! but thanks for the info

guvnorlee · Mar 23rd, 2008, 07:46 AM

Hi Minac,

Are you currently using any of the listed two air filters above? I looking to order the K&N RU-3130 but was wondering if you have had any feedback regarding the upgrade?

Hugo · Mar 24th, 2008, 03:18 PM

PMP has the ITG which I should be getting in the next couple days. £46 delivered. Here's the link

http://www.mini2.com/forum/vecchio-e...irbox-r53.html

I've got a stock K&N panel filter for sale with only 3-4k miles on it, if anyone is interested .

Hugo · Mar 24th, 2008, 03:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by slider (original)

check out the GTT website as they do a high flow filter to fit the JCW air box..

You have to drill holes in the airbox for GTT, which i don't fancy doing due to the price of the airbox. Minimania or ITG would be better as you don't have to modify the box

GP1004 · Mar 24th, 2008, 05:06 PM

Hi Hugo,

Let us know how it goes and if you feel an improvement over the standard JCW filter.

Fin · Mar 24th, 2008, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GP1004 (original)

Hi Hugo,

Let us know how it goes and if you feel an improvement over the standard JCW filter.

Ditto

Hugo · Mar 24th, 2008, 06:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GP1004 (original)

Hi Hugo,

Let us know how it goes and if you feel an improvement over the standard JCW filter.

Plus I've done the motorsports mod as well before the airbox went into the car due to not having enough time to fit the wiring.

Minimanias is twice the price of the ITG, so thats why I went for it.

PmP · Mar 25th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GP1004 (original)

Hi Hugo,

Let us know how it goes and if you feel an improvement over the standard JCW filter.

Induction noise is much louder, can runs smoother. Easy to fit too, direct replacement.

Hugo · Mar 26th, 2008, 07:35 PM

My fuel economy has improved with the Airbox and paper filter........ as long as I stay of the throttle!

Oct 29th, 2007, 10:26 PM	#1
Nebdingo ProNet:3 Gaming Community Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicester UK Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 272 Offline	JCW Air Filter Change??? I have... R53 Cooper S with JCW Tuning kit. Looking at replacement elements for the standard JCW airbox, Only one ive found is THIS FILTER Now it looks like a K&N but dont think it is. anyway.... Questions are... 1, Do JCW do an official upgrade to the filter? or is it just the paper one? 2, Anyone tried this filter? Anygood? 2, Is there any other options for this? (please don't recommend induction kits only after element) fankoo!

Oct 30th, 2007, 07:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 910 Offline	The RU-3130 retails for around £37 and is a clamp on filter The other, and best OEM looking / fitting option is the ITG filter from Minspeed in the states. The other filter that fits and works well is by Green, part no. TA3.85 and retails for around £74. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Oct 30th, 2007, 08:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 910 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Nebdingo (original) Any Links fella? Display Products 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Oct 30th, 2007, 08:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 910 Offline	- Waxacar Green Performance Air Filters 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Mar 23rd, 2008, 07:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
guvnorlee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brunei Local Time: 03:35 PM Posts: 5 Offline	curious Hi Minac, Are you currently using any of the listed two air filters above? I looking to order the K&N RU-3130 but was wondering if you have had any feedback regarding the upgrade?

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Oct 29th, 2007, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 8,161 Offline	There's lots of replacement choices in the US. The filter you've referenced sold by Mini Mania UK for £92.83 VAT included (Mini Mania US sells it for $129.00) looks exactly like the one offered by Mini Madness for $99.00. Owners in the US are using the Amsoil EaAU3570 and K&N RU-3130 as replacements but I don't know if these are available in the UK.

Oct 29th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
REDHOT06 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 8 Offline	Check this out, could be just the ticket? MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - R53 folks: Helix JCW High Flow Filter Now Available!

Oct 29th, 2007, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nebdingo ProNet:3 Gaming Community Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicester UK Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 272 Offline	anyone actually swapped one?

Oct 30th, 2007, 07:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nebdingo ProNet:3 Gaming Community Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicester UK Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 272 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original) and best OEM looking / fitting option is the ITG filter from Minspeed in the states. The other filter that fits and works well is by Green, part no. TA3.85 and retails for around £74. Any Links fella?

Oct 30th, 2007, 03:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nebdingo ProNet:3 Gaming Community Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicester UK Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 272 Offline	Thank you Very muchly!

Oct 30th, 2007, 06:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
slider MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 129 Offline	check out the GTT website as they do a high flow filter to fit the JCW air box..

Nov 2nd, 2007, 09:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
timmydamini Li'l ol' wine drinker, me Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cork Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 174 Offline	This is the one I'm using, I'm pretty happy with it: Display Products Made in UK but bought it in US, they posted it over to me. You will need to buy a cleaning pack to clean it at each service, (detergent & oil), I got some from these guys: EARS Motorsport Ireland Ltd - Fast Road, Rally & Race - Suppliers of

Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nebdingo ProNet:3 Gaming Community Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicester UK Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 272 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by timmydamini (original) This is the one I'm using, I'm pretty happy with it: Display Products Made in UK but bought it in US, they posted it over to me. You will need to buy a cleaning pack to clean it at each service, (detergent & oil), I got some from these guys: EARS Motorsport Ireland Ltd - Fast Road, Rally & Race - Suppliers of Yes mate, thats the one ive just ordered! and cos of the strong pound... £58 delivered! well chuffed! but thanks for the info

Mar 24th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 2,392 Offline	PMP has the ITG which I should be getting in the next couple days. £46 delivered. Here's the link http://www.mini2.com/forum/vecchio-e...irbox-r53.html I've got a stock K&N panel filter for sale with only 3-4k miles on it, if anyone is interested .

Mar 24th, 2008, 03:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 2,392 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by slider (original) check out the GTT website as they do a high flow filter to fit the JCW air box.. You have to drill holes in the airbox for GTT, which i don't fancy doing due to the price of the airbox. Minimania or ITG would be better as you don't have to modify the box

Mar 24th, 2008, 05:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
GP1004 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 210 Offline	Hi Hugo, Let us know how it goes and if you feel an improvement over the standard JCW filter.

Mar 24th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
Fin Giggity-goo! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cloudbase Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 2,477 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GP1004 (original) Hi Hugo, Let us know how it goes and if you feel an improvement over the standard JCW filter. Ditto

Mar 24th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 2,392 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GP1004 (original) Hi Hugo, Let us know how it goes and if you feel an improvement over the standard JCW filter. Plus I've done the motorsports mod as well before the airbox went into the car due to not having enough time to fit the wiring. Minimanias is twice the price of the ITG, so thats why I went for it.

Mar 25th, 2008, 11:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 2,607 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GP1004 (original) Hi Hugo, Let us know how it goes and if you feel an improvement over the standard JCW filter. Induction noise is much louder, can runs smoother. Easy to fit too, direct replacement.

Mar 26th, 2008, 07:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 2,392 Offline	My fuel economy has improved with the Airbox and paper filter........ as long as I stay of the throttle!

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