All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
VWR panel filter
NB07:
yep, to be fair they hiked the price up a lot. it does help a bit but only a little. green cotton or k&n do just about the same, it is a quick solution if you want to keep the airbox/ engine cover standard and increase a little breathability. its never going to be like a proper CAI like the evoms/ITG etc but depends on your plans. i was planning to keep my car standard, then went for map, then panel filter. but you will always as soon as you start want to do more. save up and get a proper induction kit like the ITG, it rulez :happy2:
john_o:
I would suggest keeping the OE filter until such time as you can save up for an full induction kit :happy2: (ITG or Forge Twintake my recommendations)
nothing that fits the OE airbox/cover is going to give you much (if anything!)
B3n:
Ive got a VWR panel filter fitted to mine and there is no noise difference to a standard filter plus my bum dyno doesnt feel any difference in the car since having it fitted! Then again i do think it is making a difference somewhere.
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: john_o on July 01, 2010, 07:49:33 am ---
I would suggest keeping the OE filter until such time as you can save up for an full induction kit :happy2: (ITG or Forge Twintake my recommendations)
nothing that fits the OE airbox/cover is going to give you much (if anything!)
--- End quote ---
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The only difference AFAIK is going to be a longer lasting filter than the oem paper one and probably improved dust retention.
Any panel filter in the oem box can't possibly compete with the performance gains from an aftermarket tubular high-flow intake.
The Forge Twintake and ITG intakes are fully reviewed in the Product Reviews section.
Richn83:
Does any one know if fitting of a non paper panel filter such as the VWR one should be declared to insurance, as its not strictly a modification, just replacement of OEM with a better quality product?
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