MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: rickyquicky on June 17, 2013, 09:39:10 pm
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Am looking to upgrade the air intake/filter on my ED30.
Want to upgrade the car subtly and keep it looking as OEM as possible, so im thinking of going for a 'dry' panel filter (after reading threads about oil and MAF's etc).
Is it worth it? Or has anyone done a good 'stealth' upgrade for example the airbox set-up out of an R32 or something?
Would a panel filter have any effect on sound?
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Am looking to upgrade the air intake/filter on my ED30.
Want to upgrade the car subtly and keep it looking as OEM as possible, so im thinking of going for a 'dry' panel filter (after reading threads about oil and MAF's etc).
Is it worth it? Or has anyone done a good 'stealth' upgrade for example the airbox set-up out of an R32 or something?
Would a panel filter have any effect on sound?
No
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If you want subtle then IMO leave it as it is. no gains to be had in a panel filter, just a waste of £40. Also dont bother with the carbonio scoop thing as thats the biggest waste of money you'll ever make.
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How subtle do you require!?
One of the best for Aesthetically keeping OME is the Volant:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.volant.com%2Fimages%2F411520_in.jpg&hash=98c2140184cb7a262e2f687f6f6bf22e0222bb66)
Although you may require a slight adaptation for K04, it's from the US / I might be selling one (£180) soon due to work commitment’s :(
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I really like that set-up!
Can you still get the engine cover on?
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Also, will a panel filter have any effect on sound?
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I really like that set-up!
Can you still get the engine cover on?
Nope. Although you can cut a bit off to get the OEM one on, or aftermarket, as for your other question (which I feel in doubt of now)... best answer: f*ck ALL. :laugh: :happy2:
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I really like that set-up!
Can you still get the engine cover on?
Nope. Although you can cut a bit off to get the OEM one on, or aftermarket, as for your other question (which I feel in doubt of now)... best answer: f*ck ALL. :laugh: :happy2:
Ok cheers, i'll scrap the panel filter idea then, and try find out a bit more about this 'Volant' set up :happy2:
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I really like that set-up!
Can you still get the engine cover on?
Nope. Although you can cut a bit off to get the OEM one on, or aftermarket, as for your other question (which I feel in doubt of now)... best answer: f*ck ALL. :laugh: :happy2:
Ok cheers, i'll scrap the panel filter idea then, and try find out a bit more about this 'Volant' set up :happy2:
I have one for sale here :smiley:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,68186.msg743209.html#msg743209
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Anyone tried this one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AmD-Tuning-AS-2-0-TFSi-Induction-kit-CAI-/281070635628?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+V&hash=item41711d8a6c
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Anyone tried this one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AmD-Tuning-AS-2-0-TFSi-Induction-kit-CAI-/281070635628?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+V&hash=item41711d8a6c
I'd steer clear of the AMD intake. There was an issue with their initial batch of intakes that was causing running issues :scared: If your spending that sought of money just buy the Revo for a few quid extra.
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Why do want one?
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Get yer drill out if you want noise
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Alex at AKS seems to like the Revo intake, but the difference that provides may only be apparant for Stage 2 or Stage 2+ boost levels?
I've also heard good things about the Evoms intake, I have the ITG maxogen myself and think it's brilliant, 305bhp with Revo Stage 1 :happy2: