Vass Neutral Newbie September 4, 2003 Share September 4, 2003 Hi, Any recommendation for the type of K&N filter that fits Octavia Amb.? Read that K&N can help improve the performance & fuel consumption, hope to get some feedback/recommendation from the forum. thks. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear September 4, 2003 Share September 4, 2003 I tot K&N filter only make from one type of material?? They do have drop-in type for Octy. Feedback from most pple is that the result are good. For Octy, your can get from Servo around $120+ (with labour) or Speedwork for $95+ (DIY). Price quoted are sometime back, not sure any changes now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabiaman 1st Gear September 4, 2003 Share September 4, 2003 Air filter can be easily DIYed leh, no need to ask our professional mechanics to install lah. I have the K&Nin my Fabia.. paid abt $87 for it. If you ask me , I can tell no differenec. Psychologically feel better, thats all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterlee Neutral Newbie September 4, 2003 Share September 4, 2003 Hi Alan, Also just drop a K&N filter & iridium spark in my Fabia. Slight pickup. BTW, the installation was done by Mr Loo as introduce by pete (aka C708). He say our Fabia spark plug location very difficult so the next one he will not volenteer to install any more. Have to say thanks to C708 for the intro. BTW, can chk with the member here what is the best time to change gear? Usually I change gear at 3000rpm? Still not use to changing gear at 4000rpm...becoz engine noise and worry spoilt the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky8807 1st Gear September 5, 2003 Share September 5, 2003 (edited) Hi Peter, He say our Fabia spark plug location very difficult so the next one he will not volenteer to install any more. My experience, changing sparkplug, requires the allen key. To access to the plugs require 2 additional steps, disconnect the electrical connector and removing the whole assembly(electronic ignition unit) that attached the four plugs. I normally change at about 2500 to 3000 rpm. If desperate for faster pick then go above 3000 but less than 5200 rpm. Actually engine is not noisy when you ram, in fact it give you quite a shiok sound unlike many standard car during the acceleration. My view Edited September 5, 2003 by Sky8807 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterlee Neutral Newbie September 6, 2003 Share September 6, 2003 Actually Mr Loo was complaining about a metal plate which was detach fully. Yap the alan key was needed which he find difficulty in turning it back. Also our black plastic cover was also another thing that do not sit properly. Anyway, he say this is the first and the last. Next time he say only the plug! Ok...so you are like me change at 3000rpm also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky8807 1st Gear September 7, 2003 Share September 7, 2003 No problem. Next time u want to change sparkplug, take out plastic cover I can help. I change gear between 2500 - 3000, more on the lower end. But if the rpm drop below 1800, then I change to the next lower gear so as not to strain and load(stress) the engine unnecessarily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodee Neutral Newbie September 8, 2003 Share September 8, 2003 Hi, Have tried K&N filter before in my previous car and it seems there is no improvement or maybe i did not feel any. Fuel comsumption and acceleration does not really improve either although it looks like there's more air that can pass thru the filter than traditional ones. Thinking of replacing the whole air filter box with aftermarket performace ones that need not replace filters, like the cone type. Anyone has done any before for their Octy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear September 9, 2003 Share September 9, 2003 Cone type will improved on high-end (high speed) but will suffer during low-end, unless you install CAI too. Not advisable if you do a lot of City driving. Just my 0.02 cts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoder Neutral Newbie September 9, 2003 Share September 9, 2003 Hi, Installed mine at Mcwell, dead expensive @ $138. but they will clean and grease the filter for you every 10,000 km. So might as well.RPM at idling is lower, I notice. I think its 25-50 rpm less. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volk74 Neutral Newbie September 9, 2003 Share September 9, 2003 Is the cone-type legal with LTA? I was recommended the max flow from RAID from KW. http://www.raid-hp.com/deutsch/luftfilter/...ross/522100.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear September 9, 2003 Share September 9, 2003 So far never heard the Cone type (aka Open Pod) is illegal. Hmm.. it's VW engine bay. But need to do something for the host leading to lower bumper for cold air. BTW, how much they charge for the Maxflow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodee Neutral Newbie September 10, 2003 Share September 10, 2003 Hi, I have been recommended too by KW for the MaxFlow when I'm there to look at the armrest. He was saying about $450 plus installation and can boost bhp by 15-20. Dunno how true but wonder anyone has installed MaxFlow from RAID before? He also mentioned someone installed on his VW Golf and pickup has significantly improved. Any thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodee Neutral Newbie September 10, 2003 Share September 10, 2003 Hi Volk74, So you have installed the armrest? I was quoted $230 when I'm there 2 weeks ago... as compare to the one u given me earlier... anyway, waiting for orders now as he got no more black leather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoder Neutral Newbie September 11, 2003 Share September 11, 2003 Well, I have fixe up the Armrest @$230. 20mins job, must say that it is quite neat. Can put some rubbish there already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vass Neutral Newbie September 11, 2003 Author Share September 11, 2003 Hi Skoder, You have any pic to show ? Btw where is KW ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volk74 Neutral Newbie September 11, 2003 Share September 11, 2003 I have done the armrest too...agree with skoder that i have one more place to put rubbish... But I should say that the black PVC (leather) matches very nicely to the internal look. Look as if like original parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodee Neutral Newbie September 12, 2003 Share September 12, 2003 That's the same price Donny quoted me...will be waiting for the shipment to arrive so that I too can place my rubbish to new place ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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