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hey all

comtemplating on fitting some sort of pod or new panel filter into the car

did a search but that just got me even more confused =(

just a couple of simple q's to straighten out

1) I read that by just whacking on a pod onto a stock car is bad (lose bottom end?).. can this be fixed by putting it into a box or adding a headshield?

2) If i just stick a K&N panel into the stock airbox, are there any more modifications required to get the most out of it? How would this go against a pod?

3) With something like this apexi intake kit ( http://www.modyourcar.com.au/product_info....roducts_id=2607 ), would i need to box it up to not get defected? are there any boxes for sale in shops or can i use stock air box? basically the same q as 1 (would it drop performance) on my stock car?

if anything doesnt make sense, its cos i'm a newbie =P

thanks all

- Eric

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1) A pod will help with better flow in the top end and it is recommended to put it in a box or adding a headshield with a cold air feed from the front bar or something similar. Depending on where you live, a pod could be illegal ie. defectable.

2) A better panel filter in the stock airbox works great since it is already fairly shielded from the factory but may not be as great in flow in the top end then a pod. This is legal.

3) Don't know if there are any single bolt on kits that include pod and box but these can definately be bought separately and combined. Try nismo.com.au or even knock a box up yourself!

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lols, thanks for the replies guys

think i'll give the pod a try

hmm. i've so far managed to avoid being pulled over by police

/touch wood

they seem to follow me but as long as i dont do anything stupid, they seem to let me go =)

one ran a red light (go the law) to follow me bout 5 mins ago @ milsons point

then sat of my tail for the next 2 mins through the side streets until i finally parked under work. they drove past looking @ me. =)

/ends rant hahaha

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huh? is it illegal or not..... lol i was asking a question....

is it illegal or not????

apparently only 1 air mod: pod or FMIC

as i dont have FMIC yet, pod should be ok

but i think it has to be in a box also

but again, if they want to get you, they will.

not 100% on this though

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thanx wilch

walked past a shop today.. they're selling the K&N pod and the adaptor for $120 altogether

i think thats pretty good for that price.. was originally looking at apexi but pricewise is pretty steep

my q is.. as the pod has to be in a box (to avoid defects), can i just pop it in the stock airbox and use the existing vent + make a DIY CAI?

i think making a DIY box from heat proof materials would be good but i'm not a DIY kinda guy =( maybe i could just buy the material and line up the stock box? would this suffice? PPLLLLZZZ HELLPPPP lols

thanks

- Eric

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http://mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

check out this site, someone posted it up ages ago...

it is simply an experiment, testing the more famous type of pod filters such as the hks, blitz, apexi and the K&N and basically jsut testing, how clean each one is, etc. etc.

and simply compares them.

Hope this helpz..=)

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