tehBMWn00p 2 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 ...hey can some1 plz tell me what air filter i wanna buy for my 85 320i and where i shuld go about getting it... what hav u guys done in that department? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WAGON Report post Posted January 17, 2005 get a k&n panel not a pod fit it to factory airbox and custom cold air vent and your away] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tehBMWn00p 2 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 ..ok, y do u recommend panel aposed to pod? i mean i can get it fitted and all that, heat shield etc.. is it jst plain better? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 is it jst plain better? just easier, alot of people do the pod thing but then go ahead and lose HP due to heat soak from the hot ambient air in the engine bay.go the panel if you N00b, go the pod on a cai if you badass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WAGON Report post Posted January 17, 2005 panel is better keeps the air flowing flat pod makes it vortex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tehBMWn00p 2 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 pod makes it vortex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 The power increase from a pod vs panel is really nothing much, and if the pod is not done properly to really sheild heat, blah, blah, blah, you will actually get less power than the panel. pods look cool, but that is about it, the BMW air intake system is really pretty good from what the experts say provided you get a good panel filter like a K&N one. You can get them from repco (although I ordered one before xmas and its still not here - bastards, just coz I live in the wops i reckon.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Leave it at stock unless you got other mods, you don't get much gains on an E30 playing with the filter alone apart from a sound difference, it's really not worth the effort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Leave it at stock unless you got other mods, you don't get much gains on an E30 playing with the filter alone apart from a sound difference, it's really not worth the effort. I disagree - the K&N flat panel is noticably better. I would go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tehBMWn00p 2 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 I disagree - the K&N flat panel is noticably better. I would go for it. ..sweet, sounds good, so how much am i looking at for one and is Repco the place i should be going to? (im in auck) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Repco prob not the cheapest - they are somewhere around the $125 or so mark there. Try supercheap autos, or ask your mechanic how much he/she can get them for. If you use your mechanic regularly and so have a good relationship, then they'll probably give you a good deal (at least mine usually does, but I thought repco would be faster - I was wrong) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
37 South 6 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 and is Repco the place i should be going to? ( If you are serious about getting a K&N (panel) A/F P.M me , I will let know how much it`ll cost you.Need to know exact model of your E30.Plastic hsg. or metal ? Oh, which Repco branch is closest to you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 he/she Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Equality baby! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 (edited) Yeah baby!!!!!!! If you know what Speights is.... Northerners Edited January 18, 2005 by BMW POWER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WAGON Report post Posted January 18, 2005 why isnt it a tui pic? stupid spieghts :puke: i dislike it aye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Hehe u know the ad on TV with the Speights guys and at the end the younger one says "Good on ya mate" well i put a pic to say good on ya mate to bravomikewhiskey becuase he said he/she instead of thinking all mechanics were guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 well i put a pic to say good on ya mate to bravomikewhiskey becuase he said he/she instead of thinking all mechanics were guys. wow, really? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WAGON Report post Posted January 19, 2005 yay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Haha it was *meant* to be funny or is everyone on depression pills? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WAGON Report post Posted January 19, 2005 i have no idea? sics on something im sure of it and im on something to so maybe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 evan, your always on somthing........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WAGON Report post Posted January 19, 2005 who told you i remember the times you stayed at my house couldnt drive at tim dont worry if i see you at the mega meet you will be the same and andrew box the touring? anyone else keen? :thumb: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2005 i love my trips to napier!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
