Yep,TripleM said:Leean,
Try ITG too....It's equally if not better....
Better to go with panel for your 4-pot.Leean said:Do you know if there is any difference between the cone and the panel filter? Which is better?
Leean,Leean said:Hi all,
I heard that 318 valvetronic uses only cone filters, not panel ones...is that true?
In all honesty, it's not that loud. I've done a CAI on my ride using the filter and personally, I rather have the low humming sound than the sound of the valvetronic engine which to me sounds like a taxi.Azrielsc said:To reinforce what ryan said, i couldn't believe how loud a cone filter was in a 4-potter till i sat in one... Much louder and it is irritating to the ears after a while!
Cheers! :wavey:
rodders said:In all honesty, it's not that loud. I've done a CAI on my ride using the filter and personally, I rather have the low humming sound than the sound of the valvetronic engine which to me sounds like a taxi.
Leean said:HI,
Thanks for your response...but sound is one thing, how about performance? can you feel anything at all? or is it just a mind thing....
Leean said:HI,
Thanks for your response...but sound is one thing, how about performance? can you feel anything at all? or is it just a mind thing....
Azrielsc said:rodders said:In all honesty, it's not that loud. I've done a CAI on my ride using the filter and personally, I rather have the low humming sound than the sound of the valvetronic engine which to me sounds like a taxi.
That's right. Each owner has their personal preference when it comes to putting a cone filter into their 4-potter. Rodder's for one likes the sound, whereas ryan and tbt, didn't like it. So Leean, it'll be good if u sit in a bimmer that has a cone filter so that u will know if u like the sound!
Cheers! :wavey:
Remus325 said:Leean said:HI,
Thanks for your response...but sound is one thing, how about performance? can you feel anything at all? or is it just a mind thing....
The biggest worry with a cone is that you may lose low end torque esp when your cone is not shielded from the heat of the engine. Some bros have very nicely set up heatshields that complement the cone. It is also advisable to channel extra cold air to the cone via a pipe from the bumper area. With a properly set up cone or cold air intake some people report that the engine revs much better once you get past 3000 rpm or thereabouts.