Will drop in pannel filter make a difference in sound? just wonder if $30 is worthed to get a bit more whine/sound.

Thanks in advance.

 

I have used a drop in panel and didn't notice any sound difference.

 

thanks.. do you guys think it's worthed?

 

It makes a tiny bit more sound, but only when you really hit it (on ramps and such). The major difference that I noticed when I put the K&N panel on there was that the stock paper filter was probably clogged pretty good. The car seems to rev a little quicker and like I said, is a little louder on the top end. It's a pretty good compromise if you choose to stay stock and want the cleanability of the reusable filter. Don't expect any HP gains, but it does seem to flow a little better. A nice, stealthy tweek... good chance to clean out the airbox too.

 

Try it out the cheap way...

Take out your standard filter and go for a drive (on clean roads) to see what it sounds like. Just don't suck in any large objects...

John

 

I have the K&N and it does make a little difference but it only makes any noise on a hard excelleration.


Art

 

K&N drop in filter in my '05 MCS sounds no different. If you're doing the mod for the sound, I'd suggest putting that $40+ towards an Alta intake. My average MPG did rise almost 1 MPG, but I didn't notice any fifference in sound, at least not inside the car.

 

Hi all,

I've withdrawn my comments here. Sounds like there are those who are offended that I own an MCS.

 

well, if you open up some walls, a drop in uni filter SCREAMS when the sc winds up

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...=carnation+hai

 

People, this is the non-S forum. Please pay attention.

 

Well EXCUUUUUUUUUUUUSE me!

The question I posed also works for those who have Coopers. I am lead to believe the part is the same on both Coopers and Cooper S'. I seem to have offended someone who may be short sighted and insecure.

I'll withdraw my question. How stupid of me to think a search on drop in panel filters would lead me to other sincere MINI owners who are more than happy to share their experiences.

 

Stay out of this forum? You're kidding.......right? I have a non-S Cooper and I give advise to S owners in other forums, and I've never been told to "get out" because I don't have an S.

Advise is advise and help is help no matter who comes up with it.

Back to the topic, I've tried a couple different types of panel filters and noticed no difference....and I can't imagine how there would be any. If there's any difference it's probably really hard to hear.

 

I had K&N drop in filter and I can tell the diffence, but only at higher RPM. The engine roars similar to an intake but much less noise and more civilized. That's why I have K&N cold air intake now

 

I do have an 03 MC, but I also own a 69 Chevelle Malibu with only 59,000 miles. I put a K&N filter in it and couldn't tell any difference in the sound.

 

Yeah, but your an MCSer to the core!

 

if you want a real difference that you can hear and feel go with a full intake change. I just installed the mymini cold air intake and it's GREAT love the sound and can feel a difference.Much smoother all the way up the R.P M. and I think it's a little faster. I think it in proved the sound even more the the mymini exhaust. The exhaust is a great upgrade as well.