Hi

I'm looking for a filter element for the standard airbox with decent sound and performance without spending too much money for MY97 UK car with small tweaks (240 bhp). Preferably also recommendation for local stockist near Nottingham as I'm fed up with mail order!

I've read various opinions here about what is best, and the dangers of oiled filters, so I'm unsure. At the moment I have whatever API put on with my new engine 30k ago, it is now very dirty and although maybe theoretically cleanable I think a new one would be better. It was pretty good for sound when new, I wouldn't mind another but don't know what make it is - not labelled, blue element and black rubber surround...?

Any thoughts?

Thanks, Aaron

 

I suppose you could try ScoobyMania at;
Area 52 Autosport
Unit 2 Park Court
Park Lane Business Park
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 9LE


Their website is ; Area 52 Autosport On-line shop

Hope this helps Steve

 

or TSL if u fancy a depressing phone call

 

Thanks very much for those. Looks like TSL have the STI filter, any good?

Why a depressing phone call?

Any comments on the oil issue for MY97 car? Is K&N / green best avoided?

 

Hi just fitted TSL/Green hybryd Group N panel filter, very nice stuff, very lightly oiled so as not too stuff up your maff (with filter oil and crap) did read somewhere that Sti ones didn't filter as well ??? and weren't that good...HTH

 

K&N

 

It's a Simota and we stock them and can mail one out. £30.00 + £6.50 post + VAT If it's done good service why change ?

David APi 01926 614333

 

The Blitz Panel filter is blue with black surround too...

... how can you be so sure?... unless the blitz one has blitz written on it and the Simota one seems brandless...

 

...because he supplied the original in Aaron's car, and knows what brands of filter he stocks?

 

As Splitpin says; We know what we fit. We fit Simota, we don't stock Blitz.

Durr

 

Thanks David, I've been meaning to call you and ask but just not had a chance during the day, too busy!

What are your hours tomorrow, I might just be down that way I could pick one up (mail order = more cost, more delays and having to collect from courier depot / post office!)

Aaron

 

Nathan is here alone and will be available from 08.30 until 12 sharp. 12-01 and you'll be all alone.

He'll sort you out.

Good Luck David

 

ooops my apologies... feel a lil' silly now