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Offline Shaun

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Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« on: January 28, 2009, 05:30:30 pm »
Hi, All.

Thinking of replacing the panel filter, possibly with the ITG one. Two questions: are the filters in the Edition 30 the same as those in the standard GTI (none of the aftermarket filter sites seem to differentiate so I want to be sure before ordering one for the standard GTI and finding it's not suitable when it arrives). Secondly, have those of you running replacement filters had any problems with them affecting the MAF, and are some better than others in this respect?

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2009, 05:31:27 pm »
filters are the same, I'm running ITG with no probs just wipe off the excess oil before you fit :happy2:

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2009, 05:42:44 pm »
I am also running the ITG filter and have been for 20K + now with no issues  :happy2:

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2009, 06:24:30 pm »
jkm do a green cotton panel filter, cheap mod for £35.

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2009, 07:55:14 pm »

Thanks, chaps... useful feedback.

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2009, 05:12:48 pm »
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Here's some more info for you, Shaun : -

My Carbonio intake came with a PiperCross panel filter but ITG have an excellent reputation. The ITG filter is certainly of very robust multilayered construction and fits the 'box' very tightly, so sealing is good - Better quality than the PiperCross which in turn is much better than the standard 'paper' panel. Extremely low maintenance was also a factor in my decision - No additional oiling is ever needed and just an occasional dust off. Also a lifetime warranty.

Don't forget that the VW standard filter gets thrown away and replaced every ?,000 miles when servicing - What does that tell you?

The ITG Pro-filter utilizes the same three layer reticulated polyester foam used on the MAXOGEN air filters. Unlike some of the competition, ITG filters have a massive dust load-up tolerance, which is the ability to absorb a large amount of dust without reducing air flow capacity. With the standard K03 turbo I wouldn't like to say that any performance gains are appreciable without proper scientific testing. However, the manufacturers claim about +2 bhp is possible.

It's also MAF-friendly! And probably more benefit to a remapped car.

If you plan on keeping your car, as I do, then it'll quickly pay for itself by not needing to replace it - 50 squid well spent imo.



I recently had my 60k miles service and the ITG had prevented quite a lot of stuff from further entry.

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2009, 05:14:52 pm »
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Oh, and Shaun, as a newcomer here : -



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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2009, 06:06:34 pm »

Thanks, Red Robin...

That's so true... have ordered the itg filter from Merlin Motorsport to go with the Bluefin I'm waiting on from the fab people at JKM!

BTW were you at their RR day last February? Mine was/is the 'stock' ed30 which is on their website.

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2009, 06:29:43 pm »


I think I was there :happy2:

I got my ITG filter from Merlin Motorsport - Very good service and helpful.

It's a good idea to stick the ITG sticker on your airbox/centre strip so that your VW dealer mechanics/technicians know what's in there and don't replace it as part of servicing.


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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2009, 08:49:08 pm »
Please keep us updated on this. I'm thinking about buying the same filter but have never had any dealings with merlin. Let us know how quickly it arrives and how easy it is to fit.

Cheers.

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2009, 11:04:03 pm »
i got mine from merlin, top service, arrived the next day :happy2:

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2009, 11:05:42 pm »
i got mine from merlin, top service, arrived the next day :happy2:

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2009, 12:06:48 am »
Stealthwolf,

Merlin send out by Royal mail 'next day before noon' and mine arrived within 24 hours.

I think it should be very straightforward to fit... however I went out this afternoon to do it and couldn't get the engine cover off! Came back indoors and searched on this and a couple of other forums and it looks as though a number of people have had the same issue - I think I was just too scared to apply the requisite amount of force to pull it off the 4 mounting points.

I'll try again tomorrow and let you know.

To quote Top Gear ... "How hard can it be...???"!!!

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2009, 12:15:42 am »
you do have to give it a good pull it will come :happy2:

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Re: Panel Filter Fitment - Edition 30?
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2009, 02:06:17 am »
Knowing me, I'd probably break the darn thing. How much is a replacement cover from VW?

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