Air Filter suggestions please?

[monte]

I just wondered if there were any air filters out there that are better than stock ones. Panel filters I mean  I don't want to go full intake yet, so I wondered what my options were.

I am sure I have seen an ITG panel filter and a green sort of filter. Are these any good? Will they make any difference?

Also, I did think about the Carbonio set-up. Its not a full-on intake, and I can still use the engine cover. Is that right?

I guess all I am after is letting the car breathe a bit better, without going mad 

Any suggestions/recommendations?

Thanks 

[Top Cat]

Waste of money the stock one works fine. 

[bacillus]

Waste of money the stock one works fine. 

Says the man with a full ITG intake...   

[Top Cat]

Pah! you know there are no companies who have managed to improve on VW's design for this part.  Just because something can be changed doesn't always mean it can be bettered. 

[fieldy83]

im running a BMC pannel filter and it works well buy direct from BMC think i paid about £54

[monte]

Waste of money the stock one works fine. 

Thanks TC   saved me some £££'s

What about the Carbonio vs Stock Panel filter? Is it purely an aesthetics thing?

[Top Cat]

Waste of money the stock one works fine. 

Thanks TC  saved me some £££'s

What about the Carbonio vs Stock Panel filter? Is it purely an aesthetics thing?

It seems to be from what i have read on here over the years, Robin had one for a while and didn't notice or feel any conservable gains. The cost could defo be utilised better elsewhere. 

[SeanyK]

Im with the others on the 'no performance gain' but what you could assume is a pipercross panel filter will be £30 and last a few services before it needs a clean (even then it's just a case of washing it!)

A stock one would be changed every, say 8-10k.

[joesgti]

save up abit more and get somebodys second hand full intake off here. Youl notice a big difference!