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aftermarket air intake
RedRobin:
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I've never heard of any intake problems due to being DSG. If you think about it, it simply doesn't make any sense! Don't believe everything that some 'expert' on the internet tells you (including me!!).
The filter is an important part of an air intake system.
I run a pretty carbonfibre Carbonio and a mega expensive ITG Competition filter in the oem box : -
I'd have to conduct quite scientific tests to tell you what any improvements are, and you know what the placebo effects are!
My Carbonio intake came with a PiperCross panel filter and someone I know with a Mk5 GTI, who is a highly qualified engineer and whose opinion I respect, told me ITG were the best. 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.
VWRacing/RacingLine's 300R GTI runs an oem air intake.
neg:
I had a Dblias - worked ok but round town the DSG changes seems to get confused on occasion - went into limp mode twice during this time.
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: neg on January 25, 2009, 03:06:38 pm ---I had a Dblias - worked ok but round town the DSG changes seems to get confused on occasion - went into limp mode twice during this time.
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....But what makes you attribute your DSG shift hiccups to the Dbilas?
neg:
--- Quote from: RedRobin on January 25, 2009, 03:15:18 pm ---
--- Quote from: neg on January 25, 2009, 03:06:38 pm ---I had a Dblias - worked ok but round town the DSG changes seems to get confused on occasion - went into limp mode twice during this time.
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....But what makes you attribute your DSG shift hiccups to the Dbilas?
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There were no DSG hiccups, just the way the DSG obviously changes when it wants to I dont think the filter helped
going into limp mode was a little odd but it was obviously down the the filter to a degree as its not done it since.
lancGTI:
The DSG in my GTI trips itself up occasionally driving around town as well, both with the current Neuspeed intake and with the OE airbox. The DSG is controlled by the Mechatronics unit, not the ecu.
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