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View Poll Results: what airfilter do you like most
KN 7 30.43%
BMC 4 17.39%
Renegade 4 17.39%
Desnorcled 0 0%
Stock 8 34.78%
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Old 18-08-03, 07:18 PM   #1
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I am thinking of changing my airfilter. wondering whats best
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Old 18-08-03, 07:47 PM   #2
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Only looked into the K&N and stock options, as I don't intend to put in a new exhaust (though I would love a twin high level Rene)

K&N does not increase power on it's own - only washable (unlike the OEM) considering the frequency of replacement (I do mine every 11,000 miles) it ain't worth the expense.
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Old 19-08-03, 03:38 PM   #3
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from what i have heard the K&N filter has a hole slightly larger than the stock filter, the bmc (rs i think) has an open top (no hole or snorkel) filter which would allow more air in giving marginally better performance

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Old 19-08-03, 10:50 PM   #4
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I am looking for more power and sound.
I will also fit the leovinci, and rejet. but i don't know what sounds best and increases power most
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Old 19-08-03, 11:28 PM   #5
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i would say that the bmc will give off slighly more power and a bit more noise than the k+n as the engine doesnt have to suck through a hole like in the k&n

but i could be wrong i am only making an educated guess, jhs obviosly use the bmc rather than the k+n for some reason other than cost i would imagine
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Old 19-08-03, 11:32 PM   #6
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thanks m8. I think i'll try the BMC then.
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Old 19-08-03, 11:36 PM   #7
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make sure its the right type though as there is 3 different bmc filters you need the (rs i think?)
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Old 21-08-03, 07:12 PM   #8
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Are you sure about that I just called the danish BMC importer, and he claims that BMC only makes standard and race versions. It could be because he dosn't want to get it home for me, but i can't seem to find a homepage from BMC to check it out.
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Old 12-10-03, 11:15 AM   #9
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I finally got my BMC filter, after waiting for ages
It says "RACE" on the box, and the filter has the same number as the box, but it does not have an open top . It has a hole, but not a snorkel.
Does anyone know if it is the rigth filter, i have got
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Old 12-10-03, 12:09 PM   #10
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BMC make three filters! There is the Road and the Race version but the one you are after is the Race RS version.

The Race RS filter is the only one with the cut out (rather than the regular sized hole). Best bet would be to give JHS Racing a call and get one from them.
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