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I have called couple of K&N air filter dealers, the price form $94 to $210, and mainly they do not have stock. Don't konw why the price difference is so big for a same product. Also the BMC air filter for POLO GTI at AUTOBARN is $149, and the boss said BMC air filter is better than K&N one, coz it has 20% more air flow than K&N. Since they are similar price, what do you guys think? which one is better for POLO GTI?
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I have a K&N in mine($90 though REPCO Darwin), but I have had a BMC one in the past. Although the BMC wasn't in my Polo, I can say that both are great filters, and are made from the same materials, and are both oiled.
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im thinking about one for my TDI and would be interested in the results
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Only 90 bucks? i am so jealous you man. The main supplier do not have stock in VIC and they have no idea when the shippment will arrive.. and the price is a lot more expensive than yours.. bad thingOriginally posted by Blitzen View PostComment
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I don't know how Melbourne can be more expensive than Darwin...This has to be a first!! On the other hand, I did have to wait 6 weeks for the filter to come from the USA.Originally posted by wangsha17 View Post "If can't get behind your troops, feel free to stand in front of them..."Comment
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where did you go to get it? I got told $98 from Repco and Rocket their supplier had them in just last month couldn't all be gone already.Originally posted by wangsha17 View Post
Try Repco Port Melbourne or Dandenong (the ones I went to) unless they put the price up from August.Originally posted by Preen59It doesn't matter what car you drive.. If you're a complete wanker.. People still won't want to talk to you..
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Hey there, the Repco give me the different prices as well, the Chadstone Repco shop tell me $97 bucks, but the supplier has out of stock already, and they all not sure when the shippment will arrive. the Springvale Repco quote me 159 bucks and tell me they can get it from NSW. and some other shops ask 220 from me.. it just so bloody expensive, and sounds like they all have stock problem.. Why Repco give me different prices?Originally posted by Whubbsie View PostComment
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Port said $110 at first but when I said Dandy would get it for 97 they said they could do it at that, they have 2 suppliers one is Rocket the other I don't know.Originally posted by wangsha17 View Post
They always have to order it in they never stock it but if it's not in the system they should have call the supplier they supplier would at the very least given them a month for when the next shipment will be in.
you could always just get it online from the uk won't be cheap but you will get it sooner or laterOriginally posted by Preen59It doesn't matter what car you drive.. If you're a complete wanker.. People still won't want to talk to you..Comment
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Im getting a BMC today...
Ill let you know before and after... Dont expect much...
My car has APR tune V2, APR downpipe, APR Diverter, SEAT intake...
I reckon you will see more in the Seat intake..Comment
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Thanks man, Looking forward to hear your review on it, do you mind tell me that how much did you pay it for? I have gotten a quote which is 149 bucks. by the way, you have installed the SEAT intake right? have you cut the extra parts of plastic which block the air flow? is it works?Originally posted by GTI POLO View PostComment
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I reckon the Seat intake is good.. YEs I did cut the plastic out at the front...
It doesnt seem like you get much for your money... looks like a $30 bit of rubber but it seems to work well.. What do you physically get for the price of a tune... Fresh air so at least you get something you can see for your money..
Anyhow just got back from the workshop with BMC filter in... Its a little hot outside so intercooler might be robbing me of some power..
Ill definately give you a before and after by tonight.. my gut instinct is there wont be much to say. I dont think it will be noticable..
By the way I paid it $120 but I bought 2 of them and a APR dump pipe so maybe its more of a package deal..Comment
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hehehhe... fools and their money are easily parted
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Originally posted by GTI POLO View Post
Thanks man, I will be waiting for your revies of this BMC filter, I will cut the plastic on SEAT intake later just like you did, anticipate the stones wont come to the engine when I driving on the street... That is my only concern.
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Hi,
The car feels really good with the package that I have.. It really does have a brutal midrange..
I have the APR software V2, APR Dump pipe, APR Diverter Valve, SEAT intake and BMC filter..
With respect to the BMC filter, Im not sure how much it contributes but all in all, they all work very well together..
The little Polo really does have some shove...
It just revs straight through to the Rev line, quickly and smoothly, sounds good (maybe the BMC is contributing to the induction note)..
I would say get the BMC, Ive heard they are less oiled up than the K&N. So less oil flowing through your MAf sensor (do we have a maf sensor)Comment
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yep, pretty sure they run a MAF sensor.Comment
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