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gooner1
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:15 pm
Just had a run in my cab after removing K& N cone filter and replacing with the itg unit.All i can say to anyone thats thinking of using the ITG filter
id do it.Car feels smoother more responsive and definitely a more subtle
sound to it.

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M5pilot
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:46 pm
Isnt it amazing what a simple thing like an inbuilt trumpet can do.
The noice is more subtle due to the filter being made of foam rather than a paper cone type enclosure.
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tylerma
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:52 pm
Sal
got a price
any pics dude
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panesar_e30
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:09 pm
im also getting an itg kit fitted through recomendations.
il leave some fedback on fri once the kit is fitted.

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Simon13
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:11 pm
theres not alot wrong with the stock setup!
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Incitatus
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:09 pm
Simon13 wrote:theres not alot wrong with the stock setup!
In a moment of boredom/curiosity I removed my ITG and fitted the standard air box and went on a quick run. The purpose being that I'd had the ITG fitted for a number of months now and I wanted to see if I could notice the 'downgrade' to a standard air box. The difference was immediate with a reduction in pull throughout the rev range, most noticeable in the top end.
So of course the ITG went straight back on

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oguz327
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:22 pm
Thats good to know fella.
Ive got an ITG coming this week aswell, look forward to trying it out.
Ill post up the results aswell

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DanThe
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pnd
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Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:37 am
I have been thinking about one of these would they benefit from shielding?
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M5pilot
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Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:59 am
I only offer the ITG because it makes a difference. Every one who has bought one has come back with the same feedback as Incitatus. Its a significant difference over the standard airbox.
As for shielding, no point really unless you want full power in traffic conditions. Once moving the engine bay temps are the same as outside temps.
I'll do a group buy on them very soon to make them a little cheaper.
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oguz327
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Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:29 pm
What did you guy use as a mounting plate?
Should be fitting mine tomorow

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panesar_e30
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Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:38 pm
im still waiting for the brackets too!
has anybdy got pics of one fitted to their e30?

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gooner1
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Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:26 pm
Hi mate will post pic of itg as soon as ive sorted wheels.
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oguz327
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Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:24 pm
gooner1 wrote:Hi mate will post pic of itg as soon as ive sorted wheels.
Pics would be cool
Had a go at fitting this today but no luck in fabricating a monting bracket with what i had.
What did you guys use?
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oguz327
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:50 pm
any luck with those pics dude?
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gooner1
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oguz327
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Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:44 pm
Nice one dude, did u just use abit of metal drilled and bent into shape?
Thats very similar to what i was trying to do but didnt have a suitable bit of metal.
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SHAZ325iSPORT
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Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:57 pm
i have one of these and its well worth it,when mounting mine i used the standard bracket but abit modified,il post pics up later,sal has seen mine.
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DanThe
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:00 am
How much can you expect to pay for one of these?
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oguz327
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:06 am
Ive just found something i may be able to use but not sure till i try out tomorow.
Its a right angle metal timber/ cabinet bracket.
Ive shaped it similar to gooners, and ill use the thick rubber bush off of the existing air box as gooner has.
Not sure if the metal is thick/man enough to hold the weight of the air flow meter.
Ill give it a go.
Be good to see how you have made yours shaz325, pics would be cool.
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oguz327
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:10 am
Gotta make sure its secure on the move, fan belt not too far away and i guess if the filter is fouling anything its gonna munch on the foam
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SHAZ325iSPORT
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:12 am
mines 100% secure bruv,will definately post pics up tommorow.
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oguz327
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gooner1
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:33 pm
Oguz, bracket came with filter. Dan dont want to p**s you off mate but got mine for £18 on ebay.

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DanThe
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:49 pm
gooner1 wrote:got mine for £18 on ebay.


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oguz327
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Thu Jun 15, 2006 12:38 am
gooner1 wrote:Oguz, bracket came with filter. Dan dont want to p**s you off mate but got mine for £18 on ebay.

£18 with bracket, top deal fair play
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SHAZ325iSPORT
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