cone filtert or rs2?

[stevieyid]

Looking at getting rid of my standard air box on my ABY. I have been watching with interest the thread about the apexi cone filter. My question is which is the more affective and overall best option, the cone filter or wait until i find a rs2 air box? I no the rs2 air box is rare and they dont come up often but is far superior to a cone filter? Any suggestions

[Jamo]

Looking at getting rid of my standard air box on my ABY. I have been watching with interest the thread about the apexi cone filter. My question is which is the more affective and overall best option, the cone filter or wait until i find a rs2 air box? I no the rs2 air box is rare and they dont come up often but is far superior to a cone filter? Any suggestions

RS2 box int's superior to a cone filter, it depends on what you want, if you can take the induction noise through a cone filter and give it a cold air feed it's very good

See Doug's setup http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthr...ht=intercooler

[stevieyid]

well as im the impatient type i think i will go for the cone filter. Can u tell me the difference between these two except for the look.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-UNIVERSAL-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JDM-INDUCTION-...QQcmdZViewItem
If there is no difference why is the price so different? cheers

[pastures16]

have you got the u bend sorted yet

[stevieyid]

not yet although i have been reading through the other thread and im going to go down the travis perkins route

[AAH!]

A'pexi have a a good reputation and also seems to do a good job as a filter which is what you really want as well as of any power (and audio) gains.

see here:

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

if you are thinking of buying the A'pexi filter from the e-bay site you have linked to, make sure that the one they are offering will work for you. The one they have is the "Universal 500-A021 Power Intake Replacement Filter (Filter Only) 80mm - May require use of Apex Adapter" opposed to the "Universal 500-A025 with 80mm flange" which sounds like it may be more suitable.

See here:

http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_suction_detail.asp?id=166&pageNum=1

You may want to consider the Dahlback kit (DBR.RS2.OA.01), although expensive it solves all the "wants" in one go as it includes a heat shield and a s/s 180º bend, hose clips, silcone connectors, etc. It's an easy fit and it fits straight on to the MAF. When you have added up all the individual costs of all the self sourced DIY parts the Dahlback kit isn't that much more expensive.

See here & navigate to - search parts/audi/S2/air filters:
http://www.dahlbackracing.se/english/main.asp

and if you can supply a UK Vat number it is 25% cheaper.

[|Maku|]

http://www.dahlbackracing.se/audi/s2/filterkit.jpg - direct link to dahlbäck s2 filter kit!

[BRY]

Interesting reading

[Jamo]

The apexi filter is the best, there is on the forum a review of cone filters and the Apexi came out top over the HKS.

[Jamo]

Ta-da

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8885&highlight=hks

[BRY]

The apexi filter is the best, there is on the forum a review of cone filters and the Apexi came out top over the HKS.

Cone filters and Shark fins, are you aiming to be on the cover of Lax Power in the near future :mischeif:

[rotoryboy]

Cone filters and Shark fins, are you aiming to be on the cover of Lax Power in the near future :mischeif:

PMSL

[Jamo]

Cone filters and Shark fins, are you aiming to be on the cover of Lax Power in the near future :mischeif:

As of next week the shark fin is up for sale

[pastures16]

Interesting reading

oh s**t ive just bought the dahlback pipe
does look nice though

[stevieyid]

Right got my cone filter on and im very pleased with it. First proper run was last night in -4 temp and the it certaily was quicker and more responsive. Today though all seemed to be going well but then tried opening it up and it didnt fly through the rev range like it was. Im thinking heat soak as currently i dont have a cold air feed and no heat shield. So a few questions. What is the best material to use for a heat shield? Where to put the heat shield? and where to put a cold air feed? One other question are there any ready made heat shields u can buy or do u have to make your own? Cheeers