2nd Gen R56 Cooper S The best air filter for 2 things?

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  1. genik

    genik Member

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    How will i choose an air filter...
    1. that will produce the loudest possible sound of my bov?
    2. that will provide the optimum performance?
     
  2. ZippyNH

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  3. genik

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    Thanx but im not really looking for a list of things. I want specific things to know from regarding the air filter... which of all will produce the loudest bov sound and also how will i judge that the specific air filter will provide optimum performance!
     
  4. Dave.0

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    Filtering dirt and crap is the function of an air filter, not to make sounds for you to get all giddy about.

    If you want sound just remove your air filter and replace it with a screen.

    This is the kind of silly question you should be putting up on the NAM not here.
     
  5. genik

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    What is a "screen"?
     
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    Mesh, usually made from wire. Screens were a major component of front doors back in ye olden times.
     
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    And they were the original reusable filter...often had an "oil bath" to keep them clean and sticky...
    Paper filters replaced them due to lower cost and easier cleaning/replacement.
    Just get a DRY FOAM filter and be done.
     
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    A screen is used to keep the chunks out...

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Nathan

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    We are not knowledgeable concerning prevailing atmospheric pollutant conditions, and the physical composition of filterable material that comprise the content of the air from your venue. That information is vital to understanding the needs for the conditions.
     
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    Lol...
    Natan is getting his geek on!!:ihih:
     
  11. genik

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    I understood... nothing!
     
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    You are not going to get any sound out of your car from the filter.

    Get a foam filter wet or dry.
     
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    #13 genik, Jun 21, 2015
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    well there are others that don't believe so and it is strange that there are so different opinions.. they can't both be right!
    Tell me more about this (brands) and why prefer a wet or dry foam filter?
     
  14. Nathan

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    Might I suggest you spend some time and read this...

    Air Filtration Test

    Bob is The Oil Guy is respected for his methodology and fact presentation leaving the reader to use the high quality voluminous material to formulate their own conclusions.
     
  15. Friskie

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    redact/redundant/had sumptin' to do with glandular chemistry.
     
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    ^^^^ oh we know from your posts. :lol:
     
  17. genik

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    Now that was... mean! :lol:
     
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    Need a tissue?
     
  19. Nathan

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    Yeah, looks like he does, from laughter it seems.
     
  20. ZippyNH

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    I need one to clean off my screen!!
    I MUST stop the spittakes!!!:cornut:
     

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