ecl Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 hey all comtemplating on fitting some sort of pod or new panel filter into the car did a search but that just got me even more confused =( just a couple of simple q's to straighten out 1) I read that by just whacking on a pod onto a stock car is bad (lose bottom end?).. can this be fixed by putting it into a box or adding a headshield? 2) If i just stick a K&N panel into the stock airbox, are there any more modifications required to get the most out of it? How would this go against a pod? 3) With something like this apexi intake kit ( http://www.modyourcar.com.au/product_info....roducts_id=2607 ), would i need to box it up to not get defected? are there any boxes for sale in shops or can i use stock air box? basically the same q as 1 (would it drop performance) on my stock car? if anything doesnt make sense, its cos i'm a newbie =P thanks all - Eric Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd-runr Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 1) A pod will help with better flow in the top end and it is recommended to put it in a box or adding a headshield with a cold air feed from the front bar or something similar. Depending on where you live, a pod could be illegal ie. defectable. 2) A better panel filter in the stock airbox works great since it is already fairly shielded from the factory but may not be as great in flow in the top end then a pod. This is legal. 3) Don't know if there are any single bolt on kits that include pod and box but these can definately be bought separately and combined. Try nismo.com.au or even knock a box up yourself! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1088384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilch Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Also the pod will change your induction sound. It'll basically be louder. Some love this sound. Some hate it. I love it myself. wil.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1088516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin 09 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 a pod will gain you about 2kW at the wheels... and much higher liklihood of defect. but hey if you want the sound, go for it! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1088529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecl Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 lols, thanks for the replies guys think i'll give the pod a try hmm. i've so far managed to avoid being pulled over by police /touch wood they seem to follow me but as long as i dont do anything stupid, they seem to let me go =) one ran a red light (go the law) to follow me bout 5 mins ago @ milsons point then sat of my tail for the next 2 mins through the side streets until i finally parked under work. they drove past looking @ me. =) /ends rant hahaha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1088547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazt_R33 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 is it ilegal to have an apexi filter uncovered, in nsw.... like the one on the link below http://www.nengun.com/product_info.php?pro...3ad678b2f384b26 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1088712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecl Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 is it ilegal to have an apexi filter uncovered, in nsw....like the one on the link below http://www.nengun.com/product_info.php?pro...3ad678b2f384b26 thanks fazt_r33 will be looking at putting it in a box Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1088758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazt_R33 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 thanks fazt_r33will be looking at putting it in a box huh? is it illegal or not..... lol i was asking a question.... is it illegal or not???? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1088991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecl Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 huh? is it illegal or not..... lol i was asking a question....is it illegal or not???? apparently only 1 air mod: pod or FMIC as i dont have FMIC yet, pod should be ok but i think it has to be in a box also but again, if they want to get you, they will. not 100% on this though Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1089004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazt_R33 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 thanx ecl... can anyone elavorate on this legal issue??? is uncovered pod illegal, is fmic illegal if already have pod.... in NSW Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1089014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilch Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 NSW = exposed POD air filter = defect. Need it in a box otherwise if you are pulled over and they pop your hood you WILL get defected in NSW. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1089017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazt_R33 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 f$ckn laws... beter get mine covered.... and prob take ma bov off...lol thanks for that wilch Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1089025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilch Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Apparently it is legal to have an FMIC as long as it is covered by mesh in NSW too. But if you leave it exposed it is defectable, but up to the officer's discretion whether or not to defect you for it. wil.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1089387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecl Posted November 17, 2004 Author Share Posted November 17, 2004 thanx wilch walked past a shop today.. they're selling the K&N pod and the adaptor for $120 altogether i think thats pretty good for that price.. was originally looking at apexi but pricewise is pretty steep my q is.. as the pod has to be in a box (to avoid defects), can i just pop it in the stock airbox and use the existing vent + make a DIY CAI? i think making a DIY box from heat proof materials would be good but i'm not a DIY kinda guy =( maybe i could just buy the material and line up the stock box? would this suffice? PPLLLLZZZ HELLPPPP lols thanks - Eric Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1090081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilty Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 http://mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/ check out this site, someone posted it up ages ago... it is simply an experiment, testing the more famous type of pod filters such as the hks, blitz, apexi and the K&N and basically jsut testing, how clean each one is, etc. etc. and simply compares them. Hope this helpz..=) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/56060-pods-panels-etc/#findComment-1090644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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