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Scott Wilkes
DieHard
Tasmania
92 TT Factory Manual

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 Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 11:05 pm, by:  Scott Wilkes (Scottywilkes) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
been looking around for a replacement panel filter, ive done the BFI and my airfilter is dirty so id prefer to replace it.

So so far its
54 for standard OEM toyota filter from castle hill
120ish from castle hill for a TRD one
Or 80 shipped for a HKS panel filter from nengun.

Is the TRD really that much better? Worth over twice the price? Or should i just get OEM one?

Also what does everyone think of the HKS One?
this is the HKS One
http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=2940&rsku=6078

Thanks
Shane Haverkamp
TryHard
nsw
soarer TT

Posts: 191
Reg: 10-2007

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 Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 12:53 pm, by:  Shane Haverkamp (Havabeer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
id also like to know this as my air filter is due for a replacement soon
Chris Lock
DieHard
sa
V8 Limited

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Reg: 03-2008

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 Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 02:55 pm, by:  Chris Lock (Sledge) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Is the HKS one a 'wet' one?
Check local laws whether the HKS one is legal.
In some states the 'wet' type (oil) are not legal
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
GT Starlet

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 Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 03:37 pm, by:  James Harris (Haro) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
didnt K&N make a panel filter also?
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder

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 Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 04:50 pm, by:  Daniel Clarke (Dieseltrain) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I used to run a K&N panel filter .
Scott Wilkes
DieHard
Tasmania
92 TT Factory Manual

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 Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 05:49 pm, by:  Scott Wilkes (Scottywilkes) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
nah its a dry filter, heres a description of there site

HKS’ high-performance Super Hybrid Filters are a direct replacement for OE panel filters when a factory airbox is required or preferred. Super Hybrid Filters features a 3-layer dry-type filter. The filter element is bonded to a flexible nylon frame and offers a price-friendly performance alternative to a full intake system.
Ben Lipman
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer TT manual, plus TT track car

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Reg: 04-2006

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 Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 06:37 pm, by:  Ben Lipman (Ben12a) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
The only real advantage I can see with the TRD one, is it is cleanable, so it is a one off spend.

There was an article on one of these Soarer forums, along with some testing that showed a new factory filter flowed better, and cleaned better than the competition. It may have been a Peter Scott article or post, but don't quote me.

I run the TRD one in the road car, and a boxed HKS super dooper hyper ultra pod (or something!) in the track car.
Scott Wilkes
DieHard
Tasmania
92 TT Factory Manual

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Reg: 10-2008

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 Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 06:46 pm, by:  Scott Wilkes (Scottywilkes) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
The HKS panel is washable as well, its a 3 stage type one, 3 different materials, the centre mesh section is removable.

MMMM anyone got a pic of the TRD one?
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31

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 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 06:53 am, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
The factory Denso filter is great. I'm surprised its $54 in Tasmania, as thats only about what it costs here in Kiwi $'s - just bought one a couple of weeks ago.
Daniel Lee
Goo Roo
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8

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 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 01:59 pm, by:  Daniel Lee (Son_gokou) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I got quoted from Castle Hill Toyota for $59.40 for standard OEM toyota filter!

I bought the TRD air filter two years ago and its cost $135!

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Aaron Casey
Goo Roo
nsw
'94 jzz30 gttl, 2 mini's one supercharged :-)

Posts: 1110
Reg: 08-2005

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 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 04:03 pm, by:  Aaron Casey (Blownminiturbo) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
i had a panel k&n on mine before i went single turbo and it worked fine and very easily cleaned. i heard also the oem ones flow just as good but you cant really clean them
Adam Barry
DieHard
WA
UZZ31 Soarer

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 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 07:37 pm, by:  Adam Barry (Acdchook) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Daniel Lee wrote on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 01:59 pm:

I got quoted from Castle Hill Toyota for $59.40 for standard OEM toyota filter!

It cost me $83 for the OEM filter here in WA.
James Cahir
TryHard
ACT
Soarer TT

Posts: 239
Reg: 04-2008

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 Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 02:00 pm, by:  James Cahir (James987) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
How do you tell when the TRD filter is dirty, and how do you clean it? Is there a cleaning kit like with the K&N gear?
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder

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 Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 03:56 pm, by:  Daniel Clarke (Dieseltrain) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
A K&N Panel filter should cost you no more than $110 .
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31

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 Friday, June 12, 2009 - 07:58 am, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Warning though, K&N panels let lots of air in, but they also let lots of crap in. Probably no problem if you do your oil & filter ever 5000 though.
Andrew Hargreaves
TryHard
NSW
2.5 TT

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 Friday, June 26, 2009 - 06:21 pm, by:  Andrew Hargreaves (Andicap) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Does anyone know the part number for a K&N Air filter? If i can get a part number I may be able to get them cheap. by the way I got a standard Air Filter 2 days ago for $40
Scott Wilkes
DieHard
Tasmania
92 TT Factory Manual

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 Friday, June 26, 2009 - 06:28 pm, by:  Scott Wilkes (Scottywilkes) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
ive got a HKS filter on the way from nengun with my plug in harness for the ultimate so il be able to see how these compare :-)

There wasgable to :-)
Robert Day
TryHard
victoria
v8 & TT

Posts: 205
Reg: 01-2007

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 Friday, June 26, 2009 - 06:38 pm, by:  Robert Day (Lexsmaz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hey Andrew, was that 40 dollars for a Toyota Genuine Air filter ? If so man thats cheap ..

I'm sure i paid about 60 plus trade for mine 6 months ago ..

Rob ..
Michael Sinay
Tinkerer
NSW
TT

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Reg: 07-2005

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 Monday, June 29, 2009 - 01:21 pm, by:  Michael Sinay (Mikey) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hi guys I've been searching the forum but cant find a part number for the replacement K&N panel filter for the stock TT airbox. If anyone can please post it up that would be most helpful! And I guess if anyone has one for sale pease give me a yell...

Thanks,
Mike
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
GT Starlet

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 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 06:44 pm, by:  James Harris (Haro) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
The K&N ones are expensive here in AUS for some reason:
http://www.modyourcar.com.au/kn-replacement-panel-filter--19931998-toyota-supra-3litre-p4604

but you can buy these online from the USA for cheaper (google it)
Andrew Hargreaves
TryHard
NSW
2.5 TT

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 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 09:23 pm, by:  Andrew Hargreaves (Andicap) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I work at a dealership and repco so I get some stuff cheaper.
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
GT Starlet

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 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 09:45 pm, by:  James Harris (Haro) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
well if you work for repco find the part number yourself in that lovely K&N catalog you have there hahaha

OH and report back with a price... a SOARER CENTRAL price.

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