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Feb 2, 2004 | 07:07 PM

batmanalan

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loudest panel filter

im in a heated debate and want to know what u guys think is the loudest panel filter, as in turbo suction noises...dont ask why i wnat to know.

Feb 2, 2004 | 09:40 PM

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That's kind of a silly thing to argue about. I'd imagine that the filter with the least air flow restriction would be the loudest, however i don't think it's going to be noticeable.

Feb 2, 2004 | 10:27 PM

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Filter....Who uses one of those....????

Flip a coin, and take your pick....

Feb 3, 2004 | 03:43 PM

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I've used k&n before on my 6 cyl z3/ I couldnt tell a difference with it. I just ordered the blitz panel filter. I get it in thurday, I'll give you an update after I install it.

Feb 3, 2004 | 04:38 PM

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Just pluck the silencer out and all the panel filters ought to sound the same.
Why are you guys arguing about this?!

Feb 3, 2004 | 06:30 PM

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cause some say it would be because of a filters inability to clean, or because of the design of the filter, either foam, paper, etc.

its a dumb debate, im just curious

Feb 3, 2004 | 07:04 PM

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sounds pretty stupid... anyway, i could imagine a foam filter would let the most sound through

Feb 3, 2004 | 11:25 PM

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...want to know what u guys think is the loudest panel filter, as in turbo suction noises...

I have my old OEM filter element and put my ear to it - not a peep!

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Feb 3, 2004 | 11:41 PM

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I have my old OEM filter element and put my ear to it - not a peep!

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I tried for the longest while tonight to get mine to talk... Alas, no dice. I also have the OEM filter. So I guess that's a safe bet if you are looking for a quiet filter.

Seriously though man, that's like asking which MAF sensor is the loudest...

Feb 4, 2004 | 01:12 PM

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Seriously though man, that's like asking which MAF sensor is the loudest...

what are you talking about, maf sensors dont make noise, air filters do under suction...wow

Feb 5, 2004 | 08:11 AM

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I don't know about the filter but does anybody's car talk to them? Mine does!

Feb 5, 2004 | 04:42 PM

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Umm I talk to my car all the time but she never responds... hey! Just like a real girl!

Feb 6, 2004 | 03:29 AM

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what are you talking about, maf sensors dont make noise, air filters do under suction...wow

Obviously MAF sensors don't make noise... That was my point. I defy you to change filters and notice a sound difference. The sound you hear is a product of intake shape, not the filter! Maybe you can pioneer the first intake "whistle tip." That should be nice and loud.