its deffo a gr8 filter and thanks to john's advice regarding "rotating" the filter it's now an even better proposition.

I went out in my car again last nite and boy you can really hear this "fluttering" sound, hopefully nothings going wrong the cynical side of me is always nagging LOL

should i have done it, then i think cause u should you know it makes sense

enjoy everyone

 

Fitted mine last week, and noticed the difference within minutes of driving on full throttle.

whats the fully inclusive price from japanparts ?

 

Peccy

What are they like on delivery?
Quite fancy one of them and ditching my standard paper one.

Ta Ashley

 

i got mine from Scoobymania not the cheapest but they delivered on time, i think japanparts.com is cheaper but dont hold me to that statement

 

Thanks Mate

PS would i notice a deference going from a standard paper to this STi one?
Hopefully its worth the £47

Ashley

 

oh yessss!! read my post again, i have noticed a difference going from an ITG(allegedly high flowing) air filter to this sti one, the ITG is better than standard, this one is just another step up again IMHO


Edited to include :- im sure Bob Rawle did a test and got 10bhp MORE by fitting this filter over a std paper one, that was ona JDM car tho if my memory serves me right

 

you can buy this from BR Developments as well as Scoobymania now. If you read Bob Rawles thread in the projects forum you can see the sort of performance it is capable of in his STi9.

 

I've got one in my car now aswell. Price from Japanparts will depend on exchange rate. Mine ordered a couple of weeks ago was just over £40 (all in, delivered - took about a week to arrive). Out of interest I had been running an ITG (for 50K+ miles) with no ill effects. I needed to change so the STI one seemed the most sensible choice. I'm sure that a lot of the problems relating to oiled filters haave come when they are cleaned and re-oiled (not all I'm sure). Perhaps people are being a little too generous with the oil?

Chris

 

My ITG filter was "as it wzs put in by TSL" ie original never been re-oiled and had been in about 8000 miles it was put in about 14 months ago......

I WOULD NEVER TRUST AN OILED FILTER AGAIN AFTER WHAT I SAW -

To say i was shocked is an understatement...... i'd advise everyone who has one to check them out.....

 

To to add a bit regarding MAF sensors and oiled filters. Using a K&N should be fine in most circumstances, as they retain the oil well compared to a foam filter.

The most vulnerable MAF used on the Impreza is in the MY99/00 (the last of the classic shape, this includes the STi5/6). The earlier hot wire Maf is less easily damaged and the new age car has a new MAF design again, which apears to be stronger/less easy to contaminate. If you have an MY99/00 i would advise you avoid induction kits/oiled filters if you are retaining the use of the MAF. Even with dry filters, the MAF sensor on the MY99/00 does get tired, it's well worth changing this at 50K miles and treating it as a service replacement part. They cost around £80 if you buy the MAF sensor on its own.

 

On the Japanparts website there is only a section for WRX 1992-2000. Will the STI air filters fit a UK turbo MY00?

I'm pretty sure they are the same air boxes but don't want to order something that's no use to me.

 

I have a 00my and fitted my STi p/f about a month ago. Having been initially cautious there is a definate increase in horsepower. Obviously we are talking between 5-10 bhp max. together with a noisier spool up / induction noise, but it deffinately pulls harder at high revs.

Needless to say its a pretty good investment, and so far according to my boost gauge everything is as normal. I'd recomend it to anyone. I'm also looking to go for TEK3 at the end of the year for which i believe the filter can give significant benefits.

Pedro

 

Look on scoobymania's website or japanparts or Bob Rawle these r the ones to get

 

These aint cheap items but they are good
I gained over 10bhp and upto 15lbs of torque on the rolling road, within a couple of mins of fitting, should have taken John's advice ages ago me thinks

Tony

 

Agreed Tony well worth the investment...am very very pleased with mine.. not cheap BUT the cheapest way to get @10bhp & 15lbsft me thinks

 

Does anyone know if using this filter requires a remap?

 

wouldn't have thought so... the ecu should cope with the increased airflow without any re-mapping mods.

 

Question...

What is the cleaning process of the Green filter?

I've noticed a new "low down" lack of power lately, and checked my filter and it's black.

Cheers

kyle

 

BR Developments stock them, but they are £69!!
I'll check if Scoobymania have them.

 

£69 eek!!
Scoobymania at £47 are reasonable if it includes a warrnty and quick delivery.
Direct from Japan they are £30 and with tax & postage they work out about £40 each but its 10 day delivery.
Ebay has them from the States for £27 ex tax & shipping at moment.

Nick

 

Is there any issue providing japanparts my vin no.? (they request this on online order form)

 

Give them someone else's

 

DBY - can you let me know if it makes a significant difference. I'm thinking of fitting one to my 03WRX

 

it certainly made a difference to my MY02sti im sure it would make a difference to you 03WRX but how much i couldnt say......

its better than standard and safer than oily ones go for it you wont be dissapointed

 

Garycat it does make a small difference but not that noticable. I think this is down to the bird feathers and general crap that was in the original one after 15k so it was bound to feel better. My car is also fited with PPP

Regards

John

 

Does the PPP include this air filter or not?

 

PeteRock, No it does not, just thought I would mention it as general info

Regards

John

 

You don't need to give it

 

Just replaced my Green filter for the STI one (Scooby mania £61)

MUCH better

Cheers Hawkeye... this is why we all go on this forum

 

can't find how to buy online from scoobymania's website,can you or is it just me and my fat useless fingers that can't find the checkout????.

cheers in advance,Mac.