Induction kits.. again! Please help!

1. Asaxo Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2007 South Posts: 442 1.8 16V 306

   #1 18th November 2007, 19:37

   Alrightt
   I am new at all this so bare with me!
   I know this is probally the most common thread on here,
   but..
   I have a 1.1i Saxo SX (R-reg) and want to put an induction kit on to increase performance slightly.
   I know being a 1.1i, its not going to make alot of difference, but its worth a try and its good experience!
   
   Basically i dont know whether to keep the standard air box, but put a different panel in or replace the whole thing with something like a K&N 57i filter.
   I'm not bothered about the sound it makes. Just want it to be a bit quicker..
   Being a broke student, I don't want to speand alot. Something under £80 will be great!
   I have heard from members on previous threads that K&N, Green, Viper are all good..
   There are so many to choose from!
   
   Any help at all will be great!
   Cheers guys!
   
   (and sorry about the huge paragraph!)
2. vtcarl Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 telford, shropshire Posts: 968 E86 Z4 3.0 si coupe

   #2 18th November 2007, 19:44

   an induction kit won't make the car feel quicker. to be honest stick to it being standard and wait till you get a bigger cc car. you can spend money on you car better ways. lowering it, bigger brakes of another citroen or pug. but thats just my opinion.
3. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #3 18th November 2007, 19:51

   you wont really feel any gain. and with KnN on it will prob be worse.
   
   read the stickys mate
4. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

   #4 18th November 2007, 19:59

   K&N = Chavvy crap.
   
   If you really want one, Id recommend Green/Raceland with green/BMC...... Basically any enclosed Induction kit!
5. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #5 18th November 2007, 20:04

   wouldnt waste my cash on a 1.1 on expensive induction kits
6. Asaxo Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2007 South Posts: 442 1.8 16V 306

   #6 18th November 2007, 20:18

   Ok, cheers for your advice.
   So i might scrap the idea of putting an induction kit on it..
   What will make a slight difference performance-wise for under £100?
7. Dez Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Shoreham By Sea near Brighton Posts: 2065 saxo vt*

   #7 18th November 2007, 20:19

   i had a K&N on my first car a 1.2 corsa and it made no difference at all to sound or performance. the worst £60 i ever spent along with the money i paid for the corsa lol....
   
   save your money for your next car mate....
8. featherz Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 138 Escort 1.8i 115ps

   #8 18th November 2007, 22:16

   Buy a cheap ripspeed item atleast itll make noise and you might "think" your going fast, your not gonna pull any performance out of a 1.1, your probebly too young to insure a bigger engined car so try lose some weight if you dont carry too much passengers lose the back seats, seat belts, head board, door cards, spare wheel hanger, sund proofing etc, and the car will accelate quicker and generally feel more "chuckable" round the twisty stuff.
9. GroomGTI Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Yorkshire. Posts: 1748 White 106 Gti

   #9 18th November 2007, 22:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Asaxo Ok, cheers for your advice. So i might scrap the idea of putting an induction kit on it.. What will make a slight difference performance-wise for under £100?

   you carnt really get alot for under £100 to improve the performance on a 1.1