Fitted my K&N yesterday - pics

1. robert_waite Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 716 2001 VTS

   #1 23rd April 2009, 11:08

   Hi all,
   
   I brought a k&n cone and pipe from here a while back secondhand and have cleaned and oiled it but never got round to fitting it as there were lots of threads about heat soak etc.
   
   I was running the standard system with a green panel filter, but I wanted to see what it sounded like as I am a child!
   
   I finally got round to doing it yesterday and it was a piece of piss really. The only grief was removing the resonator box and piping, which I ended up hacksawing and then pulling apart. I guessed I would not be putting it back on, but cut it on a flat section so I can if needs be.
   
   Overall I am happy with the induction noise, but will see what motorway driving is like as I am used to a 6 speed car or a diesel so the revving VTS is an aquired taste for long journeys anyway!
   
   Here are some pics if anyone cares, but I may revert to the standard airbox with a cold feed or two! (Y section with 2 pipes) if the noise is annoying.
   
   Ignore the blue pipe, I had it left over from my Mk1 golf and it fitted.
   
   Before
   
   
   
   After
   
   
2. JamieLee2k Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Nuneaton Posts: 312 Saxo Forte 1.1i (Written off)

   #2 23rd April 2009, 11:24

   That looks pretty sweet, I wish I could afford VTS
3. Ben Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 5469 Ecoboost

   #3 23rd April 2009, 11:25

   Not bad matey, that engine bay needs cleaning up though!
4. fossie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 Spennymoor, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3742 Saxo MK2 VTS

   #4 23rd April 2009, 11:26

   Get yourself a nice cold air feed on there fella
5. robert_waite Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 716 2001 VTS

   #5 23rd April 2009, 12:01

   Will have to put off cleaning it as I have a 6 month old daughter and should probably spend time with her rather than up to my arms in dirt. Will sort a cold air feed soon!
6. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #6 23rd April 2009, 12:02

   Well done mate
   
   Nice to see some good progress
7. robert_waite Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 716 2001 VTS

   #7 23rd April 2009, 12:06

   I am planning on getting a stainless back box, which could stretch to a cat back system. Although I may wait till it needs it as nappies and clothes are getting priority!
8. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #8 23rd April 2009, 12:07

   Sportex 3" backbox and centre section is just over £140 mate
9. vtrlvr Newbie Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 5

   #9 23rd April 2009, 14:32

   more details on the exaust system plz mate /\
10. robert_waite Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 716 2001 VTS

    #10 23rd April 2009, 14:50

    http://sportex-exhausts.com/?gclid=C...FQqenAodhjBLRQ
    
    The joys of google...