Panel filter for FD

[ej20i]

hey guys, thinking of gettin an air filter soon...(dont want PODS) wad brand do u think i shud go with and roughly how much do they worth??
thinking K&N...but most ppl i tok to...suggested a jap brand...i want APEXi but not sure if they make the filter for my car or not.

[musers]

As far as I know, K&N panel filter goes on US ebay for around 50 something USD, well do panel filter make a difference though when comparing to the stock one?

[denot]

there's mugen one... I think JDM concept sell one of them...

[FD2R]

there's mugen one... I think JDM concept sell one of them...

here the link:
MUGEN HI-PERFORMANCE AIR FILTER - CIVIC FD1 (1.8L)

[Shimian]

Would be interesting to know which panel filter gives better air flow. I think anything is better than the stock paper filter. Also you will save money in the long run vs stock. I currently have K&N but may look at alternatives to compare

[denot]

just a quick question... in terms of durability and usability, which one better Panel filter or SRI?

[danjoy25]

I'd go the panel as it still stock looking and you won't be sucking hot air. Only thing I might do is modify the air box so it can get more fresher air, maybe adding a flexible pipe/tubing which is directed to the bumper and to the air box.

I want one as well, maybe we can do a group buy.

[Shimian]

I'd go the panel as it still stock looking and you won't be sucking hot air. Only thing I might do is modify the air box so it can get more fresher air, maybe adding a flexible pipe/tubing which is directed to the bumper and to the air box.

I want one as well, maybe we can do a group buy.

I was thinking about removing resonator and routing a pipe to the foglights. But its 1 foot off the ground and its a bit risky. I might try to route it higher so its atleast 1.5-2 feet from the ground

[Frost_FD]

Just get a CAI if you guys want to remove resonator.
Get beastly sound and improved reaction and fuel reduction.

[danjoy25]

CAI would be the go, but they cost atleast $400+, take out the front bumper to install and clean the filter and will eventually force me to get a full exhaust and maybe a piggyback computer. LOL!

[Shimian]

Just get a CAI if you guys want to remove resonator.
Get beastly sound and improved reaction and fuel reduction.

As danjoy said, its another $400. Dont really want to spend that much. I want to keep the stock look. So really just to remove some extra weight, maybe a slight sound increase

[JaCe]

Panel filter... throttle response and engine feels marginally better- maybe a little bit smoother? But for me since I put it in so early, hard to tell if it was the filter or just engine becoming run in. Don't expect any kW gain- but I guess at least it's cost can be justified as it can be reused.

ps. I'd be curious to see how Mugen panel filter goes. I personally used K&N.