GRUPPEM FILTER REPLACEMENT

[monz]

After numerous cleaning sessions over the years with a k&n cleaning kit!.. I decided to replace the oem gruppeM k&n filter with a new one as I felt no real difference cleaning the old one!.. I was shocked in results!!.. Just on idling the car sounded different!.. Even with a-little bit of throttle the sucking from the new k&n filter was louder as-well as the idling from the exhaust.. After a test drive I noticed the difference straight away!!.. The car was more responsive & the rpms was flowing more freely.. The car was definitely pulling more stronger!

After cleaning the k&n filter!.. No difference in colour!!.

Old filter left & new filter right!.. Notice the difference in colour!!..

The inside of the gruppeM was filthy..

The intake/hoses was also filthy!..

After a good clean with soapy water..

 

[mikegsi]

Interesting!!

How much was the filter and what's the part number!!

 

[monz]

It wasn't cheap!..

Here's the link to the website I bought it from with all the info;

http://xposed.com.au/shop/air-filter-fr0985a-p-57.html

Monz. :wink:

 

[C2BDB]

i could be wrong but last time i cleaned mine i took this picture as i think this maybe the part number of the k@n filter? i took it so i could order a new one next time it needed doing?

 

[TypeRKid]

Is this orderable direct with K&N themselves?? I need a new filter as mine is looking the same

 

[monz]

GruppeM japan sent me the filter direct.. But I went through (http://xposed.com.au) who are a gruppeM authorised dealer. The service from them was first class with regular updates on the shipping!.. Highly recommend them for customer service & ease of use..

Monz. :wink:

 

[mikegsi]

I'd be interested in a replacement filter too, but not for that price!!

A standalone 57i kit is normally under £100 so why would this be so expensive!

Without taking mine apart, how is the filter seated within the gm? Would it be possible to put a cheaper aftermarket filter on in it's place?

 

[C2BDB]

how it sits when built up i have had a look at k&ns web site but had no luck might try an email

I'd be interested in a replacement filter too, but not for that price!!

A standalone 57i kit is normally under £100 so why would this be so expensive!

Without taking mine apart, how is the filter seated within the gm? Would it be possible to put a cheaper aftermarket filter on in it's place?

hope this helps

 

[monz]

It is expensive!.. But I did look around with no success.. k&n especially designed this filter to fit with the gruppeM..

 

[chiefpulsar]

How much did that work out in £'s :?:

 

[monz]

136.91.. + 36.50 P&P = 173.41! :shock: (The dollar & yen are still unstable!).

 

[xp02ed]

Thanks Monz ;D

just want to help some guys out who want a replacement and wants things cleared.

basically the K&N filter that gruppem used can't be bought of K&N itself, i dont know why.
The filter itself is also expensive from gruppem directly. price being 18,000 JPY + 4,000 JPY shipping
You can use xe.com for exchange rates to GBP or any other currency.

I have been bugging them alot asking why it is expensive, which i haven't got a reasonable response but in general there intakes are expensive which components for it do add up for the price. Saying this the JPY itself in the world market is deer.

in regards to looking for another cone style filter, it is possible if you find another filter which has a good fitment