simota carbon universal kit OR k&n apollo kit ??

[vectra_]

which one is better...im ordering a air filter kit tmorrow...i did some research on these but still cant decide...i decided to make a poll and see what you guys think...

if you can write why you picked either one it will be very usefull...thanks(:

[guy 27]

neither, save your money and get a 3A pod filter, bracket and some piping to connect it. Can do it for around $50 if you shop around.

If your worried about heatsoak then put the standard box back on in the warmer months or build a heatshield.

BTW the simota air filter is a 3A filter just with a shield on it.

[gmonkey]

They do sound awesome but

[nuggz]

They do sound awesome but

obviously havent tried the 3A =P

[vectra_]

but simota carbon and k&n are probably safer and more reliable then the 3A ones i think... (:

[guy 27]

Many of us here run a 3a pod with no issues. If anything it's the safer than the k&n as it's not oiled and it's the exact same as the simota without the shield. You could get an universal shield for it if you wanted to but I wouldn't bother unless you want to use it in warm weather.

Just trying to give you a better and cheaper alternative.

[vectra_]

yeh i might go for the 3a pod ones the weather is usually cold over here ın victoria so dont think it will be a problem but the thing is simota one would probably look better because its carbon fiber :p

[nuggz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek-a3PC4kMI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B8TMNLE6_I

go the 3A
you wont regret it

only cost $30odd

[Nurb608]

If your looking performance wise, here's an interesting article I borrowed from the exe site,

http://nissanftw.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/scan1.jpeg
http://nissanftw.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/scan12.jpeg

[liam]

Ive got a basically brand new simota and the silicone piping for sale if your interested, was part of the group buy on here only done sub 2000k's

[vectra_]

Ive got a basically brand new simota and the silicone piping for sale if your interested, was part of the group buy on here only done sub 2000k's

:( too late mate, ive already bought it....damm
why you selling it??

[liam]

wrote the astra off :(

the lancer engine bay is a bitch to do anything with so ill probably just get a prefab kit

[vectra_]

wrote the astra off :(

the lancer engine bay is a bitch to do anything with so ill probably just get a prefab kit


hmm :(
did you like the simota?is it good?

[liam]

Yeah really grunty, accelerates alot harder too :).... well it turned my 1.8 hairdryer into a 1.8 turbine anyway haha

[vectra_]

lol.. :D cant wait to get it fitted...trying to figure out how much would mechanics charge me for it....

[Nurb608]

lol.. :D cant wait to get it fitted...trying to figure out how much would mechanics charge me for it....

Fit it yourself, there is nothing to them :)

[vectra_]

hım...(: scared to do something wrong(:

[Nurb608]

There's not much you can do wrong. Rip out the airbox and connect the simota onto your AFM and anywhere else it needs to run.

[vectra_]

i mıght have a go...(:

[Nurb608]

Where abouts in vic are ya. There are a few of us on here that may be able to give you a hand if you want

[vectra_]

that will be really good(: im at east doncaster...

[phatmax]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek-a3PC4kMI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B8TMNLE6_I

go the 3A
you wont regret it

only cost $30odd

rather angry sounding..nice man.

[Nurb608]

That should be no problem. When are you looking at doing it and we can get something organised for ya.

[vectra_]

i ordered the filter today..so i think on wednesday it will be delivered..

[Nurb608]

i ordered the filter today..so i think on wednesday it will be delivered..

Is it a vehicle specific kit?

[vectra_]

nah, its universal simota carbon lightweight filter.. :s

[Nurb608]

Hmmm, you might need some extra parts then depending on sizes of the pipework that joins onto the AFM but not 100% sure on this kit. I'm sure someone may know, or we will soon find out, lol. Come to the cruise this friday night and we can check it all out.

[vectra_]

where bouts the cruise...ill come (:

[Nurb608]

http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?27337-VIC-Friday-Night-July-30-Cruise

[ChrisMaz]

80mm to get onto the AFM, no idea what the size of the Simota is though.

[gmonkey]

It was either 76 or 84 can't remember but was 4mm difference think it was 76

[ChrisMaz]

In that case, just 80mm silicone pipe, and clamp the crap out of it like i've done on the apollo. Apollo end was around 76 as well.

[gmonkey]

Or just do a 80mm to 76 reducer like I did costs about the same :p

[vectra_]

i have no idea what you guys are talking about but thanks very much, you guys are very helpfull (:

[Nurb608]

lol, just bring everything to the cruise night and we'll have a look ;)

[vectra_]

yepp okk (((: does anyone leave near east doncaster? ((:

[liam]

I had to use a 90 degree bend and essentially cut the ends off just so i had the tight curve bit.

mate its not hard to do, it seems really daunting to rip your car apart especially the engine (interior im fine with engine wise i just dont dare to think about the trouble id get in) but its easily done :)

If you look at the photo's of the setups for your particular model you can work out how people do it

[vectra_]

is there a HOW TO about fitting it in around here..? (: maybe i should check...ive searched but couldnt find a how to on fitting

[vectra_]

http://www.modyourcar.com.au/images/products/2/8437998245-WS-254.jpg

[vectra_]

http://www.modyourcar.com.au/images/products/2/8437998245-WS-254.jpg


this will fit in my car yes?? 2003 vectra cdxi
do i need any other parts to fit it in?

[boorny88]

yeah cnt see y not it fittted my astra its not as big as u think and you will just need a joiner like chris mentioned earlier

[vectra_]

where do i get that joiner :s

[gmonkey]

Supercheap repco autoone.. Any motoring shop pretty much

[vectra_]

cool(:

[vectra_]

does anyone have a video of a vectra 3.2 with simota fitted? (: searched youtube and couldnt find any

[gmonkey]

chris has a apollo on his 3.2... sounds like a V8.. so i can only imagine the simota would sound louder again :)

[vectra_]

maybe he can put a video around here somewheree..

[ChrisMaz]

I can give you a rough idea with an apollo?

Trust me, both make the 3.2 sound tough as hell.

Yours will be louder than this :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv-Y-Y_Zeyk


I'll try and get my own clip tomorrow with my sound recorder.

Oh and heres my setup.

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25629&stc=1&d=1254158489

[vectra_]

looks nice((:
does it sound deep when you start the car or is it just makes good sound when you push the pedal? ((:

[vectra_]

guess whats in the box :p


http://i1007.hizliresim.com/2010/7/30/1925.jpg

[ChrisMaz]

Only deep when you are using the throttle. You just won't stop using the throttle :D

[vectra_]

hmmmm(((: the thing is now, i dont no how to fit this in ((:

[ChrisMaz]

Basically the same as the Apollo. Simota may be a little bit longer though. But that could work to your advantage if you want it piped straight into the intake snorkle.

[vectra_]

if i take it to a mechanic to get it fit, im scared that they wont be able to fit in proply...
and i think i have to get the slicone for it yes??

[ChrisMaz]

If a mechanic couldn't fit it then they really don't deserve to be a mechanic.

Yeah just get a 90 degree silicone bend.

[vectra_]

true..
ill get one from autobahn tmorrow then..

[ChrisMaz]

Good luck :D

[vectra_]

thanksss(((:

[vectra_]

does the battery have to be taken out while fitting the air filter??

[gmonkey]

no you dont need to unplug it just unplug the MAF

[vectra_]

i went to all the mechanics around here to get it fitted, they said they will charge me 100 dollars...what the hell? :ss

[ChrisMaz]

Just get one of the guys in your area to help you out. You'll also learn how easy it is to do. Thats what I did :)

EDIT: Call them back and see how much they'll charge to install on a commie. :P

[vectra_]

Just get one of the guys in your area to help you out. You'll also learn how easy it is to do. Thats what I did :)

EDIT: Call them back and see how much they'll charge to install on a commie. :P

haha(:
Nurb608, maybe can help me out ((: i should wait till i hear from him... :p

[Nurb608]

pm sent mate ;)

[vectra_]

:cornut: :cornut: :cornut:

[ChrisMaz]

Finally got round to making a clip of the Apollo on the veccy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl6xQ102j8s

[vectra_]

madd :D simota would sound the same ye? (:
and also, is SIMOTA oiled??

[gmonkey]

Simota is a dry filter

[vectra_]

is that a bad thing or a good ? :s

[boorny88]

dry filter is good for our cars as an oiled filter can mess up ur maf sensor

[vectra_]

This hose kit comes well packed and is a very big 305cm length. The hose has a 10mm diameter.

found this on modyourcar.com

does this mean i should get 80mm diameter silicone

[vectra_]

finally all fitted by Rory ((: thank you so much Rory...
it sounds awsome...((:

[Nurb608]

finally all fitted by Rory ((: thank you so much Rory...
it sounds awsome...((:

No probs mate, just remember to get the proper 90 degree pipe but as it's not really under pressure it will be fine for a while.

Gees it sounded so nice when you left last night, much better than the open cone sound.

[vectra_]

i cant stop flooring it lol
yeh ill get that to a proper 90degree for sure... (:

[adam_92]

i cant stop flooring it lol

i just fitted mine on tuesday and im the same. my fuel economy has gone through the roof but it sounds soooooo good under revs