panel filter or cone

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matt_123
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panel filter or cone

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hey ive got a 1.2 polo 9n2 and was wondering whats better having a cone induction kit or just replacing the standard filter for a KnN or pipercross one?

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You really get "gains" with either

For noise, a cone filter. A panel filter wont sound any different. I guess it may be a bit more responsive with a cone
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oh right cool
thanks
i was thinking cone purely cos it does make a sportier note rather than the 1.2 3cyl rattley noise lol
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Hi have you fitted this as was thinking of doing the same on my 1.4 was wondering which one you had fitted ?
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hey there i fitted the cone filter slight improvement in throttle response thats about it and the sportier note of corse! lol
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