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I'm looking to get an aftermarket air filter for my 01 bugeye

Should be fine as long as you go for a standard replacement. Something like a K&N Panel Filter rather than a Pod Filter, and you shouldnt attract any unwanted attention.

Yeah just keep as a panel filter and k&n you'll be sweet!

I bought a dry simota panel filter which looks similar to the k&n but blue and dry... no oil
Works well.

So what do you guys recommend for a newbie like me ?? Any specific brands ?? Nothing fancy though..

The Repco standard air filters are fine..
I use them every service.. dont need anything else. Save your money for something else.

I say go the K&N Panel Air Filter. They are more expensive then a normal filter you'd buy from repco/supercheap but these do last a life time of a car. Every service just clean the filter using a K&N Cleaning kit which provide chemical to wash and lubricate the filter. Im pretty sure there are many people who say they feel the difference with a K&N filter, not a whole lot but its definetely improved power, also possible change to induction sound.

^^ What kind of lubrication are we talking about tho as the rexy AFM's dont like oiled filters..

And im not sure i'd agree on the performance increase.. every tuner would be selling and recommending K&N filters and products if they actually made a difference to a standard 'cheaper' filter like the Repco one.
I asked all these questions before i got my car tuned, and the Repco filter was all that was needed.. unless you were going for 250+kw, at which point you would ditch the stock box and filter

Cosworth sell a dry panel filter.. for around $80 I think....
Tunehouse are official distributors.. (02) 9557 4000 so they should sell it I would think..




COSWORTH performance panel air filter (Subaru Impreza WRX/STi ALL)

Cosworth Performance Air Filters are constructed from a proprietary synthetic, non woven single layer, pleated polyester filter media that requires no oiling. For an OE like fit, the filter housing is injected molded from High Impact Polystyrene or Polypropylene Each Cosworth air filter has been engineered to fit the vehicles original air box providing a true cold air supply to the engine. Cosworth Performance Air Filters also provide increased air flow when compared to original equipment air filters.

Key features:

* Improved performance
* Superior filtration
* Exceptional dust holding capacity
* Reduced restriction (10%+ compared to OE filters)
* Over 98% efficiency*

Fitment:
-ALL Subaru Imrpeza WRX/STi 93-08
-Forester S-Turbo 99-
-Legacy 2.0i & 2.0L Turbo 89-
-Nissan 350z

This stuff Mikey It basically keeps the filter moist to catch and crap. Not soaking in it but enough. None of this would going through the AFM either. I think you can only spray one side of the filter with it also.

I just recomeded K&N because My self and family members and mates have always used it because it is just a 1 off payment and then you pretty much never have to change it again. Maintaining will keep its life long and strong. Always had good experience with them and never nothing negative so its why i stick with it.