K&N v/s ICE - Team-BHP

manson · 20th March 2006, 00:10

Its been a few days and i've been thinking of buying my honda something. Was intending to go in for a basic ice setup till someone around here refreshed an option of an extreme series K&N filter.
Not that i would leave out the option i don't pick, i'll just postpone it for a while.

Ice setup wouldn't be any fancy stuff, after consulting the gurus i've set my mind on a Sony 4 channel amp mated with a Pioneer sub which will be added to my extremely basic 4 speaker setup.

And since i haven't been able to find much about the extreme series filter, can anyone enlighten me whether it is really worth that 6k of my savings, and can ithe same filter be transferred to another car?

manson.

v1p3r · 20th March 2006, 00:13

Yes, the universal conicals can be transferred. Hence the name universal. But the piping may differ.

nitrous · 20th March 2006, 00:15

Dude, a free-flow filter might cost around 1 to 3k.
Get both the K&N and the ICE as well.

6k for a filter is RIP OFF!!

manson · 20th March 2006, 00:18

posted the thread at 1.10 a.m., got done with adding the poll by 1.15 and i have two replies already. time to vote brothers, difficult choice eh?

nitrous what free flow filter you talking about for 1-3k?

manson.

nitrous · 20th March 2006, 00:26

Dude, u get Ractive filters for 1000 bucks.

Check 5u3zero's gallery, we both use the same filter. Pretty good and is Made is USA so no compromise on quality.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vbpicg...p?do=big&p=894
(Blue piping was got from a hardware store

)

PS: Add option 3, all the above

manson · 20th March 2006, 00:36

Any clue on who stocks these ractive filters, how are they if compared to the universal K&N filter in terms of any performance edge, and do they carry along a nice humm as well?
do they have filters for the octavia as well?
and nitrous bro as of now you have to pick one of the two options till i get comfortable with ractive.

manson.

viper · 20th March 2006, 08:00

Hey Man,

Stick to a K&N. Go for the extreme if you want more pep but make sure you have a proper intake for it.(not like Jigar Muni)

Take my word you will enjoy the filter more than the bass.

Viper

SRK · 20th March 2006, 08:18

As most of them suggested the K&N,go for it.
But you are the one who is going to use the car,so ask yourself,do you want better performance,or better sound?

navin · 20th March 2006, 08:26

Bass is not ICE. So I dont consider this a fair poll! :-)

however in this particular case given the quality of Bass you will get out oa 305/306 Pio woofer and Sony amp I'd get the K&N instead.

aZa · 20th March 2006, 10:01

First i'd go for I.C.E then once i've spoiled my hearing then i'd go for fitler + exhaust

s0uljah · 20th March 2006, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by manson

Any clue on who stocks these ractive filters

"PJSpeed" a member on our forum who stock performance parts in chennai.

Here is a link to a POLYURETHANE filter he currently has stocked (R-Active)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/24133.jpg

On his website (www.pjspeedshop.com) you will find all his contact details. Give him a call and discuss your needs. I will pick up a filter from, him shortly and post my experience.

Regards,
s0uljah.

p.s : He is an authorised dealer for most parts.

manson · 20th March 2006, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Bass is not ICE. So I dont consider this a fair poll! :-)

sir a four channel amp and a decent sub are ice, water, vapour e.t.c all put together for me

thanks a ton souljah, will get in touch with pj and see what he has for me.

manson.

jango · 21st March 2006, 16:26

K&N ..K&N..K&N....Just go for it and enjoy ur ride...

s0uljah · 21st March 2006, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by manson

sir a four channel amp and a decent sub are ice, water, vapour e.t.c all put together for me

thanks a ton souljah, will get in touch with pj and see what he has for me.

manson.

Ice, Water.... No soda ?? hehe

No need to thank me Manson, let us know how it goes for you. I should be ordering my filter anytime from PJ's Speed Shop.

Jay · 22nd March 2006, 10:55

hey Manson, K&N without a free flow exhaust is not much fun i guess...
i have a sony 504 4ch amp with a xplod 12" sub, working wonders for the bass it produces... however may be in the next week i'll be going for K&N for its performance gain though....
if bass is your only concern then i would suggest you to go for an ICE, if you want performance gain and some bass then go for K&N with a free flow exhaust...

View Poll Results: K&N v/s ICE
why ice when you can have some live humm, maybe a lill' more . . . climb that first step of K&N !!	22	68.75%
how can you not have adequate bass, lets ICE !!	10	31.25%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

20th March 2006, 00:10	#1 (permalink)
manson Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mUmbAi Posts: 1,616 View My Garage	K&N v/s ICE Its been a few days and i've been thinking of buying my honda something. Was intending to go in for a basic ice setup till someone around here refreshed an option of an extreme series K&N filter. Not that i would leave out the option i don't pick, i'll just postpone it for a while. Ice setup wouldn't be any fancy stuff, after consulting the gurus i've set my mind on a Sony 4 channel amp mated with a Pioneer sub which will be added to my extremely basic 4 speaker setup. And since i haven't been able to find much about the extreme series filter, can anyone enlighten me whether it is really worth that 6k of my savings, and can ithe same filter be transferred to another car? manson. __________________ Robin

20th March 2006, 00:13	#2 (permalink)
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,158 View My Garage	Yes, the universal conicals can be transferred. Hence the name universal. But the piping may differ. __________________ *Peace is a lie, there is only passion.*

20th March 2006, 00:15	#3 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	Dude, a free-flow filter might cost around 1 to 3k. Get both the K&N and the ICE as well. 6k for a filter is RIP OFF!! __________________ Maruti - Everyone comes home with rattles!

20th March 2006, 00:18	#4 (permalink)
manson Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mUmbAi Posts: 1,616 View My Garage	posted the thread at 1.10 a.m., got done with adding the poll by 1.15 and i have two replies already. time to vote brothers, difficult choice eh? nitrous what free flow filter you talking about for 1-3k? manson. __________________ Robin Last edited by manson : 20th March 2006 at 00:19.

20th March 2006, 00:26	#5 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	Dude, u get Ractive filters for 1000 bucks. Check 5u3zero's gallery, we both use the same filter. Pretty good and is Made is USA so no compromise on quality. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vbpicg...p?do=big&p=894 (Blue piping was got from a hardware store ) PS: Add option 3, all the above __________________ Maruti - Everyone comes home with rattles! Last edited by nitrous : 20th March 2006 at 00:31.

20th March 2006, 00:36	#6 (permalink)
manson Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mUmbAi Posts: 1,616 View My Garage	Any clue on who stocks these ractive filters, how are they if compared to the universal K&N filter in terms of any performance edge, and do they carry along a nice humm as well? do they have filters for the octavia as well? and nitrous bro as of now you have to pick one of the two options till i get comfortable with ractive. manson. __________________ Robin

20th March 2006, 08:00	#7 (permalink)
viper Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back in Mumbai Posts: 2,001 View My Garage	Hey Man, Stick to a K&N. Go for the extreme if you want more pep but make sure you have a proper intake for it.(not like Jigar Muni) Take my word you will enjoy the filter more than the bass. Viper __________________ *NO ONE DARES COME CLOSE*

20th March 2006, 08:18	#8 (permalink)
SRK BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 706	As most of them suggested the K&N,go for it. But you are the one who is going to use the car,so ask yourself,do you want better performance,or better sound? __________________ TEAMBHPIAN!! I am Always Busy!!

20th March 2006, 08:26	#9 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 11,788	Bass is not ICE. So I dont consider this a fair poll! :-) however in this particular case given the quality of Bass you will get out oa 305/306 Pio woofer and Sony amp I'd get the K&N instead.

20th March 2006, 10:01	#10 (permalink)
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	First i'd go for I.C.E then once i've spoiled my hearing then i'd go for fitler + exhaust __________________ -[ " If the ride is more fly, then you must buy. " - Snoop Dogg ]-

21st March 2006, 16:26	#13 (permalink)
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: B'lore & kotayam Posts: 524 View My Garage	K&N ..K&N..K&N....Just go for it and enjoy ur ride...

22nd March 2006, 10:55	#15 (permalink)
Jay BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 663	hey Manson, K&N without a free flow exhaust is not much fun i guess... i have a sony 504 4ch amp with a xplod 12" sub, working wonders for the bass it produces... however may be in the next week i'll be going for K&N for its performance gain though.... if bass is your only concern then i would suggest you to go for an ICE, if you want performance gain and some bass then go for K&N with a free flow exhaust...

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