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#294960 - 31/03/11 02:01 PM Re: Hello [Re: YellowBadge]
Scotty Offline
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Registered: 27/02/04
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There are many different stories to if the K+N helps. Personally I think it's psycological. You press the "go" pedal to listen to the engine. The K+N makes you hear the engine more with less "go" pedal. This is my theory on why people get more MPG. Others will argue airflow etc... but more air = more mix = richer fuel and more used... so the debate goes on... I still stick to my story. On the plus side you get a smidge more BHP and a very nice sounding car.

Anyway...

To save even more fuel... DON'T PRESS your "go" pedal down very hard and never go past 2,000rpm. Change from 1st to 3rd to 5th when possible (not in traffic). You'll be able to get another 40-50miles per tank doing this... try it.
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#294961 - 31/03/11 02:08 PM Re: Hello [Re: Scotty]
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Registered: 29/03/11
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Yeah but how boring is that? lol
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#294962 - 31/03/11 02:21 PM Re: Hello [Re: YellowBadge]
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welcome along for the ride.
Nowt wrong with the CD player, very good quality sound and loud, you could upgrade it to the later Sony version fitted in later cars, I didn't get that but mine is great and won't attract any attention.




Not to sound funny but i find the sound quite disappointing compared to my old 98 civic what had standard speakers. Will be putting my old head unit in the ST once i know whats what and see how that is with the standard ST speakers.

Plus i could do with the DVD player for when were on long journeys and the young one wants his cartoon DVD's on.

Scotty, i have always been a bit skeptical about Air filters. As i say my old civic went from 26ish to 35MPG once i removed the air filter which was on that. O about the 1st to 3rd to 5th, ive always drove like a taxi driver! I need to lol.

Thanks for warm welcome guys, really appreciated!

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#294963 - 31/03/11 02:38 PM Re: Hello [Re: Rybo89]
Cojack Offline


Registered: 29/03/11
Posts: 25
Loc: Berkshire
My MPG went up after taking the K&N off my ST. BUT it's most likely due to heavy foot syndrome wanting to hear the noise past 3k....the STs sound fantastic with air filters on them.

P.S Welcome to the club!

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#294964 - 31/03/11 03:02 PM Re: Hello [Re: Cojack]
Kaxe Offline


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Hello, welcome. Nice tidy example!

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#294965 - 31/03/11 03:33 PM Re: Hello [Re: Rudders666]
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Yeah but how boring is that? lol




+1

You have to change gear like a rally driver, rapid. I find it hard to keep it below 3000rmp but i love the sound
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#294966 - 31/03/11 04:06 PM Re: Hello [Re: Cojack]
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My MPG went up after taking the K&N off my ST.



Fair enough
Mine got better as it could breathe better


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#294967 - 31/03/11 04:18 PM Re: Hello [Re: Kaxe]
Cojack Offline


Registered: 29/03/11
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Loc: Berkshire
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My MPG went up after taking the K&N off my ST.



Fair enough
Mine got better as it could breathe better






Most likely because I slowed down and evened out the revs...plus I got a full service and then never put it back on. Probably would have played a massive part in the increase

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#294968 - 31/03/11 04:23 PM Re: Hello [Re: Cojack]
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Hi Ryan, welcome to the site.
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#294969 - 31/03/11 04:23 PM Re: Hello [Re: Cojack]
Scotty Offline
Porsche 997 Turbo & ST150

Registered: 27/02/04
Posts: 18100
Loc: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
I have to mention that when I drive the i barely get 240miles out of the 11 gallon tank.

Due to it only taking 97+ this is around £75 to fill up. I can't help but stick my foot down to get the turbo spinning... what a feeling!

I understand you guys with the K+N noise.
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#294970 - 31/03/11 04:35 PM Re: Hello [Re: Scotty]
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Registered: 25/10/10
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Loc: Warwickshire
Hi mate and welcome.

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#294971 - 31/03/11 04:51 PM Re: Hello [Re: Kaxe]
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Hi and welcome along
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#294972 - 31/03/11 05:01 PM Re: Hello [Re: Kaxe]
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Welcome dude! NIce motor!
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#294973 - 31/03/11 09:50 PM Re: Hello [Re: TimTim]
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Welcome along!
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#294974 - 01/04/11 04:38 PM Re: Hello [Re: Duncan_P]
Goodyear Offline
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wooo another Ryan , very nice clean and mint st youve got there
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