CES Racing SRI, K&N pod and heatsheild

**AD07** · 08-10-2009 07:14 PM

The dollar is ALOT better at the moment. Why not just buy this http://www.therpmstore.com/product_i...roducts_id=704
Certainly going to cost alot less than $400.
& if you want a heat shield, this will do the job- http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Pod-Air-Filte...d=p3286.c0.m14
Its all ive done & it works a treat

**2XS** · 08-10-2009 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by AD07

The dollar is ALOT better at the moment. Why not just buy this COBB Tuning SF Intake for Mazdaspeed 3 - Revolution Performance Motorsports!
Certainly going to cost alot less than $400.
& if you want a heat shield, this will do the job- Pod Air Filter cover BLACK Heat Shield Cover for filter - eBay Air Filters, Induction Kits, Performance Parts, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 16-Oct-09 15:29:57 AEDST)
Its all ive done & it works a treat

What brand filter is it? How well does it flow? Not K&N of course, Its all about the quality and quantity of flow. K&N have a reputation for a reason. I won't use anything else.

The SRI, great yes, $185 US = $200ish AUD + Postage $20-30? = $230

+ heat sheild $38 + postage $15 = $53

Total $283, + K&N pod filter (from Autobarn $150) = $433

Even K&N @ $120 the total = $403

Our SRI is HPC coated and the whole lot fitted for $400. We are Australians and I support Australia as much as I can, So should you.

3 in, maybe a 4th,

Need 1 more please.

**AD07** · 08-10-2009 11:14 PM

Why would i buy a K&N pod filter when the Cobb SRI already comes with a filter????????
I totally understand about supporting the Australian product, but i would much rather the extra approx $120 in MY pocket.

**Ranton** · 09-10-2009 07:56 AM

Im interested... but dont count me as definite.. 400 translates to a fair bit more in NZ dollars plus shipping cost.. hrmm

**PostmanDan** · 09-10-2009 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Ante

Im interested... but dont count me as definite.. 400 translates to a fair bit more in NZ dollars plus shipping cost.. hrmm

$488.29 in todays coversion

**Dark Authority** · 10-10-2009 01:28 AM

.

to add a little more fuel to the fire...

http://www.3aracing.com.au/HTML%20Fo...hoot%20Out.pdf

I bought a K&N pod for my car for $80 from Supercheap Auto. I now have an AEM Dryflow Filter on and even though it apparently doesnt perform as well in the test.. i rather have this than my MAF being coated with oil

**kagerou** · 10-10-2009 01:37 AM

Originally Posted by Dark Authority

http://www.3aracing.com.au/HTML%20Fo...hoot%20Out.pdf

that test is flawed:

1. it was in auto salon magazine
2. the test was commissioned by 3a racing anyway - some other website mentions this

besides, they dont give any information on the particle size, so they could be attempting to filter sars for all we know

**Ultrasmart** · 10-10-2009 06:30 AM

Hi guys. I'm up on the Sunshine Coast, and am very keen on getting in on this offer. Problem is with work and other commitments, there's no way I'm able to get down to the workshop to have it fitted. Am wondering if CES has an outlet/contact up around my area where I could get this mod done ? (Maroochydore/Caloundra or anywhere in between). Cheers, Andrew.

**2XS** · 10-10-2009 09:20 AM

Its very easy to fit, takes around 15-20 minutes. You can do it yourself if you're a not a simpleton......

I posted that you can either have free fitting or free postage (within reason)

**Dark Authority** · 10-10-2009 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by kagerou

that test is flawed:

1. it was in auto salon magazine
2. the test was commissioned by 3a racing anyway - some other website mentions this

besides, they dont give any information on the particle size, so they could be attempting to filter sars for all we know

Oh.. never knew that.. thats fair enough.

**shrugs.. i'm finding that i like my AEM pod WAY more. Sounds louder and meaner..[i switched pods just to see if i was imagining things]

**kagerou** · 12-10-2009 02:08 PM

guess who paid for this test?
http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

and another
ISO 5011 Duramax Air Filter Test Report

this one is a bit more reliable since they do some good tests over there
Air Filtration Test

so yeah, pretty much use whatever filter you think is the best whether it be filtration, noise or flow, because every test out there is biased towards a brand anyway

**PostmanDan** · 12-10-2009 02:53 PM

Still only got 3 people.

If Al goes out and gets his SRI outside of the group buy, I might follow suit...

2 more (If Ante and Ultrasmart get in on it, we'll have enough!! ... c'mon guys!)

**2XS** · 12-10-2009 07:01 PM

I think we have 5 people interested.

I will organise the coating this week.

The 6 and the new 3 will need some development work regarding the new design heatsheilds, but, all will be good for the others.

I will keep you all posted.

**Ultrasmart** · 12-10-2009 07:22 PM

I won't be going ahead ATM sorry guys...

**Penguin740** · 12-10-2009 10:47 PM

If you need my car for testing the fit of the 6 let me know and I can come in next Monday.

**PostmanDan** · 13-10-2009 10:12 AM

I'll be there from crack-o-dawn Saturday (whatever day we do this..) but would have to leave at 11.30 to get to work on time

Hopefully that'll be enough time...

**Nirvandan** · 16-10-2009 07:56 PM

Enough wait I guess, i'll start negotiating mine righ away.

**2XS** · 16-10-2009 08:09 PM

Group buy is going ahead, just awaiting coating now.

Get in now and register your interest.

**Penguin740** · 17-10-2009 11:42 AM

I'm a definite 2XS.

**TallDan** · 17-10-2009 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Authority

Oh.. never knew that.. thats fair enough.

**shrugs.. i'm finding that i like my AEM pod WAY more. Sounds louder and meaner..[i switched pods just to see if i was imagining things]

I went the other way, switched from an AEM dry flow to a K&N (thanks Wardski). The car is much better with the K&N. Easier to clean also...

Good on 2XS for giving people the opportunity to get a good intake solution.

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