Do you guys think its a good idea doing this? if so i need a special pipe to do this....where can i get it ???

dont know about apexi but with the KnN you get a pipe with it.. with your set up you should be able to just put it on the end of the sip

I take it you mean a cone filter and not a panel filter?

If a cone filter, then yes you need to buy a length of Induction hose. As far as I remember you need to get a 3" diameter induction pipe. I think it needs to have a slight bend (elbow) too. I cant remember the length as I bought mine about 2 years ago and no longer have my coop.

Heres a pic

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/s4pseid/coop/Photo-0050.jpg

If you have a SIP you only have to buy a 3" hose, about 10 cm long.

i am not intending to install my FMIC .....its too hot here i cannot take a chance to block my radiator !! so just replacing the standard panel filter with a apexi cone filter ..sorry for the confusion !

exactly the same set up like Dan...where did u get the 3" elbow hose

I cant remember which shop it was but I got it in a group buy which Pinin Prestatyn arranged on these forus a couple of years ago. You would be better off PMing Pinin to see if he remembers which shop it was.

i will do that..but do i have to do any other mods in addition ....

I know a place in Sweden that sells 3" hose, 4-layers of silicone, 45 degrees for 170 SEK (circa £14).

hey guys ..just installed the apexi cone filter ....inplace of the standard airbox...!!
Just wanna know ..do i need to do a ECU reset and if yes how do i do it ?

Just take you car for a good drive on Shk Zayed Rd and your ECU will automatically adjust the settings to the new air filter

Here are pics of the apexi cone with the samco hose.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/puntoruss/28122007375.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/puntoruss/28122007376.jpg

Hey I received your PM. Yes i live in Dubai

The samco dealers are located somewhere next to st Mary church(near Aroma Shisha cafe). Samco part no is E45-76

Hally Auto Spare Parts LLC
tel. +971 4 3350585

cheers,
Rui

Good to see my pictures being put to good use :-)

Yes Rush these are your pics which you sent me long back. Thanks. Hope it's not patent abuse. Such useful pics always have a cluster in my trusty hard disk.

cheers,
Rui

Glad I was of some use :-)

any performance gain? what's it sound like, nice?

redd

The suction noise on the K&N is alot louder

true found mine louder than apexi

apexi still sounds nice and is also a dry filter

If your unlucky with K&N your Airflow Meter can screw up. With Apexi you’ll have no worries.

My oiled K&N killed my MAF...

Go with an Apexi.

i have a problem guys.....the fuel injector light is coming on during low speeds plus the car seems like its gonna stall....but when i am cruising then it goes away.....!
if i disconnect the battery ..do i remove bothe the cables???

yep, sounds like a lamba issue

great .....I have to check a lambda sensor out now !!
thanks guys

Just go to Al Gandi and get the car diagnosed for the error code. Given the age and kms the car has done it would do no harm in changing both, MAF & Oxygen Sensor. You will benefit.

yeah I have sent a email to steve in AA...he hasnt replied yet ....i shall call him later !!