r2c black hex filter?
05-05-2017, 02:44 PM
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r2c black hex filter?
Hey guys I have an 09 g37x coupe with r2c intakes and was looking to upgrade them somehow. I saw these filters and I'm not sure if they are worth the addition. Does it improve performance? Is it worth the buy? Any personal experiences or opinions would be helpful! thanks!
05-07-2017, 02:44 AM
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i got them. havent dynoed before and after the install but they look cooler. i needed a pair of replacement filters anyways so just went with the new hex ones
05-07-2017, 09:50 AM
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I've got them. After three years with the original R2C filters, when I went to replace them, I shelled out the extra cost for the Black Hex.
They're attractive, and there's bragging rights, maybe. But it's not really a performance mod. No change in intake noise nor butt-dyno response. That doesn't mean they aren't a genuinely better air filter, it just means you shouldn't expect to know any different.
They're attractive, and there's bragging rights, maybe. But it's not really a performance mod. No change in intake noise nor butt-dyno response. That doesn't mean they aren't a genuinely better air filter, it just means you shouldn't expect to know any different.
05-09-2017, 12:01 PM
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I've got them. After three years with the original R2C filters, when I went to replace them, I shelled out the extra cost for the Black Hex.
They're attractive, and there's bragging rights, maybe. But it's not really a performance mod. No change in intake noise nor butt-dyno response. That doesn't mean they aren't a genuinely better air filter, it just means you shouldn't expect to know any different.
They're attractive, and there's bragging rights, maybe. But it's not really a performance mod. No change in intake noise nor butt-dyno response. That doesn't mean they aren't a genuinely better air filter, it just means you shouldn't expect to know any different.
so its really only for aesthetic purposes?
05-09-2017, 12:27 PM
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Depends on your perspective. I think it's more accurate to say it's really only for marketing purposes. I suspect they're a genuine upgrade over the basic R2C filter, but there's no way you would know that by driving the car.
They do look nice. Here's a pic... ignore the red P2M clamp. I was just experimenting, and ended up with black.
They do look nice. Here's a pic... ignore the red P2M clamp. I was just experimenting, and ended up with black.
05-09-2017, 12:46 PM
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Depends on your perspective. I think it's more accurate to say it's really only for marketing purposes. I suspect they're a genuine upgrade over the basic R2C filter, but there's no way you would know that by driving the car.
They do look nice. Here's a pic... ignore the red P2M clamp. I was just experimenting, and ended up with black.
They do look nice. Here's a pic... ignore the red P2M clamp. I was just experimenting, and ended up with black.
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05-09-2017, 01:28 PM
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The clamps are made by Phase2Motortrend. Red doesn't look right in my engine bay.
05-09-2017, 06:30 PM
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05-10-2017, 10:11 AM
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I bought mine from Import Parts Pro for $100 shipped a month ago. Excellent service from Kyle..air filters are cool and I felt like I heard a little bit more air, but like Rochester said, it's barely noticeable if any. I do feel like the are the best drop in filters though, which is why I got them
05-10-2017, 11:47 AM
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I bought mine from Import Parts Pro for $100 shipped a month ago. Excellent service from Kyle..air filters are cool and I felt like I heard a little bit more air, but like Rochester said, it's barely noticeable if any. I do feel like the are the best drop in filters though, which is why I got them
05-10-2017, 11:55 AM
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