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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 10
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Okay I know this will have been done to death, but I had to post. I went out at lunch time and bought a BMC panel filter for my Mk2 Zetec Focus and installed it. Initial impressions, well damn happy for two reasons.
1. The noise, there is definitely a new induction suck (I wouldn't go as far to say roar) but it is noticeable now. 2. From about 3000rpm the car feels stronger, smoother and with the new noise ![]() I was sceptical at first, but thought "what the hell" and did it anyway. Would recommend to others. My car has 8000k's on the clock and the original filter was a bit grubby but not significantly so to restrict performance. All up a happy camper! Steve |
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,311
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Well done Steve. I've always been a big fan of BMC over the more common K&N
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2006
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It certainly wasn't cheap, at a "whisker" under $200 Kiwi dollars compared to the $130 for a K&N. But I agree, I have used BMC filters in other cars and always found them to be of better quality.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Victoria
Posts: 551
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Mk2 Zetec Focus - this is the LS right?
me want panel filter too, where's the best place to get the right thing? |
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2007 Ford Focus Zetec
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 431
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Where abouts can you purchase the 'BMC' filter from?
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,311
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As much as I dislike them, I think Autobarn stock them (well at least will order them in)
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 10
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Not sure about the Aussie trim codes, the Zetec over here in NZ has the sports suspension.
The model number of the filter is 318/01. Cheers Steve |
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