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19-12-2006, 01:21 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2006
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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  : well you get the drift.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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19-12-2006, 02:03 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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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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19-12-2006, 02:09 PM
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Starter Motor
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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.
Steve |
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20-12-2006, 03:03 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Victoria
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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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20-12-2006, 11:12 PM
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2007 Ford Focus Zetec
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Where abouts can you purchase the 'BMC' filter from?
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21-12-2006, 07:31 AM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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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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21-12-2006, 08:09 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2006
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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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BMC panel filter installed
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