Are you running a K&N air filter in your GX? If so, is it a lot thinner than stock?
03-05-12, 05:45 PM
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Are you running a K&N air filter in your GX? If so, is it a lot thinner than stock?
I installed mine today and noticed it was almost half as thick as th stock paper filter. Not looking for opinions of oil into the MAF, waste of $$ etc, we all have our theories and dead horses should be left alone IMO. But I was just surprised it was a different thickness, though otherwise it fit just fine.
Anyone else running the same and found the same? Seems I have the right part #
Anyone else running the same and found the same? Seems I have the right part #
03-07-12, 11:11 AM
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03-07-12, 03:20 PM
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I thought they were supposed to be the same size so it would fit snugly. You may have the wrong model - those don't always match up with the reference book.
I would open the boxes at the store to see if you could find one that matched better.
I would open the boxes at the store to see if you could find one that matched better.
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03-11-12, 05:44 PM
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And while we're at it, why don't you go ahead and put in KN filters on your $15K S200 and $15K LS? No, you wouldn't? Why? Could the factory filter designed by Toyota and Honda possibly be the proven, reliable solution? Gasp!
03-11-12, 06:08 PM
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Post up your OEM setup and I'll post up mine. Let's have someone vote which they like better. Actually post up any of your rides against mine. Game over.
And while we're at it, why don't you go ahead and put in KN filters on your $15K S200 and $15K LS? No, you wouldn't? Why? Could the factory filter designed by Toyota and Honda possibly be the proven, reliable solution? Gasp!
And while we're at it, why don't you go ahead and put in KN filters on your $15K S200 and $15K LS? No, you wouldn't? Why? Could the factory filter designed by Toyota and Honda possibly be the proven, reliable solution? Gasp!
03-11-12, 06:40 PM
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Posturing aside, one thing I am absolutely passionate about is keeping bad advice out of this forum.
K&N filters add NO proven value for our GX and other cars. In fact, the thinner paper may allow for more air to get in, but foreign particles as well. Any gains are next to impossible to substantiate due to the lack of proper equipment and real world data samples to measure. It opens you up to more risk for no tangible benefit.
So bottom-line, don't mess with what's not working. The factory filter is the best solution for our GX and countless number of other modern day cars. K&N air filter is a non-factor. Next.
K&N filters add NO proven value for our GX and other cars. In fact, the thinner paper may allow for more air to get in, but foreign particles as well. Any gains are next to impossible to substantiate due to the lack of proper equipment and real world data samples to measure. It opens you up to more risk for no tangible benefit.
So bottom-line, don't mess with what's not working. The factory filter is the best solution for our GX and countless number of other modern day cars. K&N air filter is a non-factor. Next.
03-11-12, 08:05 PM
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Posturing aside, one thing I am absolutely passionate about is keeping bad advice out of this forum.
K&N filters add NO proven value for our GX and other cars. In fact, the thinner paper may allow for more air to get in, but foreign particles as well. Any gains are next to impossible to substantiate due to the lack of proper equipment and real world data samples to measure. It opens you up to more risk for no tangible benefit.
So bottom-line, don't mess with what's not working. The factory filter is the best solution for our GX and countless number of other modern day cars. K&N air filter is a non-factor. Next.
K&N filters add NO proven value for our GX and other cars. In fact, the thinner paper may allow for more air to get in, but foreign particles as well. Any gains are next to impossible to substantiate due to the lack of proper equipment and real world data samples to measure. It opens you up to more risk for no tangible benefit.
So bottom-line, don't mess with what's not working. The factory filter is the best solution for our GX and countless number of other modern day cars. K&N air filter is a non-factor. Next.
So basically, you have no answer to the question the thread is about yet you have a number of posts now in it. Bravo.
03-11-12, 08:09 PM
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Post up your OEM setup and I'll post up mine. Let's have someone vote which they like better. Actually post up any of your rides against mine. Game over.
And while we're at it, why don't you go ahead and put in KN filters on your $15K S200 and $15K LS? No, you wouldn't? Why? Could the factory filter designed by Toyota and Honda possibly be the proven, reliable solution? Gasp!
And while we're at it, why don't you go ahead and put in KN filters on your $15K S200 and $15K LS? No, you wouldn't? Why? Could the factory filter designed by Toyota and Honda possibly be the proven, reliable solution? Gasp!
Oh, and I have a FIPK on my S2k with a K&N cone filter at the end of it and yes I have a K&N on my LS430 as well. Why the hell do you care? Who asked for your advice or opinion? Trust me when I tell you, around here neither is worth much.
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03-11-12, 09:36 PM
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Post up my OEM setup what? So now because youre proud of your little ghetto rims and spray painting everything black that must mean my cars dont compare? Post them up against yours? How old are you? Game over? What game? Since you had nothing to add to this thread, no answer to the question, why babble on and on and on in it?
Oh, and I have a FIPK on my S2k with a K&N cone filter at the end of it and yes I have a K&N on my LS430 as well. Why the hell do you care? Who asked for your advice or opinion? Trust me when I tell you, around here neither is worth much.
Oh, and I have a FIPK on my S2k with a K&N cone filter at the end of it and yes I have a K&N on my LS430 as well. Why the hell do you care? Who asked for your advice or opinion? Trust me when I tell you, around here neither is worth much.
You run on the cheap and mess with stuff that make no difference whatsoever and go around asking questions about aftermarket parts that are inferior to stock parts and run them on your $55K three car setup.
My wheels cost $200 each that are hub-centric, wider and bigger than stock with warranty. I work on a budget like any of you guys and this gets the job done much, much better than stock. Check. They are shod with top shelf 285 AT tires that don't rub in combo with aforementioned wheels. Check. All the chintzy Lexus for your mom chrome bits have been painted semi-gloss black. Check. That's $4K right there that make a very real difference in looks and the driving experience. Triple check.
You? A bunch of band-aid, on-a-budget mods yet still pointing fingers at someone you know does it better than you all day, every day and chooses to share it with others in this good community.
My advice: Don't run K&N filters on your GX or any other car you own like this dude - stick with the factory elements.
Check, mate.
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03-11-12, 09:44 PM
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Exactly my point.
You run on the cheap and mess with stuff that make no difference whatsoever and go around asking questions about aftermarket parts that are inferior to stock parts and run them on your $55K three car setup.
My wheels cost $200 each that are hub-centric, wider and bigger than stock with warranty. I work on a budget like any of you guys and this gets the job done much, much better than stock. Check. They are shod with top shelf 285 AT tires that don't rub in combo with aforementioned wheels. Check. All the chintzy Lexus for your mom chrome bits have been painted semi-gloss black. Check. That's $4K right there that make a very real difference in looks and the driving experience. Triple check.
You? A bunch of band-aid, on-a-budget mods yet still pointing fingers at someone you know does it better than you all day, every day and chooses to share it with others in this good community.
Check, mate.
You run on the cheap and mess with stuff that make no difference whatsoever and go around asking questions about aftermarket parts that are inferior to stock parts and run them on your $55K three car setup.
My wheels cost $200 each that are hub-centric, wider and bigger than stock with warranty. I work on a budget like any of you guys and this gets the job done much, much better than stock. Check. They are shod with top shelf 285 AT tires that don't rub in combo with aforementioned wheels. Check. All the chintzy Lexus for your mom chrome bits have been painted semi-gloss black. Check. That's $4K right there that make a very real difference in looks and the driving experience. Triple check.
You? A bunch of band-aid, on-a-budget mods yet still pointing fingers at someone you know does it better than you all day, every day and chooses to share it with others in this good community.
Check, mate.
Now, can you please go and bother one of the few other folks in a thread that isnt replete with people that either have you blocked or ignore you completely?
BTW, Im running 20 inch MRRs on the LS and Enkeis on my S2k. Each of my tires cost more than the little ghetto wheels you have on that ghetto cruiser youve turned that poor, defenseless Lexus into. Not that its relevant in this thread, which once again, youve turned into a "look at me, everyone look at me even though I have nothing to ad!!" thread.