PhilT Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 But you got extra air flow than the other 95%, so you'll make more power. Think yourself lucky Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 But you got extra air flow than the other 95%, so you'll make more power. Think yourself lucky yay!!!! I am happy, trust me. just frustrated it took so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 it was a horrible fit and in no way should I pay $50+ for a filter that I have to use a HAMMER to get in. A hammer? Something strange is afoot at the circle K. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mele63 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Not to add to the buzz kill, but are you sure the filter isn't distorted so as to allow air to leak around the edges? On a more positive note, did you drive it yet? How's the sound/performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 sell your car and find one that fits the filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 sell your car and find one that fits the filter lol I drove it and it sounds fine. I really miss the BOV noise from the K&N Typhoon, but dont miss the loud whistle at acceleration. I think the car is a little lagier - but it could just be me. Maybe the noise made me THINK I was going faster!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I had one and it fit like a glove. same here. fit perfect MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMBIVALENCE Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 sell your car and find one that fits the filter +1, less frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 After a serious beat down I got it to go in. There were some cracking noises because the plastic was being so stretched - but once I got it in it settled fine. SO... I think only the outer-most edge was superwide, and once I got past that everything was ok... just SUPER snug. STILL - it was a horrible fit and in no way should I pay $50+ for a filter that I have to use a HAMMER to get in. unfortunately I am one of the 5% that had fitment issues while 95% said it fit perfectly. just luck I guess. And your sure you didn't get the wrong filter(maybe WRX) and just forced it? Paul(AVO) and others in this thread have stated you may have gotten one that was boxed wrong.I feel sure rallitec or AVO would have taken the filter back and rectified the situation and not suggested a hammer:icon_roll fr the install if you weren't in such a hurry I wouldnt be slamming a product/(vendor) that almost everybody else who has this filter said fit just fine without trying to straighten out the problem before posting here . You outa know better,your a vendor:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I'll take some pics with measurements of my new, unopened AVO filter that I got a few weeks ago...hope that'll help In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 I wouldnt be slamming a product/(vendor) that almost everybody else who has this filter said fit just fine without trying to straighten out the problem before posting here . You outa know better,your a vendor:rolleyes: STILL - it was a horrible fit and in no way should I pay $50+ for a filter that I have to use a HAMMER to get in. unfortunately I am one of the 5% that had fitment issues while 95% said it fit perfectly. just luck I guess. this was just a statement, not vendor bashing at all. I am sure they would rectify the situation, but I am pretty sure it is MY airbox - so I am not going to deal with a return, etc just to risk it happening again. As a vendor I understand that unless a replacement is ABSOLUTELY needed, its best to just keep what you have. A small percentage of my cubbypods fit snugly as well - and for the same reason - cubby dims were different. So... I know what it is like. That is why I made the filter work. Now that it is in, I am happy. Maybe after a few heat cycles it will go in and out smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 AVO personally contacted me which I thought was nice and of course they are willing to do anything it takes to make me happy. At this point I am satisfied and if anything bad occurs down the road, that can be traced to the tight fit, I am sure they can help. Thanks to everyone for helping me! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 AVO panel filter does not fit!?!? ,,,STILL - it was a horrible fit and in no way should I pay $50+ for a filter that I have to use a HAMMER to get in. I guess somebody who happened to do a search fr AVO or panel filters wouldn't read this part eh:lol: You didn't want to wait fr a resolution and forced it.And don't take your quotes out of context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 As a vendor I understand that unless a replacement is ABSOLUTELY needed, its best to just keep what you have. /\,,But we can agree to disagree and it's Halloween and I'm being devilish:icon_wink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 I resolve issues myself if I can. So I did. why is this thread still going on? cloooose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I resolve issues myself if I can. So I did. quote] Yes you did ,,with a hammer:icon_wink . I'm done:icon_cool ,,kids are coming I need to hand out candy. Ps,,,Any mod he reported me to feel free to close/lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 I resolve issues myself if I can. So I did. quote] Yes you did ,,with a hammer:icon_wink . I'm done:icon_cool ,,kids are coming I need to hand out candy. Ps,,,Any mod he reported me to feel free to close/lock. learn how to quote and I did not report you to anyone, why would I do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 how did an OEM legacy filter fit in there if your airbox isn't to specs? That's weird stuff. Did you measure the box itself? I'd be interested to see the dimensions, (I'd measure mine also to see if there are differences). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el3ment Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 haha i just installed my last nite... no problem whatso ever with the fit of the air filter.... just spent 40 mins in the dark with a flashlight trying to get the air box togethers... stupid little bottom slot connectors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mele63 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Mine came today, direct from Japan.... http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2384/labelgy4.jpg http://img432.imageshack.us/img432/7060/boxzp8.jpg http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4666/ruleruf1.jpg I'll probably put it in tomorrow; and report my findings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Mine came today, direct from Japan.... [/url] http://img432.imageshack.us/img432/7060/boxzp8.jpg I'll probably put it in tomorrow; and report my findings. mine looks identical...except for the first pic...i bought mine from Rallitek. In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 mine looks identical as well - and by dimension too. so I am the only LGT with MY airbox I guess!!!! I have a super secret model!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 so I am the only LGT with MY airbox I guess!!!! I have a super secret model!!!! No, your just special:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 No, your just special:rolleyes: your damn right I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 your damn right I am. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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