CombatCQB Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 The Legacy Research site mentioned "late availability" for the cabin air filter. Anybody have them on their cars already? That's starting to be a must have option for me, maybe I can have the dealer included it but install it later if not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPTChaplin Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Yes, I too am nearly requiring the air filtration system. My dealer says my car will be in within the week, but the air filtration system will be on back order. No guess when that will come in. J.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Yes, all it is is a hepa filter. I had one in my WRX and it helped out dramitically. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 What does it do exactly, and how do you notice its effects? Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 I've heard that people made their own for the WRX- they cut a furnace filter to fit, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subey25rs777 Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 [quote name='gtguy']What does it do exactly, and how do you notice its effects? Kevin[/quote] It keeps the dust, mold, pollen ect... out of the cabin. Makes breathing easier in dusty places, it also helps keep the pollen level on the dash down to a decent level. Just be sure to change it about the same time as you would an air filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7stars Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 It's just the filter, right? I'm sure you can buy it later on. It's not a complete system that you must have put in from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 I believe that once we all find out the dimensions of the filter, we could make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 What does the "kit" consist of? Is the filter box already there and it just needs a filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subey25rs777 Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 I'm not realy sure what the kit will consist of or if there will have to be any modifications to the car. The usual location for the cabin filter is behind the glove box or just under the the glove box integrated in the air ducting. The price for the kit is just around the price for the filter alone, so I'm guessing the kit is just the filter itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 The biggest thing I notice that it is working is looking at the vent after a few weeks or months. If you have had any other car without a air filter for the vents than you notice dust that builds up along the vents. I noticed almost nothing when I had the filter in my WRX. The filter runs about $35-40. Subaru recommends the filter be change, I think every other oil change. I had no problem changing mine out once a year. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 The USDM model has more options than a Maybach, I suppose the option on the filter box is carbon fibre too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Can the filter be cleaned after a while or do you have to replace the entire thing? -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Usually the filter is non-reusable. You need to buy a brand new replacement. In other Subies, the air filtration kit just consisted of the air filter and a seal/gasket that held the airfilter in place. I forgot to factory order one so I'll probably just get the kit from the dealer and do it myself. Can any 05 owners comment on where the air filter is located and if it's an easy installation? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimil Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 I ordered one with cabin air filter and about 2.5 weeks ago got a call about not having that option available so I had a choise of stoping the order or geting without one. Since I had to have car ASAP, I got one without filter, but hoping that I can retrofit that later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoGamine Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Found this by looking at [url]http://accessory.subaru.co.jp/legacy/catalog/index.html[/url], looks like a filter... [img]http://images6.fotki.com/v86/photos/2/280210/1102821/legacy2005filter-vi.jpg[/img] Looks fairly easy to reproduce using a home heating system filter, like I did for my 2000 Legacy (yes, I am cheap... :wink: 8) At 60$US a pop vs. 20 for 5, I make my own). Nicolas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Dude- at 5 for 20 bucks, you should sell them at a profit to members of this website ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoGamine Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 [quote name='jedimaster']Dude- at 5 for 20 bucks, you should sell them at a profit to members of this website ;)[/quote] :wink: I've been meening to put the instructions up. They'll only apply to 2000-2004 Legacy/Outback/Bajas, thought... :oops: Nicolas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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