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Subject:Fw: Re: Fw: Air filters, K&N
From:Jason M. Yasment
Date:Tue, 8 Dec 1998 02:10:58 -0500

Try any major auto parts store or even walmarts.  All the european sport
part places can get them

Jason
-----Original Message-----
From: Mitch A.Miller <mmiller@NETEZE.COM>
To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM <vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, December 08, 1998 1:15 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: Air filters, K&N

>Jason M. Yasment wrote:
>
>> Check Around on your prices.  I have one on '84  Westyand it makes a
>> world
>> of difference.  I noticed about a 1-2mpg gain and a little more gusto
>> around
>> town.  I used to commute across the Coronado bridge (of Simon&Simon
>> fame) in
>> San Diego.  Before it was a 3rd gear @40mph trip over.  Now if I kept
>> the
>> momentum up it was a 4th @ 55.  Seem to give a bit more torque.
>>
>> My TDI is the next canidate once the free one from VW is done.  Have
>> had
>> them on various other equipment like 2 and 4 stroke dirt bikes and
>> again
>> less fuel more power.
>>
>> Jason Yasment
>> '84 Westy 126,500
>> '98 Jetta TDI 20,500
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dave Caston <DavidCaston@COMPUSERVE.COM>
>> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM <vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
>> Date: Monday, December 07, 1998 1:20 AM
>> Subject: Air filters, K&N
>>
>> >Hi all,
>> >Just wonderin' before i shell out $60 for a K&N air filter, Do they
>> make a
>> >noticeable difference? I guess if you replace 6-10 of the disposable
>> types
>> >then it pays for itself not to mention that less waste is going to a
>> >landfill. Any first hand observations?
>> >
>> >Dave, Sherrie & an 85 GL Westie named "Vinnie"
>> >Hangin' in  Allentown, PA
>> >
>
>   Jason, Who sells this filter?
>Mitchell Miller 84 Westy
>San Rafael Ca.
>

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