K&N drop in filter problems?

[-El_Houston_Nino-} · 03-29-2008, 01:25 PM

Hey, I got my K&N filter to fit finally, but it really took some manuevering to get the lid back on the filter box. Has anyone else had tight fitment issues with their K&N filter? It seems like it works to me?? Just seeing if anyone else had to put some elbow grease to make their's fit too. Thanks El...

USNSTI · 03-29-2008, 01:29 PM

If it was really tough to get the lid closed, you should recheck it, to make sure the flter is seated properly. It should fit, but if it is not seated right it will cause problems....

**tyler_sti** · 03-29-2008, 01:37 PM

The stock box is a pretty tight fit, just make sure the tabs facing the drivers side are fully inserted into their seats.

xxINKxx · 03-29-2008, 02:25 PM

ya, stock box is hard to clip back in no matter what, i always used to have issues sliding it back on..

CAI FTW haahah

[-El_Houston_Nino-} · 03-30-2008, 07:42 AM

Kool Thanks

atomicfire · 03-31-2008, 06:58 AM

I took the entire top off, and then pressed the filter into the top half, then slowly attatched the top into the bottom half.

***bue car*** · 03-31-2008, 08:47 AM

does anyone have a pic?

estern · 03-31-2008, 01:33 PM

I had the same problem with my '07 STI LTD. I am disappointed with K&N. Every car I buy gets a drop-in and I've never had fitment issues.

slidesear · 03-31-2008, 08:53 PM

I take the whole bottom piece off, it might be extra work but it goes in rather easily and you can actually see both tabs going in, and have peace of mind.

03-29-2008, 01:25 PM	#1
[-El_Houston_Nino-} Amateur STI Driver Car: 2007 Subee STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Friendswood Posts: 37 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	K&N drop in filter problems? Hey, I got my K&N filter to fit finally, but it really took some manuevering to get the lid back on the filter box. Has anyone else had tight fitment issues with their K&N filter? It seems like it works to me?? Just seeing if anyone else had to put some elbow grease to make their's fit too. Thanks El... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-29-2008, 01:29 PM	#2
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STi Fav Mod: Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame Location: San Diego Posts: 1,036 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: K&N drop in filter problems? If it was really tough to get the lid closed, you should recheck it, to make sure the flter is seated properly. It should fit, but if it is not seated right it will cause problems....

03-29-2008, 01:37 PM	#3
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,058 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: K&N drop in filter problems? The stock box is a pretty tight fit, just make sure the tabs facing the drivers side are fully inserted into their seats.

03-29-2008, 02:25 PM	#4
xxINKxx Senior STI Driver Car: 07' STi - Stg 2 1/2 Fav Mod: Too many to choose from Location: Behind the Orange Curtian Posts: 386 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: K&N drop in filter problems? ya, stock box is hard to clip back in no matter what, i always used to have issues sliding it back on.. CAI FTW haahah

03-30-2008, 07:42 AM	#5
[-El_Houston_Nino-} Amateur STI Driver Car: 2007 Subee STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Friendswood Posts: 37 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: K&N drop in filter problems? Kool Thanks

03-31-2008, 06:58 AM	#6
atomicfire STI Driver Car: 05 OBP WRX STi Fav Mod: Right Foot Location: Port Orange, Florida Posts: 247 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: K&N drop in filter problems? I took the entire top off, and then pressed the filter into the top half, then slowly attatched the top into the bottom half.

03-31-2008, 08:47 AM	#7
*bue car* Platinum Member Car: 07 STi Blue Fav Mod: stock :] Location: Torrance, California Posts: 351 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: K&N drop in filter problems? does anyone have a pic?

03-31-2008, 01:33 PM	#8
estern Lurker Car: 07 STI Limited #260 Location: NorCal Posts: 2 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: K&N drop in filter problems? I had the same problem with my '07 STI LTD. I am disappointed with K&N. Every car I buy gets a drop-in and I've never had fitment issues.

03-31-2008, 08:53 PM	#9
slidesear Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 Sti WRB Fav Mod: STAGE DOS! Location: SoCal Posts: 114 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: K&N drop in filter problems? I take the whole bottom piece off, it might be extra work but it goes in rather easily and you can actually see both tabs going in, and have peace of mind. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.