FSI air filters

[toplessvw]

I am looking into replacing my air filter in the near future and am trying to decide what route to go. I can either keep the factory engine cover intake and get a drop in filter or I can get a so called cold air kit.
disadvantage
Since the car is an auto the cold air kit really does not bring in much cold air because the air intake is in the same place as the factory and you can not use the engine cover which the engine looks like crap with out.
advantage
supposedly allot less restrictive then the factory air box but I could not find any real data that supports that.
Panel filter
disadvantage
keeps the restrictive factory air box
advantage
keeps the factory air box\engine cover, cheaper


let me know what you think and if you have had an fsi engine what route you went.

[onceover]

Re: FSI air filters

The stock intakes on Audi/VW turbo engines are usually really well designed. I would stick with an OEM replacement and call it a day

[BaggedGLI]

Re: FSI air filters

If you are getting one, you need one that removes the engine cover air filter.

[mferrariomk5]

Re: FSI air filters

you can get an evolution motorsports engine cover that works with most aftermarket air intakes or you can just cut yours to make the new intake fit. Thats what i did with mine