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Nissandriver714 · 09-02-2004, 04:27 PM

So I was cleaning the garage and I found a brand new, still in a box--APC filter. I didn't buy it, i swear

. I think my brother bought a long time ago and decided not to use it. I called him and asked, but he said he didn't buy it, he swore too. So what's the APC filter good for? Should I use it on my car?

TheTimanator · 09-02-2004, 04:36 PM

You could:

Put it on your lawn mower!

Use it as a small lamp shade.
Paper weight.

I'm sure theres some other good uses for it

proj240sx · 09-02-2004, 04:43 PM

im one of those assholes that hates apc, hates the fact they bought team orange, so take that damn thing and chuck it in the garbage or sell it to some civic boy with neons and a wooden spoiler

ch1873857 · 09-02-2004, 04:46 PM

condom, ebay, dumpster, turn it upside down and put pens pencils etc etc

BoroBoroS13 · 09-02-2004, 05:02 PM

I would use it as one of those things u throw out the window at 100mph to see how it will explode.

HyperTek · 09-02-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by proj240sx

im one of those assholes that hates apc, hates the fact they bought team orange, so take that damn thing and chuck it in the garbage or sell it to some civic boy with neons and a wooden spoiler

a friend of mine that kicks it with them told me that they dont sponser em anymore or they took thier decals off it... i dunno if this is true cuz i think he was friends with apc

Andrew Bohan · 09-02-2004, 05:20 PM

i know a guy with an apc filter on his aem intake on his s14. weird.

***S14DB*** · 09-02-2004, 07:42 PM

Use it as a cod piece.

nightwalker · 09-02-2004, 08:26 PM

make two holes on the rubber lower part, tie a shoe string on each end, and tie it around your head, with the filter covering your mouth. Market it to asian people as "The SARS filter" and make a bunch of money.

evilimport · 09-03-2004, 02:41 AM

^ ha ha ha!

how well does it burn? Have you tried burning it yet??

180fan · 09-03-2004, 11:51 AM

An APC filter? What do you have on your car now? I mean shit a filter's a filter might as well use it if you've got nothing else. Sell it on ebay, use it, give it to a friend, or toss it.

HyperTek · 09-03-2004, 12:14 PM

not all filters are created equal...

Nissandriver714 · 09-03-2004, 12:17 PM

hahahah, some very good suggestions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 180fan

An APC filter? What do you have on your car now? I mean shit a filter's a filter might as well use it if you've got nothing else. Sell it on ebay, use it, give it to a friend, or toss it.

Right now, I have just the stock intake box, but I'm afraid this filter will do more damage if I use it. How good can it filter? Scary thoughts.

KOUKI KA-T · 09-03-2004, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Use it as a cod piece.

^^ best idea ever.

*HaLo* · 09-03-2004, 01:05 PM

We played hockey with a Ractive filter, I'm sure you could do the same thing to an APC Filter

Whiplash Willy · 09-03-2004, 01:14 PM

Is it all chromed up with flashing leds? I hear thoes are worth hella.

Ghettokracker71 · 09-03-2004, 01:48 PM

Get a MAF adapter and use that shit man! Either that or, make a CAI for a freinds honda and charge him for it

Or give it to me ! I've been wanting to put an open air element on my moms maxima...

180fan · 09-03-2004, 02:51 PM

Yeah while it's true that not all filters are created equal, it's not like it's the sponge type that HKS uses which filters nothing, or the metal mesh that Blitz uses. People still use the HKS filters even though they filter like shit and I haven't hear anything about motor damage from people using them. My guess is that for APC to make it that cheap, they gotta buy that filter element from somewhere that makes them in large quantities, aka supplier for other companies too. Honestly, I don't see how using a no-name filter can be all that bad.

Nissandriver714 · 09-03-2004, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 180fan

Yeah while it's true that not all filters are created equal, it's not like it's the sponge type that HKS uses which filters nothing, or the metal mesh that Blitz uses. People still use the HKS filters even though they filter like shit and I haven't hear anything about motor damage from people using them. My guess is that for APC to make it that cheap, they gotta buy that filter element from somewhere that makes them in large quantities, aka supplier for other companies too. Honestly, I don't see how using a no-name filter can be all that bad.

Hmmm, good point. This is what I found when searched freshalloy, "Any conical filter will do, as long as it's a real pleated cotton filter. I think APC filters are pleated paper." If I'm not gonna use it, I'll just burn it to see how fast it burns, never seen an intake on fire before hahah

AlligatorBling · 09-04-2004, 03:20 PM

i have two filters that i use. one is an injen that came with the intake, the other an APC filter that i got from the advance store, both are washed with dish detergent regularly and sprayed with k&n filter oil. i keep one in a zip freezer bag in the garage to put on when i take the dirty one off, so there is no wait, just swap em and clean the dirty one later.... i don't see what the big fuss is. they both work fine. no complains either. i agree APC is lame in my eyes for the ridiculous products they make, but hey, a washable filter is a washable filter ya know

HyperTek · 09-04-2004, 08:26 PM

ok.. if its a cotton guaze, then use it...

otherwise car parts can be really cool conversation pieces to have at ur desk etc... i.e. guage cluster hung up on the desk looks cool.. hehe

09-02-2004, 04:27 PM	#1
Nissandriver714 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Only in Socal Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	APC Filter So I was cleaning the garage and I found a brand new, still in a box--APC filter. I didn't buy it, i swear . I think my brother bought a long time ago and decided not to use it. I called him and asked, but he said he didn't buy it, he swore too. So what's the APC filter good for? Should I use it on my car?

09-02-2004, 04:36 PM	#2
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 41 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You could: Put it on your lawn mower! Use it as a small lamp shade. Paper weight. I'm sure theres some other good uses for it __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS

09-02-2004, 04:43 PM	#3
proj240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Age: 41 Posts: 479 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	im one of those assholes that hates apc, hates the fact they bought team orange, so take that damn thing and chuck it in the garbage or sell it to some civic boy with neons and a wooden spoiler __________________ 90 RPS1345 hybrid thingy & 01 IS300

09-02-2004, 05:02 PM	#5
BoroBoroS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nor Cal Age: 41 Posts: 657 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I would use it as one of those things u throw out the window at 100mph to see how it will explode. __________________

09-02-2004, 07:42 PM	#8
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Use it as a cod piece. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

09-02-2004, 04:46 PM	#4
ch1873857 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Andrews Air Force Base Posts: 1,906 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	condom, ebay, dumpster, turn it upside down and put pens pencils etc etc

09-02-2004, 05:20 PM	#7
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i know a guy with an apc filter on his aem intake on his s14. weird.

09-02-2004, 08:26 PM	#9
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 46 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	make two holes on the rubber lower part, tie a shoe string on each end, and tie it around your head, with the filter covering your mouth. Market it to asian people as "The SARS filter" and make a bunch of money. __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

09-03-2004, 02:41 AM	#10
evilimport Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Daytona Beach Psycho Ward Posts: 778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ ha ha ha! how well does it burn? Have you tried burning it yet??

09-03-2004, 11:51 AM	#11
180fan Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	An APC filter? What do you have on your car now? I mean shit a filter's a filter might as well use it if you've got nothing else. Sell it on ebay, use it, give it to a friend, or toss it.

09-03-2004, 12:14 PM	#12
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	not all filters are created equal... __________________ Keep it Classy

09-03-2004, 01:05 PM	#15
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 46 Posts: 5,201 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We played hockey with a Ractive filter, I'm sure you could do the same thing to an APC Filter __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Drivers: '23 Audi Q4 e-tron & '13 VW Touareg SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

09-03-2004, 01:14 PM	#16
Whiplash Willy Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2003 Location: Portland OR Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it all chromed up with flashing leds? I hear thoes are worth hella.

09-03-2004, 01:48 PM	#17
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get a MAF adapter and use that shit man! Either that or, make a CAI for a freinds honda and charge him for it Or give it to me ! I've been wanting to put an open air element on my moms maxima...

09-03-2004, 02:51 PM	#18
180fan Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah while it's true that not all filters are created equal, it's not like it's the sponge type that HKS uses which filters nothing, or the metal mesh that Blitz uses. People still use the HKS filters even though they filter like shit and I haven't hear anything about motor damage from people using them. My guess is that for APC to make it that cheap, they gotta buy that filter element from somewhere that makes them in large quantities, aka supplier for other companies too. Honestly, I don't see how using a no-name filter can be all that bad.

09-04-2004, 03:20 PM	#20
AlligatorBling BANNED Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virgina Age: 43 Posts: 856 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have two filters that i use. one is an injen that came with the intake, the other an APC filter that i got from the advance store, both are washed with dish detergent regularly and sprayed with k&n filter oil. i keep one in a zip freezer bag in the garage to put on when i take the dirty one off, so there is no wait, just swap em and clean the dirty one later.... i don't see what the big fuss is. they both work fine. no complains either. i agree APC is lame in my eyes for the ridiculous products they make, but hey, a washable filter is a washable filter ya know

09-04-2004, 08:26 PM	#21
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	ok.. if its a cotton guaze, then use it... otherwise car parts can be really cool conversation pieces to have at ur desk etc... i.e. guage cluster hung up on the desk looks cool.. hehe __________________ Keep it Classy