I'm thinking that I might go with mountune / x-stream setup if it is because I don't really have the expertise to be fiddling with that sort of thing.
Just a shame that I won't have that open cone sound. Anybody ran MT/X-Stream open lidded with a hydro sock? Or is that sort of defeating the purpose of the lid.
I see three inconvenients with open filters:
- too much noise - personally I hate chatter
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- high chances water ingression;
- heat soak from engine bay (may not be a problem in the UK but here, in the summer, it's a no no with 35-40 deg C amb temps);
That's why I kept my Mountune lid with the Pipercross inside. I also removed the plastic snow shield to help more air getting in, and honestly, don't feel any restriction in power even with jwr120i.
I got mine from auto specialist mate, sounds and looks I incredible. The mrs thaught it was a lamp shade when I opened it! Lol.
I had to cut the hose a few CM to fit properly. I am pretty incompetent when it comes to engines. But I managed no problem
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