5.29.2007
I switched from a K&N oil filter over to a Mobil 1 oil filter this last change. It's clear from design and from several factory stamps that the SAME factory makes both filters- however, there are some key differences.
the K&N rates itself as 90% efficient (while your average filter (which is most likely a fram) is only 87% efficient), the Mobil 1 says it is 99.2% efficient. This is apparently because it uses both synthetic and non-synthetic fibers (blended together) in its filter element. the synthetic fibers apparently let it be more efficient, yet not restrict oil flow, which is important.
The design of the anti-drainback valve is slightly different. it looks like a solid design in both filters.
also, since you can purchase the mobil 1 at wal-mart, it's about 3 dollars cheaper than the K&N filter. talk about a sweet deal!
the K&N rates itself as 90% efficient (while your average filter (which is most likely a fram) is only 87% efficient), the Mobil 1 says it is 99.2% efficient. This is apparently because it uses both synthetic and non-synthetic fibers (blended together) in its filter element. the synthetic fibers apparently let it be more efficient, yet not restrict oil flow, which is important.
The design of the anti-drainback valve is slightly different. it looks like a solid design in both filters.
also, since you can purchase the mobil 1 at wal-mart, it's about 3 dollars cheaper than the K&N filter. talk about a sweet deal!
5.25.2007
June is well on its way here. I'm going to order both a comptech header and a tanabe exhaust; I'll post some pictures- hopefully of the whole build.
5.01.2007
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brakes.jsp?&make=Power+Slot&model=Cryo-Treated+Rotor&group=Cryo-Treated+Rotor&autoMake=Honda&autoModel=Civic+SI+Coupe&autoYear=2006&autoModClar=&perfCode=S
slotted and cryogenically frozen? interesting.
slotted and cryogenically frozen? interesting.
I'm really glad I didn't just "jump" into getting the AVS ES100 tires. first off, the bfgoodrich g-force sport is a better tire (for not a a whole lot more) and secondly, I found THIS:
This is the Bridgestone Potenze 960AS pole position. it is an ultra-high performance all season tire (offers summer tire performance in an all season tire, and it has possibly the highest wet traction rating I've seen- also, the dry traction rating is comparable with that of the AVS 100 and the g-force sport). It has a better treadwear than your average summer tire, and it isn't a WHOLE lot more (it is more. just not a ton more- say, 25 dollars more a tire... and there are summer tires that are way more expensive). It will also last twice as long as most summer tires.
Additionally, it will last longer than the current tire I have on my car. Which in fact is already almost dead. I'm not really impressed with michelling exalto grand touring type tires.
This is the Bridgestone Potenze 960AS pole position. it is an ultra-high performance all season tire (offers summer tire performance in an all season tire, and it has possibly the highest wet traction rating I've seen- also, the dry traction rating is comparable with that of the AVS 100 and the g-force sport). It has a better treadwear than your average summer tire, and it isn't a WHOLE lot more (it is more. just not a ton more- say, 25 dollars more a tire... and there are summer tires that are way more expensive). It will also last twice as long as most summer tires.Additionally, it will last longer than the current tire I have on my car. Which in fact is already almost dead. I'm not really impressed with michelling exalto grand touring type tires.
