[R129 SL] K&N Filters

[BJonesNY at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/23/2009 12:16:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
r129list-request at mbcoupes.com writes:











In my opinion they're not worth the money.  Many owners have reported  that 
because they over oiled the filter elements, the excess blew on their MAF  
Sensors causing poor performance and requiring cleaning or replacing the MAF 
 sensor.  I simply want to drive the thing, not make it a science  
experiment so I stick with OE air filters.  
 
Re you seat bolster panel, the other advice was accurate.  Depending  on 
amount of wear, some have repaired the leather in place and re-coated it to  
match the rest of the seat, others replace the bolster and have a new one  
sewn.  Keep in mind that the lighter the color of the seat leather, the  more 
either a new panel or repair will stand out. 
 
Bob 


Coupler of questions for fellow 129 owners:
Are there any  issues or potential problems I need to be aware of when 
exchanging OEM air  filters for K&N filters ?

Has anyone come up with a simple  inexpensive way to eliminate the 
torn/worn kidney panels on the drivers  seatback that inevitably
is the result of sliding in and out with your belt  over the years  ?? 
(other than removal and replacement)
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