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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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I have a question and I want honest opinons please. I installed the HD SE stage 1 air cleaner kit about a month ago(100 miles ago), the one that uses the football. I have kicked the idea of the Heavy Breather around. I love the look. I'm not expecting any more performance. I found a dealer that will sell the the Heavy Breather for $242 to my door. I guess I'm just looking for a little encouragement. What should I do, what would you do.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Heavy breather is a cool looking air filter. I say do it.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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It may be biased on my part..but I say go for it
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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I like the stock one!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Is there much of a performance difference? Why throw away other mod money if not? You can find some really cool covers for the SE.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Because stock sucks!!!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Greetings,

I don't like the look of the heavy breather...Just get a different cover! There's all sorts of good looking covers that don't interfere with your right leg!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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I had the same set up as you and went with the Big breather.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Punt the football....
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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The heavy breather is a nice looking easy to maintain unit!Go for it!
 
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