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2012 to 2016 Polaris Ranger RZR 570 Models Breathe Easier with K&N Performance Air Filter

Jul 12, 2012

Replacement Air Filter for the 2012 to 2016 Polaris Ranger RZR 570

For 2012 to 2016 Polaris Industries, Inc. added to their line-up of extremely popular Ranger RZR side by side vehicles. The Ranger RZR 570 was added to Polaris' offerings in an effort to target a more budget-minded consumer. While the price tag is lower, and the engine is smaller, the Ranger RZR 570 doesn't sacrifice off-highway excitement.

Restriction Chart for the PL-5712 Air Filter

For 2012 to 2016 Polaris Ranger RZR 570 models equipped with a 567 cc engine, K&N can help to increase performance with its new high-flow air filter number PL-5712.

K&N air filters provide less restriction than typical paper air filters, which can increase the efficiency of the combustion process. Allowing your engine to breathe easier can give your side by side extra horsepower and extra acceleration that can come in handy. K&N replacement air filters are designed to drop right into your factory air box in about 5 minutes. This makes a K&N replacement air filter an easy, performance upgrade.

Made from cotton instead of paper, this air filter will provide high airflow and excellent filtration. PL-5712 will require periodic cleaning which will vary depending on driving conditions. PL-5712 will provide outstanding engine protection and high dirt retention.

K&N stock replacement air filters sold for ATV's and Side by Sides are warrantied against defective materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase with no mileage limitation.

The PL-5712 is a simple, inexpensive performance add-on that fits all 2012 to 2016 Polaris Ranger RZR 567 models.

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Select 2011-2016 BMW 1-Series and 3-Series Gain Performance with K&N Air Filter

Jul 11, 2012

Replacement Air Filter for select 2011-2016 1-Series and 3-Series BMWs

Each car manufacturer has a specific presence in International markets. BMW, a German based manufacturer, creates trustworthy vehicles with performance in mind. Many are familiar with the slogan "BMW, the ultimate driving machine" and for good reason. BMWs are exceeding expectations in almost every country around the world. The 1-Series hatchbacks have made their way into the United Kingdom. The idea here is to pack the ideals of BMW into a compact fuel efficient vehicle. Some may argue with the styling but, there is no doubt that the BMW 116i cranks out some excellent fuel economy. These smaller BMWs put out about 135 horsepower to the rear wheels. In comparison to the lager sedans, the power is definitely missed.

The word "ultimate" can mean many things when referring to a BMW. It could be the excellent safety or even the well-designed luxury cabin but, when thinking about performance there is nothing performance about the OEM air filter. So why would BMW install a standard air filter similar to those found in vehicles such as a Geo Metro?

Restriction Chart for 33-2990 Air Filter

Well let's just say that is a rhetorical question and focus on the fact that K&N produces a performance air filter, part number 33-2990, for the various smaller BMWs with a 1.6 liter gas and 2.0 liter diesel engines. This K&N air filter is designed to increase air flow, horsepower, acceleration, and overall performance. So perhaps, installing a K&N air filter into your BMW will truly make it the ultimate driving machine.

Part number 33-2990 is made from high quality components that allow K&N to back it with a Million Mile Limited Warranty. That is also due to the fact that this air filter is washable and reusable. There is no need to purchase another air filter for this vehicle as long as the service directions are followed correctly. Cleaning the 33-2990 is an easy 4 step process. Spray on the cleaner, rinse it out, let it dry, oil it, and you are done! To make life even easier K&N offers a Cleaning Kit with easy to follow instructions.

The last important characteristic is the superior protection 33-2990 offers. The oil combined with the four layers of cotton gauze trap and lock in harmful particles on another level. This is everything an "ultimate driving machine" deserves.

The 33-2990 air filter fits the following applications:
2016 BMW 428I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 428I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 428I GRAN COUPE 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 428I 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 425D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 420D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 418D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 328I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 328I GT XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 328I GT 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 328I 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 325D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 325D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 320I XDRIVE 2.0L L4 - US
2016 BMW 320I GT 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 320I 2.0L L4 - US
2016 BMW 320D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 320D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 318I 1.5L L3
2016 BMW 318D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 318D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 228I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 228I 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 225D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 220I 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 220D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 218I 1.5L L3
2016 BMW 125I 2.0L L4
2016 BMW 125D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 120I 1.6L L4
2016 BMW 120D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 118I 1.5L L3
2016 BMW 118D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 BMW 116I 1.5L L3
2016 BMW 116D 1.5L L3 Diesel
2015 BMW 428I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 428I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 428I GRAN COUPE 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 428I 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 425D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 420I 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 420D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 418D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 328I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 328I GT XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 328I GT 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 328I 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 325D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 325D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 320I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 320I GT 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 320I 2.0L L4 - US
2015 BMW 320I 2.0L L4 - Non-US, To 7/15
2015 BMW 320I 1.6L L4
2015 BMW 320D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 320D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 318I 1.5L L3
2015 BMW 318D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 318D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 316I 1.6L L4
2015 BMW 316D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 228I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 228I 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 225D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 220I 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 220D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 218I 1.5L L3
2015 BMW 218D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 125I 2.0L L4
2015 BMW 125D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 120I 1.6L L4
2015 BMW 120D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 118I 1.6L L4
2015 BMW 118I 1.5L L3
2015 BMW 118D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 116I 1.6L L4
2015 BMW 116I 1.5L L3
2015 BMW 116D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 116D 1.6L L4 Diesel
2015 BMW 116D 1.5L L3 Diesel
2015 BMW 114I 1.6L L4
2015 BMW 114D 1.6L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 428I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 428I 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 420I 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 420D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 418D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 328I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 328I GT XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 328I GT 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 328I 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 325D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 325D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 320I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 320I GT 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 320I 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 320I 1.6L L4
2014 BMW 320D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 320D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 318D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 318D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 316I 1.6L L4
2014 BMW 316D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 228I 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 225D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 220I 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 220D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 218D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 125I 2.0L L4
2014 BMW 125D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 120D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 118I 1.6L L4
2014 BMW 118D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 116I 1.6L L4
2014 BMW 116D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 116D 1.6L L4 Diesel
2014 BMW 114I 1.6L L4
2014 BMW 114D 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 428I 2.0L L4
2013 BMW 420I 2.0L L4
2013 BMW 420D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 328I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2013 BMW 328I GT 2.0L L4
2013 BMW 328I 2.0L L4
2013 BMW 325D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 325D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 320I XDRIVE 2.0L L4
2013 BMW 320I GT 2.0L L4
2013 BMW 320I 2.0L L4
2013 BMW 320I 1.6L L4
2013 BMW 320D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 320D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 318D GT 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 318D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 316I 1.6L L4
2013 BMW 316D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 125I 2.0L L4
2013 BMW 125D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 120D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 118I 1.6L L4
2013 BMW 118D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 116I 1.6L L4
2013 BMW 116D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 116D 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 BMW 114I 1.6L L4
2013 BMW 114D 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 BMW 328I 2.0L L4 - US, F30
2012 BMW 328I 2.0L L4 - Non-US
2012 BMW 320I 2.0L L4 - F30/F31
2012 BMW 320I 1.6L L4
2012 BMW 320D 2.0L L4 Diesel - F30/F31
2012 BMW 318D 2.0L L4 Diesel - F30/F31
2012 BMW 316I 1.6L L4 - F30/F31
2012 BMW 316D 2.0L L4 Diesel - F30/F31
2012 BMW 125I 2.0L L4
2012 BMW 125D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 BMW 120D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 BMW 118I 1.6L L4
2012 BMW 118D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 BMW 116I 1.6L L4
2012 BMW 116D 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 BMW 116D 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 BMW 114I 1.6L L4
2012 BMW 114D 1.6L L4 Diesel
2011 BMW 120D 2.0L L4 Diesel - F20
2011 BMW 118I 1.6L L4 - F20
2011 BMW 118D 2.0L L4 Diesel - F20
2011 BMW 116I 1.6L L4 - F20
2011 BMW 116D 2.0L L4 Diesel - F20
2011 BMW 116D 1.6L L4 Diesel - F20

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K&N Hosts Ford Focus Club Day in Netherlands R&D Test Facility

Jul 10, 2012

The High Tech Campus Eindhoven R&D staff answered Focus fanatics' questions with highly educated answers.

The words "Focus Fanatics" calls to mind images of monks in meditation, or photographers that are never quite satisfied with their pictures. The idea that Focus Fanatics is the world's largest Ford Focus forum with nearly 100,000 members from over 209 countries, may not be the first thing that comes to mind. In the Netherlands where one of the main industries is the automotive industry, the Ford Focus is a highly prized possession, with a large portion of the Focus fans being indeed Dutch.

The Netherlands' Ford Focus Club now understands K&N and the muscle-bound compact as they never have before.

In the Dutch city of Eindhoven you'll find the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, which as the name implies, is a high tech campus housing more than 90 different companies and institutions, comprising a staff of over 8,000 R&D specialists and entrepreneurs and representing over 50 different nationalities. One of the main goals of the Campus is to foster cooperation between companies and to provide avenues for the open exchange of ideas in order to enhance technological and product development. It's for this reason that the Campus likes to refer to itself as an "ecosystem."

Last weekend (July 7) K&N hosted the Netherlands Ford Focus Club Day in the K&N R&D test facility in Eindhoven, and everyone fortunate enough to be in attendance gave it nothing but the highest praise. Mind you this was a highly discerning group. The Netherlands' Ford Focus Club is comprised of a wide variety of owners with a vast overall collection of knowledge, large or trivial, regarding Fords popular car that makes people forget about bland budget-conscious compacts. The club's members vary in age from 20 to 60 and they thoroughly comprehend everything Focus, from the 1.4i version to the nearly ridiculous 300 plus horsepower 2.5RS. Their online forum discussions reach borderline smack-talk. The following is an actual forum entry:

A large collection of K&N products were on display for thorough examination.

"Does anyone have a Ford Focus (USA-version) and use it in the Netherlands - or am I the only lucky one to do so?

The Ford Focus Club Day had that sort of provocative scrutiny to live up to, and K&N surpassed everyone's expectations. The day began with a history of K&N's origin, followed by a tour through the product line, with a brief explanation of the development procedure behind it. Then there was another tour, this one through the actual forward-looking Eindhoven R&D test facility. Questions were answered, and filter cleaning instructions were given. K&N displayed a range of products which are available for the various Ford Focus models. These included examples of their High-Flow Technology in the form of reusable panel air filters to the K&N Typhoon intake system. Attendees were also treated to a peek at the soon to be introduced K&N 57s air box exclusively designed for the Focus II and III.

Comparing dynamometer test results was a highly popular part of the Ford Focus Club Day festivities.

After the tour and presentation all owners with K&N products already on their car were given the opportunity to get their car tested on the dyno. This was an extremely popular feature for all, with competing guesstimates on varying horsepower outputs taking center stage. The test of the Ford Focus II ST, which runs on LPi (liquid Propane injection), was one everyone was eagerly awaiting. The owners gut reaction was that his Focus did feel as though it had more horsepower than the gasoline powered version, and the dyno test confirmed that. Running on the LPi system the ST showed an increase of 12.6 ponies. K&N tested 10 different cars in all during the dynamometer test session, capping off a memorable Ford Focus Club Day for an enthusiastic group of Focus fanatics.

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Josh Bad Fast McGuire Summits Mountain Motor Speedway for USDCS $3,000 Victory

Jul 10, 2012

Josh McGuire's win at the Roger Breeding Memorial was his third of the 2012 United Super Dirt Car Series racing season.

One of Grayson, Kentucky's most popular sons, Josh "Bad Fast" McGuire has been living up to his nickname big-time. McGuire inked his third feature win of the 2012 United Super Dirt Car Series (USDCS) racing season on June 8 at the Mountain Motor Speedway in Isom, Kentucky. The K&N sponsored driver came out on top after a wild and furious Roger Breeding Memorial race to claim the $3,000 purse.

The following evening the Josh McGuire Racing team made their presence known at Lucky 7 Speedway in Colson, Kentucky for another $3,000 to win event. In the caution-plagued Walter Combs Memorial main event, McGuire got it hooked up a tad late, yet he ultimately raced hard and held on to claim a solid third place finish.

"Those were a couple of crazy races at Mountain Motor and Lucky 7, but it was a good money weekend for us," remarked McGuire after his weekend outing. "We were good all night at Mountain Motor and then my car kept getting faster and faster during the feature at Lucky 7. Unfortunately, we just ran out of laps and I had to settle for third."

We talked with "Bad Fast" to get a more comprehensive take on his race season so far.

The win at Motor Speedway was your third already. Give us a couple of insights into what all went right.

"My team really has all the pieces of the puzzles to have a great season and it all came together at Mountain Motor Speedway. We went out and had a great qualifying lap (which was critical), won our heat and started on the poll of the feature... couldn't really ask for things to add up any better. Great car, great sponsors such as K&N Filters, great crew and great fans that is what helps drive wins!"

You followed that up with an impressive third place finish. Tell us a little about that race.

"At Lucky 7 Speedway, we did all the right things - again. We had a great qualifying lap and a 2nd place finish in the heat race. I knew tire wear was going to be an issue and I knew caution laps might be a problem, so I tried to be conservative and save my equipment. We ran 4th most of the night and on one of the last cautions, with about five laps to go, I made my move to 3rd and got really, really close to the 2nd place car. We really needed a few more laps to put a move on the leader, but came up just a little shy of the win that night. But I never complain about a top-5 finish!"

Update us on how things went the weekend of June 15th and 16th.

"The Southern 100 was one of the nights of racing that most racers like to forget about. Our trip to the racetrack was eventful enough, having our truck break down as we were leaving for the track. Luckily, fellow racer and friend, Mike Meyers allowed us to borrow his truck and trailer to get the track and we just barely made it. Our luck then changed for a brief second, we qualified second quickest overall and finished second in our heat race. However, in the 25-lap qualifying feature before the main 50-lap feature, we had some major components break, putting us on the wrecker for the night, including the driveshaft, transmission, liftbar, etc. All is well again though, and we've got all of it repaired and have had several successful nights since, including another win at Southern Ohio Speedway, a 3rd place finish at Portsmouth Raceway Park, and a top-ten finish with the Lucas Oil Series at Muskingham County Speedway."

When and where is your next race and how long does your season run?

"Our season really starts to pick up in August, that's when our big money season will be here. So our team is really working hard to be prepared and on our game for the coming weeks. We have a couple weekends where we will be racing at Richmond Raceway Park, including the Butterball Woolridge Memorial race, which we won last year, and can hopefully earn those honors again this year for both our sponsors and our fans. As for how long our season will run, it does vary from year-to-year, but most likely we will be racing up until late October, and possibly even into early November."

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Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki Sweeps 4 Motos in First Rounds of CMRC

Jul 10, 2012

Matt Goerke dominated the Kamloops National with a 1-1 day.

"Second place is first place loser" is a quote credited to celebrated driver Dale Earnhardt. It also appears to be a definitive team philosophy shared by the Monster Energy Leading Edge Kawasaki team from Kamloops, British Columbia. For the second straight weekend of the 2012 Monster Energy Canadian Motocross Championships (CMRC), the K&N sponsored team dominated the top-tier of the podium in both MX1 and MX2, winning all four motos in both classes.

Following up on their dazzling opening round supremacy in Nanaimo, both MX2 rider Teddy Maier and MX1 points leader, Matt Goerke, made it clear once more in round 2 that they were the team to beat. After a wet and mucky first round race, Maier and Goerke confirmed that they are indeed the riders to fear regardless of track or weather conditions, finishing with a thoroughly convincing 1-1 moto sweeps for both riders.

Teddy Maier had his own 1-1 day in the MX2 class at round 2 of the 2012 Monster Energy Canadian Motocross Championships.

The track at Whispering Pines Raceway in Kamloops is the Leading Edge Kawasaki team's house, and for the second straight weekend, Kyle Beaton established order by grabbing the hole-shot and the early lead. Maier eventually worked his way around Beaton to get the win. Beaton held on to join his teammate on the podium with a solid third place finish. Combined with his 5th in moto two, Beaton finished fourth overall, and he now sits third in the title chase.

"It feels so good to be back racing in Canada. I feel great, and am ready to chase for this title in every moto," commented Beaton, who was all smiles after the race. "It's no secret that I've struggled with injuries at Kamloops the past few seasons so even though I want to be winning, I'm happy to get through this race healthy and I'm excited to get on to Calgary and check out the new layout!"

With Beaton finishing strong in both motos, it was Maier who ultimately put his stamp on the championship chase with two persuasive moto wins. Working his way through the pack in both motos, when Maier relentlessly grabbed the lead, he never looked back, finishing with a decisive lead in both motos and stretching his lead in the championship standings to 11 points.

At Kamloops Goerke topped the podium for a second straight weekend.

Like Maier in the MX2 class, Matt Goerke representing MX1 came into the weekend wearing the red number plate, signifying the points lead. And, with two more impressive moto wins at Kamloops, Goerke left little doubt about his intentions regarding the 2012 Monster Energy Canadian Motocross Championships. After grabbing the hole-shot in moto one, Goerke briefly found himself on the ground in the second corner, and he had to work his way through the pack from last place. To the roaring delight of the fans, the Florida native put on a riding clinic, as he sliced and diced through the entire field to regain his rightful position in front.

The second moto was identical to the first, except for the part where he had to work from the back, to the front of the pack. This time after grabbing the lead Goerke never checked his rearview mirror, as he continued to stretch the lead to the checkered flag. With a perfect four-for-four in moto wins so far this season, Goerke isn't only resetting bar, he is the bar.

In only his second pro race ever, Goerke's MX1 teammate, Tyler Villopoto, put together a thoroughly impressive ride as well. After getting caught up in the same crash that took down Goerke in the first moto, Villopoto also put together a striking charge of his own, working through the pack to grab 6th. Combined with his 5th place in moto 2, Villopoto earned a well deserved 4th overall, clearly signaling he wants a spot on the podium too.

Next up, Leading Edge Kawasaki moves on to Calgary, Alberta, for round 3 of the CMRC series at Wild Rose MX.

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