I've been using a k&n filter on my 2006 Camry since 2010, it now has 140k on it, I have already cleaned and oiled it once with an $18 cleaning kit that has three more cleanings left. Oiling is easy, 1 layer on each side of the media. I have never had any mechanical problems nor any problems with any sensors.
So 50K before it’s first wash? This figure I’m sure fluctuates on how dirty the environment is. And, you’ve already alluded to it, but is there a special recommended method for this filters cleaning?
For normal driving K&N recommends cleaning at 50K (miles), but if you drive in harsh environments such as dirt roads etc., you would service it sooner. For cleaning the filter, you purchase the cleaning/re-oiling kit from Amazon for around $18, or you can even use something like Simple Green ($1 for a bottle that will last you a long, long time) for cleaning the filter. Instructions on cleaning and re-oiling can be found on K&N's website and there are tons of them on youtube.It's really easy, doesn't take that long to do. The longest part is drying the filter in the sun for 45 minutes.
I have only had mine one month today...have 600 miles on it. I have 17 x 8 with 45mm offset Konig Hypergram wheels coming, and 255 40 17 RE 71 R Bridgestones that just arrived at Discount Tire. When the wheels make it, they will mount them and I will put them on my 2019 Si Coupe, along with K&N drop in air filter, and do some autocross testing. I may add a rear sway bar, depending on how it rotates with the new tires, and might do something to get some noise out of the exhaust. New cars are so quiet now, that in competition driving, it is difficult to know when to shift before bumping the rev limiter. Exhaust mod will fix that. Other than that, I may try to get as much negative camber in the front as available without making any modifications, and reset the toe in/out. As far as visible mods other than wheels and tires, I don't add anything to the car that will add weight. The wheels will drop about 10 lbs per corner, and removing the mufflers will add another 15 or so to the total lbs. lost. I doubt there is much more weight to be lost.
Sure but still there are ways to make the car more comfortable, better looking, easier and fun to drive. You don't have to rice it up or throw on every bolt on in existence to do these things.
Nice! For camber up front, you have to pull the guide pins out of the top of the strut mounts and take advantage of the (tiny) slot Honda graced us with. You will very likely want a bigger rear sway bar, you have several good options if you decide to upgrade.
I have not modded my '17 SI. 25,000 miles later it is still doing 99 % of what I want stock. A Hondata Flash would be nice, but I am not about to void my warranty on this daily driver. If anything, I would look at doing the Acuity pedal spacer kit to make it easier to heel and toe. I will upgrade the tires when the factory all seasons die to some strong summer tires. So yes, there are good tweaks out there, but no, you don't have to mod this car to enjoy it immensely.
Add to previous comment: Racing brake pads if you are going to track it. I don't track it, but that would be a must. Otherwise standard brakes seem strong and fade free.
