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6.0 Liter Fever
02-22-2012, 09:57 AM
This morning I decided to replace the cabin filter and the old filter was way past due on my 48,000 mile vehicle. Dirty beyond belief. Anyway, I bought a filter at NAPA auto parts, their Gold filter. What a piece of total crap. The filter did not fit into the opening correctly, it was off just enough in its measurements to buckle the flimsy air element thereby revealing a large gap on each side for the air to pass through where it did not mate up to the frame. I ended up getting out a pair of scissors and "modifying" the element so that it would fit reasonably well. I'd say it now covers 90% of the space it was meant. I would have returned it but in the process of taking out and putting the filter back in 10 times I slit my hand and bled all over it.

Pretty disappointed, this product gets a grade of D-.:facepalm2:
WickedMom
02-22-2012, 10:13 AM
You should get the one from Crazy Paul & G8 Ray.. its a perfect fit.
09Stryker
02-22-2012, 10:21 AM
You should get the one from Crazy Paul & G8 Ray.. its a perfect fit.

I will second that.
GXPaycheck
02-22-2012, 11:07 AM
Ditto. Special is still going on!
LDM
02-22-2012, 11:12 AM
Here's the link: http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=29307
-Ray-
02-22-2012, 01:18 PM
I can even save you shipping. I'll be in Northville on March 1st. Or, Auburn Hills.
BigV8
02-29-2012, 12:02 PM
I got my first one from GM. Sorry to hear the Napa one drew first blood.
Slizzo
02-29-2012, 10:21 PM
I believe I got mine from GM Parts Direct...


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todds87ss
03-01-2012, 07:35 AM
The "cheaper" ones from microguard fit OK...take a little patience to get in correctly, I have not fitted the GM part number so I cannot compare.
kevinm0131
03-01-2012, 07:52 AM
I agree, genuine GM from Crazy Paul/G8Ray.
zepcom
03-01-2012, 07:54 AM
The holden filters are the bomb. I have some spares due to my efforts as well.
grandprixrollsout
03-01-2012, 10:52 AM
go holden filters. CP was good to me.

Go with our board vendors/GB
XXFire
03-03-2012, 07:35 PM
sent !
dklau33
03-16-2012, 01:30 PM
Just replaced my holden filter today after 25,000 miles on it and it was filthy! Had lots of leaves, debris, and dust in the compartment.

Replaced with a new holden filter and it went in like a charm and fits great.
oesman
03-17-2012, 03:36 AM
I replaced mine when I bought the car. Got it from Amazon, holden branded, fit perfect, super easy.