Cabin Air Filters

jjlink · Feb 11, 2013

I am considering doing a quantity purchase of Cabin Air Filters for the 2012 i-MiEV from Asia. I am wondering how many people would be interested in purchasing one or more? They would be in the $20.00+ USD price range plus re-shipping from California. This would beat any US price I could find by 50%. Anyone interested please reply to this post.

Llecentaur · Feb 11, 2013

How often do they need a change and what is the consequence of not changing it so often ?

Vike · Feb 12, 2013

I don't mean to be a worry wart, but to put it more positively, stockpiling a few i-specific consumables might be a really good idea. Cabin air filter seems a good bet; hopefully wiper blades are reasonably generic. Fingers crossed the brake pads will last a really long time. At least we don't have to replace oil filters or engine air filters. And let's not talk about traction batteries......

As to consequences, unlike an engine air filter, I would think a cabin air filter is more a matter of comfort and convenience than safety or longevity. But I could be missing something obvious.

iDriver · Feb 12, 2013

You know what? Count me in!

I went to buy one on Amazon... Before I made a mistake, some helpful reviewer posted the following. Look familiar?

By JJLINK
Amazon Verified Purchase
Despite Amazon's saying it fits this car (2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV), it does not I bought one and its the wrong size. Otherwise the product looks OK.

So yeah, I'll take 2. How about PayPal?

Llecentaur · Feb 12, 2013

I will also take 2. PayPal would be great. Shipping to a friend in Atlanta who will bring them to Switzerland.

jjlink · Feb 12, 2013

I ordered two, just to make sure they fit. Once I verify they are what we need I will order a larger quantity then we can do Paypal for anyone who wants some.

As for Amazon, Yes I bought the one they say fits the 2012 i-MiEV (Premium Guard PC5530) and of course it was way too big. However when I tried to return it they said keep it and we will give you a refund anyway.

Be warned someone on eBay is selling the same wrong sized filter for the i-MiEV (Premium Guard PC5530).

Llecentaur · Feb 12, 2013

Could there be a dieeference between US & EU/Japan model, explaining those size mistakes?

jjlink · Feb 12, 2013

Llecentaur said:
Could there be a dieeference between US & EU/Japan model, explaining those size mistakes?

I'm guessing no, because the i-MiEV, PEUGEOT ION, and CITROEN C-ZERO are all showing the same part number in a cross-reference table I found.

Also there was this review on Amazon confirming they don't have the right data for this air filter:

1.0 out of 5 stars Amazon vechicle guide recomends wrong parts., August 15, 2012
By Bout80 - See all my reviews
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Premium Guard PC5530 Cabin Air Filter (Automotive)
I used Amazon guide to input I own a 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution. The "matching cabin filter" was Pc5530. When it arrived it did look like the right size,however the filter door cover for my mitsu is made on the filter.This filter has a foam edge on no cover door to seal it.Since it cost half what I paid for it to send it back I just sealed the where the cover went with duct tape. Evo owners you can make this work but it is not the correct filter.

jray3 · Feb 12, 2013

Thx- I hadn't tried to install my Amazon purchase and the return window was drawing near.
So, I'll join the group buy and take two.

aarond12 · Feb 19, 2013

Count me in for one. $65 for an installed filter is crazy. I have a verified PayPal account.

jjlink · Feb 19, 2013

OK, Here are the cabin air filters. The only difference I see from the OEM filter is the OEM filter has charcoal impregnated into the filter material. This is to remove orders. Thats why the OEM appears dirty, its not dirty that's the charcoal.

This is where it is installed, behind the glove box.

FYI - These still appear to be available here:

Cabin Filter » JS » AC304J
https://www.fitinpart.sg/index.php?rout ... t_id=29072

Also NAPA auto parts may filters that fit.
http://myimiev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1307&p=40421#p40416

jjlink · Feb 25, 2013

So far we only have about 10 people interested. That is maybe 20 filters.
We probably need 20+ to get a good price break on the international shipping.

iDriver · Mar 7, 2013

What are the exact dimensions?

This might be a horrible idea... but I might be able to find a suitable air filter at Home Depot. You know, the kind that you put in a regular household air handler?

jjlink · Mar 7, 2013

The parts supplier in Asia just E-mailed saying I could get a very good price on shipping if I order a large enough quantity. So i will check and see where the the price break kicks in. Of course I would have to buy small shipping boxes and re-ship these out to all who want them. Also the supplier requires payment via PayPal so I will need to have some cash in my checking account before I can order them.

If you find a alternative let us know soon before I order these.

The Exact dimensions are:

SPECIFICATION
Length 180 mm (7.08661 inches)
Width 179 mm (7.04724 inches)
thickness 18 mm (0.708661 inches)

jennrod12 · Mar 7, 2013

jjlink,

Let us know the prices. It sounds like a good excuse for another SF Bay i-MiEV meetup, as well!

Other areas could do the same, to minimize re-shipping. Hawaii, Maryland, and I'm not sure where the other i-MiEV hotbeds are...

Jenn

jjlink · Mar 7, 2013

@jennrod12, Good idea!!! I will price them out tomorrow less the shipping.

jjlink · Mar 8, 2013

OK, its looking like I can easily get these filters for less than $15 each. If I increase the order quantity is could be less.

I can purchase U-line 8 x 8 x 2 shipping boxes for the cost $1.09 each (Qty of 25). I would only need these shipping to people.

The shipping for two filters is 8 oz in a box for first class mail would be about $3.00. Priority mail is like $6.95.

Then there would be Paypal fees which is 2.9% of the purchase price plus $0.30 USD.

So were looking like $35.38 for two delivered via first class mail and payment via Paypal.

Jen suggested local groups could be hand delivered and skip the shipping, box, and Paypal fees.
BayMiEVers group see this post http://myimiev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=267&p=8062#p8062

So far I have seen interest for about 25 filters. Anyone else want in on this?

Don · Mar 8, 2013

I'll take a pair for $35.38

Thanks for doing this for the group - Much appreciated!

Don

jennrod12 · Mar 8, 2013

These are supposed to be changed once a year, right? I could go for three of them. If I were smart, I'd just take 10! But maybe we'll have a repeat order in a couple of years. And so far, Mitsubishi paid for my first one, I'm not sure how long they'll keep doing that.

I'll pick mine up at JoeS' house

(or wherever we decide)

Jenn

BillThompsonMIEV · Mar 8, 2013

PM sent to you with details as requested. This is a good deal.

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