Air Filter Size For Iq

[craggle]

Hi All

Could someone do me a huge favour and measure the dimensions of the air filter in a 1.0 litre iQ?

I ordered an air filter from Blitz (Fensport) and have received it today but it seems to be very small compared to the one currently fitted to the car. I was led to believe the air filters are the same for 1.0 and 1.3 models and the part number on the box corresponds to what I ordered but would like to make sure it is wrong before getting back to Fensport.

I wasn't certain before ordering that the filters are the same in all iQ's so took a chance ordering one for the 1.0 model when I have a 1.3 version.

http://www.blitz-uk.co.uk/ProductItem-2430.aspx

My filter is currently is about 330mm x 140mm and the new blue version is only 260mm x 110mm

Any other thoughts?

Cheers

Craig.

[craggle]

Just realised that the part number is printed on the end of the filter and it corresponds with the numbers on the box. More confused now.

Craig.

[tarquin]

I would but its unusually raining. My guess is the one supplied is wrong. Mine looks like your one with the squared off corner. Also the way it fits in the air box clamps the flat edge of the filter all the way round so not allowing unfiltered air to pass. Even if you were to sandwich it in, air would pass the filter top and bottom. Has to be numbering error

David

[craggle]

Cheers David, Yes, Just got soaked in the rain putting my original filter back in.

I'll contact Fensport as I agree, has to be a numbering error, Shame, I was looking forward to getting a clean filter in there, The old one is looking really quite grotty now!

As you say, Even if I tried this filter in the filter housing it's so small it would simply rattle around in there and filter nothing.

Cheers

Craig.

[Adam-IQ2]

http://www.shop4toyota.co.uk/product/Air_Filter_17801-0N040

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Toyota_IQ_1.0_2010/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/air-filter/?50282082J&1&cfa978940724f6400ca33202a3412318a86ef0fc&000008&ptype=print&ntype=non-pitlane

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/122to0510

Height 1 [mm] 35 Length [mm] 333 Width [mm] 136,5

[Heathie]

Hi, I have just had the same problem with my Blitz filter from Fensport. It is way too small.

I am talks with them at the moment and they better had get it sorted quickly as I'm fed up with sellers not providing the service that they should

[Heathie]

Hi, I have just had the same problem with my Blitz filter from Fensport. It is way too small.

I am in talks with them at the moment and they better had get it sorted quickly as I'm fed up with sellers not providing the service that they should.

[craggle]

Cheers Heathie, Good to know I'm not the only one who has found this.

I'll contact them today, see what they say and keep you updated on progress.

Craig.

[Heathie]

Hi Craggle, I have been in cantact with them for a week now. Just this morning I have sent them an email telling them that they need to contact Blitz and arrange to have the Filters Air Freighted to us at their cost plus with some sort of compensation as they have had our monies for some time now.

It would be helpfull if you could send a similar kind of email.

Regards

Heathie

[Parts-King]

Hi Craggle, I have been in cantact with them for a week now.

I'm at a loss what to say, a whole week? unbelieveable :rolleyes:

[Fensport Tim]

I'm sorry to hear you have had the same issue Craggle, and rest assured, I am doing my utmost to resolve this issue and find out how this problem occured in the first place.

I have copied Heath's emails below which explain how I am waiting for an email from Blitz Japan to confirm the 59552's measurements, and go from there to ascertain which filter we had fitted to our 1.33 litre iQ.

This may be simply a case of the incorrect filter being packaged at Blitz.

Sadly Heath has chosen so far not to explain on here that I have already offered him a full refund, free carriage and 10% discount from his next order with us as compensation.

You are of course entitled to exactly the same Craggle.

Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 9:32 AM

Subject: Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

Our return address is clear to view on your sales receipt Heath.

In case you cannot find it it is:

8 Dock Road

Chatteris

Cambs

PE16 6RE

I did apologise for your inconvenience, and my offer of 10% discount and free carriage on your next order more than reasonable.

Which is why I find your aggressive tone and inability to post on the forum that I have done my utmost so far to reach a conclusion to this problem even harder to understand.

Best Regards,

David

Fensport & Blitz UK sponsor

www.ToyotaSprint.com

www.TimeAttack.co.uk

www.EuropeanDriftChampionship.eu

Sent:

Friday, July 13, 2012 9:03 AM

Subject:

Re: Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

David,

Can you send me the returns address so that I can get a full refund

I will take my business else where in the future

Many thanks

Heath

Sent:

Friday, 13 July 2012, 8:53

Subject:

Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

Hi Heath, yours is the first complaint I have received regarding the 59552 filter for the iQ.

Perhaps those on the forum who have problems should actually contact me if they have an issue instead of just complaining on a forum.

I'm sure if they too have had fitting issues then I would have heard from them by now.

Payment for your filter was taken one week ago, the day the filter arrived with us, so I'm not sure what you mean when you say we have "been sat with our money for some time now".

I have explained that I am awaiting a reply from Blitz Japan regarding the size of the 59552 filter as we do not have any left in stock now.

I felt my offer of a complete refund, 10% discount and free carriage on your next order was more than reasonable.

You are free to return your filter when you wish.

Best Regards,

David

Fensport & Blitz UK sponsor

http://www.toyotasprint.com/

http://www.timeattack.co.uk/

http://www.europeand...hampionship.eu/

Sent:

Friday, July 13, 2012 7:28 AM

Subject:

Re: Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

Hi David,

I have just noticed that on the Toyota IQ Forum their a few other people having the same problem with the Air Filters that you have supplied them.

Can I surgest that you get Blitz to Air Freight over the correct Filters for us and that you look at some sort of comensation as you have been sat with our money some time now??

Regards

Heath

Sent:

Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 10:41

Subject:

Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

Hi Heath, further investigation this morning has revealed that the 1.0 and 1.33 litre iQ's do indeed share the same air filter.

The Blue Print and Toyota listings both confirm this.

We know Blitz make a panel filter for this car, as we had one in our 1.33 litre car before it was sold.

I am currently trying to deduce which one it was, or if the Blitz filter you received was simply packaged wrongly in Japan.

I will of course let you know my findings.

Best Regards,

David

Fensport & Blitz UK sponsor

http://www.toyotasprint.com/

http://www.timeattack.co.uk/

http://www.europeand...hampionship.eu/

Sent:

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 5:11 PM

Subject:

Re: Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

Hi David,

Apicture is now attached, the measurements of my standard IQ filter are as follows.

width = 138mm and the length = 333mm

Can you tell or recomend what I do next as i want a performance panel filter, can you surgest any other manufacturer?

Regards

Heath

Sent:

Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 13:22

Subject:

Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

Hello again Heath.

We do not have any stock left of the Blitz 59952 filter, but we do have a standard Blueprint filter here that is listed as fitting both the 1.0 and 1.33 litre models.

Whilst doing the photo's later, if you could quickly measure the dimensions I would really appreciate it.

Best Regards,

David

Fensport & Blitz UK sponsor

http://www.toyotasprint.com/

http://www.timeattack.co.uk/

http://www.europeand...hampionship.eu/

Sent:

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:17 AM

Subject:

Re: Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

Hi the part number is 59552 on the box and I have the iq2 1.0

Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

Date:

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:39:16 +0100

Subject:

Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

Thankyou Heath, I appreciate it.

Please check you have the correct 59552 part number on your box.

Which iQ do you have the 1.0 or 1,33 litre car?

Best Regards,

David

Fensport & Blitz UK sponsor

http://www.toyotasprint.com/

http://www.timeattack.co.uk/

http://www.europeand...hampionship.eu/

Sent:

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 9:12 AM

Subject:

Re: Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

Hi David,

Thank you for your quick reply, I will take pictures of both the air filters side by side tonight and email them to you once I have finished work.

The Blitz Filter is half the size of my IQ filter

Regards

Heath

From:

Blitz Web Sales <

websales@blitz-uk.co.uk

>

Sent:

Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 8:58

Subject:

Blitz UK: Order Confirmation [W004707]

Hi Heath, I'm sorry to hear your filter does not fit, but am struggling to understand why.

In every listing I look at from our suppliers, both the 1.0 and 1.3 litre iQ uses the same filter, whether it be Genuine Toyota, Blue Print or Blitz.

Our own 1.3 litre iQ has happily run with the Blitz filter for some time now, and there were no fitment issues.

As per your order and sales receipt, the part number on your box should be 59552. This will be located under the

ST-48B DY number you quoted me.

Perhaps you can send me a photo or two showing how the filter is too small for your airbox?

Best Regards,

David

Fensport & Blitz UK sponsor

http://www.toyotasprint.com/

http://www.timeattack.co.uk/

http://www.europeand...hampionship.eu/

[craggle]

Many thanks Tim (or David?)

I was just formulating an email to you so will still send one but thanks for the information. I'm sure that it is a simple mis-labelling at the factory and can wait for a replacement. I'll send an email though and contact you directly.

Thanks for your help

Craig.

[craggle]

I'd just like to say I started this thread simply to get dimensions of the air filter of a 1.0 car to confirm they are the same as the 1.3 versions.

I was in no way complaining about Fensport or Blitz products and hope it hasn't been interpreted that way by anyone. I have now contacted Fensport directly so will deal with this matter with them off the forum.

I'm sure it's a simple mis-labelling problem at the factory but as the factory is in Japan it's understandable that there are delays getting answers.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused to Fensport or Blitz.

Craig.

[Fensport Tim]

Don't worry Craig it was in no way interpreted that way.

Sorry again for the inconvenience caused, and thankyou again for getting in touch via email.

I will of course post here the results of my findings, to prevent any future confusion or mistakes from occuring.

[tarquin]

The trouble is that I kinda missed the boat for the last order that you guy's got. and was advised the next shipment would be 6 weeks or more . So if it gets resolved with an error in numbering . i think you guy's may have a long wait for the correct product to arrive.

David

[Parts-King]

Sadly Heath has chosen so far not to explain on here that I have already offered him a full refund, free carriage and 10% discount from his next order with us as compensation.

Sadly this is the world we now find ourselves in, somebody is slightly inconvenienced for a week and their life needs compensating

Even when you offer, as you have done Tim, a full explanation, carriage refund, and a discount, a small amount of people will think they are entitled to a freebie, it's very sad

Kingo

[Fensport Tim]

Thankyou for your support Kingo, as a trader yourself you are fully aware of what we are up against sometimes!

Just for the record, Heath's filter was delivered back to us on Monday, and a full refund was issued within minutes of arrival.

To make everyone aware of the current state of play, below is an email I sent Craig today, I'm sure he won't mind me sharing it here to keep everyone up to speed.

Hi Craig, hope all is well.

At last I have received an email reply from Blitz Japan regarding the 59552 panel filter.

As suspected, the dimensions they have supplied are totally different to the filter we have here that Heath returned.

The dimensions of that filter are as follows:

Length: 260mm

Width: 112mm

Height: 45mm

I should imagine the one you have there will be the same.

The dimensions for 59552 should be:

Length: 360mm

Width: 210mm

Height: 60mm

These dimensions are also incorect when compared with the standard iQ filter.

I have compared the standard iQ panel filter we have here with other standard air filters we have in stock, along with every Blitz panel filter we have ever stocked, and there is only one which is close, and the one we must have fitted to our own iQ.

It is in fact the 59554.

I will send one out to you today. It is a fraction smaller than the standard item, but our workshop man who fitted it to our iQ said it was absolutely fine.

If you are happy with it then brilliant, if you are still not 100% satisfied then please return it along with the 59552 and I will give you a full refund.

[aaronfife]

Tim - I might be interested on the Blitz air filter for my 1.0, 2009 Toyota IQ. Could you kindly let me know how much it would be all in and if you have them in stock? Do they have any further benefits over my sad looking paper element?

Thank you :)

[Parts-King]

Thankyou for your support Kingo, as a trader yourself you are fully aware of what we are up against sometimes!

[craggle]

Thank you Tim

I received your mail today and will let you know how the replacement one goes, I'm sure it will be fine.

Many thanks for the speedy response and great service, appreciated. :)

Craig.

[s44gtw]

The sad looking paper filters do exactly what they are meant to,

which is act as a filter & are cheap to replace regularly.

A Performance filter will do nothing to improve the performance or economy of your standard car over replacing a filter when required.

Just go on the simple principal or Air And Fuel in & exhaust out.

More air does need more fuel basically.

It might give improved Performance but with the iQ the ECU just sorts it all out and what you might notice is a different sound that seems like going faster.

You just get what you pay for, more speed for more fuel used really.

The famous Long Life performance filter with a kicking K that can last 1000's & 1000's of miles and needs re-dressed with the correct stuff also gives not one little bit of a performance improvement if its just a direct panel filter replacement,

it may actually reduce performance over time, rather than a nice fresh paper one being inserted when required

It is good in that it will not fall apart when it gets a bit damp. JMO obviously.

You might find a Replacement mann filter or similar that suits & does not costs lots but does little.

george

[tarquin]

Did i miss a bit ? what was the result of the wrong size issue

David

[s44gtw]

David,

we are of that age now.

The previous posts show that the Wrong Filter was sent,

well i think thats what it all says.

Nurse, nurse i need to go.........

george

[craggle]

Just to wrap this up.

For whatever reason the filters that Heath and myself received were indeed the incorrect size to fit the iQ air box. Not sure if this was a boxing error back in Japan or if the Japanese iQ's have different size air filter boxes than the European iQ but looking at the dimensions that Blitz sent to Fensport even those seem a bit awry?

Anyway, Important thing is that Fensport took the time to look through their stock and found a suitable replacement filter made for another Toyota car numbered ST-50B or 59554 that fits the iQ air box perfectly. Received mine today and have just slotted it into place. It was a bit fiddly when compared to the old one but only as it's slightly thicker for more surface area and the seal around the edge is rubber so it takes a bit more of a squeeze to close the cover but fit it does. :)

So, If you want a replacement air filter for the iQ, 1.0 or 1.3 models and want to fit something different to the stock paper one, Give Tim a call at Fensport and have a chat, He'll sort you out. :)

Thanks to Tim and Fensport for great service and a speedy resolution to a problem that was beyond their control.

Craig.

[tarquin]

OK thats better than the original 6 week quote because i minded the boat will give Tim a call cheers

David