I discovered that the Zed I bought recently has a K & N Induction kit on it. So I notified the insurance company (direct line) who told me that my premium would go up £36 a year and the excess would go up £100.

Seems a bit steep for an air filter that potentially gives about 12 hp more.

 

I am tempted to see if anyone wants to swap it for a stock one. (the mounting flange has a crack, but seems solid enough)

 

John

Insurance is based on accident/claim stats - a modded car is far more likely to crash than an unmodded one, because the driver is more likely to drive fast/take risks.

 

It's more the attitude of the driver than the car itself.

Well an induction kit will increase the power by roughtly 3-5% so that is a good enough reason to pump the insurance up 15% isnt it?

 

The car will now be more desirable to steal. :confused:

 

Stuart

On an NA the intake will only get about 6 more bhp I think.