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  • #16
    That looks really good. good job!
    Why did they connect the engine cover with the airbox/intake system? I dont get it, there is no point...
    1991 BMW 318is RED E30

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    • #17
      Originally posted by zz2 View Post
      i had a Carbonio and its bloody useless. i only paid $50 for it and i still feel ripped off! its really the panel filter that will have the slightest effect.

      on my GTI now i have a Neuspeed CAI. its made it a bit more linear with slightly more top end but it sounds freaking awesome! turns a lot of heads

      heres a vid i took of it on my phone...

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWoK5kSrm1I
      That sounds sweet, does it fit around the engine cover ok. I might get one
      2014 Audi Q5 Quattro 2.0TDI H&R springs (Vossen VF 20" wheels on the way)
      2013 Skoda Fabia vRS Black KW V1 coilovers, CAI Tuned by TMC Motorsport

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Alfy View Post
        I finally had it done yesterday

        Big thanks to Shift Performance in Lansvale!

        It took around 2-3hrs, but I am really happy with the end result!

        It took around 10mins to remove the engine cover, removed the stock panel filter, then resealed the cover where the panel filter used to sit using vacuum line.

        We then removed the skin underneath the car (thank God for the hoist) so we could insert the APEXi filter from underneath.

        The piping sat beautifully, and this is the end result:








        Under load you can really hear the spooling sound, and I can notice the slightest increase in top end power. Love it
        What about when it rains, will it suck up water? seen some similar setups of gen 4 gti's and they have to be very careful when heavy rain and driving over puddles etc
        2014 Audi Q5 Quattro 2.0TDI H&R springs (Vossen VF 20" wheels on the way)
        2013 Skoda Fabia vRS Black KW V1 coilovers, CAI Tuned by TMC Motorsport

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        • #19
          Originally posted by PirelliAC View Post
          That sounds sweet, does it fit around the engine cover ok. I might get one
          no it doesnt. you have to ditch the standard cover which doesnt bother me at all cos its an engine and i like to see the workings rather than some plastic cover. you can buy aftermarket covers but im not going to bother.



          i should also point out that i have some air ducting going from my open fog light grills to the filter. i have tested it during the last down pour driving through puddles and the filter remained bone dry

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          • #20
            Guys, this is just a prototype... I'm going to drive it for at least a month like this and then make a decision on how to refine it. At the moment the possible situation will be cutting the back part of the engine cover to have a straight through intake pipe, but to be honest with you this setup serves me well.. Time will tell
            5dr TR GTI - Leather - Tints - 6 Speed - BOOST OOOOH YEAH!!!!

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