Jamesy W Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 The FMIC doesn't change a thing. The airbox fits above the radiator and then left towards the airfilter like the std supra airbox except for an aftermarket airfilter.. Consider me interesting in that case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I'll do some digging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I can probably organise someone to make more if there's a demand... I would be interested. The stock setup is the best for the twin setup. Anything other than the twin setup we run into issue of a short ram intake and sucking in hot air. This would potentially help address some of that. To anyone ripping off the stock airbox for one of these........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Ah! I didn't realise there was more than one! I thought I had the only example, lol. Very sought after; most people eye that up as soon as I open the bonnet! TDI are/were the source - I learn something new every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 They used to sell them on their website for about 3 years. Not sure how many were bought but you were still in an exclusive club They were pretty pricey and I think thats what put most people off (including me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'd be interested too fella , looks like a good bit of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey3 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'd be interested at the right price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I may be interested but it would have to seal into the airbox like the stock one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 There is a gentleman who is applying for trader statusat the moment who does this sort of thing, vote him in and im sure he could make them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0svensson Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Cheers Col for the heads up. This is something i could get to grips with. Next week i will know if my application is successful and i can be active on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I may be interested but it would have to seal into the airbox like the stock one.... exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradoopa Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I'd be interested too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nizam Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 heckler already sold to me;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Looks like they stopped making them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nizam Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 yep and it very rare mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Not really that rare, loads have been sold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 /stupid question is it really that hard to make something similar out of CF? What makes CF so expensive to buy/work with? I guess I should go find out exactly how it's made.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 The one in this thread is better than nothing - but certainly wouldnt solve the problem, but I would love for some talented to fabricate a well designed air feed system for short ram air filters so that we can avoid the heatsoak from the engine compartment. I wouldnt necessarily care whether it is CF or plastic or any other material provided it did the job. Function over form...always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahjones26 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 The one in this thread is better than nothing - but certainly wouldnt solve the problem, but I would love for some talented to fabricate a well designed air feed system for short ram air filters so that we can avoid the heatsoak from the engine compartment. I wouldnt necessarily care whether it is CF or plastic or any other material provided it did the job. Function over form...always. it would help though wouldn't it???? is their anything similar for sale? (traders) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm going to manufacture my own custom one when the time comes and have it ceramic or some other coating to protect from heat. I'm also going to coat the pipe leading from the air filter to the turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm going to manufacture my own custom one when the time comes and have it ceramic or some other coating to protect from heat. I'm also going to coat the pipe leading from the air filter to the turbo. would you be the talented one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 would you be the talented one? Haha, not sure about that but realistically it can't be that hard... I've worked with fibreglass before doing car audio installs, so once I've got a nice template made up I can have it coated. The only problem with these is that everyone has a different air filter and turbo, so they tend to extend and start in different places making it difficult to mass produce a 1-size-fits-all solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 The other option is the make an opening through the front wheel fender area and slot the air filter in there; away from the engine compartment. This would provide a proper cold air intake system. I have heard that a few members are running that setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm going to run my intercooler pipe down instead of through the fender, so I plan to pipe air up through the std intercooler hole maybe even using the std intercooler pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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