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aftermarket air intake
jpv:
Hot air intake is not an issue to be concerned about, the VF and EVOMS both have access to outside air from the OEM slot. The VF kit forms a large box scoop/container for the outside air when the bonnet is closed, and has a smooth route all the way to the turbo inlet for air flow.
As for making a decision, at the end of the day its horses for courses. Cost? Performance? Looks? Sound? Most people seem happy with their choices, so they all seem to work. I added my VF kit after a remap and performance downpipe and noticed a gain in throttle response and grunt. I feel the difference would not have been as noticable without the prior mods. A more enclosed filter would be quieter. I went for the VF because it appeared to be good quality and had good reviews.
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: jpv on January 28, 2009, 08:21:05 am ---Hot air intake is not an issue to be concerned about, the VF and EVOMS both have access to outside air from the OEM slot. The VF kit forms a large box scoop/container for the outside air when the bonnet is closed, and has a smooth route all the way to the turbo inlet for air flow.
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....Smooth but with corners/bends in the pipework. I'm not rubbishing the aftermarket intakes but just pointing out the problems or factors which detract from efficiency.
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jpv:
I know what you're saying RR, but it works like a dream, nice improvement for me :happy2:
RedRobin:
^^^^
Always great to hear that someone is well pleased with how a mod works.
I'm not necessarily going to further upgrade my intake but am very interested to see what ITG will bring to market when it's ready.
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DavyP:
Having done a few more miles with my Evoms, sound aside(which has grown on me), there is a definate improvement in how the car drives, I wasnt sure if there was a difference straight after i fitted, but for some reason I'm noticing it more now.
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