Ebay Carbonio Copy - Anybody tried one?

[funkythumbs42]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIR-INDUCTION-KIT-VW-GOLF-MK5-GTI-including-AIR-FILTER_W0QQitemZ360237554112QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item53dfd4d9c0

a lot cheaper than a £200 real carbonio one

worth a try?

[matsu]

i got one from america and i def felt a lil bit of difference-sound and pull... might have been placeabo. but looks great when i lift the bonnet which is always a bonus!
matsu

[cmdrfire]

Don't buy knock-offs. You're doing an injustice to the people who make the real thing, and then get ripped off - by buying a fake part, they will not be compensated for the R&D and effort gone into making their product. Someone random thief* will benefit whilst the OEM will lose out.


*Yes, it is theft, of intellectual property.

[funkythumbs42]

my stock air intake keeps blowing off...dont really want to spend £200 on the carbonio one so thought this might be ok

are they easy enough to fit

[bacillus]

are they easy enough to fit

Yes...   

[gobbleplease]

Looks alright mate, As said it will probably be a direct copy of the carbonio. I dont think that filter would be going any where near my car though 

[werkes]

The carbonio is ever so slightly different. The 'front' edge design is better - because the casting/moulding is straighter - making more use of the opening in the front panel. The clamps and rubber boot are usually better quality too. The filters can also vary with these 'cheap' copies!

[Aparoon]

It will probably be ok, but I would just hold out for a used genuine one, they go for around 100quid...

[djhorace]

Keith on here used for long enough and said he was pleased with it based on the money saving over the real thing.

Having said that, dont expect much of a gain numbers wise - you will be lucky if you see any sort of gain really. Unless you are trying to acheive a "look", you would be much cheaper just replacing the panel filter itself in the engine cover.

Failing that, you would be better off getting a proper cold air intake because the engine cover and stock paper filter is a hugely restrictive part of the 2.0T. I have a Dbilas for sale if you fancy spending a bit more.

[Greeners]

Keith on here used for long enough and said he was pleased with it based on the money saving over the real thing.

Having said that, dont expect much of a gain numbers wise - you will be lucky if you see any sort of gain really. Unless you are trying to acheive a "look", you would be much cheaper just replacing the panel filter itself in the engine cover.

Failing that, you would be better off getting a proper cold air intake because the engine cover and stock paper filter is a hugely restrictive part of the 2.0T. I have a Dbilas for sale if you fancy spending a bit more.

I recommended Keith with that one as I had one and it was superb. Regardless of gains my car always performed well both on the road and rollers!