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Another custom air intake guide.

Postby cruisn » Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:00 pm

Having a look and a read of the other thread on the subject, I decided to have a crack at an air guide myself.

I took a few measurements of the top of the radiator support and mounting holes under the front of the intake and took these to work.

I was intending to make it ouf of some alloy sheet, but struggled to find some, so found the next best option.... a stackable file tray. :D

Made of nice rigid plastic that would do the job nicely.

Some measuring, cutting and a hit with the heat gun to bend it and its done, all in 20mins. :D

Tomorrow I'll hit it with some plastic primer and some matt black and post pictures of the finished product.

I can put up a template if others would like to copy, its an easy diy.

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Re: Another custom air intake guide.

Postby cruisn » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:24 am

Done. Fits under the air intake using the oem clips. I had to remove one top clip for the grille, but this isnt a concern.

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Re: Another custom air intake guide.

Postby hamish_023 » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:29 am

Is it strong enough that it doesn't bend/flap at 120km/hr?
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Re: Another custom air intake guide.

Postby cruisn » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:31 am

It is very rigid. You just need the right material. Of course there is a little flex, but wouldnt be more than a few mm at speed. :D

120km/h? Speed much? :lol:
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Re: Another custom air intake guide.

Postby Jaz » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:34 pm

Did it take you long to make Mark?

Edit, scratch that, I just re read your post. Seems incredibly simple.
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Re: Another custom air intake guide.

Postby cruisn » Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:13 am

It is incredibly simple Jarrod, there may not be any gain* to be had with it, but it cant hurt and best of all it cost nothing. :D

*although Prova see it worthy enough to make something for it, but people will buy anything. :mrgreen:
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Re: Another custom air intake guide.

Postby teK-- » Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:55 am

Lol sif worried about 120kph :)

Very nice work mark I'll have to try it when I have some spare time.
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