intake mods

[saxon]

well i have a injen intake on the way and decided to do some mods to the stock air box. i got rid of the snow screen and cut the portion of the scoop that directs air towards the bottom of the air box.

while in there i noticed that there is a sensor hooked up to circular door. this sensor has no wires going to it, does anyone know what the purpose is? (red circle)

also has anyone cut out the circle and run a hose to it (brake air hose) (blue circle)


IMG_0878-b by saxonbrian2, on Flickr

i am trying to make this car a little more fun/sportier without paying the German tax for parts, so next is the x pipe mod

[SwankPeRFection]

It's not a sensor. It's a spring loaded trap door to let water out/air in should the box become clogged up somehow. You should be able to actuate it by hand to see how it works.

[apexit1]

Before playing with the exhaust do some searching on here. A few have tried it and some have posted sound clips of the results and impressions. If shops in your area are like some are around here the custom work will add up quick.

[typer100]

Is it just me... or ghetto mods on a 50K+ car just doesn't mix. Seriously, reminds me of my 2000 Civic... trying to squeeze 3hp from that B16 with a huge muffler.

[saxon]

Is it just me... or ghetto mods on a 50K+ car just doesn't mix. Seriously, reminds me of my 2000 Civic... trying to squeeze 3hp from that B16 with a huge muffler.

i could say the same for your $1000 set of wheels ;) but i dont. you can waste your money how you want to, for me i will get the best "bang" for my dollar

[mecheng]

^ +1. Also going for the x-pipe on Wednesday. $2.5k on a Milltek or AWE is obtuse, they're grossly overpriced. And while I acknowledge that price is squarely driven by demand, that doesn't mean I need to go and spend that sort of bujah. My car is a toy, not a mistress, I don't need to shower her in diamonds for her to put out.

[2000S4]

I'm in Toronto also. Would live to hear your set up when it's done

[drob23]

Xpipe is the best bang for buck mod I've done, even the cheap suspension upgrades don't beat a proper exhaust note (although it's slightly raspy under heavy load ).

[tins5]

I'm interested in hearing an x-pipe on an s4 in person... let me know if you get it!

Also, enjoy your intake!

[s4ve]

a lot of times simple mods can be worthwhile. you don't need to be spending 700 on an intake that really does nothing than increase the supercharger whine. Doesn't matter if you are modifying a Honda or a Audi -- just because you spend $2500 on an exhaust doesn't make you that cooler guy. I built a fully custom carbon fiber icebox on my previous TL Type-S that was better than any other intake option on the market and the cost was next to nothing.

[mecheng]

^ Agreed, however, bear in mind that not everyone has the tools or experience working with CF or the wherewithal to learn/fail/reattempt/fail/tryonelasttime/sortasucceed/pay for one instead.

drob23 - The rasp is my only apprehension but for a few hundred bucks I'll give it a shot.

2000S4 - It'll be done tomorrow, I live at Yonge and Summerhill if you ever want to swing by I'd be happy to rev it up for you.

[integroid]

Saxon, I took out the trap door and the only thing I really noticed was an increase in the supercharger whine.

[saxon]

Saxon, I took out the trap door and the only thing I really noticed was an increase in the supercharger whine.

thanks, i should have my intake by the end of the week, looking forward to have some sound to backup the power

[saxon]

I'm interested in hearing an x-pipe on an s4 in person... let me know if you get it!

Also, enjoy your intake!

thanks! i will let you know, the shop i plan on doing the work is based out of Harrisburg pa, working on setting up an appointment right now

[typer100]

i could say the same for your $1000 set of wheels ;) but i dont. you can waste your money how you want to, for me i will get the best "bang" for my dollar

You should try... 3 pounds lighter per wheels vs stock. That will make your ride more "fun/sportier" that any mods your gonna do to that airbox.

[saxon]

they are a "cheap" wheel, i prefer volks, bbs, rays etc when it comes to wheels, i dont cheap out on something that important ;)

my last set of 17" wheels were 14lbs so im pretty sure i understand that philosophy

[bergaler]

^ +1. Also going for the x-pipe on Wednesday. $2.5k on a Milltek or AWE is obtuse, they're grossly overpriced. And while I acknowledge that price is squarely driven by demand, that doesn't mean I need to go and spend that sort of bujah. My car is a toy, not a mistress, I don't need to shower her in diamonds for her to put out.

cheers brother!

on a side note, dont be pissed off you spent 2.5k on an AWE exhaust like me and buy one off Amazon for 1.6

[typer100]

they are a "cheap" wheel, i prefer volks, bbs, rays etc when it comes to wheels, i dont cheap out on something that important ;)

my last set of 17" wheels were 14lbs so im pretty sure i understand that philosophy

17X4???

I hope you understand that many people here have cheap wheels. This forum is full of VMR, AvantGarde, Alufelgen.

BTW since you insist on keeping the bashing contest alive... I hope you have found the wire for that sensor in the airbox!