Are these even necessary?

**alias747** · 04-10-2008 09:17 PM

I see pics like this and I really wonder what the point of having silicone hoses that connect to the Y pipe? I know it comes in the kit, but is the air really even being pressurized on this side of the turbos? Just for looks?

**biketsai** · 04-10-2008 09:20 PM

I bet the stock one isn't made of the best material.
Maybe for looks? And prevent leaks

**SilverSurferS4** · 04-10-2008 09:22 PM

Well some pressurized air flows through them when the diverter valve recirculates air back into the intake system... but yea I think most people do it for looks, I just so happened to buy a samco kit on sale during the holidays so thats the only reason i have them.. but im sure the stock hoses would hold up quite well... some stage 3 cars (10secs4 aka marc) uses all stock hoses..

**alias747** · 04-10-2008 09:27 PM

Yeah I am running 20 pounds of boost and I know that my stock ones seem to be just fine. I have def had more of a problem with my silicone intercooler hoses and TBB popping off. These aren't worth the money IMO.

**2ndEngineS4** · 04-10-2008 11:03 PM

Off topic, but where did that silky smooth engine cover come from?

**lrg8683** · 04-10-2008 11:10 PM

it looks like stock enginer covers that were cut... and mesh was added.

**Charlie** · 04-10-2008 11:28 PM

IMO the Covers look like Shit

**2k1audiS4** · 04-11-2008 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie

IMO the Covers look like Shit

I diagree, I think they look pretty good. But I wouldnt take the time to try to do it.

**AudiSportB5S4** · 04-11-2008 07:40 AM

i think they look ugly as well. looks dumb. anyways, but i also have them they are the upper intake hoses, at first i got them for looks, but then it came with the kit so i sold the ones that came brand new in the kit off. idk, they look so much better than the stockers lol

**AudiSportB5S4** · 04-11-2008 07:42 AM

off topic but i love how that guy tried to spruce up the engine bay with those covers and hoses but has that expansion tank that looks like ass. gotta get the ECS replacement!