The Fatty's KTEC alternative induction setup that works just as well!

[N4TH4N]

@The Fatty is there any other reason for a battery cover other than to look pretty? (Genuine question)

 

[The Fatty]

Well played sir! How or where did you get the polished manifold? Thinking of going down this colour coded shiney route myself now! Battery cover looks ace too

again, I did it myself! lots of sandpaper and elbow grease required! lol same with the fuel rail guard.

 

[The Fatty]

@The Fatty is there any other reason for a battery cover other than to look pretty? (Genuine question)

nope. just tidy's everything up.


should also point out that it all needs a clean as it just come back from having its belts done.

 

[N4TH4N]

Ohh ok. Im too lazy for all that engine bay detailing.. does look the nuts though..

 

[imprezaworks]

Filter does look small.

 

[N4TH4N]

Yeah i'd of prefered it a bit bigger but hey ho it does the job i guess..

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah I'm not bothered as you don't see it. Just looks a little lost, but hey if it sounds good and doesn't break the car, pffft

 

[N4TH4N]

Yeah it does have that lost look about it especially with a big thick metal pipe going to it lol..

 

[imprezaworks]

So it sounds half decent then?

 

[The Fatty]

Just found on RAMAIR that they still do my version of the offset filter if you buy the kit for the 182: http://ramair-filters.co.uk/suparam...-clio-sport-20i-16v-182bhp-induction-kit.html

but its twice the price and i'm not sure you will get twice the performance! sound will be exactly the same. Also keep in mind that the filter will get damage by the light unit if you choose to go down this route, so new filter every 6months to a year (if you drive it often).

I wonder why they dont sell it by itself?!

 

[N4TH4N]

So it sounds half decent then?

Yeah I think it shounds much better quite a deep roar. more so after 5k i think..

 

[N4TH4N]

Just found on RAMAIR that they still do my version of the offset filter if you buy the kit for the 182: http://ramair-filters.co.uk/suparam...-clio-sport-20i-16v-182bhp-induction-kit.html

but its twice the price and i'm not sure you will get twice the performance! sound will be exactly the same. Also keep in mind that the filter will get damage by the light unit if you choose to go down this route, so new filter every 6months to a year (if you drive it often).

I wonder why they dont sell it by itself?!

I personally am going to stick to what I've got think it's more beneficial to have a slightly smaller one. As you say it'll only get more damaged using the bigger one.

 

[The Fatty]

all ramair filters will sound the same as they are very breathable and dont really have any sound deadening properties :up:. @N4TH4N, try putting your foot down in a high gear at low revs, you should get a really nice warbling sound!

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah I think it shounds much better quite a deep roar. more so after 5k i think..

That will do for me.

 

[N4TH4N]

all ramair filters will sound the same as they are very breathable and dont really have any sound deadening properties :up:. @N4TH4N, try putting your foot down in a high gear at low revs, you should get a really nice warbling sound!

Yeah have done, sounds really deep to be honest.. a monster.. i do that next to the girls as i drive past :/

 

[The Fatty]

Yeah I'm not bothered as you don't see it. Just looks a little lost, but hey if it sounds good and doesn't break the car, pffft

shouldn't break the car unless you damage the cage in the inside!

 

[imprezaworks]

Does sound like something I would tbh

 

[The Fatty]

lol please dont :tongueout:

 

[imprezaworks]

I'm sure even I can manage this task

 

[c5 swh]

Will there be a drop in performance becuase of the smaller filter?

 

[imprezaworks]

Hope not, lol

 

[N4TH4N]

I haven't notived any. Imo pulls harder Above 5k but I do have an active imagination

 

[Craig_RS]

This thread needs more videos

 

[N4TH4N]

Once all your pipes come let me know what ur opinions are

 

[imprezaworks]

If thats to me, yeah will do. Tbh with these alot of it will just be noise, aslong as the performance feels the same as it is on mine, I will be happy. I have ocd so hopefully will notice any negatives.

 

[The Fatty]

I haven't notived any. Imo pulls harder Above 5k but I do have an active imagination

I noticed the same tbh, its not much but it just feels as if the car is a bit lighter / move lively? if you know what I mean?

 

[N4TH4N]

Yeah impreze that was to you. Thanks I.also have ocd so would notice a drop. Fatty yeah that's my opinion also.. so imho to.all whos bought one of recent I think its worth the 37 quid.. will give it a proper test over the wkend on my trip to devon

 

[The Fatty]

where abouts in devon?

 

[N4TH4N]

Going central inbetween teignmouth and Torquay. Newton abbott

 

[The Fatty]

ah, bit far for me to pop over then! I'm in north devon

 

[N4TH4N]

That's shame you could of shown me that sexy engine bay!

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah impreze that was to you. Thanks I.also have ocd so would notice a drop. Fatty yeah that's my opinion also.. so imho to.all whos bought one of recent I think its worth the 37 quid.. will give it a proper test over the wkend on my trip to devon

For the money I'm sure everyone will be happy

 

[N4TH4N]

Absolutely.. like you say biggest thing for ne now is clocking overall performance gain if any or most importantly any loss. As said I haven't noticed any but engine hasnt really warmed up on my way to work to notice any so hoping for your feeedback soon @imprezaworks

 

[imprezaworks]

Be the weekend mate. I've had the ktec one before which is pretty much the same. I loved the noise, sounded aggressive.

 

[N4TH4N]

Be the weekend mate. I've had the ktec one before which is pretty much the same. I loved the noise, sounded aggressive.

Yeah pretty much the same then. How was performance

 

[imprezaworks]

The sound makes it faster, but I've been lucky the clios ive owned have all been quick ones. So noise-no drop in performance=happy dan.

 

[N4TH4N]

Thats good news. I had a k&n on my mg zr 160 that just bogged it right down to be honest.. but there wasnt a particular good location on the k series for best cold air as opposed to the clio

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah that's the biggest issue with open cones. I'm sure it will be a nice purchase

 

[gambit]

Anyone fabricate or sell some sort of cover on top that will enclose the pod just like that battery cover ?

 

[c5 swh]

My filter come on tuesday, still waiting for the pipe work. Im just hoping theres no loss in power. But by what you all said should be ok.

So fingers crossed