CopperAddict
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Central Illinois
I got my Carbonio intake installed today. I took some pics after it was installed. The stickers are not put on at the factory, so you can put them where you want. The kit replaces the factory paper pleated filter with a Pipercross foam filter.
THe hardest part of the install was getting the factory air box attached back to the downtube near the MAF sensor. I broke one of the tabs on the front side of the downtube. I don't know if there is some trick or what, but it took me almost 30 mins just on that part.
I would also suggest having a clear work bench, where you can lay down the factory airbox, on top of some soft cloths, as you do have to open it up to replace the factory filter. Talk about a pain in the a#$. I would hate to be a VW technician when one of these new 2.0L FSI engines comes in for an air filter change. First you got to force it off the 4 rubber grommets that hold it down, then unscrew 8 phillips screws.
Once I got it all done, it was happy. Other then breaking the tab on the downtube of a 2,500mile car.
Pete
THe hardest part of the install was getting the factory air box attached back to the downtube near the MAF sensor. I broke one of the tabs on the front side of the downtube. I don't know if there is some trick or what, but it took me almost 30 mins just on that part.
I would also suggest having a clear work bench, where you can lay down the factory airbox, on top of some soft cloths, as you do have to open it up to replace the factory filter. Talk about a pain in the a#$. I would hate to be a VW technician when one of these new 2.0L FSI engines comes in for an air filter change. First you got to force it off the 4 rubber grommets that hold it down, then unscrew 8 phillips screws.
Once I got it all done, it was happy. Other then breaking the tab on the downtube of a 2,500mile car.
Pete