dazraz_uk Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Finally recieved my BMC CDA from the group buy! Cheers Tim!!!Im just wondering once its fitted will the Engine cover fit back on or does the kit obstruct it?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 yeah sorry it took so long :? nope for the engine cover i think... although I havent tried....does the POLO one fit on? The POLO one has a handy cut out for an aftermarket induction kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 tis alright mate im sure itll be worth the wait and it wasnt exactly your fault was it!!Yeh the polo one does go back on but like you say it has the handy cutout bit. Im just off to start fitting it now so ill let you know if it does go back on :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payna Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 does it go back on then??ive had a look, but i think theres a lug on the standard airbox that wont be there when the bmc is fitted. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 nope wouldnt fit back on but im sure with a bit of force it might just fit!Anyone got any ideas on how to remove the standard air pipe which goes into the front wing? I know theres a 10mm bolt holding a bracket on but is that all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payna Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 so whats the verdict with it then daraz!??can't fit mine just yet - which is bloody killing me! coz ive got a bit waranty work to be done on wednesday... :x how long did it take get the oe stuff off and to fit the bmc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 well all in all it took about an hour or so, the main problems i encountered were trying to remove the two alan bolts holding the oe airbox on!It sounds awesome now but coz im having problems getting th eoriginal piping out of the car and `re-routing` the cold air feed i dont think its up to top form yet!Anyone got any advice on the best place to get a direct cold feed from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 right hand bottom bumper mate (were the mesh is!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubDub Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Still waiting for mine??Too slow with my payment i think? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted July 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 QUOTE(Red Lup Gti)right hand bottom bumper mate (were the mesh is!!)Cheers bud, is it easy to feed the pipe to there only there doesnt seem to be that much space in the engine bay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 well... you can put it into the wing like you are trying to do but the issue is thats very restricted and small.if you feed it down to the lower mesh grille then you will probably need 60mm hosing, and thus a 70mm to 60mm reducer. Then its a case of gently does it to get it down to the grille. I had a good look and with some time and care should be fairly easy.fitting mine tonight style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Answer my PM and tell me what time, then! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":evil:" border="0" alt="evil.gif" /> :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 cheeky ****** i was busy!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted July 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 any chance you could take some pics whilst your fitting could you, so i know ive done mine correctly and also how and where you place the new feed?Cheers! Also wheres a good place to get the 60mm piping/and reducer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 One word: Brum!More words tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Man alive, thats the best thing I have ever doneI am addicted to my lupo even more. It makes the best sound ever, and I am convinced the power is greater and smoother that before - especially in 3rd.....I am hooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 I thought you were bitching about how crap it sounded last night! Thought you might change your tune when you put some load on the engine :wink: `Power-wise`, I'm seeing about a 3bhp increase, which isn't bad considering it barely has an airfeed at the moment, never mind a cold one!Does yours seem to kick in at a certain throttle position? I can modulate the 'brum' noise by just moving my foot millimeters on the throttle at about `half-open`. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 yes indeed the best sound so far is 2850 rpm in third, an amazing gurgle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted July 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 jus finished fitting the cold air feed to the front right hand side of the engine! what an absolute pain in the ass it was to do, but now after about another hour and half of cuts and bruises trying to get the fecker to fit its done and dusted, cant wait to go give it a spin now!Managed to get the engine cover back on as well but there are two securing points missing which as payna said are on the oe airbox so it kinda flaps a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 I'm leaving the cover off - might keep the CDA a bit cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted July 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 good idea, but to be honest i dont think itll make much difference as it gets so bloody hot as it is whether the cover is off or on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payna Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 just fitted mine,it wasnt really too hard to do just that alan bolt on the airbox, (i think we all know which one iam talking about!)i think its gonna take me time to get used to it, it seems SO loud! its got a great sound at high revs, but at lower revs i think it sounds too loud IMO :roll: otherwise iam happy though, ded easy to fit and change in performance is impressive too. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />tryed cover to but it does flap around a bit at the back end. just using the original air feed, for now but whe ive got a bit more time all get it down to the mesh.andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Yeah, it's a bit loud for me too, to be honest! Although it means that I can just vaguely hear the engine revs with the music on full blast, which is good - no longer have to keep glancing at the rev counter!On a related note, can anyone tell me how they removed the stock air piping - all I can see is one bolt, but it's hidden underneath some piping coming from the power steering fluid reservoir! Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 hehe sorry snoop should have warned u about the drive, you have to reverse so u dont scrape!as for noise.... mine seems no different at low revs :? what am i doing differently?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payna Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 hmm...i know mine gets VERY loud at around 3000, but then it seems to get a bit quieter - not much, but a bit. enough to notice how loud it is at around 3000 though!it sounds the dogs past 5000 revs in 5th i reckon, you can distinctly hear it sucking the air in!!! haha style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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