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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: DubAndDubber on 07 February 2013, 18:15

Title: Ebay special CAI
Post by: DubAndDubber on 07 February 2013, 18:15

Does anyone know the size of the supplied filter? Want to upgrade but I'm not taking the bumper off just to measure the bloody thing!

I'm sure someone on here changed the filter. May have been Wayne?! I've searched but can't find it. Cheers!

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: MattyV6 on 07 February 2013, 18:35

Do you mean the Carbonio style??

Ive got one of them and you can get to it from the inner wheel arch if you full lock the wheel. Slightly easier than removing the bumper if nobody knows the size.

Think its the same size as the MAF?

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: jonrandom on 07 February 2013, 18:42

Its not particularly hard mate, grill out, 5 screws takes 2mins if no one has the size.

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: MattyV6 on 07 February 2013, 18:54

Mines got about 20 screws.

Undertray, both wheel arch liners and then the bumper, takes a good 15 mins with jacking it up lol.

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 07 February 2013, 19:08

Can check tomorrow for you mines in the garage

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: jonrandom on 07 February 2013, 19:09

Lol, sorry forgot my bumper is coming off and on so many times so have just the 5 main ones to deal with and no under tray

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: DubAndDubber on 07 February 2013, 19:13

Haven't got the time or space to take the bumper off atm. And yeah it's more like 10 screws!

What's best to replace it with? Always had k&n but they're a bit overpriced.

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: cullygti on 07 February 2013, 19:17

i think as said mate its about the same size as the maf  and its 12 screws but if you dont use them all your car will go faster due to less weight  :laugh:

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: jonrandom on 07 February 2013, 19:55

Quote from: cullygti on 07 February 2013, 19:17

i think as said mate its about the same size as the maf  and its 12 screws but if you dont use them all your car will go faster due to less weight  :laugh:

 :laugh:

Think that was my unconscious thought, also I like keep pennys in the ashtray to a minimum!  :grin:

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: cullygti on 07 February 2013, 21:26

Quote from: jonrandom on 07 February 2013, 19:55

Quote from: cullygti on 07 February 2013, 19:17

i think as said mate its about the same size as the maf  and its 12 screws but if you dont use them all your car will go faster due to less weight  :laugh:

 :laugh:

Think that was my unconscious thought, also I like keep pennys in the ashtray to a minimum!  :grin:

 :grin:
shouldnt be a problem being short of money when you own a mk4  :laugh:

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: DubAndDubber on 07 February 2013, 22:11

I've been looking for ages, can anyone help as I wanna buy one tonight!

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: MattyV6 on 08 February 2013, 10:33

Ive Googled 1.8t MAF size and its come up with 70mm so im guessing its around that size?

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: Ashmond on 08 February 2013, 14:05

Its 72mm IRC, but becareful using it in winter, if you suck up any water you will bend your valves and warp your head...

I did it on my first 1.8t engine and thats why I had to replace

Title: Re: Ebay special CAI
Post by: DubAndDubber on 08 February 2013, 17:50

I've had one fitted for ages mate just want to replace the filter. Ill order up a 70mm foam filter.