air induction kits

[Coolbreeze]

I had a little enquiry that fits in with the theme of this thread so I might aswell ask it here.

I would just like to clarify what differentiates a CAI to a normal induction kit if there is infact any difference. To my very limited understanding, the only difference would be that a CAI kit comes with a longer pipe so that the filter sits as close to the 'cold side' as possible?

So if I had a 'normal' K&N induction kit, but extended it to the reach the colder side, it would then be a Cold air intake?

[andc1]

yep pretty much, im going to cut my pipe so in the winter it sits by the battery then in the simmer i will join the pipes up and have it running behind front bumper!

[cullygti]

i got a short pipe ram air kit on my 1.8t and its working fine for me chaps 

[andc1]

for those of you that have purchased this kit, mine turned up and my main big pipe isnt really as polished as the actual filter? anyone else kit like this?

[tech1889]

Looks like brushed aluminium 

[houston]

looks better than polished i reckon, get some fine grade wet and dry and make it look more brushed

[iceman130577]

i also got one of these fitted and it does sound awesome why pay an extra £60 for  branded one if it bothers you that much buy a kn badge like i did u cant see ther filter anyway who,s to know 

[tech1889]

my KnN has a badge on the top pipe so people no you are cool 

[andc1]

my thoughts exactly!!! why pay so much for the same thing with a flash bit of writing!!!! g werks gave me a sticker on last visit so that will go on!!!!

[Cunning stunT]

Anyone got any pictures of this fitted please please as i can't see for love nor money how the cold air feed pipe orientates?!!