Tonky

We couldn't close the bonnet when we fitted Mark T's but it was easily solved by slight adjustment of the bonnet catch striker plate.

AusS2000

Either way, I think I have to reduce the height of the intake at that point. There seems to be quite some difference in the space between the bonnet and crossmember on various S's and I have to manufacture for the lowest common denominator.

Fletch

Hi Aus.
As I said, I'm not really that bothered about the colour match, and I am impressed with the fit, the instructions & ease of installation, and the resulting improvement in performance.

I remember Cedric mentioned he put draught excluder around the hole where the AIE fits in the air box. There is a small gap, I may try this myself. Should it make much difference?

I had to raise the bonnet catch up quite a way and it's still slightly higher on the AIE side now but only noticeable if your looking.
I think a few mill reduction in height at that point would make a big difference.

As for the headrests... I wasn't too sure when I first saw them, but when they are installed, with the black embroidery on black, they really look .
Cheers.

Tonky

There's also a little plasic plug sticking up through the cross-member about a 1/4 inch or so, right where the CAI sits. It seems to be just a cable clip pushed from underneath, and it definitely wasn't there on my 00 car. After satisfying ourselves that the clip wasn't really doing much, we cut it off flush with the bulkhead.

AusS2000

I'll have to add that to the instructions. Anyone got a photo of the clip?

Tonky

Fletch:
The draught excluder is just me being anal,... it just looks better. Any warm air that gets through that gap is insignificant when you look at the size of the CAI scoop!

Fletch

I had that plug too. I just pushed it back through the other side of the hole. It was obviously going to be in the way.

Chris Type R

I also had to push the cable holder through. Mine is an 00 model. Wayne, have you made any progress on a template for cutting a hole in the plastic aircon cover ?

Amuse Boy

Yup I had to push the cable clip through too - it hold the cable for the bonnet release - not really a biggy.

Cutting the air guide is simple - I just kind of guessed and it worked out okay! STill haven't had the chance to take photos.

One thing you guys should do more regularly is clean out the air box - I have noticed a lot more crap going into the air box. I vaccuum the air box when cleaning the interior!

ninegrand

Spa AIE w/ air guide

First time posting a pic so I hope this works. I have a few more if you would like to see.