Dumb question but I did this on my old VW and it worked great.

Anyone on here cut up the top of the dealer-installed JCW intake box? Looks like it would let a bit more air in, doubt it would give any real gains. Maybe sound a little nicer. Any ideas?

 

You would have to cut the bottom not the top, the filter filters from the bottom unless you have a cone filter in there

 

Ha! I had a couple of Jetta GLXes, and did that mod on the last one. The sound was phenomenal for a "free" hop-up.

Wondered about your exact question last week looking at my JCW intake, btw.

 

You spent $30,000+ on a JCW and want to do a literal hack job on it?

 

Yes we do!

Actually, I have the dealer-installed JCW airbox with the Alta cone filter in it. It looks like I can cut the top or the bottom of the airbox, even with the stock JCW cone filter in place.

I think I'm going to cut the top and see what happens. If I cut the bottom and bad things happen it's probably going to be a more expensive part to replace. Plus, the "cold air tube" runs into the bottom of the box. I want as much cold air as possible in this thing without dropping $$ on the M7 Super AGS.

Maybe I'll even cut some more holes in the hood......

 

Great idea. Cut some holes in there to let HOT air into the plenum. Never mind whatever issues it may have with turbulence.

Save up your milk money and buy a DoS.

 

Surfing this forum lately, I'm getting the distinct impression that I'm on the Civic boards and not the Mini boards....why?

Cut springs, cut airboxes....c'mon guys. You guys love your Minis, right? Take care of your precious.

 

WHOA. If someone cut springs on this forum I'm finally moving to m|u, that will just be the last straw.

 

Agreed. I draw the line at springs. I may cut air boxes but I'm not THAT ghetto-fabulous.

 

This is hilarious.

 

Off topic, but what kind of vehicle is that Akrapovic exhaust on in your signature??

 

You can stick these in the holes. Have fun! In any case, this should be a learning experience.

 

E92 BMW M3. The signature photo was from when I took off the tips and gave them a good cleaning.

I peruse NA Motoring since my best friend owns a R56 Mini Cooper S, and I myself am a huge fan of Mini Coopers.

 

ahhhh! beautiful car man

buddy of mine has an E90 M with an ESS Supercharger.....unreal!

 

His name isn't Constantin or Jason....is it?

 

Larry....

 

Haha, just noticed you were in AZ. Was just curious about the possibility of me actually knowing you in person.

 

What are those and where can I get a few? If not for the MINI, maybe they can fit over carbs on another project of mine....

 

I'm not sure if this mod will be beneficial or detrimental. (I'm leaning toward the latter). However, UNI Filters makes the part above. They're called "Filtered Air Vents" Here's a link.

http://www.unifilter.com/online%20ca...cessories.html

 

Thanks. Those just seem like they would look better on a project bike of mine. I have some flat side carbs and don't feel like using the typical KN cones.

 

And what is everyone's problem with cut springs? Shorter and stiffer, if that is what you are looking for. Of course, you need to be sure you have sufficient free length which is a problem with short stiff springs. Mini's don't happen to have taper ground ends, so cutting is a perfectly viable technique.

All beneficial mods do not have to cost money. Slotting the strut towers is free and works perfectly well. Choosing alternative alignments do not require buying expensive parts. Working with tire pressures is free. Oops. I forget. I am talking to people who spend hundreds on strut tower braces that have no effect on the chassis at all, but they cost a lot and I guess some think they look cool. Sorry for thinking.

Measure a modification on the effectiveness, not ill-rationalized bias. Think about what you believe you know better than the OEM. It may not be easy.

 

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May as well just take a blow torch to the springs. That'll lower them too.

This thread makes me sad.

 

Noted.

 

Dont chop up the top. You can do the OG MINI Airbox Swiss Cheese mod and get the same effect without it looking cut up:

http://tinyurl.com/2bvrqwt