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Drivetrain CAI group buy

Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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CAI group buy

Anyone interested in putting together a CAI group buy? RR
Any NAM vendors willing to step up to the plate?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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........................ Which one? or is it a generic one?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIotaple
........................ Which one? or is it a generic one?
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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I'm interested in the Alta but am always open to suggestions.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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Maybe you should post this wanting of a CAI group buy on this thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=65887
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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I did add to that list. I was just curious what numbers we could generate outside that limited thread with the possibility of appraoching multiple vendors. Thanks for the input. RR
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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I'm in if it is for a Webb HDI WITH hose
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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I'm in if it is for a Webb HDI WITH hose
Me too, or an AGS V3.0 w/ heatshield (free heatshield?)
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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How about a Group buy on the GTTuning Intake,

List for $296....we could work on a deal if some of you are interested

Please see below pictures





 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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How about a Group buy on the GTTuning Intake,

List for $296....we could work on a deal if some of you are interested

Please see below pictures





What's the benefit of this intake?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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it looks cool which directly influences the horsepower
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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it looks cool which directly influences the horsepower
I guess 'cool' is a relative term here.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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i'm sorry, i meant i think it looks cool. i like the blue
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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They attached the filter with some springs.... Why....
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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Here is the description of the GTT Cold Ram Induction System

"True 360 degree rolled edge (CNC turned from solid) Ram-Pipe. This is expensive to produce and quite unique as other companies (if they even use a Ram Pipe at all!) use a 'spun alloy' ram-pipe that will always have an 'undercut' lip which cannot allow air to be drawn in from behind the pipe. This is as a poor substitute for a true machined fully round section lip. Our Ram-Pipe will pull air from all directions including behind the pipe, avoiding undesirable air currents at the trumpet entrance. Notice also the Ram Pipe entrance is positioned well out into the airbox, if it were flat against the airbox face it could never draw in air from the rear! By comparison a round hole at one end of the airbox is about as bad as it gets, we know as we've tested them on a flowbench!

* True cold feed using a larger (note the angled side) 'twin skin' upper airbox to shield away the heat from the adjacent hot exhaust manifold This increases airbox volume by around 25% over all other designs that seal against the bonnet underside. The 5mm air gap between the skins gives a superb thermal barrier. After a hard run the Ram Pipe remains ice cold to the touch. The upper airbox/heatshield is anodised in an attractive blue finish for good appearance and longevity.

* Optimum filtration, with negligible pressure loss is achieved using a large corrugated cotton gauze cylindrical filter of over 5" dia (others use 4" max) enclosing the Ram-Pipe. This is effectively(almost) invisible to the incoming air, which is also drawn in through the end of the cylinder through a 'twin layer gauze filtering screen' .This again is much preferable to a capped end. This is all held and supported to the airbox with 4 stainless steel springs, allowing simple dismantling to clean. The air feed is supplied to the filter from the original front intake plus a second and more significant feed from the scuttle area at the base of the windscreen. This is a natural high pressure zone giving the GTT airbox a relatively undisturbed high pressure zone to 'draw' from. For maximum performance potential a neat and tidy 2 inch diameter hole should be made in the 'plastic divider' between the scuttle area and engine bay (or the panel removed). Incidently a small funnel shoved into the outside airstream will not achieve good flow. Our system can be removed or re-fitted in 5mins for dealer servicing if required!

Airbox should be as large as possible (with our system the scuttle area effectively becomes part of the airbox volume too) with high pressure cold air feeds. A true rolled edge Ram-Pipe should be positioned with its entrance typically extending half way out into this airbox. GTT design fulfills all these fundamental design criteria and more! The best induction kit for the MCS by far.......... GTT 'COLD RAM' INDUCTION SYSTEM!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Does it come in black?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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I'd probably be in for the GTT intake at a group buy price.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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I'm in... just need to know *which* CAI before putting my money down.

I'd be interested in the Alta, K&N, or ...?

(anybody interested in a HAI?)
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by o-ron
I'm in... just need to know *which* CAI before putting my money down.

I'd be interested in the Alta, K&N, or ...?

(anybody interested in a HAI?)
Why would you group buy an HAI? Do you need it to be cheaper than $35? Of course, if we're talking about the M7 AGS, then it's a totally different story.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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i like that gtt intake, i will be down for one pending on the group rate.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Can anybody tell me if the GTT spiel makes any sense?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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I'm in for a group buy on Alta, HDI or Gtt if the price is right
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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Count me in if the price is right
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MINIotaple
Can anybody tell me if the GTT spiel makes any sense?
GTT and Roland get a lot of respect on mini2 over in the UK. The big thing with his intake is the RAM pipe. His intake has been tested to out flow the Alta. It's one of the best flowing intakes and it doesn't require modifing the back wall, which means it's also STX autocross legal, I like the looks as well. I do wish he had a better filter like S&B's 8 layer cotton but 4 layers is what most of them are.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini Works
How about a Group buy on the GTTuning Intake,

List for $296....we could work on a deal if some of you are interested
YES!!
 
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