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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Bonnet scoop??
The bonnet scoop just has a few holes in it to let air in. Do they make a insert that opens the scoop more , or can you dremmel out the other openings to let more air in?? If anybody has an idea or suggestions that would be great!!! I notice the hood gets hot where the turbo is!!any ideas.
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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A few of us in my area have dremmeled out all the holes. Has to help
 
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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This is what I am buying...It comes in black and stainless...

http://www.minifini.com/ShopDetail.aspx?id=64
 
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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I can't think of any benifit if you have a stock airbox. Other then you engine compartment get covered with water, sand and dirt.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AXO
I can't think of any benifit if you have a stock airbox. Other then you engine compartment get covered with water, sand and dirt.
Even before my CAI, it was covered with that stuff with the half open scoop....Haha...
 
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Thanks for everyones input!!! It really helped, and I will be getting a CAI. so I'm sure more air the better.
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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No problem! Glad to help!
 
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My husband has the M7 heatshield on his, works great. There is a huge difference in the heat between his car and mine when you touch the hood after driving. However, I hear it doesn't work for the 2011 so I will have to get a different shield for mine.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by romille
My husband has the M7 heatshield on his, works great. There is a huge difference in the heat between his car and mine when you touch the hood after driving. However, I hear it doesn't work for the 2011 so I will have to get a different shield for mine.
I was wondering about the heat shield to!!! I'm going to look into that!!
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