TOSSY G
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anyone bought one of those mantzel type inlets off ebay? they seem quite cheap but i would rather buy something thats gunna fit properly. they look quite well made tho. dbilas seem very expensive but if they fit imo its worth it. any help would be great cheers
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BarnshaW
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you get what you pay for, but manztel or dbilas would be better, i think the ebay one claims power increaes which it clearly wont get,
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Dean_W
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Depends which one.
If it's the one from Hostyle, don't bother. Far too expensive.
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TOSSY G
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its the one thats up for 195 plus 15quid postage.
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Dean_W
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It will work, you will see an increase. The fit may be a bit pants as these are usually knocked up in a shed. Also ,tThe power gains are a tad optimistic.
If you want to save some money, then go for it.
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Dave A
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thing is with these cheap inlets is that they arent very good. design is poor so is the build quality. a lad on migweb made a load, its shocking how many people recieved them and put them straight back up for sale.
they are not just a cheap version of a mantzel they are poorly made, cheap immitations. I can knock one up for less than £40 and sell as a full kit for around £100 but Im not going to.
I will however be releasing my other design next year, been working on it for ages, will be great, just wait.
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Scotty C
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I just bought one of these, currently having it fitted. Fit is very good 
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Dave A
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wait until the welds crack..... its happened to 3 people I know
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Scotty C
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O well, i'll get my money back!
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JM_16v
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i was going to get oen fo these
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TOSSY G
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thanks folks, i mite just give it a go and see wot happens. i dont fancy shelling out 900+ for a dbilas and cant find a lexmaul or mantzel anywhere. i suppose they are cheap immitations.
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Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by TOSSY G
900+ for a dbilas and cant find a lexmaul or mantzel anywhere. i suppose they are cheap immitations.
Dbilas was £460 last time i checked.
Also, Mantzel are still trading. 5schaap2K did a post about this the other day. The Mantzels are around £520 delivered.
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Dave A
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yes, dbilas are £460 from regal
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TOSSY G
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dave if i got a dbilas would you fit it? i live in hexham bout 20 minutes from newcastle so would be far to durham?
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L30 SCT
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Originally posted by Monster
O well, i'll get my money back!
 he wont be giving you your money back. i have had a replica and now have a real one and the quality of the fake is realy shit. the metal is paper thin and has had no thought put into the design at all.
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Dave A
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quote:
Originally posted by TOSSY G
dave if i got a dbilas would you fit it? i live in hexham bout 20 minutes from newcastle so would be far to durham?
yes, no problem. done loads of these now. you are only 30 mins from me
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bubble
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Originally posted by Monster
I just bought one of these, currently having it fitted. Fit is very good
fit is awesome on these.my mate has em made!
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Sly_SRi
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Go for the dbilas over the mantzel, its cheaper, if those prices are correct and much better air flow.
Corsa C Z20Let
Black Sleeper Turbo Project
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Gregor
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The weld has cracked on mine at the tb side , be warned.
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by TOSSY G
cant find a lexmaul or mantzel anywhere.
lexmaul inlets are available from lexmaul.de, VERY cheap.
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Warren G
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how much is very cheap?
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Robin
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415 Euros, plus shipping.
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Warren G
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wish i could speak german
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180041869674&fromMakeTrack=true
http://cgi.ebay.de/Mantzel-Powerbox-fuer-Corsa-Tigra-Astra_W0QQitemZ260044398583QQihZ016QQcategoryZ40186QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
so about £300?
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JM_16v
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thats dirty cheap
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Warren G
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that looks inpressive too
http://cgi.ebay.de/Lexmaul-Ram-Ansaugbruecke-2L-16V-C20xe_W0QQitemZ330044096593QQihZ014QQcategoryZ36474QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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