ArdenAndy
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Registered: 22nd Jan 12
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if so.. what size should they be? im not looking for any performance gains, just a better sound. thanks
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BeetleGav
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Registered: 27th Jun 10
Location: lancashire, nelson
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depends what engine. i drilled my 1.0 airbox. it sounded awesome. but killed the MAS so ive gone back to standard
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ArdenAndy
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Registered: 22nd Jan 12
Location: Wrexham
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ahh right ok, mine a 1.0 haaha, do you know if theres any way to do it without affecting the MAS?
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Jed D
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Registered: 15th Mar 11
Location: Durham
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cant say i noticed a gain but...
...i had fun drilling
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FAZ
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Registered: 24th Nov 07
Location: Coventry
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just remove the airbox and gaffer tape some tights over the AFM pipe
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corsa-torque
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Registered: 15th Mar 11
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I've recently done my GSi box and sounds good, I've put a guide in the help section, have a look.
Can't see any reason why it would kill the maf
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Only way it will kill a maf is if you over oil the air filter.
I'd say get an induction kit with a box or heat shield.
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Steve
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wouldnt bother, especially on a 1 litre
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taylorboosh
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why not? can mod anycar? he just wants noise
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ArdenAndy
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Location: Wrexham
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i know there wont be any performance gains, its my first car and i want it to sound a little better thankyou everyone for your help i think im going to drill it then save up for a decent induction kit and heat shield
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JaffaTB
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Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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my 1.2 8v felt a bit quicker
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Adam_B
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Location: Lancashire
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It will sound a bit louder but make sure you drill only below the airfilter, don't drill the lid part. As said drilling wont damage the mas/maf.
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FAZ
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quote: Originally posted by JaffaTB
my 1.2 8v felt a bit quicker
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Ben G
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quote: Originally posted by JaffaTB
my 1.2 8v felt a bit quicker
piss off
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BeetleGav
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quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
It will sound a bit louder but make sure you drill only below the airfilter, don't drill the lid part. As said drilling wont damage the mas/maf.
whys mine died then? :s i presumed it killed it because too much air was fucking it up?
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FAZ
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arent they known for just goign anyway gav?
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BeetleGav
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quote: Originally posted by FAZ
arent they known for just goign anyway gav?
i heard they were known for going once you mess with airboxes :S
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Adam_B
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Location: Lancashire
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They don't last forever, most likely just coincidence. They certainly don't die from too much air, personally I don't buy the oiled filters argument.
[Edited on 26-02-2012 by Adam_B]
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BeetleGav
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quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
They don't last forever, most likely just coincidence. They certainly don't die from too much air, personally I don't buy the oiled filters argument.
[Edited on 26-02-2012 by Adam_B]
yeah my filter aint oiled :S
must just be coincidence
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Mark.W
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Registered: 3rd Jan 07
Location: County Durham
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I just prised the narrow side panel off mine.Don't think it has made any difference tbh.
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ArdenAndy
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Registered: 22nd Jan 12
Location: Wrexham
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no sound difference?
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N3CRO
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Registered: 12th Apr 07
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
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On my old Corsa 1.0L, I had the airbox drilled with holes about the size of a 10p coin, derestricted, the side by the wing removed and no cold air feed.
Sounded really good and didn't have any problems at all.
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_Allan_
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I drilled the petrol tank and noticed an increase in mpg
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Danny92
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Registered: 2nd Sep 11
Location: Stockport
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ive done it and it sounds much better and i still have the standard filter so may be even better once i get a panel filter
car 1.4 16v
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N3CRO
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Registered: 12th Apr 07
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
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quote: Originally posted by Danny92
ive done it and it sounds much better and i still have the standard filter so may be even better once i get a panel filter
car 1.4 16v
Mine did sound a little better with a Courtney Sport panel filter than a cheap Halfrauds one.
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