| 27.05.2005 Airbox
Locate the airbox, take off the cover and remove the air filter insert.
Unbolt the bottom half of the airbox (three 10 mm nuts) and pull it out of
the car.
| | 27.05.2005 Pipe removed
The original inlet pipe just snaps into its base. Once you unlock the
two latches, the pipe just slides out.
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| 27.05.2005 Soldering iron
Cut the base of the pipe. If you don't have a Dremel, a thin soldering
iron does a great job of melting the plastic...
| | 27.05.2005 Hole
...and the base falls out leaving a gaping hole. Use a round file to
make the edge smoother.
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| 27.05.2005 Funnel
This $3 funnel from a hardware store will serve as replacement for
the stock pipe.
| | 27.05.2005 Funnel cut
The funnel cut to the size. Inner diameter 3", outer 4.5". This is
the biggest size you can fit between the fender and the headlight.
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| 27.05.2005 Finished
The same soldering iron can be used to "weld" the funnel to the airbox.
| | 27.05.2005 Inside
A thick bead of glue/sealant completes the job from the inside.
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| 18.10.2005 Airbox inlet
A close-up of the modified inlet pipe with a headlight removed.
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