Wheel arch intercooler vent how too

Phill JK · 07-05-2005, 18:53

Hey all

Made the wheel arch intercooler vent this afternoon, only took an hour - heres how...

Jack up and take off the wheel, the wheel arch is formable plastic so draw a box and measure equal spaces, I used 6" square and then use a stanley knife to cut out 3 vents in this space. The trick is to heat up the plastic and bend it to create flaps which keep out the water from the tyre, when it cools its stays in the shape you create as you can see in the pic

Just ensure the flaps dont stick out too much as it rubs on full lock, I bent them back in slightly from this photo and it was fine.
Hope this helps

Big thanks to my mate Andy Naylor for the help

devonutopia · 07-05-2005, 19:02

I spy with my little eye, something beginning with "I" through those gaps.

Doesn't look quite as neat as having the Audi TT vent in its place, but then you've saved yourself some money, created the same overall effect, and hell, who can actually SEE the work done when the wheels are fitted?

HellFire · 07-05-2005, 19:04

Ummm wont all the dirt/grip/mud/dust from the tyres go straight onto the back of your intercooler in effect blocking it and actually increasing the heat

When I did mine I spent a lot of time following the guides, and got the proper Audi TT Arch Liner, atleast I know the intercooler will be clean and it'll dissapate the air properly.

HellFire · 07-05-2005, 19:05

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...ght=arch+liner

This is how me and devonutopia did ours

devonutopia · 07-05-2005, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellFire

Ummm wont all the dirt/grip/mud/dust from the tyres go straight onto the back of your intercooler in effect blocking it and actually increasing the heat

When I did mine I spent a lot of time following the guides, and got the proper Audi TT Arch Liner, atleast I know the intercooler will be clean and it'll dissapate the air properly.

That shot is a very "upward facing" shot, so from the level, or above, the slats are facing the right way to block all the crap getting in, as the wheel comes down and around from the top. Does that make sense? The only way mega amounts of crap will get through those slats is he does 30mph in reverse around a muddy field.

I agree though that IF stuff were to get through, more would manage to in the above example, rather than the "narrower, but more of them, slats" on the TT vent.

HellFire · 07-05-2005, 19:08

I checked my I/C yesterday since installing the Arch Liner and guess what! not a spot of muck

beeftech · 07-05-2005, 19:22

whjats thats sposed to do then???????

HellFire · 07-05-2005, 19:30

Cool the intercooler down, the Fabia vRS has a SMIC not a FMIC, Audi's, Seat's, even VW's (the tourag's one is vast!) have them fitted as standard onto the arch liner but since the Fabia is the cheap VAG brand it misses a few tweaky bits, hence the need to retro fit it. Unfortunately an arch liner from another car doesnt bolt straight on (or we havent found one which does), which means you have to get an Audi TT arch liner for example (the S3 has a very large one I hear, ahum...no pun intended

) and cut the vent out, and fettle with your own arch liner until it's a perfect fit ( well if your a perfectionist like me that is

).

bryand · 07-05-2005, 19:44

Mine's had a piece of B&Q alloy speaker grille in it since October and the back of the intercooler is spotless.

Phill JK · 07-05-2005, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellFire

Ummm wont all the dirt/grip/mud/dust from the tyres go straight onto the back of your intercooler in effect blocking it and actually increasing the heat

.

This pic was taken while in progress just to show how the holes look and from a low angle, the flaps are more closed now and should keep out any excess dirt, any water or muck will hit the top of them and roll off.

FabiaTDi · 08-05-2005, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellFire

Cool the intercooler down, the Fabia vRS has a SMIC not a FMIC, Audi's, Seat's, even VW's (the tourag's one is vast!) have them fitted as standard onto the arch liner but since the Fabia is the cheap VAG brand it misses a few tweaky bits, hence the need to retro fit it. Unfortunately an arch liner from another car doesnt bolt straight on (or we havent found one which does), which means you have to get an Audi TT arch liner for example (the S3 has a very large one I hear, ahum...no pun intended

) and cut the vent out, and fettle with your own arch liner until it's a perfect fit ( well if your a perfectionist like me that is

).

Has anyone tried the S4/S3 liner?

I would imagine they are pricey though due to lower numbers of manufacture compared to Audi TTs.

HellFire · 08-05-2005, 12:00

Apparently the cost is the same but tbh I cant imagine it makes much difference, the TT vent is perfectly matched in size terms as the SMIC and im sure it disappates enough heat already with the TT vent so cant really see the need IMO for anything larger.

Glider · 08-05-2005, 12:06

I,ve the S3 one, it also fits well. I'm in the middle of a TT225 mod, twin I/C's. At £50 I thought I'd give it a go.

HellFire · 08-05-2005, 12:21

One on either side right? I was contemplating this myself, how much is the I/C and is the pipework there or is that the awkward bit?

FabiaTDi · 08-05-2005, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellFire

Apparently the cost is the same but tbh I cant imagine it makes much difference, the TT vent is perfectly matched in size terms as the SMIC and im sure it disappates enough heat already with the TT vent so cant really see the need IMO for anything larger.

Hmmm its about time a gave this a go then..

FabiaTDi · 08-05-2005, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by black magic

I,ve the S3 one, it also fits well. I'm in the middle of a TT225 mod, twin I/C's. At £50 I thought I'd give it a go.

Cheers,
dual ics eh? sounds interesting. Remember someone doing this to an Octy vrs a while back - think it was fitted by amd.

***Neo_VR*** · 08-05-2005, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by black magic

I,ve the S3 one, it also fits well. I'm in the middle of a TT225 mod, twin I/C's. At £50 I thought I'd give it a go.

I didnt think this was possible... the washer bottle takes up all the space on the passenger side. not sure if it would ever work out: the golf pd150 cars have a fmic as opposed to dual smic.. whilst petrols have the two. im sure theres a very good reason for it.

i still think a whopping FMIC is the way forward

WrightyRS · 08-05-2005, 13:10

the Jabbasport FMIC is awesome,

expensive but well worth it!!!!

Glider · 08-05-2005, 22:39

Got mine and 90% of the pipework for £50 second hand. Yes it fits with minor mods,

***ncarring*** · 08-05-2005, 22:57

The vent, any vent, has got to be the cheapest mod for anybody's money, and you can't argue with the physics. My old Octy went around with a very fine mesh grille in the wheel arch for over 2 years, and the intercooler never looked dirty, neither did the feeble ally mesh take any dents or knocks from stones etc.

Must get around to doing the new one some day. One thing at a time ....

HellFire · 09-05-2005, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by black magic

Got mine and 90% of the pipework for £50 second hand. Yes it fits with minor mods,

What pipework is needed etc and could you create a "how to" on this as it would be excellent for all those considering a FMIC upgrade as you might not need to.

07-05-2005, 18:53	#1
Phill JK Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 242 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wheel arch intercooler vent how too Hey all Made the wheel arch intercooler vent this afternoon, only took an hour - heres how... Jack up and take off the wheel, the wheel arch is formable plastic so draw a box and measure equal spaces, I used 6" square and then use a stanley knife to cut out 3 vents in this space. The trick is to heat up the plastic and bend it to create flaps which keep out the water from the tyre, when it cools its stays in the shape you create as you can see in the pic Just ensure the flaps dont stick out too much as it rubs on full lock, I bent them back in slightly from this photo and it was fine. Hope this helps Big thanks to my mate Andy Naylor for the help

07-05-2005, 19:02	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,059 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 346 Times in 289 Posts	I spy with my little eye, something beginning with "I" through those gaps. Doesn't look quite as neat as having the Audi TT vent in its place, but then you've saved yourself some money, created the same overall effect, and hell, who can actually SEE the work done when the wheels are fitted? __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

07-05-2005, 19:04	#3
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Ummm wont all the dirt/grip/mud/dust from the tyres go straight onto the back of your intercooler in effect blocking it and actually increasing the heat When I did mine I spent a lot of time following the guides, and got the proper Audi TT Arch Liner, atleast I know the intercooler will be clean and it'll dissapate the air properly. __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

07-05-2005, 19:05	#4
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...ght=arch+liner This is how me and devonutopia did ours __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

07-05-2005, 19:08	#6
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I checked my I/C yesterday since installing the Arch Liner and guess what! not a spot of muck __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

07-05-2005, 19:22	#7
beeftech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,528 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	whjats thats sposed to do then??????? __________________ '05 Corrida Red Fabia vRS: Revo'd to 185Bhp '90 Nugget Yellow Corrado 1.8T: KO4S and 265bhp

07-05-2005, 19:30	#8
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Cool the intercooler down, the Fabia vRS has a SMIC not a FMIC, Audi's, Seat's, even VW's (the tourag's one is vast!) have them fitted as standard onto the arch liner but since the Fabia is the cheap VAG brand it misses a few tweaky bits, hence the need to retro fit it. Unfortunately an arch liner from another car doesnt bolt straight on (or we havent found one which does), which means you have to get an Audi TT arch liner for example (the S3 has a very large one I hear, ahum...no pun intended ) and cut the vent out, and fettle with your own arch liner until it's a perfect fit ( well if your a perfectionist like me that is ). __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

07-05-2005, 19:44	#9
bryand Fabian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,769 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Mine's had a piece of B&Q alloy speaker grille in it since October and the back of the intercooler is spotless.

08-05-2005, 12:00	#12
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Apparently the cost is the same but tbh I cant imagine it makes much difference, the TT vent is perfectly matched in size terms as the SMIC and im sure it disappates enough heat already with the TT vent so cant really see the need IMO for anything larger. __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

08-05-2005, 12:06	#13
Glider Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 5 Thanked 51 Times in 32 Posts	I,ve the S3 one, it also fits well. I'm in the middle of a TT225 mod, twin I/C's. At £50 I thought I'd give it a go.

08-05-2005, 12:21	#14
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	One on either side right? I was contemplating this myself, how much is the I/C and is the pipework there or is that the awkward bit? __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

08-05-2005, 13:10	#18
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,382 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	the Jabbasport FMIC is awesome, expensive but well worth it!!!! __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS-Awaiting Mike at Impossible to sort out STILL RenaultSport Megane R26 Ultra Blue Number 21 Honda CBR600Fi

08-05-2005, 22:39	#19
Glider Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 5 Thanked 51 Times in 32 Posts	Got mine and 90% of the pipework for £50 second hand. Yes it fits with minor mods,

08-05-2005, 22:57	#20
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,948 Thanks: 16 Thanked 94 Times in 77 Posts	The vent, any vent, has got to be the cheapest mod for anybody's money, and you can't argue with the physics. My old Octy went around with a very fine mesh grille in the wheel arch for over 2 years, and the intercooler never looked dirty, neither did the feeble ally mesh take any dents or knocks from stones etc. Must get around to doing the new one some day. One thing at a time .... __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

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