Pikey Mod for vRS!

Makefish · 31-05-2006, 01:05

Picked this up tonight from a MkV Golf GTi owner. Apparently if you remove the top cover of the air filter intake near to the radiator (it's loosely clipped in place) it should improve air intake and therefore a miniscule improvement in performance, apparently!

Makefish · 31-05-2006, 07:28

Just spotted this too, another 'pikey' CAI ?

**VRStu** · 31-05-2006, 07:41

That second one looks cool - You remove a perfectly straight through pipe from right at the front of the engine bay and fit a small bore flexible pipe from low down in all the crap.

Bet you can't wait to give that a go Steve.

Makefish · 31-05-2006, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

.....Bet you can't wait to give that a go Steve.

Off to B&Q as soon as it opens mate

WW_VRS · 31-05-2006, 08:41

Sorry it's just not 'bling' enough

**delcac** · 31-05-2006, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

That second one looks cool - You remove a perfectly straight through pipe from right at the front of the engine bay and fit a small bore flexible pipe from low down in all the crap.

Bet you can't wait to give that a go Steve.

Stu, you forgot this.

**VRStu** · 31-05-2006, 15:39

Oh yeah - Sorry Des.

I like the idea of the first one - it's growing on me the more I think about it.

You remove the bit of plastic on the top so that instead of the air being pushed into the air intake it swirls into the engine bay and keeps it cool. I suppose if you did Pikey 1 and Pikey 2 at the same time you'd really see the gains.

***ncarring*** · 31-05-2006, 15:44

Wow those claws are sharp!

**TaviaRS** · 31-05-2006, 15:45

How much do you gain from the roll of gaffer tape on the fuse box?

cheezemonkhai · 31-05-2006, 15:59

gaffer sticks to everything so -200BHP

Beretta · 31-05-2006, 16:13

A Golf owner told Mr Makefish about removing the piece of plastic last night at the Ace Cafe meet, and it was done straight away, so plenty of time to test on the way back to Hants.

So what was the end result Steve???????

Beretta · 31-05-2006, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Just spotted this too, another 'pikey' CAI ?

Spotted under your own bonnet by any chance Steve, seems that you have already been to B&Q, especially as photbucket quotes Makefish in the title....

Makefish · 31-05-2006, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beretta

A Golf owner told Mr Makefish about removing the piece of plastic last night at the Ace Cafe meet, and it was done straight away, so plenty of time to test on the way back to Hants.

So what was the end result Steve???????

Aye, I did try it but it made no noticable difference and when you start to think about it more it would drag in more warm air than cold so it's back on now!. As for the piccy you cheeky sod, I think you've spotted the 'VW' badge on the engine cover

**VRStu** · 31-05-2006, 17:00

Wow Gerry you've hooked a big un - Reel him in!!

Just watch your back for the next time.

Makefish · 31-05-2006, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Wow Gerry you've hooked a big un - Reel him in!!

.....floundering in the margins

**VRStu** · 31-05-2006, 17:46

Talking of Pikey - did anything shiney and aluminium arrive in the post this morning Steve??

ednmra · 31-05-2006, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beretta

Spotted under your own bonnet by any chance Steve, seems that you have already been to B&Q, especially as photbucket quotes Makefish in the title....

I've got a Hoover that looks better than that

Makefish · 31-05-2006, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Talking of Pikey - did anything shiney and aluminium arrive in the post this morning Steve??

Nope, that should be with me tommorrow

Beretta · 31-05-2006, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Wow Gerry you've hooked a big un - Reel him in!!

Just watch your back for the next time.

Think Mr Make"FISH" bit on that one alright, hook, line, sinker, and half the rod...

31-05-2006, 01:05	#1
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,180 Thanks: 175 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Pikey Mod for vRS! Picked this up tonight from a MkV Golf GTi owner. Apparently if you remove the top cover of the air filter intake near to the radiator (it's loosely clipped in place) it should improve air intake and therefore a miniscule improvement in performance, apparently! Last edited by Makefish; 31-05-2006 at 01:06.

31-05-2006, 07:28	#2
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,180 Thanks: 175 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: Pikey Mod for vRS! Just spotted this too, another 'pikey' CAI ?

31-05-2006, 07:41	#3
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,454 Thanks: 116 Thanked 926 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Pikey Mod for vRS! That second one looks cool - You remove a perfectly straight through pipe from right at the front of the engine bay and fit a small bore flexible pipe from low down in all the crap. Bet you can't wait to give that a go Steve. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Buy My Octy for £11k - http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/oct-07-57-octy-ii-vrs-hatch-2-0-tfsi-11k/125614/ Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

31-05-2006, 08:41	#5
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31-05-2006, 15:39	#7
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,454 Thanks: 116 Thanked 926 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Pikey Mod for vRS! Oh yeah - Sorry Des. I like the idea of the first one - it's growing on me the more I think about it. You remove the bit of plastic on the top so that instead of the air being pushed into the air intake it swirls into the engine bay and keeps it cool. I suppose if you did Pikey 1 and Pikey 2 at the same time you'd really see the gains. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Buy My Octy for £11k - http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/oct-07-57-octy-ii-vrs-hatch-2-0-tfsi-11k/125614/ Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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31-05-2006, 16:13	#11
Beretta "COFFIN DODGER" Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South East Posts: 2,382 Thanks: 25 Thanked 54 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Pikey Mod for vRS! A Golf owner told Mr Makefish about removing the piece of plastic last night at the Ace Cafe meet, and it was done straight away, so plenty of time to test on the way back to Hants. So what was the end result Steve??????? __________________ Performance like this, it's "IMPOSSIBLE".. Gerry "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE"

31-05-2006, 17:00	#14
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,454 Thanks: 116 Thanked 926 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Pikey Mod for vRS! Wow Gerry you've hooked a big un - Reel him in!! Just watch your back for the next time. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Buy My Octy for £11k - http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/oct-07-57-octy-ii-vrs-hatch-2-0-tfsi-11k/125614/ Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

31-05-2006, 17:46	#16
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,454 Thanks: 116 Thanked 926 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Pikey Mod for vRS! Talking of Pikey - did anything shiney and aluminium arrive in the post this morning Steve?? __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Buy My Octy for £11k - http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/oct-07-57-octy-ii-vrs-hatch-2-0-tfsi-11k/125614/ Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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