CAI Venting

Skud Kid · 13-07-2006, 12:56

I have a CAI that sits behind the bumper but from what i can see there is only a very small hole to feed air behind there and there is a nice big horn unit sitting right in front of that, this cant be getting enough cold dense air

How can i rectify this problem without cutting the death out of the front bumper ?

MC Bodge · 13-07-2006, 13:01

Drill holes in the 'pseudo-mesh-vent' in the bumper.

SkodiRS · 13-07-2006, 14:25

Watch out for water ingress.

Move the horn...just undo the bolts and swivel to one side.

davethefish · 13-07-2006, 16:22

You can cut out or drill holes in the plastic cover below where the air filter sits. I'll try and get a pic on here of mine...

Consider covering the holes on the inside with some old tights or breathable cloth, it helps keep the filter clean, keeps dust, bugs, spray out etc...

I know it sounds PIKEY but no-one can see it unless they end up with their head under your front bumper???

888 · 15-07-2006, 11:21

I fitted my CAI last night and was about to ask the same question, then I see this post

Ps, love the sound of the CAI

So, is it worth taking the bumper off, then taking the right side grill out to drill it properly? (if this is possible?)

Ps, pics would be cool.

RobClubley · 15-07-2006, 12:51

The black plastic grilles just pull out. Need a good tug though!

You could always get some Milotec grilles - they're wire mesh.

888 · 18-07-2006, 17:13

How much of a tug is needed? and do they pull out at the front or the back?

Do they just clip back in place?

Cheers

Lummox · 18-07-2006, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkodiRS

Watch out for water ingress.

Indeed, seen many an engine go bang because of this.

jimvrs · 18-07-2006, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by 888

How much of a tug is needed? and do they pull out at the front or the back?

Do they just clip back in place?

Cheers

Just grab em and pull em, both sides are the same and yes they just push back into place.

P.S pull them forward

davethefish · 19-07-2006, 19:18

OK, here you go...

Easy peesey...
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/6230/dsc00632up6.jpg

AND

http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/8425/dsc00633px2.jpg

A pillar drill was nice and steady.

888 · 21-07-2006, 08:27

Cheers, always easier when you see pics

Will ave a drill at the weekend.

I was thinking, the filter is on the right side of the grill, so if i drill the left side (more or less the same as the 2nd pic) will water still get in? and is it worth putting some black tights over the back to help keep stuff out??

Im sure the miss's has some

davethefish · 22-07-2006, 18:22

Ha ha, funny you should mention black tights... I did that with my last car.

Yes, i would (and will) it'll help stop dust too.

888 · 25-07-2006, 12:05

cool, drilled the holes over the weekend, so just need to ladder the misses tights!!! wonder how?

davethefish · 26-07-2006, 00:25

I find the easiest way to ladder a pair of tights is to wear them, urm so i'm told...

888 · 26-07-2006, 21:02

WrightyRS · 27-07-2006, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by davethefish

I find the easiest way to ladder a pair of tights is to wear them, urm so i'm told...

What over your face!!!!

Beretta · 27-07-2006, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by WrightyRS

What over your face!!!!

Thats a double barrelled loaded answer.............

AwesomeSarah · 27-07-2006, 16:08

That`s it mention of tights and where is Gerry?
Hi Mate

Sarah

Beretta · 27-07-2006, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeSarah

That`s it mention of tights and where is Gerry?
Hi Mate

Sarah

Are you stalking me .....................................

13-07-2006, 12:56	#1
Skud Kid Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 20 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	CAI Venting I have a CAI that sits behind the bumper but from what i can see there is only a very small hole to feed air behind there and there is a nice big horn unit sitting right in front of that, this cant be getting enough cold dense air How can i rectify this problem without cutting the death out of the front bumper ? __________________ Skoda Octavia VRS, Red, REVO ReMap, ABD FMIC, ABD CAI, ABD TIP, Forge DV (yellow Spring) Pioneer P70BT, JL Sub, Ipod, Focal Polyglass Components, Pioneer 6200

13-07-2006, 13:01	#2
MC Bodge Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North West England Posts: 899 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: CAI Venting Drill holes in the 'pseudo-mesh-vent' in the bumper. __________________ Mk1 Octavia vRS. The thinking man's Hot Hatch. PS. Give Cyclists Room! We're quite vulnerable. If I can slap your window, you're too close

13-07-2006, 14:25	#3
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: CAI Venting Watch out for water ingress. Move the horn...just undo the bolts and swivel to one side. __________________ Adrian.

13-07-2006, 16:22	#4
davethefish Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North West, Bolton. Posts: 76 Members Car: Fabia Vrs 05, Xenon, cruise control, parking sensors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: CAI Venting You can cut out or drill holes in the plastic cover below where the air filter sits. I'll try and get a pic on here of mine... Consider covering the holes on the inside with some old tights or breathable cloth, it helps keep the filter clean, keeps dust, bugs, spray out etc... I know it sounds PIKEY but no-one can see it unless they end up with their head under your front bumper??? __________________ Work to live, don't live to work!

15-07-2006, 11:21	#5
888 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Suffolk Posts: 331 Members Car: 2002 Octavia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: CAI Venting I fitted my CAI last night and was about to ask the same question, then I see this post Ps, love the sound of the CAI So, is it worth taking the bumper off, then taking the right side grill out to drill it properly? (if this is possible?) Ps, pics would be cool.

15-07-2006, 12:51	#6
RobClubley Midnight Mod! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 7,005 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 155 Thanked 161 Times in 134 Posts	Re: CAI Venting The black plastic grilles just pull out. Need a good tug though! You could always get some Milotec grilles - they're wire mesh. __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook Last edited by RobClubley; 15-07-2006 at 12:54.

18-07-2006, 17:13	#7
888 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Suffolk Posts: 331 Members Car: 2002 Octavia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: CAI Venting How much of a tug is needed? and do they pull out at the front or the back? Do they just clip back in place? Cheers

19-07-2006, 19:18	#10
davethefish Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North West, Bolton. Posts: 76 Members Car: Fabia Vrs 05, Xenon, cruise control, parking sensors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: CAI Venting OK, here you go... Easy peesey... http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/6230/dsc00632up6.jpg AND http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/8425/dsc00633px2.jpg A pillar drill was nice and steady. __________________ Work to live, don't live to work!

21-07-2006, 08:27	#11
888 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Suffolk Posts: 331 Members Car: 2002 Octavia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: CAI Venting Cheers, always easier when you see pics Will ave a drill at the weekend. I was thinking, the filter is on the right side of the grill, so if i drill the left side (more or less the same as the 2nd pic) will water still get in? and is it worth putting some black tights over the back to help keep stuff out?? Im sure the miss's has some

22-07-2006, 18:22	#12
davethefish Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North West, Bolton. Posts: 76 Members Car: Fabia Vrs 05, Xenon, cruise control, parking sensors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: CAI Venting Ha ha, funny you should mention black tights... I did that with my last car. Yes, i would (and will) it'll help stop dust too. __________________ Work to live, don't live to work!

25-07-2006, 12:05	#13
888 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Suffolk Posts: 331 Members Car: 2002 Octavia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: CAI Venting cool, drilled the holes over the weekend, so just need to ladder the misses tights!!! wonder how?

26-07-2006, 00:25	#14
davethefish Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North West, Bolton. Posts: 76 Members Car: Fabia Vrs 05, Xenon, cruise control, parking sensors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: CAI Venting I find the easiest way to ladder a pair of tights is to wear them, urm so i'm told... __________________ Work to live, don't live to work!

26-07-2006, 21:02	#15
888 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Suffolk Posts: 331 Members Car: 2002 Octavia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: CAI Venting lol

27-07-2006, 16:08	#18
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,032 Members Car: Thanks: 36 Thanked 196 Times in 175 Posts	Re: CAI Venting That`s it mention of tights and where is Gerry? Hi Mate Sarah

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