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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 03:07 PM
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Default standard air box drilled or not?

bit bored, reading an article bout drilled air boxes, is it worth it or leave as is ??

got a JR panel filter in mine, the air feed to the box looks a bit scaggy!!!!

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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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Not worth it on a Stage 1 imo.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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might was well leave it, the turbo sucks in all the air it needs easily.. if it doesnt suck in enough air then the wastegate stays shut and it sucks in more air until its at the correct boost anyway
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 03:26 PM
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thanx chaps

better find something else to fiddle with lol

phil your saph looks well pucker m8

kato your dog looks well mean lol
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 03:35 PM
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cheers mate its a bit engineless at the moment though
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 03:48 PM
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I personnaly think my Sapphire looks better
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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i personally dont

cant tell if its magenta or grey in that photo!!! or is that for your own securtity??
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 03:56 PM
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I suggest you try spec savers and dont go via traffic lights
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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i prefer errrrrrrr

white

with katos lump

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