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HiddenHOBO
17th August 2009, 12:08 PM
just wondering if i really need the heat shield/insulation thing on the under side of my bonnet, just swapped from a standard to a S hood and the S 1 didnt have it on, thanks for any help i can get

Big Gordy
17th August 2009, 12:12 PM
I took mine off when I fitted the strut brace and didn't notice any difference. It will cut down the engine noise but with a playmini and a K&N filter I wouldn't notice if it did anyway:Whistle:

HiddenHOBO
17th August 2009, 12:24 PM
got a k&N and my S exhuast is getting one balled so shud be the same, cheers m8
:thumbs up:

Ally S
20th August 2009, 08:45 PM
i'd be careful. i read in a vw mag recently that a guy fitted a k&n that caused extra heat and ended up burning out his caddy.

Big Gordy
20th August 2009, 10:18 PM
i'd be careful. i read in a vw mag recently that a guy fitted a k&n that caused extra heat and ended up burning out his caddy.

Mmmmm.....I find it highly unlikely that an air filter would cause an increase in heat :eek: it only filters the incoming air after all:rolleyes: