Seat Air Intake Installation Instructions.

**kevvie** · 17-06-2007, 10:31 PM

Does the old one have this flap also? Just wondering if I leave the flap there will the new bits make such a difference....

**shaneth** · 17-06-2007, 10:35 PM

The flap is part of what i called the induction funnel. Its not part of what you are replacing but the trumpet sits in it. Not sure how not removing it will affect. But as you can see in the pic it is fairly restrictive. I guess in the end its up to you. Id say hhave a look when you take it all apart, and see what you think. I cant see how anything can get into the airbox if you do remove the flap but thats my opinion.

**GT3** · 18-06-2007, 12:49 PM

Good work shaneth. Manages to look stock and seamless so I reckon most VW service centres probably wouldn't notice (or care) in most cases. If you check out some of other hoses in the bay, there's seat hoses already in there!

The air intake in the Polo GTI is it's weakest link. Not much point in installing a larger pipe if the front intake flap is blocking most of the air to begin with. That should go or be opend up completely. Also, it's well worth changing the paper air filter with a BMC one (much higher flow). Then you have freed up flow in three critical areas. Most drivers would then notice that their cars won't die off at 5-5000 rpm anymore, that's bc the turbo is getting the extra air it badly needs.

jayzee75 · 18-08-2007, 07:33 PM

Hi Guys

The SEAT air intake sounds like a good thing - can anyone advise where you get it from?

**MaximusSmurf** · 16-02-2008, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by jayzee75

Hi Guys

The SEAT air intake sounds like a good thing - can anyone advise where you get it from?

I 2nd that, I'm picking up my new GTI next week and would like to know where to source one of these SEAT air intakes in Melbourne.

**Blitzen** · 16-02-2008, 02:00 AM

Give APR a ring...They quoted me $160.00 the other day plus shipping.

**shaneth** · 16-02-2008, 11:11 AM

Yeah apr would likely be your best bet, to make it worth the while for me to try and do another group buy i would need at least 10 people and even then i would have to see what prices i can get for them.

Originally Posted by Blitzen

Give APR a ring...They quoted me $160.00 the other day plus shipping.