The dilema.......

[tigger19]

If you don't want to stretch to a BMC CDA - there is always their DAI model - which is least $100 less. I'm happy with the BMC DAI so far. Definitely better <3000RPM and not too loud either. I've just done a reset on my ECU [Tuesday] it seems now to get even better economy. MRJZ who I bought it from put up some pictures of it when it was for sale and he reckons the carbon fibre doesn't provide huge advantages over the nylon particularly in a NA car.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=13783 - Anyway, another alternative! Although CDA is great if you have the cash!

[schwartza3]

i've had CAI (down in front of the guard) as well as something similar to the pic posted by No457 Snowy, the box is back in. after running the 1st two for about 3yrs i got sick of the induction noise, louder DV, i thought it felt more responsive, but who knows, it could just be the noise that makes you think that. anyway, i got used to both and after installing the airbox back in, i was like . wtf! low down torque was much better, the car moved of the line with less effort