notabene Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Well, after replacing the filter with more restrictive it seemed that problem is solved. But when visiting Austrian mountains it became problem again. P0174 and P0171. I am thinking of adding air straightener as you mentioned, how do I fix it in the tube? how far before MAF? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixie v6 Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) It has to be between 2.5 and 3" before the MAF and just use some 2 component glue , put 4 dots glue and slide the air straightener over it ,job done... Edited June 1, 2020 by Bravo73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notabene Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Do you think its possible to do this with this long tube? it will be very difficult tu manipulate and place it properly, what do you think? Edited June 1, 2020 by Bravo73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixie v6 Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Slide it in at the air filter side and push it with an extension almost in position , put 4 dots 2 component glue from the maf side and push air straightener over the glue and finished , did it several times without a problem...For extension to push the air straightener in I use a tube almost as large as the alu pipe (diameter) Edited June 1, 2020 by Bravo73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTroy Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 I wanted to give this a go too but wasn't sure how to hold it in place, any advice where to get the 'air straightener'? Also any risk of the glue coming off, going into the engine? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias23 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Guys i'm looking at an option. @dixie v6 has been kind enough to provide some recommendations and shared some of his data insights. I have reservations on straighteners based on the risk of something fraying and going into the charger. The majority have no problem but given a few people still struggling I will revisit. I think I've found a way to make it work with a physical fixing which I'm going to look to create a test pipe. Its going to take me a little while as seems most of the good straighteners come via the states and if I do this I want to do it properly. Ill keep you updated on progress. 1 Quote www.alias23.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 @alias23 any news on a 410/430 version yet? I’m getting fed up with @Schnitzel pegging my 410 in every gear with his Alias induction equipped V6 Cup 🤣😜 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristof Thys Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Use a tube in 2 sections identical to the INSIDE diameter of the orginal airbox. Put the air straightener IN BETWEEN these two sections. Then have a one piece tube fit OVER the whole. Drill 4 holes in the outside tube to expose the inside tube. Do so before and after the after straightener. Put a drop op epoxy in each of the holes. Put air filter over outside tube. Done, all 100% secure, no risk of anything getting sucked in. (courtesy of Dixie v2 CAI design, only he didn't remember anymore 😁😉) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias23 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Bandit said: @alias23 any news on a 410/430 version yet? I’m getting fed up with @Schnitzel pegging my 410 in every gear with his Alias induction equipped V6 Cup 🤣😜 That made my day Quote www.alias23.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Hey @alias23, yes I like @dixie v6and @Kristof Thystheir suggestions but I'm not confident of doing it myself. When you have a good working solution, pls let me know as I want to have this installed. I think it will optimize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias23 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 @PJ will do... 1 Quote www.alias23.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnitzel Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, alias23 said: That made my day Made my day too😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notabene Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Alias23 thanks for trying to solve this issue, great support. Is there anyone else experiencing this problem even with the second filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R300XXX Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Not had that particular issue with the second filter, I’ve been struggling the last few days with the car feeling sluggish at lower speeds/revs can only assume this is heat related as when car is up to speed and at higher revs it pulls fine. I’m in no way an expert though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notabene Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Did you try to read codes? Edited June 1, 2020 by Bravo73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R300XXX Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Unfortunately I don’t have a fault reader, had no faults appear on the dash it just felt under powered until it got higher into the rev range especially after being stationary Edited June 1, 2020 by Bravo73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 21 hours ago, alias23 said: That made my day 😬 @alias23 Any anticipated date for a 410 version though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alias23 Posted June 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I've been looking to make a version two of the intake to integrate an air straightener, I want to do this properly with a physical hold in place in addition to just the simple approach of epoxy. Some folks will remember that the pipe work I use is not a size which is 'off the shelf' and therefore the straighteners available online are too small (I tested them from three different suppliers!). So I've taken the step to make my own and today I got a few samples laser cut from scratch to ensure a tight and correct fitment. I'll be looking to have a few prototypes finished to test in the coming two weeks 4 2 Quote www.alias23.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Feel free to sign me up for testing too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Hey Imran, noticed on Instagram testing started. Pls let me know when it's concluded positive as I feel a need to upgrade as mine is from the first batch, no black no air straightener 🤣😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrD Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 Hello all, An installation question to all if I may. This kit was fitted on my car by the previous owner and I noticed that the solenoid was cable tied with the rest of the pipework/hoses without that causing any harm. As I wanted to double check I asked Imran to send me the instructions (thanks Imran) so some drilling and a premium bolt from racebolt after saw the solenoid mounted to the engine. Now my question is - since the solenoid is now in direct contact with the engine is getting dead hot as opposed to earlier which made me think that Lotus dealership (the ones who fitted the kit in the first place) might have deliberately opted for the above - quick - solution? Is there a chance that the heat increase will cause any damage? Can anyone please tell me where was the OEM position of that part on question? Many thanks:) Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/fiestaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGun Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Don’t suppose anyone has a video showing the installation ? I’ve seen the instructions from the kit but didn’t quite follow them. Wasn’t sure if there is a video showing the install ? Or a series of step-by-step pics ? The problem is with me rather than the instructions of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notabene Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Imram does good job with the instructions, and he also made two youtube videos, its pretty easy install. dont worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGun Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Yup. The issue is more me! I just installed my f56 eventuri but was helpful to see someone doing it in parallel on YouTube. My ineptness more than anything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristof Thys Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 eVenturi stuff are pieces of art! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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