MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[ChristopherNeil]

I'm looking to replace my APR carbon intake pipe with something more subtle.

Are there any options similar to AFE, but not glossy silicon?

 

[messrock]

They’re all glossy silicone. Seems the black options have different levels of gloss.

 

[ChristopherNeil]

They’re all glossy silicone. Seems the black options have different levels of gloss.

Damn. Would be awesome if there were like a wrinkle black or something like AFE just without the giant logo protruding from it.

 

[EpicTech]

Damn. Would be awesome if there were like a wrinkle black or something like AFE just without the giant logo protruding from it.

My Cobb intake setup is wrinkle black.

 

[ChristopherNeil]

My Cobb intake setup is wrinkle black.

The intake arm?

I'm on the modded stock box with an AFE filter. I had the MST TIP/hose prior to the Dtr6054, which aren't compatible, and switched to the APR out of necessity to facilitate the completion of the install. I just don't like the look of things made out of carbon just for show. Only other thing that looks kinda stock-ish is the 034 P34 intake, but $380 for that is a huge ask IMO.

 

[EpicTech]

The intake arm?

I'm on the modded stock box with an AFE filter. I had the MST TIP/hose prior to the Dtr6054, which aren't compatible, and switched to the APR out of necessity to facilitate the completion of the install. I just don't like the look of things made out of carbon just for show. Only other thing that looks kinda stock-ish is the 034 P34 intake, but $380 for that is a huge ask IMO.

No the inlet arm/hose is silicon, but the filter housing and air duct above the grille is all wrinkle black.

 

[messrock]

The intake arm?

I'm on the modded stock box with an AFE filter. I had the MST TIP/hose prior to the Dtr6054, which aren't compatible, and switched to the APR out of necessity to facilitate the completion of the install. I just don't like the look of things made out of carbon just for show. Only other thing that looks kinda stock-ish is the 034 P34 intake, but $380 for that is a huge ask IMO.

Neuspeed is wrinkle black, but open intake. Straight part of the inlet tube on the IE is wrinkle black, bends are silicone, but also open.

 

[ChristopherNeil]

Lol I'm literally just looking to replace the center section, not the entire intake. I'm keeping the factory airbox. I'm simply wondering if maybe i haven't researched well enough. Matte/satin OEM look.


Edit. I suppose the AutoTech intake is closer to what I'm thinking. Just wondering if I'm missing any other maybe lesser known options too.

 

[CaptainRatty]

I’ve noticed that AFR takes about 30 seconds to register on the AP before it starts reading correctly. Is this just because of the cold or is the 02 sensor getting tired?

 

[Diggs24]

Normal

 

[Kdubya]

Lol I'm literally just looking to replace the center section, not the entire intake. I'm keeping the factory airbox. I'm simply wondering if maybe i haven't researched well enough. Matte/satin OEM look.


Edit. I suppose the AutoTech intake is closer to what I'm thinking. Just wondering if I'm missing any other maybe lesser known options too.

034 motorsports intake tube may be what your looking for.

 

[SPLR337]

Discovered an oil leek, seems to be coming from the side of the head where the vacuum pump for the brakes is.

I have only seen videos/DIYs for mk5/6, where it's usually just an o-ring being replaced. It looks as if the mk7 uses a gasket. Job seems fairly easy, I just want to make sure I have the right parts.

 

[swcrow]

I’ve noticed that AFR takes about 30 seconds to register on the AP before it starts reading correctly. Is this just because of the cold or is the 02 sensor getting tired?

Normal

Yeah.....my AFR tells me I'm almost WOT at a full stop, then it slowly starts creeping up to 14 lol

 

[DSC808]

How hard is it to get access to the front sway bar mounting bushings? I’ve seen videos where they replace the sway bar and you have to drop the subframe. I just want to replace the bushings. Is there room to take off the mounting bolts and remove/replace the bushings without dropping the subframe?
#noliftproblems

 

[Ezekiel81923]

I know, I know, but...more reliable daily setup -

HPFP and Vortex

LPFP/MPI/Euro Manifold and Vortex