Cup car airbox, brand new with TRD filter - Page 2 - LotusTalk

choi0706 · 09-18-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

Choi,
is the TRD filter surround soft or hard plastic (is the filter flexible)? Did those pegs on the adapter get in the way of allowing the filter to sit properly within the adapter? Where did you get the ducting?
thanks.

soft, it also acts like a gasket.. yes semi flexiable.

I did not have issues with seating.. I also do not see any pegs..

shay2nak · 09-18-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by choi0706

the pegs are there...you see them? the 6 dots in the recessed portion of the adapter...the adapter I have as these as you have them, but mine are raised several mm. Unless yours are filed down... you can see them much better in the 2nd pic.

choi0706 · 09-18-2008, 09:07 PM

those are rivits holding the HC trap in place.. they are raised VERY little.. you can always drill them out if you want..

choi0706 · 09-18-2008, 09:09 PM

I can also get larger Upper airboxes as well.. but those are VERY expensive.. no worries about an adapter on those.. they are about 400$ for those (upper and lower) not including the filter either..

shay2nak · 09-18-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by choi0706

those are rivits holding the HC trap in place.. they are raised VERY little.. you can always drill them out if you want..

what's HC trap?

choi0706 · 09-18-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

what's HC trap?

the white filter in the middle.. its a filter that is supposed to help contain fuel vapors in the engine vs coming out into the atmosphere..

emissions type of thing.. completely removable

shay2nak · 09-18-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by choi0706

the white filter in the middle.. its a filter that is supposed to help contain fuel vapors in the engine vs coming out into the atmosphere..

emissions type of thing.. completely removable

ah! now it makes sense...the pegs hold the HC in place and as it does, the pegs are flush with the air filter (not interrupting it's fitment). Since I don't have the HC, I can file these pegs down, or i can get a some cardboard and make a surround to fit over and around the pegs.

Only difference between the two, is that the filter will sit several mm higher with the HC (or cardboard solution) than if I were to file the pegs down. So I will have to see how thick the gasket on the air filter is if to see which solution will allow for the best fit of the filter.

obviously with all the extra parts you have, you've ordered this from TRD. I wonder why lotus left out the HC (peg issue) and the duct. It would be nice to at least have the duct. How much for just that part, you know?

Brent Bauman · 09-18-2008, 09:49 PM

Ara the TRD filter doesn't sit down where the pegs are at, it sits one step higher.

supaexige · 09-18-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by choi0706

trying to get 2-3 more.. PM me if you want a set..

PM sent

supaexige · 09-18-2008, 11:51 PM

payment sent

Pestodude · 09-19-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

This is the way to go. We dynoed this on my NA car and gains were real.

Randy, He's selling just the lower box. Do I need the larger upper box as well to see gains? What setup were you using?

choi0706 · 09-19-2008, 09:53 AM

this is the same setup randy had.. With the larger upperbox there maybe more gains.. I've seen the larger upper box and its huge compared to the stock.. Fitment should be okay, but not confirmed..

NomisR · 09-19-2008, 04:48 PM

Hmm, anymore available?

choi0706 · 09-19-2008, 07:35 PM

I've been sending the same msg to everyone who PMd me.. I'm taking deposits and will be doing the order on monday..

Solo2Elise · 09-20-2008, 12:15 AM

Choi0706,

Your pm box is full.

Just wanna make sure this fits BWR S/C kit. If yes, I am paying right away.

Thanks,
Hung

choi0706 · 09-20-2008, 01:01 AM

yes it works

shay2nak · 09-20-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent Bauman

Ara the TRD filter doesn't sit down where the pegs are at, it sits one step higher.

that is correct.

So I don't even need the recessed step. I mean because it's for that HC filter, you could dremel that whole recessed perimeter out and get some more surface area available for the air filter. The thing is I bought the green filter for this box and it's not as thick as the stock or TRD air filter. It's like half the thickness. I don't know if I posted pics of the stock cup filter and the green filter. I should get them out of my cell.

actually, the stock filter and the green filter were both having problems fitting properly because of that damn recessed portion with the pegs...

RichS · 09-21-2008, 06:11 AM

PM sent.

British_Marques · 09-22-2008, 10:39 AM

Payment Sent, choi0706, thanks for taking the time. I appreciate it. Looking forward to the Fall drive with the new air box.

choi0706 · 09-22-2008, 09:27 PM

ordered.. if anyone else wnats to get one, just email me it wont be in the same shipment as the others..

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choi0706 gas, gas, gas, gas Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 3,700	I can also get larger Upper airboxes as well.. but those are VERY expensive.. no worries about an adapter on those.. they are about 400$ for those (upper and lower) not including the filter either.. __________________ Jay-05' ST, HT, Touring Red I have a theory that all.... Katana flags 9 VF flag 1

09-19-2008, 09:53 AM	#32 (permalink)
choi0706 gas, gas, gas, gas Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 3,700	this is the same setup randy had.. With the larger upperbox there maybe more gains.. I've seen the larger upper box and its huge compared to the stock.. Fitment should be okay, but not confirmed.. __________________ Jay-05' ST, HT, Touring Red I have a theory that all.... Katana flags 9 VF flag 1

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