[pmi84]

I recently purchased my '06 Elise and picked it up this Saturday when I found this part in the trunk. Could anyone identify it? The previous owner says he's never seen it & the dealership that performed the inspection said that they never took any part out of the car during the inspection. I just want to know if I should be driving without this part on the car? There is no part number or even any Lotus lettering on this part.

 

[curtis]

Its the intake snorkel that is attached to the airbox. Lots of people remove it...its not required to be attached in order to drive the car.

 

[sirnonz]

I removed mine because I read that it actually could dirty up your intake filter faster.

 

[cashxdr]

It makes glorious sounds with that snorkel removed when you hit the second cam. I heard that it was added to quiet down the intake sound for the US market. Not sure if that's true but that is what it does

 

[jds62f]

i always assumed the snorkel was there to keep water out. Given its shape, makes water pretty difficult to get into the airbox

 

[pmi84]

Thank you guys for the help. I shouldn't worry then. It does sound like how angels in motorsports heaven would sing after the race cam engages .

 

[Sylver]

It makes glorious sounds with that snorkel removed when you hit the second cam. I heard that it was added to quiet down the intake sound for the US market. Not sure if that's true but that is what it does

It's also on european 111R ! But anyway any 111R deserve a TRD airbox (also called "cup airbox") instead of the original air box

 

[GR82DRV]

Many people's first mods include pulling the sun visors and the intake snorkel.

I think its major function is to modulate the exhaust note, making the car more appealing to soccer moms. Now all they have to do is add five more seats, a sliding door, and six cup holders...

 

[GTS930]

Haha. That goofy thing attaches to the airbox with one tiny screw. It doesn't even seal tight to the circular inlet on the box...