speed43

Here you go, I don't make them with the shine anymore, I make them flat black.

DRBC43AMG

Very nice indeed

eFifty5AMG

Box shipped!

speed43

Thanks!

benzslo

All you're doing is making claims with absolutely no backing. I'm not say it works or doesn't, but you haven't even had your hands on a renntech box in the flesh, nonetheless done any comparison testing between either the renntech or the stock box.

You are referencing one review from a competitor product, thinking it should somehow apply to your product and you haven't even seen it. That's bad marketing no matter how you slice it. Even if it was a direct molded copy its bad business. Post reviews, facts, test results from the product you're selling.

speed43

Ok forget the renntech, I was just using that as a reference until reviews from users come up. I mean it's a box, why would I even need to have it in my hands to compare. I was referencing the concept of how the inside has more room for air and is smoother flowing compared to stock. And so you know I have done PLENTY of tests comparing stock box verses my modified box. And the difference is way better. Yeah says me but soon I will have some boxes to modify and the owners can tell you that too.

Btw, you make it sound like I'm going to mass produce these. I made one for MYSELF and that's it. Than 2 months later decided to see if anyone MIGHT be interested. As a long time member here I thought I share something that's awesome.

It just takes time for people to send their air box to me. And to be without a car as they just want to send their own box for me to modify. How about you pm me and I send you one to test for a few days than you send it back to me? That will be better for you, you won't need proof, reviews, etc... You test it yourself.

If no than I cant do much more than that, bebzslo.

Btw, Here's an update on the color finish.

cm60k

Open your mind before Eyes and see how great air box value & shape upgrade here..!

soooooo strange why some guys hate even the idea itself..!?!

should to support anyone here can make our car better(what ever the it is), isn't that the main reason what are we doing here...!!?!!?!?!!

ZAYED,,

DRBC43AMG

+1
In any case increasing the volume of the intake box will not be detrimental to engine power. Quite the opposite IMO
If it was not for probable exorbitant shipping cost, there and back, I would jump on this upgrade...

speed43

eFifty5amg sent his ground with ups and costed $25.00.
Shipping it back would be the same I would expect. Maybe cheaper using usps.
Remember all you need to send or buy is just the top part of the air box, not the whole thing.

speed43

Thank you Zayed. I honestly thought people would be glad that we actually have another mod to make our car better. I've read people say that besides doing this or that there is nothing more we can do to make our car perform better. Well now there is.

DRBC43AMG

Just a reminder, I am not living on the N. American continent but over the ocean in old Europe...!

speed43

Just to let those interested, I shipped the box to this gentleman. It was expensive sending it to Switzerland but its on the way and hopefully a review will be up soon.

KJI3jflarryfe93

how much did shipping to europe go for?
if we get positive response from Daniel aka DRB, I might opt for an airbox?
did Daniel have to send you his old airbox to US or did he just buy your tuned cover?

materials u have used to enlarge the top cover are they suitable for cold/hot climates?
Sweden has some ****-y cold climate in winter, don't want cover to have cold cracks in plastic housing.
same thing goes for hot engine temperatures, we don't want bondo to melt into fudge.

speed43

It costed $112.00.
No he did not send me his box.
I sent him one I already had.
I use plastic that's thicker that the oem box for the raise up.
With stands hot and cold temps with ease.
I only use quality body filler to straighten out the edges I cut and to make the plastic welding smooth for good looks.
My goal was to make it using as much plastic as possible. More work but I really think it's worth the effort.

There's another member that will have his box sooner then Daniel and he will post up a review as well. I will be selling them on eBay but if you email me I will sell it here too.

Just know that I rather sell a box without you sending me yours to modify. All the boxes are the same so it's easier for me to send one I already have made. Than if you want to sell me your box I can offer to buy it IF I HAVE A BUYER LINED UP. I don't want to have boxes laying around. Specially right now that people don't know about my air box.

Remeber that all I sell and need is the top portion of the air box. Makes it cheaper to ship to Europe as well. The bigger the box the more they charge.

I know it's just my words on this but my car runs like never before with my modded box. At 17-19 MPH I press half way and it kicks down and tires spin and it just moves. I use that speed to test the oem box with mine. But of course it kicks and pulls at any speed. Highway I have not tested because I get small panic attacks driving in highways. And there's something weird going on with my brake system which I'm going to start a thread to get some input... The highway test I will leave that up to you guys that buy the box.

DRBC43AMG

I confirm that a box is on its way to my place. Hopefully I will get it installed as soon as it arrives and I will do some reviews. Getting a dyno pull is difficult around here, but I need to check this out. Would be nice to have a pre and after install result as that would really talk.

However "T-Rex" is still hibernating and I need to also check and fix an oil leak coming either from the oil cooler or an ATF hose perhaps, before getting my plates back on (currently deposited with the vehicle office, as this saves me paying road tax during the time the vehicle is sleeping).

eFifty5AMG

Ok guys. Just received & installed this airbox. Off the bat, this box is huge compared to the stock one & I can feel the difference. The fit & finish is great & I wanted mine to look just like factory; George nailed it. I just recently moved & the elevation is around 5,000-5,500 ft so the car feels like a dog. Obviously it struggles for air at this altitude; this box makes a noticeable difference. In my opinion, the power seems to be more available throughout the entire rev band where it used to feel flat. These are my first days testing and are only my preliminary results/observations.

DRBC43AMG

I like the difference in size. BIG indeed. I imagine that the ECU needs to learn and adapt to the increase of air flow. One of my kids is a mechanical engineer with expertise in liquid and airflow. He probably can easily work out the increased airflow.
I'm waiting for my airbox to clear customs... It's blocked since Tuesday

KJI3jflarryfe93

let your kid who's a rocket scientist hook up his instruments reading the airflow
wanna know if testing results are improved

DRBC43AMG

Just received confirmation that the airbox will be delivered Monday

mickey13

This sounds really great. I hope it works well.

DRBC43AMG

Knock, knock, the Postman passed this morning...

cm60k

Hoooooooolllllllllllllyyyyyyy..

ZAYED,,

DRBC43AMG

WOWWWWWW

The difference in size between the OE and modified air-box is ENORMOUS!!!!
George you certainly have done a super great job
Now I need to get to install the box and get "T-Rex" out of hibernation. I'm sure she going to really bite hard! I've done a rapid check and the oil leak is not coming from the oil cooler. Looks like I need to get under, remove the sump protection to see what going on underneath. ATF cooler or pressure line??

I will be starting a new thread "Spring preparation 2016" with a run down of the airbox swap and other details

In the meantime, here's some candy for the eyes...

speed43

Just a quick update that I found the right height for the box so it does not touch the hood insulation to much or none at all. 3 3/4 height is the sweat spot. Before I made them 4 inches and touched the insulation.

Thanks guys for the support.

JohnnyRock

Get that box installed, Dennis! We all want a review!!