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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 01:19 PM
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ZAC....any updates on how the development for the C43 intake is coming along?
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 03:41 PM
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AMGBenzo
ZAC....any updates on how the development for the C43 intake is coming along?
Originally Posted by Lou275
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Hey guys. Uploaded yesterday, just was waiting to tidy up the website.
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 12:15 AM
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Fit GLC43?

Because GLC43 engine sits lower than the W205 C43 sedan aka the front aluminium radiator support is higher on GLC43 than C43.
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by werks400
Fit GLC43?

Because GLC43 engine sits lower than the W205 C43 sedan aka the front aluminium radiator support is higher on GLC43 than C43.
We have a spacer in the works.
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 07:18 AM
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Re intakes

Originally Posted by Rextc
ZAC MOTORSPORT has been using my C43 to scan and develop a more efficient and better air intake system for the C43.
At this stage they will be trial fitting a printed model in about 10 days or so and go from there.
I can update more after the trial fitting.
It will be a drop in filter with a very short and efficient air delivery as it will be at the front and collecting air from the very front.
At fitting I will see if it can be used with existing engine cover.
Please note I am not part of ZAC MOTORSPORT they are just using my C43 as a test car for design and development of the intakes.
Here is a design sketch of one of the intakes.

are these available or going to be available in Canada
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 09:43 AM
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Already pre-ordered for my S450 coupe, will work on fitment myself and give you guys feedback, thanks!
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AMGHP
are these available or going to be available in Canada
Yes of course!
We freight worldwide, and have a lot of customers in Canada. We have some orders for this new intake there already.
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 09:40 PM
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Maaaaaaan, give me a few weeks on that pre-order price, I really want to side-by-side these at the dragstrip with the Modalworks carbon fiber, but I just sent my youngest off to college and need some time before another large purchase!
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TwoC400s
Maaaaaaan, give me a few weeks on that pre-order price, I really want to side-by-side these at the dragstrip with the Modalworks carbon fiber, but I just sent my youngest off to college and need some time before another large purchase!
Pre order price will be finished once we have 10 orders. Then the price will revert back to 15% off to celebrate our 5th Birthday. This price will continue through to BFCM.
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ZAC MOTORSPORT
We have a spacer in the works.
Pre-order now will include this spacer for GLC43?
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Old Sep 18, 2024 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by werks400
Pre-order now will include this spacer for GLC43?
I will make another Pre order product soon for the GLC. Just getting machining quotes for the spacer.
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Old Sep 26, 2024 | 01:14 PM
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Hey guys. Uploaded yesterday, just was waiting to tidy up the website.
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No mention of the filters being K&N. have you guys switched suppliers?

Also, how do you have a cotton filter that is reusable and washable, but oil-free? I’ve only heard of polyester/synthetic dry filters and oiled-cotton filters. Please elaborate!
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Old Sep 26, 2024 | 02:44 PM
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@ZAC MOTORSPORT I just purchased the pre-order a few days ago, I noticed you don't have any video/sound clips or show any dyno graphs. Can we expect these sometime soon? Any estimated HP/TQ gains?
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Old Sep 28, 2024 | 08:57 PM
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Any chance you’ll be offering them without the carbon inserts? My car has zero carbon parts, so I’d prefer an intake with standard black inserts.
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Old Oct 16, 2024 | 08:36 AM
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For those that have pre-ordered the ZAC Motorsport CAI, can you update us on how the product is? Quality....Fitment....Sound....Performance.... Thanks!
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Old Oct 16, 2024 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ZAC MOTORSPORT
We have a spacer in the works.

Will this new intake effect my smog checks? Here in punk *** CA we have to do smog checks every 2 years. Does it come with a CARB sticker?
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Old Oct 16, 2024 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SpookHolidae
Will this new intake effect my smog checks? Here in punk *** CA we have to do smog checks every 2 years. Does it come with a CARB sticker?
We haven't sent them out yet
Quality, performance and fitment are the highest priority though!
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 11:51 AM
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Do you have any real world photos of a proper installation with engine cover on?
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Originally Posted by aaronBLUEeyes
Do you have any real world photos of a proper installation with engine cover on?
Not yet.
First production samples should be ready next week, we will get some video and photos as soon as it is installed.
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Old Nov 15, 2024 | 05:56 PM
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Bumping up to check on progress! im sure others as well are eager on when they will ship.
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Hey guys quick update, apparently they are having production issues and thus they cannot give a shipping date..
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Old Dec 5, 2024 | 12:11 PM
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Pre-ordered my in September, hopefully it will be shipped soon. ModalWorks has nearly identical intake already available for puchase.
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Old Dec 5, 2024 | 12:50 PM
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Oh wow, I just checked out the ModalWorks one, it looks very similar to the ZAC Motorsport intake. Interesting, one thing I'm not a big fan of is the composite plastic look. It looks a bit unfinished, I may do a wrap or something to it when I get mine.
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Old Dec 5, 2024 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by HtownMerc
Hey guys quick update, apparently they are having production issues and thus they cannot give a shipping date..
We went into production yesterday. Will take about 10 days to produce.
I wanted to get some minor design details sorted. This intake system is very intricate with a lot of machined billet parts.
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