*** $1,500 CF Airbox with HP benefits ***
01-11-2007, 07:35 PM
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E55 rental? really
wheres that?
I need the car in my hands so I can physically look at it and the engineer that worked with me on the project can inspect also.
I found a place that has an E55.. I am going to rent it for a couple of days and use it for fitment testing. Hopefully that will run perfectly smooth and we can move on here..
Thanks for your patience everyone.
I found a place that has an E55.. I am going to rent it for a couple of days and use it for fitment testing. Hopefully that will run perfectly smooth and we can move on here..
Thanks for your patience everyone.
01-12-2007, 12:27 PM
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2003 E55 AMG
Here are the pics of the airbox in all it's glory. 
Doesn't the rest of the engine bay look boring now that the CF Airbox is sitting there.. The engine bay is just begging for a CF engine cover and CF tubes..
Ok.. tell me what you guys think. This was installed on a bone stock 2004 SL55 that we rented for the day so fitment is perfect. They are making the ring for the 80mm TB that is on my car and then it will be installed on my E55.
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As soon as I get my hands on an SL65 that's exactly what will be coming..
I almost had one, but my friend traded it for a 997 GT3.
Doesn't the rest of the engine bay look boring now that the CF Airbox is sitting there.. The engine bay is just begging for a CF engine cover and CF tubes..
Ok.. tell me what you guys think. This was installed on a bone stock 2004 SL55 that we rented for the day so fitment is perfect. They are making the ring for the 80mm TB that is on my car and then it will be installed on my E55.
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As soon as I get my hands on an SL65 that's exactly what will be coming..
I almost had one, but my friend traded it for a 997 GT3.
Originally Posted by BiTurboAmg
Come on vrus lets get some parts for the 65's dont forget us. We need bigger tb's, air box, and maybe some bigger intercoolers and or turbos.
01-12-2007, 12:42 PM
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Audi's, a whole bunch of them
i think i'm with ENDSTMG, someone pass me some clean underwear
vrus, you need to do the CF snorkels to complete the look
vrus, you need to do the CF snorkels to complete the look
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01-12-2007, 12:54 PM
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It just goes to show you can get quality for a goog price. Vrus you do some great work for 55K. I know you been told but great job. Just hope I can get my taxes back so I can jump on board.
01-12-2007, 02:09 PM
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Finnish C32 & MNG: Thanks guys! Glad you like. 
Thanks! That means alot!!
I had the same reaction as you guys when I saw it.. It looks amazing in the engine bay, but, after seeing it this way, it definitely needs some company with some other CF pieces..
You have a good eye!!!! Yup.. This is a pre-production prototype piece.. It was the first one that came out of the mould.. The production piece will DEFINITELY not have any issues with the weave. I would send it back if it did and wouldnt pay for it let alone ship it to anyone.. It has to be perfect or it isn't going anywhere.. LOL.. That's why its been a 6month ordeal to get to this point..
Thanks! That means alot!!
Originally Posted by Shaun
It just goes to show you can get quality for a goog price. Vrus you do some great work for 55K. I know you been told but great job. Just hope I can get my taxes back so I can jump on board.
I had the same reaction as you guys when I saw it..
It looks amazing in the engine bay, but, after seeing it this way, it definitely needs some company with some other CF pieces..
Originally Posted by ENDSMTG
Excuse me fellas while I go to the restroom, gotta little mess to clean up!
01-13-2007, 08:00 PM
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'03 E55 AMG
Here are the pics of the airbox in all it's glory.
Doesn't the rest of the engine bay look boring now that the CF Airbox is sitting there.. The engine bay is just begging for a CF engine cover and CF tubes..
Ok.. tell me what you guys think. This was installed on a bone stock 2004 SL55 that we rented for the day so fitment is perfect. They are making the ring for the 80mm TB that is on my car and then it will be installed on my E55.
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As soon as I get my hands on an SL65 that's exactly what will be coming.. I almost had one, but my friend traded it for a 997 GT3.
Doesn't the rest of the engine bay look boring now that the CF Airbox is sitting there.. The engine bay is just begging for a CF engine cover and CF tubes..
Ok.. tell me what you guys think. This was installed on a bone stock 2004 SL55 that we rented for the day so fitment is perfect. They are making the ring for the 80mm TB that is on my car and then it will be installed on my E55.
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As soon as I get my hands on an SL65 that's exactly what will be coming..
I almost had one, but my friend traded it for a 997 GT3.Great work Victor!
01-14-2007, 02:17 PM
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My first thought was it needs some color to set it off better. I'm thinking red intake manifolds with the logo and bolts not painted. There is already a small amount red in five other locations, so it would look good. Nice work.
01-14-2007, 02:56 PM
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Wow Grump!! I always thought you were all about function. I didn't think something as trivial as "how it looks" would ever be a concern to you.
Wow Grump!! I always thought you were all about function. I didn't think something as trivial as "how it looks" would ever be a concern to you.
01-14-2007, 05:38 PM
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01-15-2007, 03:43 AM
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Well that is just aahhh-sum....!!! 
Curious how much HP its worth though? .... shall I open the speculation at 11rwhp on a fully stock motor.... including the VRUS air filters of course.
If I went by the looks alone I would think its worth around 70-90 rwhp...!!!
Just very difficult to assess how much gain it will bring ... on modded cars it will be worth morre for sure.
EDIT: It needs the other bits though - it makes the engine cover look like a real POS now ....
Curious how much HP its worth though? .... shall I open the speculation at 11rwhp on a fully stock motor.... including the VRUS air filters of course.
If I went by the looks alone I would think its worth around 70-90 rwhp...!!!
Just very difficult to assess how much gain it will bring ... on modded cars it will be worth morre for sure.
EDIT: It needs the other bits though - it makes the engine cover look like a real POS now ....
Last edited by stevebez; 01-15-2007 at 03:51 AM.
