Air metal heat shield

three_cross

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• Dec 12, 2011

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Has anyone got or have any opinion on the below heat shield for a Leon Mk1 air filter?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/S3-A3-Air-intake-heat-sheild-open-cone-shield-cupra-r-/140661360102?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c01205e6

Thanks,

Kevin

 

seatcupramad23

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i have one , its more for blinging up engine bay to be honest cause had it fitted to my lc couldn't really feel much difference in terms of performance but i bougght another one just to bling up the bay a bit

 

Dan1720v

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Ive got a jabba one on mine, and driving around you can feel the TIP is cold compared to the rest of the bay

 

seatcupramad23

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why would the tip be cold the heat shield covers the filter not the tip ?

 

Dan1720v

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Colder air going in.

 

Trublu07

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I was looking at this also. It does not seem to be the same quality as the Jabba one. It might look better in the metal do to speak but looks flimsy.

 

vwdom

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• Dec 12, 2011

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i've bought one today we'll see what its like

 

Trublu07

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My concern was that it wouldn't fit with my strut brace.

 

Last edited: Dec 12, 2011

Dan1720v

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Mine has been cut around the brace. I can take a picture later if you like?

 

Trublu07

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Yes please

 

Dan1720v

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Trublu07

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Thanks mate. I can't decide if I would need to cut it or not.

 

Dan1720v

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Looking at it, I'd say, no, or if it does, a light trim, maybe 5mm.

 

Trublu07

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I have fitted mine tonight. It looks well made and strong. I have bolted it to the screws by the battery tray and suspension strut. It does not fit into both screws easily and you have to apply tension to get the strut one to fit. The maf screws do not sit flush with the sheild either but I am unsure if this is because of my tip (as they all vary in dimensions). My concerns were it not fitting flush and the fact that it is a small bolt taking the tension on the screw hole by the suspension strut.
Pics:

And the ones from the eBay ad for comparison:

Has anyone else bought one that can share their experiences?

 

vwdom

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• Dec 24, 2011

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mines under tension too but not enough to worry about. i know what you mean you have to put one bolt in then pull it slightly to get the other in i wouldn't worry about it.

oh and i'd screw the maf to the heat shield, i just used the standard maf screws

 

Trublu07

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I didn't get any so will have to try and find some the right size.