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Today, we finished up what is the “beta” of our RS6 intake.
We wanted to secure the carbon fiber filter cans to make sure that rattle wasnt an issue. Originally, we planned to use a set of straps, but that would mess with the beauty of the carbon fiber cans, so we went with another route, opting to run one end of the can through this metal plate, securing the can from excess movements. Those two plates you see are bolted onto the same spot that the ignition coil packs use; all it takes to install is unscrewing what’s already there, putting the plates on, and putting it all back together.
We’d like to think that this design looks a whole hell of a lot better than the previous design. After all, with that gorgeous carbon fiber engine cover no longer usable (the intake’s size doesn’t let that happen with either design), we wanted to make sure that our kit was something that would enhance the look of the engine bay. And we think it does, especially with the catch can.
The design’s almost finalized; we have to do some on-road testing and maybe one or two more tweaks (and some powdercoating), but what you see here is the culmination of Aaron’s design and Tom’s handiwork!
We wanted to secure the carbon fiber filter cans to make sure that rattle wasnt an issue. Originally, we planned to use a set of straps, but that would mess with the beauty of the carbon fiber cans, so we went with another route, opting to run one end of the can through this metal plate, securing the can from excess movements. Those two plates you see are bolted onto the same spot that the ignition coil packs use; all it takes to install is unscrewing what’s already there, putting the plates on, and putting it all back together.
We’d like to think that this design looks a whole hell of a lot better than the previous design. After all, with that gorgeous carbon fiber engine cover no longer usable (the intake’s size doesn’t let that happen with either design), we wanted to make sure that our kit was something that would enhance the look of the engine bay. And we think it does, especially with the catch can.
The design’s almost finalized; we have to do some on-road testing and maybe one or two more tweaks (and some powdercoating), but what you see here is the culmination of Aaron’s design and Tom’s handiwork!
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