keep up this series! I really enjoy it! :)

Dam bro I just bought a mk7 and looking at your build it’s amazing little by little

Same for all MQB platform cars. There is also a plastic part you can buy to block the hole on your passenger side so the air being scoop goes to the intake instead of the engine bay and removing the snow guard also helps.

@daydream2818

2 жыл бұрын

Where can i fine this piece? Link ?

@jsplasha

2 жыл бұрын

I found that you want to take that plastic block piece off in the summer it keeps the engine and the oil a little cooler UNLESS you do alot of city driving, then keep that thing on. My engine temps are like a full 20 degrees higher at idle or in start and stop traffic when I take that plastic piece off in the summer. But if youre moving most of the time keep it on. The car runs hotter than it tells you it does

That’s a pretty cool little mod. I’ve been looking at that air intake for a couple months and this is the best how-to take I’ve seen on this. Subbed an looking forward to following your mods. One thing I’m wrestling with is adding camber on the front, and looking for simple weight saving items for autocross. One of the smaller batteries is something I’m considering for race days.

One youtuber(forgot who) has a good theory on why there is the opening on the passenger side duct. He says it is kept open so that snow wouldn't build up and block the airway. Probably the best theory that makes the most sense. Openings in the grill and pretty much the radiator is sufficient to cool the engine, hence why they have the oem blockoff plate.

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Forgetting last week, we don't normally get any snow in Texas, but the theory makes sense.

@eliseocortes0228

2 жыл бұрын

I think the block of plate is for keep water from entering direct to the airbox.

@1iar

10 ай бұрын

I checked out a new MK8 today. The opening on the passenger side of the air inlet is now a flapper. The driver's side of the air inlet is still closed off.

@TheShameous

9 ай бұрын

​@@1iaris the flapper manual or controlled by electric?

Hi, thanks for this video very interesting, been thinking about opening up the drive’s side on my GTI, since I can’t find any open dual air intakes, wanted to ask if you felt any difference with the car after this mod, would you recommend it? I still have the stock airbox, bigger turbo elbow, larger intake pipe & a drop in filter.

love the intros!

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

ECS is the only place I shop at about to get the APR stage 1+, I'm planning on a same build good for the everyday family man but fun for the driver in the back roads.

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

On my 7.5, it has matching factory slits on both the driver and passenger side if someone wants an OEM look. I still had to open up the intake duct as you did though. Maybe this was part of their improvements for the new 10hp more on facelift models?

I also have a NC Miata and a VW but a Passat. For the Passat I have a OBDeleven of course.

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

I picked up an obdeleven as well!

I added this (along with the ECS Luft-Technik intake system). I used the provided template and mine stuck just fine; I lined up the holes and thought I was doing a good job but my install isn't right. It'll work but it's crooked. OP's install is nicer than mine. I suggest you skip the template and just eye-ball it.

Tight.

Dope video! What’s that cutout in the front grill? Is that for the license plates? What’s the product name?

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Cutout in lower grill is for the front assist sensor

Pregunta, como puedo conseguir esa entrada de aire.

I cannot find it on ECS site!

i want to buy , can you give me link for oder ??

Done the same intake mod except for the grill thing and the ECS inlet. Even then I got a lot more turbo sound (im on the GTD Though)

@joshwilkinson4177

Жыл бұрын

Is the inlet scoop any good with the GTD? Ive been debating to get it but don't know if it'll actuallt benefit it

@eden4949

Жыл бұрын

@@joshwilkinson4177 opening up the intake will only give you more turbo sound on a diesel, that's why I've done it. No performance benefits. If anything then maybe the turbo might spool quicker if you add a thinner filter like a pipercross but I didn't really notice. For performance get a remap

@joshwilkinson4177

Жыл бұрын

Thought so, I've already taken out the snow filter below and cut the additional holes out the main feed, extra turbo sound is always a plus though

u also couldve bought the dual inlet luft technik snorkel from ecs

Need your help i have uk mazda mx5 mk3.5 1.8l ventura edtion it dosnt have cruise control but I'm thinking of buying another steering wheel with the buttons on it and installing it will this work.

@teddymercado7239

3 жыл бұрын

You sure you have the right video?

I ordered this and it was inventory item , they delayed it twice already but they have the passenger side in stock , with it fit on the driver side. From my understanding it that the curve will be different and it wont sit flush , thats it or it wont fit at all ? Thanks

@ColoredinLight

2 жыл бұрын

Won't fit on the side it's not meant to go on

I removed the whole cowl now all the vents are open 👌

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

That works too haha

@eliseocortes0228

2 жыл бұрын

@Bryce Czirr agree

Can I just cut open the vents and leave a open rectangle instead of installing the vent? Or would that be unsafe for the intake

@ColoredinLight

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure you could but would look a little sus

I got the set but, in black... Stealth Mode 😂

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

I have a open cold air intake not a stock box ! Would this help with more cold air into the intake or the opposite?

@ColoredinLight

2 жыл бұрын

In theory, this product should divert more air to the intake. It's definitely debatable though

@daydream2818

2 жыл бұрын

@@ColoredinLight thanks 🙏

Do you have to worry about water getting to ur turbo with this mod?

@ColoredinLight

2 жыл бұрын

Doubtful, driven in the rain for multiple hours and everything is fine.

Also possible for the 1.4 tsi? even though the intake is a bit different?

I just ordered this , my concern is would it let water in during heavy rain! Did that happen to u at all? I live in michigan

@ColoredinLight

2 жыл бұрын

No

@daydream2818

2 жыл бұрын

@@ColoredinLight what do u think about blocking the passenger side duct ? Isn’t there to throw air at the oil cooler located next to the oil filter ? Lotta different opinions online which leads nowhere honestly 🤦‍♂️

@ColoredinLight

2 жыл бұрын

My oil temps have been fine with it

@daydream2818

2 жыл бұрын

@@ColoredinLight and it was worth it for the purpose u have it on after all ?

hi, is it not possible that water gets into the suction while driving in the rain?

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Doubtful

@janroubicek7673

3 жыл бұрын

@@ColoredinLight really?

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Yea

@eliseocortes0228

2 жыл бұрын

Or pressure washing the car

You taken snow guard out of intake under filter?

@ColoredinLight

11 ай бұрын

Yeah

BTW are you thinking of tuning the ECU?

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely at some point!

@mathieuscaccino8552

3 жыл бұрын

@@ColoredinLight nice

👌👌👍👍

Oh god, those sensors in the bumper are HIDEOUS!!!!

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Omg I know right

@chriskeegan8919

3 жыл бұрын

@@ColoredinLight I'm in the market for a 2021 and was looking at the older ones in reference and my God VW....what were you thinking lol. Still a kickass car though!!!

link to the part?

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

I dont usually link to parts that I paid for myself. It's from ECS tuning.

@sinnaever

3 жыл бұрын

@@ColoredinLight I couldn’t find it on their site.

This is kind-of cool I would do both sides just so they match

@ColoredinLight

2 жыл бұрын

I did!

The only thing you don’t have a link to is the actual product !

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

I dont like to link out to products that I pay for. Especially if I havent decided if I like it or not yet.

@Mgtowfreedom

3 жыл бұрын

Colored in Light fair enough, it's just the type of thing I've been after

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is from ECS tuning and its call an Air Inlet Scoop!

Lol and I thought my dremel job was the worst out there. Makes me feel better I'm not the only one who was fine with just shredding the thing up. Who cares. Fuck that thing

@ColoredinLight

2 жыл бұрын

It's not there if you can't see it

hi since 3y something go inside like a stone or something else?* wait a minute when u clean ur car its obvious the water gonna go inside easily right? 😂

@ColoredinLight

Ай бұрын

There's still a filter any debris would have to pass through in the intake. Water wise, it would have to be a deluge to travel through the intake system and flood the filter so no worries there. It's all been fine.

@bm_wuratli6883

Ай бұрын

@@ColoredinLight thx

All water 💦 will get inside of intek

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm doubtful

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

It was raining the last 2 days and drove the car around no problem

@joee7850

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Would be curious to see how damp the filter gets after a drive home in the rain.

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

None damp

$160+ for both sides lol what a joke

@ColoredinLight

3 жыл бұрын

🤑🤑 it's not that much lol