Replacement intake pipes - S3

Replacement intake pipes - S3

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ukflyboy

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246 posts

117 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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Folks,

Given some of the problems I've been chasing this year, many of which seem related to intake leaks, I have decided I want (rather than need) to change my intake pipes between AFMs and throttle body on my non-cat S3. I currently have black spiral wire reinforced ducting which due to the uneven way it terminates makes me paranoid I'm not getting a good seal. Yes, I could (and have) used self-amalg tape but it feel like a bit of a bodge.

Does anyone have any recommendations for better intake pipe? I found the one linked below which looks like it is perfectly designed to match with the AFMs/TB and take a hose clamp; has anyone tried these to know if they are for the AFM or Cat 2.9?

http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-s2...


ukflyboy

Original Poster:

246 posts

117 months

Monday 29th August 2016
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Thanks kindly, might be a bit excessive, but if it gives me a little more intake leak piece of mind it will be worth it! 2 ordered...

ukflyboy

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246 posts

117 months

Tuesday 30th August 2016
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Philpott,

Did you order some and have your order refunded? I put my order through and have the "we are preparing your order, we will inform you when it is dispatched" email, so everything is looking good thus far. I'll update if they cancel it!

ukflyboy

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246 posts

117 months

Tuesday 30th August 2016
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Well rather selfishly, I hope so, but sorry! If I do get them I will be sure let you know if they are any good so that we can hassle them to make some more if there is demand.

ukflyboy

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246 posts

117 months

Tuesday 6th September 2016
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Well it might have taken them over a week, but TVR Car Parts have also given me a completely unexplained paypal refund. Not much of a way to run a business, I'll certainly be trying to avoid using them if I can in future!
So back to square one again, anyone know of some good replacement intake pipes for a non-cat S3? I quite fancy getting rid of the coil reinforced pipes that are on there at the moment.