Simota Induction Kit - MKV VW R32
Discussion
There are some extensive and in-depth reviews of inductions kits over at r32oc.com, although this particular one isn't among them by the look of things.
Looks nice, but since it's not going to add any power - nor much noise? - then I'd be tempted to go for the Forge or another more typical, cheaper option.
Either way, as a fellow Mk5 R32 owner, I'd be interested in what the outcome is.
Looks nice, but since it's not going to add any power - nor much noise? - then I'd be tempted to go for the Forge or another more typical, cheaper option.
Either way, as a fellow Mk5 R32 owner, I'd be interested in what the outcome is.
So it's finally arrived! I would like at this point to say that I "received some over night parts from Japan" but in reality I've been waiting 3 weeks for this kit to arrive from Prestige Performance Car Centre. It is the Simota MkV carbon fibre induction kit, including filter, piping and carbon cover which also helps with air flow. I also believe that these are quite hard to come by. I was in two minds whether to get this or the Gruppe M, which is even harder to come by, but also carries a hefty premium above the Simota offering.
Box looks a bit old school, but all of the contents are packaged very well with numerous bubble and paper wrap, particular attention paid to the carbon cover.
I have taken some Interior and exterior videos of the car under acceleration, so will be taking more when this kit is fitted - hopefully the weekend! Upon getting the kit out of the box it seems to be built with exceptional quality. The carbon weave across the cover is perfect, and the chrome piping has some very neat welds. The kit also includes all the screws/bolts and brackets needed for installation as well as fitting instructions. The instructions are a little dissapointing, in the sense that they are that clear, and there has being the typical translation issues. For example " attach to another side silicon tube".
Anyway enough talking, I'll let the pictures do the talking. Will be posting a full review including fitting instructions over the next week with sounds comparisons versus a standard air box with resonated Miltek.
Box looks a bit old school, but all of the contents are packaged very well with numerous bubble and paper wrap, particular attention paid to the carbon cover.
I have taken some Interior and exterior videos of the car under acceleration, so will be taking more when this kit is fitted - hopefully the weekend! Upon getting the kit out of the box it seems to be built with exceptional quality. The carbon weave across the cover is perfect, and the chrome piping has some very neat welds. The kit also includes all the screws/bolts and brackets needed for installation as well as fitting instructions. The instructions are a little dissapointing, in the sense that they are that clear, and there has being the typical translation issues. For example " attach to another side silicon tube".
Anyway enough talking, I'll let the pictures do the talking. Will be posting a full review including fitting instructions over the next week with sounds comparisons versus a standard air box with resonated Miltek.
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