Custom Air Filter Box

[XP02ED]

Hey guys, im planning to make a customer Air Filter Box basically because of defects..

if i create one with plastic CLEAR plastic! will this be sufficient?

if not anyone got suggestions on what materials would be ideal

[destrukshn]

i was just reading a booklet from the epa..
pod filters in nsw, illegal, that's it.
lol

so it beats me.

[XP02ED]

HAHAHAA that sucks, looks like im gna have to get something non see through!

anyone else clarify this sucky rule

[destrukshn]

like i said that was straight from the EPA.
BUT, people have gotten then engineered before, so if you don't get it engineered, then, it is defectable?

[|N|]

read the airbox that aaron made

[aimre]

^^^thats seems the goods

[aaronng]

i was just reading a booklet from the epa..
pod filters in nsw, illegal, that's it.
lol

so it beats me.
No it doesn't say it is illegal. http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/noise/vehiclenoise.htm

Noise from filters and valves

Avoid fitting your vehicle with a pod-type air filter. This filter increases engine induction noise and may also increase exhaust gas pollution. Under clause 20 of the Regulation, it is an offence to modify an engine's air intake when it results in an engine noise level exceeding the maximum level specified in the Regulation.
The limit is 90dB.

Also, NSW Legislation states that all aftermarket exhausts that are louder than stock are illegal: http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/fragview/inforce/subordleg+537+2000+pt.2-div.2-sdiv.1-sec.18+0+N


(2) A person must not:
(a) remove, or render less effective, a motor vehicle’s noise control equipment, otherwise than for the purpose of repairing or replacing it, or
(b) replace a motor vehicle’s noise control equipment with noise control equipment that is less effective than the original noise control equipment fitted by the vehicle manufacturer.
But cops don't catch you for exhausts that are slightly louder than stock. The get you for exhausts that are too loud. It's a grey area.

[azn-70y]

wat about for cars that come stock with a pod filter?

[fadz]

i think they come paper based or something or rather, like the S2kz
dont know of any cars coming stock with Oil based pod filters

[XP02ED]

wow aarong nice research dude!

bah well ill make the cops happy and put a custome box over it LOL
just wanted to see if a clear one will do!

[aaronng]

wow aarong nice research dude!

bah well ill make the cops happy and put a custome box over it LOL
just wanted to see if a clear one will do!
I'd still spray it black just to reduce attention. LOL

[Bayani]

wow aarong nice research dude!

bah well ill make the cops happy and put a custome box over it LOL
just wanted to see if a clear one will do!

Every Modifer should do the same sort of research as Aaron and I do; there would be less fatalities; less accidents; and fewer whinging about the cops and how their 'bs dfects' got them. -_______- ;; most annoyed.

keep your car safe above and beyond the requirements. They are minimums. If you can make it better; make it so. It's your LIVES and the people around you, you endager.

... Why do I do this to every thread?! LOL

But Yes... Again; Aaron is winner ;)

[XP02ED]

hahaha well i guess subject to my thread changed.

my initial question was about creating a custom box, due to the new subject everyone is talking about!

yeh went to bunnings got sum black plastic materials to create the box now ;D

[mj3610]

just clear the defect and put it back on man lol :p

[n/a]

just clear the defect and put it back on man lol :p

an expensive habit to get..
can't a fine from a defect be something like $300?

[VTC-8OY]

am expensive habit to get..
can't a fine from a defect be something like $300?

no way mans.. maybe unless u got a shit load of defects... but for an airfilter itself, i doubt they'll give u a fine but if so it wouldnt b nomore then $80 max. just a defect notice..

[n/a]

i should have reworded my statement to "can go up to $300".

but still a hassle not worth taking if you ask me. but what are the chances of a civic getting pulled over for a defect? it's always rexies or skylines.

[XP02ED]

well,

long weekend > mount druitt > fairfield > city > bondi > city > fairfield > mount druitt

pulled over 8 times.. in 1 one..

for the past month, pulled over about 20 times..

[jdmlvn]

well,

long weekend > mount druitt > fairfield > city > bondi > city > fairfield > mount druitt

pulled over 8 times.. in 1 one..

for the past month, pulled over about 20 times..

that doesnt sound right..
unless u have a fart canon and brand stickers galore.

post a pic of your car dude.. ?

[Boban]

That is alot mate, i've been pulled over just recently, first time in about a year and i got a ticket for my wheels, that's it. They went around my car, looked under the bonett and nothing.

Back to the aribox question, i've got an aluminium one covered in carbon fibre film (mmm rice) and the cops didn't say anything, they probably laughed at it but i couldn't see because the bonett was up and i was in the car :p

[Chi]

custom = customized not customer.

[joyride]

custom = customized not customer.customised = english australian. customized = english american.
man i'm so bored i had to. lol.