Quote Originally Posted by toix View Post
im not a dole bludger lol, im a professional automotive engineer. i can afford one but why should i? note all reasons already listed above, plus i get cheap blaupunkt gear so a hunj or two is not a small saving in terms of audio gear. got meself some ducting today, planning a 100mm intake under the front bar should be nice weather, i'll try get some wicked doco happening... I am planning not just CAI now but also a degree of rammage. I drove down my street holding the ducting out the window hehe theres some decent flow at 40-60kph

just spent the start of the evening researching and it seems that k&n pods are indeed illegal in victoria - only dry element pods are allowed... it also seems that there is NO legal requirement to house the filter in an airbox for an efi engine (but if it is hidden, there's a good chance mr plod wont see your illegal oil based filter and less chance of needing a "its just a dry filter" excuse). havent yet found a reg that says you can't strap a massive duct under your front bar only ground clearance requirements....
oh yeah, i didn't target u as the dole bludger, i just mentioned it coz someone else proclaimed to be a dole bludger...

but its true, ppl can't justify spending so much for a Mugen CAI... all i can say is, if u buy one and see the difference first hand, it will be justified for you.

and good job having a go at DIY... wish i could do that stuff...