Cold Air Intake System with K&N Filter

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Permalink Reply by Gary on July 25, 2008 at 1:05am

I got it.
Don't try to confuse anyone with the facts when their mind is already made up.

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Permalink Reply by kevin Babineau on July 25, 2008 at 1:41am

I love my air intake , wouldnt even consider putting that" fishing box " back in my car , even if data might be true , my car runs better with it, thats for sure !

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Permalink Reply by Logan J on August 9, 2008 at 12:51am

I finished installing my air intake system today and boy does it make a difference. The improved performance is awesome. Definitely worth the money.

Thanks again.

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Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on August 9, 2008 at 12:54am

Do you feel the difference in acceleration?

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Permalink Reply by Logan J on August 9, 2008 at 12:58am

Definitely. All round performance was improved. I live on a mountain and it was a lot easier accelerating up the hill too. I bought it from SmartMadness (their official reseller I believe) and the owner gave me some tips on installing it smoothly.

There are 4 Torx T30 screws you have to take out. You just need a small socket wrench and you should be fine.

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Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on August 9, 2008 at 8:49pm

Can you post pictures of how it looks and fits?
I have seen similar cold air intakes in many other cars and would like a Smart owner test it and post results.
Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Logan J on August 10, 2008 at 2:15am

Sure, I'll try and snap some pictures tomorrow.

My only complaint is that the manufacturer should send out DETAILED instructions with the kit as the ones I got were very vague.

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Permalink Reply by mr bad example on August 10, 2008 at 2:52am

at least they were made by americans. try complex instructions made from chinese, translated by some student with a minimal grasp of english!

fortunately it was for furniture and not cars. easy to assemble armoir, 187 pieces, 8 hours... easy to assemble...

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Permalink Reply by Logan J on August 10, 2008 at 3:38am

LOL, really! Instructions come in any language known to man (and even those no one has ever heard of) and English is thrown in as an after thought.

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Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on August 9, 2008 at 9:17pm

As Smart 451 is very new to United States we are very behind in developing after market accessories for the 451. Seeing what you have developed I would like to encourage you. I hope comments you read don't discourage you. I guess all the posts I read have questions that you have to explain to make 451 owners understand how it all works.

Scangauge will help answer some questions.
Scangauge will give you temperature at the intake. It reads the Air sensor of the car and reports it.

Source of fresh air to the K&N (picture will help)?

Rain water. How it effects your cold air system?

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Permalink Reply by VS on August 10, 2008 at 2:13am

I am actually more curious as to the location of the mass air sensor, which also house the IAT as well? Anyone knows?

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Permalink Reply by Logan J on August 10, 2008 at 2:17am

The new air filter "hangs down" sorta. It goes down towards the ground I am not worried about hydro-lock because the filter is 15 inches above ground level. They will be developing a water shield however, to anyone who has or will purchase(d) an air intake system. I was told it would be out in 30-60 days.

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