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baalamb20
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 Posted - 20 Jul 2007 : 07:39:14 AM
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Hi guys,
went to super cheap auto yesterday to buy a pod filter, the guy behind the counter said if you get pulled over with it, they will fine you and that they are illegal in NSW, is that true? I've seen a few guys on here with them, and I want one....
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aussiefastbowler
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Posted - 20 Jul 2007 : 10:11:28 AM
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they're only illegall if not supported properly, you cant just install it and leave it hanging.......thats the same in WA.
If its supported properly you shouildnt have any problems |
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nodg
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aussiefastbowler
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Posted - 22 Jul 2007 : 12:22:52 AM
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| everywhere but qld what nodg? |
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nodg
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Posted - 22 Jul 2007 : 12:39:11 AM
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| those rules dont apply in qld |
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OZI-HOLDEN
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Posted - 24 Jul 2007 : 6:13:00 PM
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hey a cop pulled a m8 of mine over that had a pod...
he was missin a screw and it wasnt covered....
he was told as long as he replaces the screw and covers it he will b right...
just passin that on |
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NOJ05H
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Posted - 25 Jul 2007 : 11:06:12 AM
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hmm....im goin on the cruise for charity sat 28th july
i have an open pod sitting in the bottom half of my air box which i havent bothered taking out...im guessing i should cover it with the other half of the airbox?? |
Need assistance with modding my vn, please PM me ideas coz i dont really know what to do... |
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3.8litresofjustice
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Posted - 31 Jul 2007 : 12:08:48 PM
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will a pod fit in the air box if you cover it up?
would that be bad for it? |
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aussiefastbowler
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Posted - 31 Jul 2007 : 2:02:59 PM
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you'd have to get a specially made box cover. But if u want best performance, get the Cold Air Intake running into a custom box with a pod there.
You get more air, and colder air. |
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nodg
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Posted - 31 Jul 2007 : 2:44:51 PM
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| better off to aim it away from the engine fan(so when it rains it doesnt get wet) and have no box, ive fiddled with cai's and pods and find pods give a bit more breathing wise and is quicker to install |
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3.8litresofjustice
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Posted - 31 Jul 2007 : 4:25:08 PM
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only prob is if you get pulled over cops pop ya hood and bang the pod is sitting right in there faces ready to get defected
anyway you can get around this? im from victoria |
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SWEET
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Posted - 31 Jul 2007 : 5:50:01 PM
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im from victoria. and we got pulled over just yesterday and the day before but cops didnt do anything bout di car n pod ive got. heres a happy snap of it.
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nodg
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Posted - 31 Jul 2007 : 6:02:32 PM
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| my uncle used to own a 202 supercharged donk in a black eh sedan and he3 didnt have a mod plate. he thought he was in the sh*t when they opened the bonnet because it was fully worked and all one of the cops said was 'oh its got airconditioning' and me and my uncle laughed as soon as they took off |
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3.8litresofjustice
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Posted - 31 Jul 2007 : 6:07:27 PM
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hey sweet thanx for that so im guessing by the looks it you just cut a bit out of the orignal air box
works fine? could that also double as a heatshield? |
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trizo
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Posted - 31 Jul 2007 : 9:27:17 PM
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I would personaly cut the hole so the pod is sitting in the box sealed up not xposed the way sweets is ! But hey every 1 is different!
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3 can keep a secret if 2 are dead |
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nodg
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Posted - 31 Jul 2007 : 9:51:40 PM
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| it wouldnt flow half as much as without the box, just unlucky with the tough laws |
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NOJ05H
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Posted - 01 Aug 2007 : 08:15:26 AM
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| so nodg you think that a pod with a cover from the engine fan but mostly in the open would be better than a cai?? i wna know before i go and spend more money on these little things... |
Need assistance with modding my vn, please PM me ideas coz i dont really know what to do... |
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SWEET
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Posted - 01 Aug 2007 : 7:31:24 PM
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| @ trizo i tried it but it wont fit fully inside since the pod filter is too large. the way it sits there i actually struggled to put that in likke that cos it just fitted. |
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trizo
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Posted - 01 Aug 2007 : 8:43:55 PM
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| I couldnt say , but I do know that making a custom 1 isnt hard I have made a few of them and they are legal! |
3 can keep a secret if 2 are dead |
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formula
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Posted - 02 Aug 2007 : 12:46:52 PM
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| i run a pod, i read that cai slow the air flow throw |
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Edited by - formula on 02 Aug 2007 12:57:39 PM |
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aussiefastbowler
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Posted - 02 Aug 2007 : 2:14:37 PM
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it all depends on how you've got it set up.....
Some people just get a heatshield and run a pod open, others cai only,
others are like Sweet's,
but the custom cai and pod running from that that is made properly gets almost as good airflow as open pod, but a lot cooler air, even with a heatshield.
Then again, depends on type of pod n cai...... |
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formula
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Posted - 02 Aug 2007 : 5:10:29 PM
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well im bord so this is my setup strate pod...
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3.8litresofjustice
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aussiefastbowler
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Posted - 02 Aug 2007 : 7:12:42 PM
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Not in Qld.
But if its properly secured it isnt illegal in any states. |
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Swathe
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Posted - 02 Aug 2007 : 7:41:54 PM
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| Ahhh good ol QLD...gods country |
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formula
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Posted - 02 Aug 2007 : 10:46:26 PM
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| i am not qld i am n.s.w |
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Edited by - formula on 02 Aug 2007 10:47:34 PM |
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Swathe
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Posted - 03 Aug 2007 : 05:41:23 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by formula
i am not qld i am n.s.w
My condolences. j/k |
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formula
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HOT38R
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Posted - 20 Aug 2007 : 2:11:35 PM
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The best method is to have induction pipe running through the standard box and out a cut hole in the gaurd then hav the pod on the end (attached by brackets)..the pod sits just behind the vent on the front bar.. serious cold air induction.. i'll see if i can post some pics..but if a police officer pops the bonnet it just looks like a standard air box..
This is what i was told: modifying the standard airbox IS illegal and the only reason pod filters are illegal is the sound emmisions are too loud..same goes with blowoff valves etc.. |
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aussiefastbowler
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Posted - 20 Aug 2007 : 2:44:25 PM
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not in wa.....pods are fine if secured.
blow off valves are also legal, I saw a vx commie with one and wanted to murder the driver, I wish they WERE illegal lol. |
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HOT38R
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