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inb4jdm
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Post #1 post 18th September 2010 - 09:42 PM
May be a long shot on here, but im looking to make my pod filter legal and want it covered and secured yada yada.

Just want to know if anyone does or knows someone who can make them?

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QUOTE (Akshunhiro @ Oct 30 2010, 05:38 PM) *
Man up, pull your visa debit card out and order that shit post haste maggot!
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khubner
Post #2

are you qld

if so it DOES NOT need to be enclosed only securly fitted to the chasis via a bracket NOT zip ties

Tony J
Post #3

QUOTE (khubner @ Sep 18 2010, 09:44 PM) *
are you qld

if so it DOES NOT need to be enclosed only securly fitted to the chasis via a bracket NOT zip ties


although he is right, do not let him do it...

wheelzie1989
Post #4

yeah only needs to be hard fastened to the engine bay if your in QLD.

I got no probs tho my filter sits right next to my gearbox in my pulsar laugh.gif

inb4jdm
Post #5

QUOTE (khubner @ Sep 18 2010, 09:44 PM) *
are you qld

if so it DOES NOT need to be enclosed only securly fitted to the chasis via a bracket NOT zip ties



Yes, in Brisbane smile.gif only secured hey? well that could make things less complicated, thanks.

Japwee
Post #6

make sure its secured secured so u cant move it at all n cops will leave u alone =]!

Stanislav
Post #7

all you need is some bolts/nuts, washers, some lengths of some-what bendable metal with holes in it (from bunnings) and just fiddle until you find a place to bolt everything upto something stiff. Can be tricky depending on what car you have but generally you would have the holes left over from removing your standard airbox that you can use.

WRS_STI
Post #8

do u find this secured?


 
wheelzie1989
Post #9

what a stupid place to put the air filter...
jish
Post #10

You can actually buy a bracket from Autobarn that hooks around the hose clamp.

Then all you have to do is bolt it to the car.

This being said, what kind of car and what sort of set up are you running?

A pod filter just sitting there generally won't make any difference, but if you do get an Intake box made up it can help force colder air into the filter.

There are companies that make them, or I'd assume any fabrication shop can whip one up for you.

mr18osx
Post #11

fully hektik pod filter

khubner
Post #12

the problemb with that isn't so much the pod filter but the two breathers you'll defected for those.

not to mention hot air intake!. get some pipe run it to the front of the car plumb those breathers into it and secure the filter somewhere it's going to get cool air

TwinCam16
Post #13

Khubner, show me where it states that pod filter must be secured....

Shane-o
Post #14

I had a plastic one that i purchased from eBay for around the 100 dollar mark. I don't use it though. My pod filter is just secured with a strap from autobarn and the police/ traffic branch have never defected me for it.

Kiwiboi.1
Post #15

Actually I'll be looking at getting a custom perspex air-box with a cold air pipe running from the underneath of it to one of the holes in the front bumper, can anyone recommend someone?

timmy_o
Post #16

Hmm, is it 100% compulsory to have it secured? Would like to find out, if so I have a job to do tomorrow smile.gif

45SET
Post #17

You might not need a box to cover the filter, but it's always good to keep the hot air from the engine away from the intake.

The intake on the EJ20 although good in theory (Because you have filter then throttle body and no piping inbetween), would actually be worse then the stock air box in practice.

Unless you are running a WRX bonnet scoop I would probably go back to the stock airbox with a decent panel filter.

Mosquitocoil
Post #18

check eBay if your car is a common model, you can get pod filter enclosures pretty easily... maybe around $100-150.

It's usually some acrylic or similar

inb4jdm
Post #19

QUOTE (jish @ Sep 19 2010, 09:20 AM) *
You can actually buy a bracket from Autobarn that hooks around the hose clamp.

Then all you have to do is bolt it to the car.

This being said, what kind of car and what sort of set up are you running?

A pod filter just sitting there generally won't make any difference, but if you do get an Intake box made up it can help force colder air into the filter.

There are companies that make them, or I'd assume any fabrication shop can whip one up for you.



Just your average sr20det in an s14, ill look into these suggestions guys thanks smile.gif

mudjimba
Post #20

If the car is registered in QLD, can we drive down to NSW with no filter box, legally?

02GZM
Post #21

QUOTE (timmy_o @ Sep 19 2010, 01:11 PM) *
Hmm, is it 100% compulsory to have it secured? Would like to find out, if so I have a job to do tomorrow smile.gif



As much as I really, really don't like to agree with Khubner...

From the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Vehicle Standards & Safety) Regulation '10
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Section 5
(3) Without limiting subsection (1)(a)(v), optional equipment fitted to a vehicle is taken to comply with the requirements of the vehicle standards only if -
(a) if the vehicle standards impose a requirement for fitting the optional equipment to the vehicle - the equipment is fitted as required by the standards; or
(b) otherwise - the optional equipment is fitted securely to the vehicle.



That's the latest version of the vehicle safety standards regulation too btw. Released September 1st.



And re: the air box, if you don't have some form of heat shield, the pod is going to make you lose power from drawing in hot air. So it's a good idea regardless.

TwinCam16
Post #22

QUOTE (02GZM @ Sep 19 2010, 04:48 PM) *
As much as I really, really don't like to agree with Khubner...

From the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Vehicle Standards & Safety) Regulation '10



That's the latest version of the vehicle safety standards regulation too btw. Released September 1st.



And re: the air box, if you don't have some form of heat shield, the pod is going to make you lose power from drawing in hot air. So it's a good idea regardless.


So by secure, that can be the hole clamp holding it to the pipe / throttle body.

There is nothing that states it has to be a metal strap / can't be a zip tie.

02GZM
Post #23

QUOTE (TwinCam16 @ Sep 19 2010, 05:36 PM) *
So by secure, that can be the hole clamp holding it to the pipe / throttle body.

There is nothing that states it has to be a metal strap / can't be a zip tie.


Loopholes are great wink.gif

TwinCam16
Post #24

QUOTE (02GZM @ Sep 19 2010, 05:56 PM) *
Loopholes are great wink.gif


*snickers*

clutch-monkey
Post #25

QUOTE (TwinCam16 @ Sep 19 2010, 05:36 PM) *
So by secure, that can be the hole clamp holding it to the pipe / throttle body.

yes iirc;
from personal experience, got done in redcliffe for pod filter (amongst other silly defects - 'bald' tires, for three day old RE55S) and after bringing in a copy of the legislation with me the judge cleared me of all defects. but i guess cops will still do you for it sad.gif

TwinCam16
Post #26

Getting fined for something incorrectly by a police office does not make it a law.

nodrog
Post #27

If the cop want it enclosed just slam the bonnet shut .................... that pretty much encloses it!!!!

By the way not being serious, but if its not an offence call them on it.....politely though!!!!

TwinCam16
Post #28

QUOTE (nodrog @ Sep 19 2010, 09:03 PM) *
If the cop want it enclosed just slam the bonnet shut .................... that pretty much encloses it!!!!


Please tell me people like you don't breed?

inb4jdm
Post #29

QUOTE (nodrog @ Sep 19 2010, 09:03 PM) *
If the cop want it enclosed just slam the bonnet shut .................... that pretty much encloses it!!!!



mmm the general idea is not to piss of an officer lol. i struggle engough being an import driver smile.gif

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