Should I remove my induction kit?

[phil.marsh]

Got an induction kit yesterday fitted it no problem but my insurance doesn't cover it and don't really fancy getting in trouble for it.

Although I LOVE the noise.

Is there any way of disguising the filter so it looks ordinary? Or in the thread below there is something about an almera airbox. Does this still produce the same noise? I don't care about power, just don't want to make the fuel economy any worse.

Any ideas would be perfect thanks!

 

[davey1991]

Insurance dodging is very frowned upon here!

 

[solarice]

Drilling the air box would make more noise (should you wish to refit the original air box). Worth noting that any intake modification that allows more air to get in, will probably affect you mpg to some degree.

 

[phil.marsh]

I've been looking at the primera and almera airbox but can't work out how it will fit!

 

[Eliot]

I've been looking at the primera and almera airbox but can't work out how it will fit!

the 1.4 and 1.6 arboxes are a DIRECT fit on the micra throttlebody. You just need to remove or unfasten the carbon caniter so it sits straight, Ive had both an induction kit and almera airbox and the almera airbox was the loudest by far.

 

[phil.marsh]

Elliot did you still use all the existing air feeds from the micra or did you use an additional?

 

[Eliot]

Elliot did you still use all the existing air feeds from the micra or did you use an additional?

I bought a K&N one of ebay. Its much louder if you leave the airfeed of the side though! Check my blog or some pictures.

http://www.micra.org.uk/threads/39218-My-1.3-Super-S/page2

SRARTS FROM POST #92

 

[phil.marsh]

I can't find any that look like that on eBay only the blocky type that look nothing like the micra one.

 

[Eliot]

I can't find any that look like that on eBay only the blocky type that look nothing like the micra one.

here you go.

send the bloke a message asking if you can have the airbox and to name a price. It worked for me.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Breaking-2000...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a64b2fe44

 

[phil.marsh]

You hero!
Let's hope the reply is positive!

 

[legendryan]

Hi mate, just to let you know that my induction kit only cost me another £2 a month for insurance - so £24 a year isn't bad at all in my opinion. Better to pay that than have a void insurance.

Also in regards to more air coming in and loosing MPG, how can Performance-Filters say this about their K&N stuff = 'Remember: More Air = More Oxygen = More Power = Better MPG'

Cheers

 

[Shaun]

more air, means more fuel. unfortunately mpg will go down. won't be noticeable though!

 

[phil.marsh]

My insurance won't let me have any engine mods because I'm under 25
And will the primera airbox fit a micra? If it does then win

 

[Eliot]

Almera or Primera aslon as its the 1.4 or 1.6, The one in the ebay link will fit.

 

[phil.marsh]

Will the 2 litre fit? It looks identical to the 1.6

 

[legendryan]

Im 19 and im allowed mods with Admiral.

And as with Almera box it is bigger so they will tell its not factory standard. So isnt that breaking insurance rules and the exact same as just putting any other sort of induction / air intake on?

 

[Eliot]

Will the 2 litre fit? It looks identical to the 1.6

yes if it looks like the one in the link.

 

[phil.marsh]

Seeing as I'm just after the noise I think I might just stick with the airbox and drill some holes what do you think?

 

[Shaun]

but isn't technically drilling holes a mod?
like different tyre sizes than the manufactures recommended?

 

[phil.marsh]

That's a fair point. I hate insurance companies sometimes.

 

[Eliot]

Seeing as I'm just after the noise I think I might just stick with the airbox and drill some holes what do you think?

Just get the almera airbox, I gurantee they wouldnt add anything.

 

[phil.marsh]

I've found one on some car spares site. £15 for it I've gone for a 1999 1.6 airbox. I have nonidea what it looks like but Will it be alright?

 

[Eliot]

I've found one on some car spares site. £15 for it I've gone for a 1999 1.6 airbox. I have nonidea what it looks like but Will it be alright?

Should be !

 

[phil.marsh]

Thanks for all your help!!
So glad this forum is here
I'd be screwed with out it xp

 

[Eliot]

Thanks for all your help!!
So glad this forum is here
I'd be screwed with out it xp

Nice to here some support for the club, your welcome!

If your thinking of becoming long term member I suggest you get a bronze membership only £10 for a year! You get to acsess the whole site then!

 

[phil.marsh]

I'll do that when I get paid I'm already sporting the micrasportsclubs website sticker

 

[John_1.0]

Got an induction kit yesterday fitted it no problem but my insurance doesn't cover it and don't really fancy getting in trouble for it.

Although I LOVE the noise.

Seriously!? get a k&n panel filter on. sorted. looks oem.

 

[phil.marsh]

Is £35 with p&p a good price for a almera box. That's what that guy on eBay wants!

 

[Gunslinger]

I got a primera 2.0 airbox for 5 quid off flea bay but it looks as though it won't fit as the hole is about 5-7mm bigger than the current one. Shame cos I was sure a few people on the boards said it was basically the same size. Has anyone got one fitted?

In the scheme of things its only a fiver I suppose

 

[solarice]

I got a primera 2.0 airbox for 5 quid off flea bay but it looks as though it won't fit as the hole is about 5-7mm bigger than the current one. Shame cos I was sure a few people on the boards said it was basically the same size. Has anyone got one fitted?

In the scheme of things its only a fiver I suppose

Does it have the rubber collar installed? If not you could try removing it (just pulls out) from the micra one and installing it on the other. Never fiddled with the primera air boxes tbh, but it worth a look.

 

[Gunslinger]

Does it have the rubber collar installed? If not you could try removing it (just pulls out) from the micra one and installing it on the other. Never fiddled with the primera air boxes tbh, but it worth a look.

It does come with the collar. I might try that and fiddle to see if it will go on, technically it looks just the same as the almera one.
I will try to have a closer look this weekend.

Thanks for the advice I'll let you know how I get on!

 

[phil.marsh]

Good news just found on eBay an almera 1.6 airbox that didnt sell! Rang the lady up and she still had it. I just paid for it and it cAme to £6 what a bargain
Just off to buy some bigger air feed tubing to connect to the box