Pollen filter Housing

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Pollen filter Housing

Post by steve2003rs6 » Thu Aug 29, 2024 6:37 pm

Currently trying to buy a new pollen filter housing and seal.
Not having much luck at the moment.
Anyone have 1 for sale ?

Really annoyed at the rubbish OEM foam seal.
We must be capable of doing a lot better than that.

Even if it’s a rubber seal, cut to length, with the ends vulcanised together.

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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by Shoppinit » Thu Aug 29, 2024 8:44 pm

You can get sheets of neoprene rubber foam on Amazon. Just cut your own.
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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by TOPMAN » Fri Aug 30, 2024 6:25 am

Hi Steve!

Those frames are becoming very difficult to find. I actually need one myself as it’s cracked. Audi Tradition had them in stock until about a month ago. Good news is that it’s the same part for LHD and RHD. Shall I let you know if I find a good deal on a new one?


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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by srichards » Fri Aug 30, 2024 8:14 am

What else takes the same size pollen filter? Could just pinch a frame from another VAG car I'd assume?

Otherwise it might be a job for the carbon fibre dude to make...

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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by TOPMAN » Fri Aug 30, 2024 8:22 am

srichards wrote:What else takes the same size pollen filter? Could just pinch a frame from another VAG car I'd assume?

Otherwise it might be a job for the carbon fibre dude to make...
Yeah! I’m quite sure James could make one from carbon fibre, but the I guess the cost would probably be around £150+ ? I’m not convinced there’s enough demand yet.


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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by steve2003rs6 » Fri Aug 30, 2024 8:56 am

Yes please Craig. let me know if you find them.

Mine is fairly new. About 2-3 year old I think. Renewed it when I had a new screen installed and that nut at the back was easily accessible.
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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by srichards » Fri Aug 30, 2024 9:06 am

If it's just plastic then someone with a 3D scanner and printer could perhaps make them?

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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by Sxcarmyboi » Fri Aug 30, 2024 12:05 pm

I have had James look at making there’s from carbon but he’s said it will be far to expensive. I have currently got a lad I know who does 3D printing looking at/into it.

Once I have an update I’ll let you all know👍🏼
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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by steve2003rs6 » Fri Aug 30, 2024 12:43 pm

Wes. Let us know about the 3D printing option if it transpires.

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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by Sxcarmyboi » Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:19 pm

steve2003rs6 wrote:
Fri Aug 30, 2024 12:43 pm
Wes. Let us know about the 3D printing option if it transpires.
I will indeed
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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by Sxcarmyboi » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:41 pm

I have just had reply about these pollen filter housing.

I will be looking at around £500 initial cost to have it scanned and turned into a CAD file. This will also produce the first one out of print too.

They will then be around £200 each for every one printed their after.

If I can gain enough interest I am willing to push the button an start the ball rolling.

I would want a deposit paid by every person wanting one after the initial one.

If you interested start a list of names and stuff so I can gauge the amount of interest. These will also come with a new rubber seal on the bottom too.
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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by steve2003rs6 » Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:29 pm

Hi Wes. If we are going down the manufacturing route would it be possible to redesign it.
Basically to include a top cover ? To once and for all eliminate water ingress.

If not I would still have one of these. Just to get rid of that stupid foam seal.

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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by Sxcarmyboi » Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:42 pm

steve2003rs6 wrote:
Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:29 pm
Hi Wes. If we are going down the manufacturing route would it be possible to redesign it.
Basically to include a top cover ? To once and for all eliminate water ingress.

If not I would still have one of these. Just to get rid of that stupid foam seal.
Carbon customs uk already do a scuttle panel with no holes to eliminate the water ingress
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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by steve2003rs6 » Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:15 pm

That looks really good.
Where does the excess water drain

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Re: Pollen filter Housing

Post by Sxcarmyboi » Fri Oct 25, 2024 11:28 pm

It all goes down the original drain holes behind the bulk head an down the side of the wings/front wing mounts
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