RS4 Carbon Airbox and PAS

Post by **A20LEE** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:45 pm

After reading threads about these and nothing ever materialising decided to make them myself.

Airbox cover is done, started today on the PAS cover. Next week i'm hoping to do the whole snorkel from the grille to airbox.

Resin curing. Should be finished tomorrow.

Post by **mbelle** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:53 pm

Liking to look of the airbox cover - I need a new one as a clip has broken on mine...

Post by **Virdee Autos** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:25 pm

Ditto!

Are you going to drill the holes that were originally on that cover?

Post by **A20LEE** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:32 pm

Virdee Autos wrote:Ditto!

Are you going to drill the holes that were originally on that cover?

I did try but the carbon/resin cracks if you drill from behind using the existing holes as pilots. It may be ok to drill from the front but i'd need to make a drilling template to make them accurate.

Post by **jimbo1234567** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:15 pm

nice work

Post by **don** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:07 pm

very nice... look forward to seeing a photo when it is all in place.

Have you just covered the plastic parts with carbon or will the carbon parts be stand alone?

Post by **A20LEE** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:22 pm

don wrote:very nice... look forward to seeing a photo when it is all in place.

Have you just covered the plastic parts with carbon or will the carbon parts be stand alone?

I wrapped the original parts.

Post by **rs4boy** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:44 pm

Me like looks good

Post by **Virdee Autos** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:48 pm

Any finished pics?

I ordered some new parts today.....pretty cheap so thought why not! Going to give them to my carbon shop.

Post by **A20LEE** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:26 pm

Virdee Autos wrote:Any finished pics?

I ordered some new parts today.....pretty cheap so thought why not! Going to give them to my carbon shop.

Both done. The PAS cover was very tricky and i couldn't keep the weave straight on the far right once i'd worked it into the recess. I'd guess that a pro would probably do it in two pieces doing the recess first then try and get a neat join. Overall pleased for my first attempt and think i've got it sussed for next time i do some, probably the snorkel next week. Oh yeah, the grey blob on the PAS cover is a finger print. My WET sign can't have been big enough

Never mind i'll wetsand it and buff it tomorrow once the paint as cured.

Post by **Virdee Autos** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:31 pm

Excellent man! And as you've said.....for a first attempt, thats great work!

The airbox cover looks absolutely awesome!

I know the PAS cover would have been very tricky. And I've got a funny feeling my carbon guy will do it in a different way.

Post by **Pau1** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:30 am

Fantastic work Lee. I take it the Corrado is still mothballed and bubble wrapped up for the grand children like mine is.

Post by **Jules** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:45 am

Great work Lee,they look amazing

Post by **A20LEE** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:52 am

Virdee Autos wrote:Excellent man! And as you've said.....for a first attempt, thats great work!

The airbox cover looks absolutely awesome!

I know the PAS cover would have been very tricky. And I've got a funny feeling my carbon guy will do it in a different way.

just fitted mine. The PAS is now looking worse for wear as i've had to cut into it alot due to the poor fit with the extra thickness for the carbon. I'd suggest that you marker any areas with less that 4-5mm of clearance and don't cover those areas. Still you only learn these thing by having a go!

Post by **A20LEE** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:53 am

Pau1 wrote:Fantastic work Lee. I take it the Corrado is still mothballed and bubble wrapped up for the grand children like mine is.

it will return! Just not sure when

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