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[Java_Green]

I wonder if there are somebody who has or easily can make or 3D scan the air duct behind the grille LHS for the fresh air intake? I guess it is the same for mk 3 onwards. My intention is to mirror it and make the same on the RHS. (A bit short of space...)

[colinf1]

I'm just looking at one here, there isnt that much difference turning it upside down to suit the LHS, you'd need to trim the opening a tad and it wouldnt sit as close to the rear of the grille, but it wouldnt be noticable that it was upside down.

 

Its quite a bulky piece, too big to print in one piece in my 200x200x200 printer, plus it is very thin material, I'm not sure it would print too good without thickening it up to withstand engine bay temps.

 

Also, isnt the radiator going to get in the way? 

[Java_Green]

I'm just looking at one here, there isnt that much difference turning it upside down to suit the LHS, you'd need to trim the opening a tad and it wouldnt sit as close to the rear of the grille, but it wouldnt be noticable that it was upside down.

 

Its quite a bulky piece, too big to print in one piece in my 200x200x200 printer, plus it is very thin material, I'm not sure it would print too good without thickening it up to withstand engine bay temps.

 

Also, isnt the radiator going to get in the way? 

I think you are referring to the one positioned inside the engine bay, RHS (driving direction). The one I am after is the one positioned inside the wheelhouse LHS, mounted to backside of the front lining up with a separate hole in the front just behind the grille.

[stoneface]

might be easier if you can refer to a part number

http://www.minispare...ts.aspx?1~5~209

http://www.minispare...s.aspx?2~19~185

 

 

[Java_Green]

might be easier if you can refer to a part number

http://www.minispare...ts.aspx?1~5~209

http://www.minispare...s.aspx?2~19~185

CZH1318

Edited by Java_Green, 01 July 2024 - 11:05 AM.

[stuart bowes]

i think he's talking about part no.20

 

[Java_Green]

i think he's talking about part no.20

 

Part 19 in this picture. (I was not aware of that there were another one like number 20)

[stuart bowes]

ah ok yes 19 or 20 sorry I didn't spot that either

 

in terms of design you only really need the shape of the opening anyway, the rest is just shaped accordingly to direct the air and I can't see that being particularly critical really

 

is there even a hole in the font panel on the other side, mine hasn't got one

 

also, presumably part of the reason the intake is larger on that other side is it also needs the capacity for both fresh and and being able to suck in enough air for the blower

 

can't you just remove the inside plastic part and have the hose pointing downwards inside the right wing with some sort of mesh and foam filter

Edited by stuart bowes, 01 July 2024 - 11:13 AM.

[Java_Green]

ah ok yes 19 or 20 sorry I didn't spot that either

 

in terms of design you only really need the shape of the opening anyway, the rest is just shaped accordingly to direct the air and I can't see that being particularly critical really

 

is there even a hole in the font panel on the other side, mine hasn't got one

 

also, presumably part of the reason the intake is larger on that other side is it also needs the capacity for both fresh and and being able to suck in enough air for the blower

 

can't you just remove the inside plastic part and have the hose pointing downwards inside the right wing with some sort of mesh and foam filter

You are absolutely true that it would be possible to direct a hose like you describe and that there is likely a need for more air on the RHS side since it is suppose to feed the fan as well as the ventilation. 

There is no hole in the front panel on the RHS. My idea was that it would be a neat solution making it similar on both sides (I cannot see when I am supposed to use the air ventilation and the fan simultaneously)

[bluequinn]

The left hand scoop is not available in the UK, but there are still some in stock in France. I bought one for mine.

https://www.datch.fr...eywords=CZH1318