Ractive intake rattlein' noise!!

[yellowmp5]

hey peeps, after i install the intake, i hear
somthin' clickin', ta..ta..ta...ta...
it looks like my intake is rattlin'...when i
hit the gas, and some times not steppin' on to nethin'..
it rattles...it sounded like my intake is hittin' on somethin'...i have no clue wat is it, would you guys know wat is up?
i even hear it sometimes when the hood is popped too....
can neone answer me this question?

[ChopstickHero]

your rear intake tubing is hitting the metal piece under the brake resevoir. depending on how you modified your bracket, your bracket should hold the intake in a solid position which gives it enough clearance between it and the metal piece. in neutral, it shouldn't it, but when you put it into drive and start driving, the engine cocks backwards and the intake piping will hit that metal piece. only thing you can do is make sure your bracket holds it in a good position.

[Fat Mike]

I noticed it on mine as well i don't think as bad as yours my conclusion is that because it is tucked in so close to the back of the headlight i beileve it is vibrating and sometimes knocking up againts the head light i would like to fix this but i have been very un-motivated lately

[Bill_Stats]

I HAD the same problem.
It is hitting the brake master cylinder. Mine was so bad I thought my clutch was @#$, but it was the intake.
So, the short of this is that Steve at Avante has a NEW method of mounting the intake.
Since WE can alter the install ourselves(save the CASH).
Maybe we can meet somewhere and you can check how it is on mine and alter yours.....?
Bill

[ChopstickHero]

my way works fine, but requires a bit of modification:



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[yellowmp5]

Thx for the tip man~~
i'm headin' back to hi-tech and show them how u did it, and let see if they can fix my problem...sigh~
since i am still a lab rat to them, good thing they give me excellent service~~
but it was funny that, they order intakes like the end of march, now it finally came, and all sold out again~~
so funny, my car was a demo for a few p5/p3s customers...when those guy saw it, they were so amazed...and bought it and install it at the same moment~~~
haha...thx to me man~~ they have gain more advertisin'~~oh yeah~

[Bill_Stats]

Hey Chop,
Not trying to steal from your awesome bracket mod....
But Steve's way attaches to the engine block and alters the filter end to move down near the fan.
Looks and performs better.
Damn I wish I had a camera to take pics and show you guys....!
Bill

[323F~SW]

Once I have my new bracket painted and installed I'll take some pics and see if you guys want me to make one for you. It works incredibly well, is VERY strong, and comes in your choice of red, yellow or black.

[Bill_Stats]

Here are some of the pics of the intake.
Bill
http://ca.photos.yahoo.com/bill_stats