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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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yes cant see it unless you are actually looking for it and even then its difficult to see
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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I knew you were hiding one Can you speak freely about it?
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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Most of the mods and few people from outside already have one installed you can sign up with racing beat to be included in future testings remember you run the chance of having problems with the items as they go out to see how there run. foe a period of time. that what they told me at racing beat but i rather wait then be a test mule

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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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well i wouldnt say most of the mods- a couple yes but not most
kevin no i cant not for a few more days
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
At least with the Revi, it isn't TOO noticeable.
Then your service techs are blind, I have been harassed every time I have been in since I installed the REVi. They give me the whole modding a car that is still under warranty.

I am curious to see what this Ram air will do, if it will make it worth spending the cash and time to install it. Hopefully the bumper does not have to come off again.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by trhoads
Hopefully the bumper does not have to come off again.
It does. That's why I'm waiting with the installation of my REVi - and cross my fingers that Racing Beat won't take weeks or months to make the duct available.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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I just ordered my REVi and oil cooler & a/c screens. As much as I'd like to do the whole project at once and only have to take the bumper off once, I don't think I could wait for this duct for an unknown amount of time. I have a G-tech, so this might give me a chance to do a before and after comparison to see if there really is any power benefit.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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it can now be found out in the wild...
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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RB has them listed for $135.00, and appear to be available. Thanks r0tor.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rxeightr
RB has them listed for $135.00, and appear to be available. Thanks r0tor.
did you see this on their website?
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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link please iwanna see what they look like

edit -> her efor anybody looking
http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=18298



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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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here is the link

http://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda4.htm

You have to select Intake kit category and it lists it there

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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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Thanks for the link Txflash.

I just wonder how practical this would be for us... I am planning on putting the Revi on but will it really help that much?
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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Thats the question everybody wants answered!!!
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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the cat / intake is out of the bag. INFO????

have a revi that should be here soon. dont want to take the bumper off twice.

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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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well looks like the revi won't be going in this weekend! gonna wait for this bad boy to show up at my door and do it all at once :D
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 01:43 AM
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I actually picked up the first one at mazdatrix today however I thought it was compatible with the stock box but it isn't so if there is someone semi local to temecula and would like to buy it off me just give me a call on my cell 858 336 5840 or send me an email mattmaeser@yahoo.com

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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 02:57 AM
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Will this hit the ic or no in the turbo ??

is anyone with greddy turbo purchassing it??If its front of the ic is worthless for us..i have a revi box in the turbo setup temporary..
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by GrRx8MaZdA
Will this hit the ic or no in the turbo ??

is anyone with greddy turbo purchassing it??If its front of the ic is worthless for us..i have a revi box in the turbo setup temporary..
it is front of the revi. and is way in front of the ic. worthless, only time will tell.

btw if you have a revi connected to a greddy turbo setup i would love to see it.

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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by msp2rx8
I actually picked up the first one at mazdatrix today however I thought it was compatible with the stock box but it isn't so if there is someone semi local to temecula and would like to buy it off me just give me a call on my cell 858 336 5840 or send me an email mattmaeser@yahoo.com

matt

Strange i believed it to be compatible with the stock air intake , apart from the cooling capabilities in the engine bay what can it really achieve as far as performance figures go .

The design with the little cutaway boxes seems weird to me odd sizes etc .

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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 04:44 AM
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It is compatible..In the site is says so
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 06:39 AM
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I like the idea of getting this... BUT, does anyone have any long term experience with ram air style intakes and what happens during rainstorms and force feeding the spray from the car infront of you through your intake - or even worse in winter in the snowbelt feeding your intake with nasty and corrosive salt spray (think how badly salt cakes on your front bumper)??

I'd venture to guess a paper filter would be ruined pretty quickly, and a K&N style would start to loose its oil during wet conditions.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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Ordered mine this morning.

UPS i'm waiting for you again!
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by r0tor
I like the idea of getting this... BUT, does anyone have any long term experience with ram air style intakes and what happens during rainstorms and force feeding the spray from the car infront of you through your intake - or even worse in winter in the snowbelt feeding your intake with nasty and corrosive salt spray (think how badly salt cakes on your front bumper)??

I'd venture to guess a paper filter would be ruined pretty quickly, and a K&N style would start to loose its oil during wet conditions.

I wish I had data to prove this; I don't...but look at the thing...there's really no way, except if it's submerged, for water to get up and through the thing.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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Talk about impulse buy, there was not any performance info and I went ahead and ordered. Oh well, something to look forward to.
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