Does it ever stop??....plus de flap?

[pops]

This "non-modding" business isn't going very well

Full set of AP kit on order.

Sniffing around a back box, just unsure on make.

Today bought carbon dash trim / spare steering wheel from Vic (wheel will get sent off to Loz at LGTrimming to get it like new ).

Anyhow, de-flap.

Spoke to a guy today at Silverstone, Alex I think and apologies if I've got your name wrong, it's an age thing

The airbox flap had been removed from his car and a quick chat revealed it produces the induction sound earlier on in the rev range. Had a quick search around and can't find any downside to this apart from blocking the inlet up over winter to stop the local cat making it his home whilst the car is stashed.

Is there anything I'm missing on this? Any problems caused by doing this or is it all good?

This can be done on the Mini but the flap is about the size of a 50p piece so isn't going to make the same difference!

[alexk]

I think there is a downside, how the car pulls up to 3500rpm.
It's not there just for noise, but to reduce the air supply in low rpms and increase torque.
If you don't care about low range and just want some extra noise, remove it.

[pops]

Originally Posted by alexk

I think there is a downside, how the car pulls up to 3500rpm.
It's not there just for noise, but to reduce the air supply in low rpms and increase torque.
If you don't care about low range and just want some extra noise, remove it.

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If that's the case then I think it can stay where it is.

Thanks for that Aex, appreciated.

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by pops

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If that's the case then I think it can stay where it is.

Thanks for that Aex, appreciated.

Pops

I've been flapless for 5 years

Alex is right....but hey you & I are both at the age where lighting up the rears at the lights is a distant memory.

Take it off and enjoy the noise!!!! Its a 5 minute job....and 3 of those are spent fretting about not scratching the airbox.

[pops]

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

Pops

Alex is right....but hey you & I are both at the age where lighting up the rears at the lights is a distant memory.

Yup, you're right there

I see you're in Welsh Wales, in Conwy for a couple of nights mid June if it's your neck of the woods.

[outnumbered]

As long as you don't mind the slightly snatchy throttle effect, you can just press the Sport button to get the same noise as taking the flap off.

[shimmy]

mine has been flapless for 5 years now. slightly more jerky but good thing is you dont drive around for 2 years with the flap stuck shut wondering why your power is 30bhp down

[pops]

Originally Posted by outnumbered

As long as you don't mind the slightly snatchy throttle effect, you can just press the Sport button to get the same noise as taking the flap off.

Already in the habit off pressing the sport button before it comes out of the garage.

Was well trained by Peter

[pops]

Originally Posted by shimmy

mine has been flapless for 5 years now. slightly more jerky but good thing is you dont drive around for 2 years with the flap stuck shut wondering why your power is 30bhp down

Good point.

Good to meet you today also.

[Bounce]

Originally Posted by outnumbered

As long as you don't mind the slightly snatchy throttle effect, you can just press the Sport button to get the same noise as taking the flap off.

But with the flap removed you the noise all the time,You don't with the sport button pressed.