induction flap !

Jon8710 · 04-09-2012, 01:49 PM

alright all
i know there has been loads of gubbins put on here already about this blessed flap but can we just put the record strait once and for all,

with the flap removed i prefer the feel of the car at lower speeds because i dont have to have the sport button on to get the cracking noise and have the car being twitchy away from the lights ect.....

but i have heard about water being able to get into the engine and also reports of head gasgits going due to the flap being removed,

has this got any legs to it or is it a load of old crap ???

sailorbaz · 04-09-2012, 01:53 PM

I wouldn't think so no. Think of those that drive the CSL with the flap in, , sport on, flat out all the time thus having the flap open all the time. I'm sure the airfilter would stop any rain or the likes getting into the engine anyway and besides, there's an air intake behind the scoop for when the flap IS closed anyway and what's stopping rain going in there?

I think it's tosh mate.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 04-09-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailorbaz

I wouldn't think so no. Think of those that drive the CSL with the flap in, , sport on, flat out all the time thus having the flap open all the time. I'm sure the airfilter would stop any rain or the likes getting into the engine anyway and besides, there's an air intake behind the scoop for when the flap IS closed anyway and what's stopping rain going in there?

I think it's tosh mate.

+1

We all run in Sport mode in the rain and never even think about that problem

83SY · 04-09-2012, 08:38 PM

Always...DSC OFF, SPORT ON...

DuncanR · 04-09-2012, 08:59 PM

If like me you is flapless, maybe a good idea in winter to cover the intake to prevent the ingress of vermin etc. and anything else that builds a fookin nest ! - no big pics of a Golden Eagles nest please !

Yanto · 04-09-2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuncanR

If like me you is flapless, maybe a good idea in winter to cover the intake to prevent the ingress of vermin etc. and anything else that builds a fookin nest ! - no big pics of a Golden Eagles nest please !

I thought you had a couple of laydeeeees on the go mate ???

**Mark CSL** · 04-09-2012, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuncanR

If like me you is flapless, maybe a good idea in winter to cover the intake to prevent the ingress of vermin etc. and anything else that builds a fookin nest ! - no big pics of a Golden Eagles nest please !

Duncans CSL with the flap removed image

rstoughy · 04-09-2012, 11:17 PM

Flapless is the way to go, I had issues with mine sticking so had it reset and then removed it.
That was over 2 years ago.

phoenixcsl · 05-09-2012, 10:20 AM

Been flapless for 2 years too...no issues so far!

In the winter I cover the intake entrance when the car is in hibernation.

Jon8710 · 05-09-2012, 05:26 PM

WELL DONE LADS,

IM GOING TO GET IT FIXED (WARRENTY)

AND THEN GET MY FLAPS OUT !

04-09-2012, 01:49 PM	#1
Jon8710 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2012 Location: london Posts: 563 Casino cash: $8371	induction flap ! alright all i know there has been loads of gubbins put on here already about this blessed flap but can we just put the record strait once and for all, with the flap removed i prefer the feel of the car at lower speeds because i dont have to have the sport button on to get the cracking noise and have the car being twitchy away from the lights ect..... but i have heard about water being able to get into the engine and also reports of head gasgits going due to the flap being removed, has this got any legs to it or is it a load of old crap ??? __________________ 1979 E24 635csi , 730d work horse , Porsche GT4

04-09-2012, 08:59 PM	#5
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9984	If like me you is flapless, maybe a good idea in winter to cover the intake to prevent the ingress of vermin etc. and anything else that builds a fookin nest ! - no big pics of a Golden Eagles nest please ! __________________ " I use Gleaming Kleen.... for that new car look " I wish I had used - Race Data Systems - Motorsport Data Loggers forgive me Nathan !

04-09-2012, 11:17 PM	#8
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	Flapless is the way to go, I had issues with mine sticking so had it reset and then removed it. That was over 2 years ago. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

05-09-2012, 05:26 PM	#10
Jon8710 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2012 Location: london Posts: 563 Casino cash: $8371	WELL DONE LADS, IM GOING TO GET IT FIXED (WARRENTY) AND THEN GET MY FLAPS OUT ! __________________ 1979 E24 635csi , 730d work horse , Porsche GT4

04-09-2012, 08:38 PM	#4
83SY S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somerset Posts: 1,577 Casino cash: $4530	Always...DSC OFF, SPORT ON...

05-09-2012, 10:20 AM	#9
phoenixcsl S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 634 Casino cash: $4900	Been flapless for 2 years too...no issues so far! In the winter I cover the intake entrance when the car is in hibernation.