Originally posted by SQPlus:
I think it should be a 'through the fender' design to make tuning the length easier. Making a short version basically turns it into a CTA intake(fundamentally speaking). If its not going through the fender its not a CAI anymore(just a thought).
True enough, though of course you can make the CTA into much more of a true cold air intake with a
heat shield .
As for shiny pipes, the air would stay colder if it was made of dull but thick plastic. I'm afraid my shiny pipes are going to end up uglified with insulation wrappings.