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MG MGF Technical - MK1 AirBox and getting rid of said?

Just a quick question. Does anybody have a quick way of removing the mk1 airbox? The one that seams to have been built into the car. I have a hacksaw at the ready but was wondering if there is a method to do it with out it taking for ever.

We got back from Silverstone last night and had a great time. It was nice to finaly put some faces to the names.

A.
AndrewMc

Why bother? I fitted a K&N many years ago and removed the old filter box but just left the resonator box in place - it does no harm and blocks a huge hole which will allow muck into the engine bay.

Ted
Ted Newman

Because I want to use the space to chanel the inlet for my enclosed induction kit from the offside air intake up.

A.
AndrewMc

In that case Andrew I think you have answered your own question - hacksaw or good shears, unless of course you want to dismantle the rear of the car!

Ted
Ted Newman

:-)

Yup thought that. Just thought that there may be a method of cut there, pull and hay presto no air box.

A.
AndrewMc

Unfortunately, Ted is right - cutting it up with a hack saw is the only option unless you drop the subframe to release it.
Rob Bell

:-(

oh well. Thanks.

Rob, did you work out the chicane?

A.
AndrewMc

No - he just re-arranged it:-)

Ted
Ted Newman

Oh no, really? . Watched a B do much the same.

:-(
AndrewMc

Yup. Another layer of paint needs to be applied to the bumper! LOL Ah, well, that's racing for you. ;o)
Rob Bell

Oh dear and just when we were watching the B. Pitty the phone rang then.! Lol.
AndrewMc

Yeah - I think I was attempting a similar line to that chap too. I don't think that it works ;o)
Rob Bell

But Rob... was your time a fast one?!?!?

That's all that matters. ;) ;) ;)

Where was the spint track ths year?

P.
Paul Nothard

Well at least you now know for sure. ;-) If you don't try these things you will never know . Bull bars might be a good addition. :-)

AndrewMc

Paul, the bloody tyres slowed me down by 2 seconds. Should have kept on the throttle ;o) Andrew - you're right, bull bars will be on the car for next year if the stewards decide to make the chicane that tight again next year! LOL
Rob Bell

This thread was discussed on 26/07/2004

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