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Benny No.1 · Aug 23rd, 2007, 06:47 PM

Just noticed that Alta have released their CAI for the R56. Wonder when it will be avaliable over here!

http://www.altaminiperformance.com/p...-Intake-System

FergusM · Aug 24th, 2007, 01:13 PM

Not subtle is it...lol.. I have their panel filter and at least it can't be seen when anyone pops the bonnet.

Wooly · Aug 24th, 2007, 05:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original)

Just noticed that Alta have released their CAI for the R56. Wonder when it will be avaliable over here!

http://www.altaminiperformance.com/p...-Intake-System

Why dont you just order it from the site and get it half price

£1 =$2

Benny No.1 · Aug 24th, 2007, 06:01 PM

I tried but they only ship to the US or Canada!

kevkbuk · Aug 24th, 2007, 07:50 PM

Don't US minis run MAFs? If so would this even be suitable for a UK model???

newyorkaddict · Aug 25th, 2007, 09:07 AM

Just noticed, they recomend removing the scoop, if you have the blocked off scoop, does this mean if you run this CAI, you have to get your scoop out. Want to know what this will do to the intake of dust and dirt particles, surely this would put the cleaning of the filter up, and cause more dirt to be flying around the engine bay.

dunphyj · Aug 25th, 2007, 02:43 PM

well yeah but at the same time it's getting more ambient air and such.... and the filters' easily cleanable so i can't imagine it'd be something horrific, and they DID do runs with teh scoop on, you just loose a lil more power up top by doin that.... so i'm sure u can just deal with the cleaning process, or if that seriously would bother you a lot why not get an air diverter custom made so the air only goes to the filter.... there was some strain in here that had that kinda thing iin carbon fiber.... it looked like absolute crap but that idea probably still would hold true for the alta CAI

Benny No.1 · Aug 25th, 2007, 06:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kevkbuk (original)

Don't US minis run MAFs? If so would this even be suitable for a UK model???

Would it be a problem not having a Mass Air Flow sensor? As the job of a MAF sensor measures the flow of air into the engine and then adjusting ignition accordingly. Surely designing a CAI for a car without a MAF then fitting it to a car with a MAF then you would start seeing problems?

The pictures of the installation on NAM show that the MAF is a bit further down the intake duct towards the engine.
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d.php?t=108220
So I guess that it makes no difference to the removal of the original air box and fitting of the ALTA CAI between the UK and US cars. But I'm no mechanic so I could be totally wrong!

kevkbuk · Aug 25th, 2007, 07:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original)

Would it be a problem not having a Mass Air Flow sensor? As the job of a MAF sensor measures the flow of air into the engine and then adjusting ignition accordingly. But I'm no mechanic so I could be totally wrong!

Me either, but I have read on NAM that the filters have been designed to provide the correct air flow over the MAF. Think I'd like to see a UK tuning firm try one before purchasing...

Minipnut · Aug 27th, 2007, 03:40 AM

it looks Sexy ! lol

gasss · Sep 10th, 2007, 03:08 PM

hi benny, try at All Mini Workshop i bought them the filter for my MCS R56, and really happy with all, performance, fast shipping and price

regards from Madrid

Aug 23rd, 2007, 06:47 PM	#1
Benny No.1 Boosted Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 309 Online	Alta Cai Just noticed that Alta have released their CAI for the R56. Wonder when it will be avaliable over here! http://www.altaminiperformance.com/p...-Intake-System .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

Aug 24th, 2007, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Benny No.1 Boosted Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 309 Online	I tried but they only ship to the US or Canada! .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

Aug 25th, 2007, 02:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
dunphyj MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 25 Offline	well yeah but at the same time it's getting more ambient air and such.... and the filters' easily cleanable so i can't imagine it'd be something horrific, and they DID do runs with teh scoop on, you just loose a lil more power up top by doin that.... so i'm sure u can just deal with the cleaning process, or if that seriously would bother you a lot why not get an air diverter custom made so the air only goes to the filter.... there was some strain in here that had that kinda thing iin carbon fiber.... it looked like absolute crap but that idea probably still would hold true for the alta CAI 07' MCS

Aug 25th, 2007, 06:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Benny No.1 Boosted Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 309 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by kevkbuk (original) Don't US minis run MAFs? If so would this even be suitable for a UK model??? Would it be a problem not having a Mass Air Flow sensor? As the job of a MAF sensor measures the flow of air into the engine and then adjusting ignition accordingly. Surely designing a CAI for a car without a MAF then fitting it to a car with a MAF then you would start seeing problems? The pictures of the installation on NAM show that the MAF is a bit further down the intake duct towards the engine. http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d.php?t=108220 So I guess that it makes no difference to the removal of the original air box and fitting of the ALTA CAI between the UK and US cars. But I'm no mechanic so I could be totally wrong! .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

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Aug 24th, 2007, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 688 Offline	Not subtle is it...lol.. I have their panel filter and at least it can't be seen when anyone pops the bonnet.

Aug 24th, 2007, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 1,053 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original) Just noticed that Alta have released their CAI for the R56. Wonder when it will be avaliable over here! http://www.altaminiperformance.com/p...-Intake-System Why dont you just order it from the site and get it half price £1 =$2

Aug 24th, 2007, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 433 Offline	Don't US minis run MAFs? If so would this even be suitable for a UK model???

Aug 25th, 2007, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
newyorkaddict The Second Coming........ My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Exmoor, Devon Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Just noticed, they recomend removing the scoop, if you have the blocked off scoop, does this mean if you run this CAI, you have to get your scoop out. Want to know what this will do to the intake of dust and dirt particles, surely this would put the cleaning of the filter up, and cause more dirt to be flying around the engine bay.

Aug 25th, 2007, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 433 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original) Would it be a problem not having a Mass Air Flow sensor? As the job of a MAF sensor measures the flow of air into the engine and then adjusting ignition accordingly. But I'm no mechanic so I could be totally wrong! Me either, but I have read on NAM that the filters have been designed to provide the correct air flow over the MAF. Think I'd like to see a UK tuning firm try one before purchasing...

Aug 27th, 2007, 03:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Minipnut MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 393 Offline	it looks Sexy ! lol

Sep 10th, 2007, 03:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
gasss Mini4ALL Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 12:33 PM Posts: 20 Offline	hi benny, try at All Mini Workshop i bought them the filter for my MCS R56, and really happy with all, performance, fast shipping and price regards from Madrid

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