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MINIAC · Mar 9th, 2004, 04:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SCB

... the intake option has got me interested, but is it really a DIY job as to me DIY is not 'do it yourself', more like 'destruct it yourself'... and even if I get it on, can it come off easy for trip to the servicing bay.

If you plan on swapping the stock intake and aftermarket intake quite a bit, I would recommend getting the Rogue/Madness or Pipercross intake as they're much easier to fit. Fitting the Alta intake involves removing the bulkhead between the engine compartment and under-windshield cowl area.

Mar 9th, 2004, 04:38 PM	#7
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 8,463 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SCB ... the intake option has got me interested, but is it really a DIY job as to me DIY is not 'do it yourself', more like 'destruct it yourself'... and even if I get it on, can it come off easy for trip to the servicing bay. If you plan on swapping the stock intake and aftermarket intake quite a bit, I would recommend getting the Rogue/Madness or Pipercross intake as they're much easier to fit. Fitting the Alta intake involves removing the bulkhead between the engine compartment and under-windshield cowl area.