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  1. 08gtier
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    06-01-2012 09:03 PM #1
    Is anyone using the APR Carbonio cold air intake on a 2008 GTI? If so, what do you think of it? Any change in the engine sound? Do you think it's worth $300? Thanks!
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    06-01-2012 09:30 PM #2
    FSI or TSI? FSI not so much because it still uses the restrictive engine cover. And there was no change in sound from my experience. Grab a neuspeed or one of the many other filters on a stick.
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    06-01-2012 10:37 PM #3
    best bet is the neuspeed pflow
    the carbonio isnt any better than your regular intake
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    06-02-2012 01:39 AM #4
    Zero change in sound but it is mostly a revised filter that goes in stock location Maybe a slight improvement high rpm 5K and up. Running GIAC stg 1 chip. According to APR this flows well enough to support KO4. I plan on going APR KO4 so I can chk this off my to buy list. However 300 bux for the Apr which is a nice carbon fiber vanity piece and a drop in filter seems awfully overpriced. I only bought it because of the price from forum member.


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    06-02-2012 02:46 AM #5
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    06-02-2012 02:55 AM #6
    I have a tsi myself and noticed a change in the sound of the turbo. U can actually hear it after install. Lol. However, get the intake then get stage 1. U will feel like u have a mini jet turbine under your hood! But with all seriousness, I was almost overwhelmed when stepping on or for the first time
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    06-02-2012 11:06 AM #7
    For fsi, I just went with the vwr air filter apr sells. Couldn't be happier.
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