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Quickurt · 09-25-2008, 06:18 PM

IS it sandwiched in between two sections that can be taken apart and reassembled without the screen?
If not, it looks like a very careful die grinder job. Don't try a hole saw, as it will grab the screen and probably tear up the whole thing.
You will have to cut through one wire at a time, far enough away from the throttle body to not damage it, then carefully grind each wire to flush with the inner bore.
Looks like a PITA, but I'd say your right about the restriction, it's hideous!
One question: is it doing something to the airflow so that the MAS works properly?

09-25-2008, 06:18 PM	#2
Quickurt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coastal Oak Forest Posts: 1,069	IS it sandwiched in between two sections that can be taken apart and reassembled without the screen? If not, it looks like a very careful die grinder job. Don't try a hole saw, as it will grab the screen and probably tear up the whole thing. You will have to cut through one wire at a time, far enough away from the throttle body to not damage it, then carefully grind each wire to flush with the inner bore. Looks like a PITA, but I'd say your right about the restriction, it's hideous! One question: is it doing something to the airflow so that the MAS works properly? __________________ Sold - Black on Sand Beige 2006 S - 48K miles 18x8.5 and 10 OZ Alleggerita HLT Anthracite wheels and anthracite Cayman side grilles - lovingly adjusted Schnell Short Shift