Couple of dumb answers, but thats expected on a forum i guess.
Why do i need a filter? I am assuming its some sort of swipe at me, cause its a no brainer why a paddock bomb needs an air filter.
Spa pump? No, just no.
So, i cut a rough hole in the bonnet, ripped out the airbox and put a 180 degree bend pipe from the XF on, i realise 180 degrees isn't ideal but it is the best i had.
I must say, for a bush mechanics mod, it works pretty f-ing well! Very loud induction noise ( i like it a lot), whistles, and when you stab the throttle it sounds like the car is dosing haha. Even the engine note has changed quite a bit, the motor actually barks now when you give it the beans. Very pleased, and the pod was on special, so everyones happy.
EDIT: Just to add, air being sucked in does not hang around the piping system long enough to get significantly heated up.
As for the performance side of things, believe it or not it is a full second faster to 100 clicks, really wasn't expecting it to be that good. It was 9.6 ( shocking) now 8.6 which is slightly less shocking.
Will have to mess around with the placement a bit as the front of it is actually facing the back of the car, not ideal. Have since worked out a better setup, but it will require a new hole to be cut.
It is as follows, cut a hole directly on top of the TB, smash the 180 deg bend pipe on it and out the top, grab the stock 'l' shape plastic pipe and put it on, bam, pod is facing straight fowards.
Yes, i am aware someone mentioned this beforehand.
