what's the scoop with SVA with K&N air filters poking out through the bonnet?

This seems to be quite common but what needs to be done for SVA?

I imagine the bonnet is cut close around the filters and edged so the radius is ok but what about the the filter elements themselves?

comments and pics appreciated.

[Edited on 13/1/06 by 02GF74]

I didn't have to do anything on mine.

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Originally posted by emsfactory
I didn't have to do anything on mine.

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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=35629

Not a problem for me either. The radius on the metal top is marginal but was not raised as a fail. Domed nut as standard.


SVA FAIL - OK so I still need to paint it but at least the pancake filter and mirrors passed. Indicators didn't though. Read that bit wrong!

HTH

Go for a sponge one like TIG.

MAC#1 put there pinto cars through without filters as it's not a requirement.


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[Edited on 13/1/06 by donut]

or do this.

i was told at beverley that if i'd not covered it, it'd be a fail.

the edging is rubber u trim, cut at the bottom of the u, with the ends superglued together. if you cut it about 3-4 inches shorter than the circumfrence of the filter, it will hold tightly to the edge.
i actually left it on for a while after sva, as it looks quite neat.

fyi, the gauze itself is too fine to be classified for radius testing.

hth
tom
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This is ours before the SVA, changed it now for a K&N.

Decided to run some insulating tape around the top and bottom to cover sharp edges, SVA bloke didn't mention it.

ah, thgere is more than one K&N filter shape.

I meant with the twin side draught oval shapped jobbies that sitck out of the side of the bonnet not top..

so once again, a call for pics and SVA issues

Mine passed like this
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I'll tell you tomorrow

K&N passed radius test but it was borderline.