Engine cover troubles

[ashweek06]

Ive just bought a Revo Technik air intake for my Cupra tsi 08 plate. Obviously the original filter on the car is built into the engine cover so its going to be an issue when i fit the new one. Its proving to be a bit difficult to find another engine cover that doesnt have the original built in filter system. in my opinion it looks alot better with a cover rather than just leaving it bare... ive also been told that you can modify the original cover yourself to allow for the Revo intake? any advice would be great

 

[fester]

You need to take the stock cover and chop it up. So cut off all the bits that get in the way over the revo intake.
Two front grommet mounts should remain.

Or alternatively, buy a cover that was made. I have seen a few carbon covers around, or even steel plate covers.

 

[OldManPooley]

Evolution motorsports do one all be it, its just a plain looking cover

 

[Big Lee M]

I have a cupra R engine cover spare if you are after one?

 

[Euan1P]

You need to domething like this

 

[richicupra]

You can get away with keeping all four original mounting points if you chop the cover right.

 

[Shaun]

Or you could fit an audi a4 engine cover which covers all the ugly parts at the front of the engine but leaves the coils exposed. you need the brackets to mount it though, but a nice oem looking mod. just says audi on it though.

 

[OldManPooley]

People usually want to cover the coils to prevent water ingress