Bonnet clearance!

[slogger]

Done some more to the old Dax again today. Been trial fitting various bits and pieces under my bonnet including the carb.

I would like to fit one of these Oval Cobra type air filters but it appears to be a bit tight with my narrow scoop Dax bonnet.

A bit of a cheek really, but I was wondering whether anyone close to the Medway towns would let me try their Cobra style filter please.

[AC427]

Hi Ian,
i have just ordered an Oval air filter for my car and it should be here by wednesday.

You are welcome to trial fit it to your car

[kdavies3]

You might find that you need a lowrise/ lowrider filter to get enough clearance.
Also you will be surprised how much the engine will settle into it's mounts after a few hundred giving you a bit more clearance.

[slogger]

Originally Posted by AC427

Hi Ian,
i have just ordered an Oval air filter for my car and it should be here by wednesday.

You are welcome to trial fit it to your car

AC427, thanks for the offer. It is appreciated.

I was hoping one of the guys closer to home may be of help, but if need be I'll drop you a pm if that is ok.

Thanks again.

[gareth08]

Originally Posted by slogger

AC427, thanks for the offer. It is appreciated.

I was hoping one of the guys closer to home may be of help, but if need be I'll drop you a pm if that is ok.

Thanks again.

Ian,

Can't help with the Cobra filter but I do have a couple of drop base 14" filters (different heights) that you can try.

[slogger]

Originally Posted by gareth08

Ian,

Can't help with the Cobra filter but I do have a couple of drop base 14" filters (different heights) that you can try.

Cheers m8. I think I will take you up on that offer as I need to get this thing sorted.

[gareth08]

Originally Posted by slogger

Cheers m8. I think I will take you up on that offer as I need to get this thing sorted.

No problem mate.

If you are going to the meet on Wednesday i can bring one with me (the slightly taller of the 2) or you can call over at some point to see which one is better suited. The really low one is on my car at the moment and it's still to big

I keep looking at it and I think a slight tweak with a very big hammer may just solve it

[slogger]

Originally Posted by gareth08

No problem mate.

If you are going to the meet on Wednesday i can bring one with me (the slightly taller of the 2) or you can call over at some point to see which one is better suited. The really low one is on my car at the moment and it's still to big

I keep looking at it and I think a slight tweak with a very big hammer may just solve it

I'm going to try and make Weds but I'll have to see how Helen is.

A round filter may foul the bonnet each side of the scoop hence the oval option.

[gareth08]

Originally Posted by slogger

I'm going to try and make Weds but I'll have to see how Helen is.

Have you earned enough brownie points this month

If not just give me a ring and pop over at some point

[slogger]

Originally Posted by gareth08

Have you earned enough brownie points this month

If not just give me a ring and pop over at some point

Cashed in two handfuls with my run up to Stoneleigh and got some left.

Sorry to say, but she is not well at the mo.