New Cold Air Intake System from Smart Madness - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

SmartMadness · 11-13-2008, 12:57 AM

As promised here is the new Cold Air Intake System that has been released by Smart Car Performance. It has all the benefits of the original with all the improvements some of you have asked for.

We have been working with Smart Car Performance and have come up with a new and improved design.

They listened and went back to the drawing boards and have now released Version II. The intake has been undergoing testing for the last couple of months and is now available!

Here is the direct product link for those that are interested:

Smart Madness - Smart Car Parts and Accessories

Thank you....

Turbo42 · 11-13-2008, 05:58 AM

They got it right this time. Nice product

**jwight** · 11-13-2008, 06:03 AM

Thanks for posting. Would really like some photos of how the shield around the filter matches up with the side air intake. I assume the original air box is completely removed - or is the bottom portion left in?

turkeylips · 11-13-2008, 06:06 AM

Looks nice, but the factory setup is still better. If this was connected to the intake vent, feeding directly into a sealed box, then I think it might be an improvement.

Wdhitch · 11-13-2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jwight

Thanks for posting. Would really like some photos of how the shield around the filter matches up with the side air intake. I assume the original air box is completely removed - or is the bottom portion left in?

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Originally Posted by turkeylips

Looks nice, but the factory setup is still better. If this was connected to the intake vent, feeding directly into a sealed box, then I think it might be an improvement.

That was my concern as well... I'd like to see better pics of the install... if it seals to the side intake than it's a great product... if not you'll still be pulling hot air in from the engine compartment... and in that location it will be hotter than anywhere else. I'll wait for the pics though.

SmartMadness · 11-13-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by babybenz

They got it right this time. Nice product

We have been very happy with the original set up (have it on our car now and have done over 6,000 miles with it on) and we will be upgrading to the new version later this evening.

The old version has worked great for us and those that have actually tried it and had it on their car. The manufacturer has been testing this one for a while and has been very satisfied with results.

For those that had the original version we will offer an upgrade.

SmartMadness · 11-13-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jwight

Thanks for posting. Would really like some photos of how the shield around the filter matches up with the side air intake. I assume the original air box is completely removed - or is the bottom portion left in?

The original box is completely removed.

We recommend adding a Cold Air Scoop to increase the amount of incoming air. Here is the direct link to the scoop:
Smart Madness - Smart Car Parts and Accessories

As far as the comment about it pulling hot air from the hottest part of the engine... Here is what the manufacturer has stated:

"We've driven 40-50 miles and opened up the engine compartment and we were able to touch the heat shield and put our hands back where the side opening is without a problem. It is definitely not the hottest part of the engine."

The original version of the intake has and continues to work very well for those that have actually purchased one and used it. Don't take out word for it, but take the words of those that have used it and commented on numerous threads.

We realize that it is not possible for us or the manufacturer to convince everyone and that is OK. We do not take any offense about the feedback from anyone. You are all certainly free to speak your mind and offer feedback on this and any other item we introduce.

We can only speak from our own personal experience and the experience of others that have used the original intake. It works! The folks that have purchased on seem happy and satisfied and many of them have gone on this board and openly stated that.

We now carry two versions of the intake. The original with the added splash/rain shield and the new version.

We recommend the new version to be used with a cold air scoop, which increases airflow to the filter and by doing so boosts performance even more. Is it necessary? No, but it does help even more.

Thank you everyone for your support...

SunDiego · 11-14-2008, 07:59 AM

What's the upgrade option?

Looks nice!

SmartMadness · 11-14-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SunDiego

What's the upgrade option?

Looks nice!

We have discussed this with the manufacturer and decided on offering an option for those that have purchased the original intake. Email us directly at smartmadnessorders@gmail.com or call us at 562-961-6800 for details if you have the original and would like to upgrade.

Thanks!

2micro4u · 11-14-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SmartMadness

We have discussed this with the manufacturer and decided on offering an option for those that have purchased the original intake. Email us directly at smartmadnessorders@gmail.com or call us at 562-961-6800 for details if you have the original and would like to upgrade.

Thanks!

Nice set up I like the new Version.