Cutaway of the mysterious intake box

[hhkb]

Timestamp to video.

I don't see anything significant here... hoping a professional can see more than I can!

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[Whitboy82]

We’ve posted some pictures, with a straight through view, and there doesn’t appear to be really much of anything inside.

 

[hhkb]

We’ve posted some pictures, with a straight through view, and there doesn’t appear to be really much of anything inside.

So it's all a red herring!

 

[Shankmeyster]

 

[Toprarnen]

I always figured it was an intake cover due to the repositioned hood scoop, for liquid/debris protection

 

[FL5ogger]

I always figured it was an intake cover due to the repositioned hood scoop, for liquid/debris protection

I think this can be the only explanation. Protecting the turbo from dripping water coming from the bonnet vent.
The plastic would be less likely to corrode over time also.

 

[randomFL5guy]

Probably just a shield to protect from dripping water. Cold water on hot metal can cause it to crack, so maybe they're just using a little plastic piece to insulate the metal.

 

[citrus]

I always figured it was an intake cover due to the repositioned hood scoop, for liquid/debris protection

Would it have been much worse to mount a "drip pan" under the scoop on the hood? A la MR2 Spyder, etc.

 

[Toprarnen]

Would it have been much worse to mount a "drip pan" under the scoop on the hood? A la MR2 Spyder, etc.

You can't make that look like a pretty engine accessory while the hood is open

 

[hhkb]

I wonder if that area can house some dry ice...

 

[Vincent@27WON]

Still so eager to take it apart.

 

[chopsuey34]

Would it have been much worse to mount a "drip pan" under the scoop on the hood? A la MR2 Spyder, etc.

The MR2 Spyder drip pan under the hood vent is really heavy. It makes the Spdyer trunk as heavy as a normal hood despite it being half the size. Using plastic mounted to the intake tubing is the lighter option compared to a metal pan attached to the hood.

 

[citrus]

The MR2 Spyder drip pan under the hood vent is really heavy. It makes the Spdyer trunk as heavy as a normal hood despite it being half the size. Using plastic mounted to the intake tubing is the lighter option compared to a metal pan attached to the hood.

The pan could be plastic or something. Everything on the Spyder is steel anyway.

 

[hhkb]

According to Spoon...

 

[Icehawk]

Ah, yes - now it's all clear to me.

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