[lowrider]

Takeda, a name much better known on the Nissan side (Z, G and etc) has just come out with, IMO, a cleverly designed Intake system for the F that employs the stock vacuum operated two stage intake. It has a semi-sealed (It has a small opening in the very front) enclosure with a dry reusable cone filter. I have ordered one from B2 Auto Designs and it should be here this week. I'll post pics and overall impressions when it's installed. If it works out, and I have no reason to think it wont, I'll have my K&N Drop-In filter and JoeZ intake up for sale

http://wwww.afepower.com/shop/detai...ter&searchtype=word&keyword=takeda&brandID=53

Lou

 

[lowrider]

Well, it came today. Two hours after receipt, it was on the car. I downloaded the installation instructions before I received it and familiarised myself with the installation procedure, so I was ready to go. The opening in the front is necessary because the filter is larger than the housing on that side. IMO, the quality of the kit is very good and I believe it is well engineered. The shroud is good quality metal and is crinkle powder coated. All in all a well designed unit. As far as sound goes - Reving up with the hood open, you can now hear that open element sucking sound, although it's very quiet. At WOT, sounds pretty much the same, but a wee bit louder. At mild acceleration, it sounds more throaty. It's too early to tell if there is a performance difference. I'm happy with my choice.

My JoeZ and K&N Drop-In Filter is for sale here:

http://www.lexusfforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2510

Lou

 

[lowrider]

Looks great Lou! I wonder if they'll offer different color options.

I doubt it. A couple of their kits do offer the polished or a flat black version, but again, I believe that's offered in only three of their applications.

So the stock air box is untouched and the secondary intake still functions properly?

The intake looks good, I just don't like the opening on the side.

Yes, it retains the outer or intake side of the stock airbox. As far as the opening in the side, the design is actually quite clever. The filter does protrude out of the side of that opening. The box is actually a tight fit, and if it were made to completely encircle the cone filter it would not have fit within the confines of the cavity.

Lou

 

[lowrider]

^^^^Actually the link you provided has the exact same pics as this thread, and the same information. I posted to both of them.

Lou

 

[lowrider]

Having had this for a few days and driven around town and on the freeway, I can make at least one comment. I always drive in Sport Mode, because, to me, normal mode is really lacking in throttle response. Anyway, with this intake, throttle response seems a little sharper to me, I really like it. As I previously said, the sound is marginally louder (throatier) at part throttle. And yes, so far, I really like this new intake.

Lou