Hello,

I have bought a Gruppe M induction Kit for my '96 RX7 and am very happy with it (the build quality is superb).

The problem I am having is with the little inlets that drop down either side of the bonnet catch mechanism.

I have an air-bag sensor mounted to the bonnet mechanism which means one of the inlets will hit it.

I am wondering if anyone has had this problem and can give me any help. I know that the Knight Sports intake uses the same inlet design.

goto www.gruppemeurope.com to see a pic of the intake.

I've also added a picture of the bonnet mechanism on my car.

Andrew.

 

gruppe M makes some quality stuff...I always wandered if they made an exhaust for the 7...I'm not to sure about your problem. I'll see what I can find.

 

I can't figure out where they think that thing is gonna get air from once the hood is closed... the radiator is sealed to the nose just below it.

 

Didn't know they make stuff for our cars..

 

Looks nice.

 

probably work better with the feed bumper (that is the one with the slot isn't it?)

 

I wonder if you could hook that up (or something like it) to the scoot hood? I'd spend the dough for that.

Matt

 

you guys liek that or the M2 design better?

 

Yeah the build quality is very good. The finish on the Carbon Laquer is very smooth and the hub that the hoses go into is built very well.

GruppeM have also built in noise reduction into the air pump and other hose connecions by using three small holes instead of one large one in the joints.

If anyone can help me with the installation problem I would be gratefull.

When it comes round to installation I would be glad to post pics if anyone wants to see them.

 

Should cut your hood to have an opening for that intake.

 

wow, I really like this look and setup, only one BIG problem, you cant get a larger size SMIC in there, I plan on getting the ASP medium IC (used to be sold by m2 as m2 medium IC) and there would be no way to fit it in.

 

Hey Scrub (or anyone!),

Any joy with finding anything on fitting?

 

OK, I've got the intake to fit!

Had to remove the part of the airbag sensor bracket (Which is bolted on anyway).

But the sensor is still in place and hopefully still safe/effective.

 

So it worked then? Glad to hear it. 90% of the threads on here are "it didn't work" threads. Nice to see one with a resolution.

 

What about your fuse box?

 

No problem with fitting on top of the fuse box.

As for access, well the filter assembly stays attached to the pipes and you just remove the box (takes about 3-4 minutes) so no big problem.

 

nice intake! ! reminds me of the mugen intake for the S2k.

 

gruppem are quality - the intercooler is definately an issue.