Hooked air box

Mr_Damage · Apr 30, 2009

Sorry If I end up getting people to repeat themselves.
What is the hooked airbox mod all about.
I've heard it mentioned several times but cant find any explainations of what it does or how to do it?
maybe a howto post would be an idea?:confused

A303 · Apr 30, 2009

It's basically a kit that changes your Mille's airbox into a an open one, supposedly letting more air in and so making more power. Haven't yet tried one myself (will when funds allow) but the many on here who have say it boosts the midrange and sounds awesome. Comes with all the filters, etc., you need and is apparently a really easy fit.
Hooked is the screen name of the guy on here who makes them.
Check out the threads in the for sale section, some of which go into quite a lot of detail.
Here you go Hooked airbox
Think the prices have gone up a little since this was posted and he now makes one for the later (post-04) Milles as well.

Sprocker · May 1, 2009

I did a bit of a pictorial how to when i fitted mine :thumbup clicky this

Get one there fab :thumbup

NewBoots1 · May 1, 2009

Quality bit of kit & it does make a difference...BUT if you do go for one of these kits prepare yourself for the induction roar that makes your petrol tank into a sub-woofer and blots out most other noises!

shady59 · May 1, 2009

sprocker said:
I did a bit of a pictorial how to when i fitted mine :thumbup clicky this

Get one there fab :thumbup

I made your boot seal version yesterday mate took it for a blast last night and jesus! felt like a different bike! Performance and noise. If i had the cash at present i would get Hooked's version as it would be a much more reliable/professional job and am only using this till i save the pennies for a real one :thumbup

Sprocker · May 1, 2009

MSmilleR said:
I made your boot seal version yesterday mate took it for a blast last night and jesus! felt like a different bike! Performance and noise. If i had the cash at present i would get Hooked's version as it would be a much more reliable/professional job and am only using this till i save the pennies for a real one :thumbup

The Homer ewe one yeah, did you get some pics of your finished job :dunno

mine looked very professional :nana

Not bad for a £10 tho' eh :thumbup

shady59 · May 1, 2009

sprocker said:
The Homer ewe one yeah, did you get some pics of your finished job :dunno

mine looked very professional :nana

Not bad for a £10 tho' eh :thumbup

No didn't get any pics to keen to get out to hear it howl, oh and mine was free thanks to amount of Eos's we get that leak thank you mr vw........ :thumbup

Sabre · May 1, 2009

Hey Sproker, youve run both types of air box mod like misself. What would you say the differences are?

Sprocker · May 1, 2009

Sabre said:
Hey Sproker, youve run both types of air box mod like misself. What would you say the differences are?

Didn't really test the homer ewe copy out Stuart before i got the Hooked one. I really only made it to pass the winter away for something to do while the bike was off the road. Hooked's is first class quality wise, and the induction noise is just superb

irate i'm not the fastest or most experienced rider out there to be knowing performance gains for or against each type, the standard one was fast enough for me anyway :roll i'm more of a sound junkie than speed junkie :biggrin

Sabre · May 1, 2009

I gotta say the "Hooked" looks a quality bit of kit

irate and Id want one just for the bling value alone BUT

I went back to the EVO type cos the induction noise of the Rene copy, whilst being glourious and addictive, was just too much for my aged ears.

Both types are a marked improvement from the standard bread bin though

Sprocker · May 1, 2009

Sabre said:
I gotta say the "Hooked" looks a quality bit of kitirate and Id want one just for the bling value alone BUT

I went back to the EVO type cos the induction noise of the Rene copy, whilst being glourious and addictive, was just too much for my aged ears.

Both types are a marked improvement from the standard bread bin though

Performance wise then, what are the differences do you think :dunno

Mr_Damage · May 1, 2009

Hooked Airbox

Thanks everyone for the helpful replies.. Loooks and sounds great, I'll bear it in mind for the future, once I get my bodywork ecu chip sorted! :doug

Sabre · May 2, 2009

sprocker said:
Performance wise then, what are the differences do you think :dunno

IMHO I think the Hooked type gives more mid range punch whilst the EVO/Badger/Halfords type gives more top end punch.

As I said before both types allow the engine to "breath" much better.

Sabre · May 2, 2009

Mr Damage, I see you are from Bromsgrove. Is that home to the (in)famous cloverleaf?

yellowrsvr · May 2, 2009

Sabre said:
Mr Damage, I see you are from Bromsgrove. Is that home to the (in)famous cloverleaf?

The 'cloverleaf' is near Redditch, about 6 miles from Bromsgrove.

Sabre · May 3, 2009

yellowrsvr said:
Redditch, about 6 miles from Bromsgrove.

Thanks for the lesson in geography

irate
As an ex pat Wolvo I should know. But the cloverleaf was built after I left:eatcorn.

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