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#1 Post by Dalemac » Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:16 am

Any ideas where i can get one of these bad boys?

i am doing a bit of work on the falco....new brake disks (left one is warped for some reason) lines, pads and loads more stuff and want to chuch a renegade in while im at it.


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#2 Post by GregD-UK » Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:01 pm

Hi all,

Try fleebay fella, there was one on there a couple of weeks ago :smt002
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#3 Post by D-Rider » Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:19 pm

... or search the forums for the DIY versions ....
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#4 Post by fastasfcuk » Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:06 pm

theres an evolution on ebay now.

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#5 Post by Dalemac » Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:35 pm

fastasfcuk wrote:theres an evolution on ebay now.
do you have a link? i cant find it...

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#6 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:13 pm

southern cross have some on the shelf

hooked on rsvzone makes to order


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#7 Post by D-Rider » Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:29 pm

I think Griff might have some too (Rene - not evo)
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#8 Post by Dalemac » Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:46 pm

so whats better...the rene or evo?

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#9 Post by D-Rider » Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:57 pm

Good question .... no clear answer .... there are some that say the standard airbox is just as good as either .... except for the (lack of) noise.

Probably some airbox variants work better with some combinations of exhausts, chips, PCIII maps, throttle bodies etc etc than others .... and the others may work better with other combinations.

In terms of design I have some technical concerns with both the Evo and the Rene ... they each have different technical advantages and disadvantages - that's why I've got my own idea of how I'm going to make one that eliminates my biggest concerns with each type.

That certainly doesn't mean that I see either as poor - I wouldn't claim to be an expert in this area and know Jorge and Ken Zeller are very experienced in these things and have come up with good pieces of kit .... there are just a couple of things that having looked at both of their designs, I think could do with some extra attention.
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#10 Post by mangocrazy » Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:19 pm

D-Rider wrote:there are just a couple of things that having looked at both of their designs, I think could do with some extra attention.
I think (to quote Ligloo) that they could do with strapping in from the top... :smt003

Seriously, I agree Andy. I think what's really needed is a compromise solution, drawing on the best of both approaches. I would feel very nervous with the Evo design, as the velocity stacks are completely unprotected should anything get past the filter or rubber seal.

With the Rene design the stacks are fully protected, but there are issues with crankcase venting and hot air rising off the engine being drawn in.

To be honest, I'm going to have a crack at the method that enlarges the internal volume of the airbox while using a less restrictive filter. It may not give quite the performance of the Evo or Rene designs, but it doesn't have their inherent drawbacks either...

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#11 Post by Dalemac » Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:46 pm

D-Rider wrote:Good question .... no clear answer .... there are some that say the standard airbox is just as good as either .... except for the (lack of) noise.

Probably some airbox variants work better with some combinations of exhausts, chips, PCIII maps, throttle bodies etc etc than others .... and the others may work better with other combinations.

In terms of design I have some technical concerns with both the Evo and the Rene ... they each have different technical advantages and disadvantages - that's why I've got my own idea of how I'm going to make one that eliminates my biggest concerns with each type.

That certainly doesn't mean that I see either as poor - I wouldn't claim to be an expert in this area and know Jorge and Ken Zeller are very experienced in these things and have come up with good pieces of kit .... there are just a couple of things that having looked at both of their designs, I think could do with some extra attention.
when you draw up this brilliant design can i have one? hell, i will even use my bike as the test dummy if you want!

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#12 Post by D-Rider » Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:15 am

I know what I'm going to do - it's just a case of finding time to do it. Seems that Graham (mango) and I have both identified the same issues - it'll be interesting to see how similar or different the solutions are (mind you, I have a couple of variants)
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#13 Post by Dalemac » Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:42 am

D-Rider wrote:I know what I'm going to do - it's just a case of finding time to do it. Seems that Graham (mango) and I have both identified the same issues - it'll be interesting to see how similar or different the solutions are (mind you, I have a couple of variants)
cool. Im gonna hold off on the airbox mod for now, until you have yours sorted!

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#14 Post by cornish mafia » Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:22 am

HOOKED on rsvzone is the man to speak too ..............he makes the airbox to order and takes about two too three weeks ..................his own design on the RENE one i think .............or maybe just a copy but cheaper ........

Have a look at this link to see one and have a read ... http://www.rsvzone.com/forums/showthrea ... ght=HOOKED

Had an evo on my last Falco and it worked great but thought i'd try this baby instead ...................and before you ask i haven't fitted it yet as i'm stuck on a f##king boat workiing but it's sitting at home waiting for me :smt013 ...........the RSV boys reckon they're good though .....
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#15 Post by Kwackerz » Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:03 pm

issues with crankcase venting

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