To set things straight from my point of view, the whole point in not claiming fantastic gains is because we haven't finished testing with it yet. I personally don't believe in leaving the development of the induction system to the standard air box as a result of no real decent gains from other makes/styles.
This forum should be about trying to gain as much knowledge about Clios as possible, whether it's through trial and error, previous experiences or development etc. I don't for one minute believe any member should be "shot down" so to speak, when attempting to develop any product, as the aim is to get as much power as cheaply as possible, is it not? So the more people willing to attempt modifications the more likely we are of achieving this goal! We haven't really explained any further about the induction system as we haven't tested it enough. Hence buying another development car. Luke saw a healthy increase in torque and power and no doubtably drivablity, I am quite shocked myself. His previous filter wasn't fantastic, but it even saw good gains over the standard filter.
However before making claims of BHP and torque figures without enough testing would be stupid and misleading. Luke only revealed his results from before an after from the same rolling road on a different day (the RR has ambient correction so this wouldn't be an issue). I understand that Luke was fairly defencive, but Chip clearly fuelled the situation. Im not really bothered about the whole arguement, however I do feel Chip was out of place not knowing the full story. Clearly the forum is for voicing oppinions and that's what everyone has done.
Chip, I was asking about your industry and your qualifications as I was just interested in your background, not to have digs at you. I do agree that qualifications aren't everything, you do need experience as well. Although a combination of both can't do any harm. I have a Motorsport Eengineering Degree, I run a race team and build a few race cars, engines and do a lot of chassis setups and development (for aftermarket manufactures also), I also dabble in race driver instruction.
On a lighter note, epic pictures taken by Luke, very well done to Ktec for running the day so smoothly and that's to Will for organising it!
Josh