Hey everyone, yes I have searched. Also finding in the process that most of the older 9n3 TIP install thread links no longer work.

I was looking at buying a TIP and found a few cheaper options on eBay compared to the forge one. I noticed that one of them doesnt have the metal joining insert? towards the end of the smaller opening.

What is this and would it be a hassle to get the one without it. I ask because I can have it at my door for <$100... if its something I could pick up cheaply I would opt for this.

Here are two that I've found.

Without metal insert:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GPLUS-Silicone-Intake-Hose-Kit-For-VW-Polo-1-8T-GTI-9N-Ibiza-FR-MK4-Cupra-BK-/350672855453?hash=item51a5bb219d:g:UucAAOSwmrlU0wy h

With insert:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SEAT-IBIZA-MK4-1-8T-20V-VW-POLO-SILICONE-TURBO-INTAKE-PIPE-AYP-AQX-BJX-/252220774312?var=&hash=item3ab98797a8:m:m52Z1O7RwH vIvnG3uwEmzTQ

Please let me know your opinions of these, as the only difference, aside from one of them coming from china, is this metal piece. Along with the fact that the second is more than double the price.