Silicone Turbo Inlet Pipe - 1.8T

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Hi all,

Tossing up the idea of a Silicone Turbo Inlet Pipe...

A couple of specific questions to the guys out there that have installed a Silicone TIP (of any make / Forge, Samco etc.) on a MK4 GTI...

- Does the engine cover go back on? i.e looks OEM or is there a bulge or do you have to cut a hole to make clearance?
- The Air Pump and DV have too change positions, have you had any problem with the OEM hoses not reaching / bending etc. (I think the DV looks ok, however the Air Pump appears to have to stretch a long way.
- Does the OEM vacum hose at the bottom near the turbo fit the plug, or do you have to get new vacum hose? The plug looks quite big (diameter)

I am aware that there is a DIY and I am more than thankful for that, however I just needed to ask these specific questions...

Happy to discuss...

Glenn