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crashinmatt
06-21-2002, 01:24 PM
do u guys think that a plastic airbox would hold up. i was thinkin of tryin to make one to put my battery in. i know theres a lot of different aluminum ones around, but i like makin things and thought it would be a pretty cool project. i know the stock box is plastic, but with the added weight of the battery will it hold up? im just lookin for opinions, i may just go ahead and make an aluminun one if its not a good idea and i can find some sheet aluminum.

06-21-2002, 02:15 PM
I wouldn't trust a plastic box if you jump...period.

4HUN
06-21-2002, 03:19 PM
even the plastic airbox still breaks all the time. I wouldnt trust it either.

bermbanger400
06-21-2002, 09:26 PM
i made mine out of lexan it is holding up really good sorry no pics i dont have a digital cam yet:(

crashinmatt
06-21-2002, 09:40 PM
thanks for the replies. i guess i will just wait and try to find some aluminum.

250rmike
06-22-2002, 04:41 PM
have you guys ever thought of clear plexiglass. i think that would be cool. just tell me to shutup if its dumb i dont mind

bermbanger400
06-22-2002, 11:23 PM
250rmike thats what mine is only lexan is much tougher than just plain plexiglass lil more $$ to but alot cheaper than buying an alum. box i think i have about $15 in mine :)

R-Crazy
06-22-2002, 11:55 PM
thats a good price. the aluminum is probably heavier too.

dave

crashinmatt
06-23-2002, 02:32 PM
so u guys r sayin lexan might hold up? whats the difference from a thick plastic? where can i maybe purchase some at? thanks again

06-23-2002, 03:18 PM
isnt the stock airbox plastic?

coryatver
06-23-2002, 06:20 PM
Yeah but it does not have to hold the wieght of a battery.