I know there have been a number of posts about the benefits of doing this mod, but I wanted to know if there is any downside? I have an '10 Crossroads and pulled the strip when I cleaned the air filter last weekend. Immediately noticed more kiddy up, pull and a deeper exhaust note. I have stage 1 presently and didn't unplug the o2 sensors. We get lots of rain here in Eastern Canada and I'm a little concerned about water getting in the air box. Thanks.
Sundog
I'm a daily rider in Florida, and we have had wicked thunderstorms almost daily for the last month. No worries; if it is not a problem in our monsoons. Your neighborhood is a cake walk
From what I've read on this and another form it has more to do with noise and/ or emissions control. I suspect KevinX likely knows it's actual purpose.
The actual purporse is exactly what you think Sundog. It is there to mainly meet EPA noise requirements....and I would venture to guess there is some emmissions issue as well. Victory is just giving the Federal government what they want.
I couldn't stand the noise after 4-5 hours on the road. For me, 2400 miles to AVR was enough. I put the strip back on when I got home. I like my tunes more than noise.boblav said:
YMMV
that rubber strip doesn't seal anything. The air still goes around it. it is there absorb sound.
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