Blow the top off. Presenting the AWE AirGate Carbon Intake for MQB vehicles. Lid on or lid off, the AirGate Carbon Intake can evolve on a whim with a few turns of three easily - accessible hex screws. Want to hear more turbo inductions sounds from within the cabin Go topless. Prefer to keep it stealthy Simply bolt the AirGate lid in place. Constructed of genuine 2x2 carbon fiber, the AWE MQB AirGate Carbon Intake maintains appropriate water draining provisions while utilizing factory mounting points, integrating with the factory ram air inlet seamlessly. The S - FLO Filter The included AWE S - FLO Filter is designed to ensure easy service and to maximize airflow by sitting in the direct path of ram air from the front inlet. This increased airflow unlocked maximum gains of 9 hp and 9 lb - ft of torque out of the Golf R, paired with stage 2 software.