I used to make a cold air intake kit for the VW VR6 GTI and Jetta... and 2nd generation turbo Mitsu Eclipse. I'll look into making one for the VX if there is enough interest...?
The kits had formed Lexan heat shields. The kits didn't come with filters, but this time around, I can probably get good cone filters for the kits through work.
BTW, considering the SC... it works with regular gas right? can't bear the thought of running premium. Been there with the GTI. Not cheap! And the GTI had way better gas mileage than the VX!