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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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Default damn rain had to go and ruin my fun

my injen intake just got here and i got all excited and was ready to go put it in and as soon as i step outside it starts raining =[ no i have to wait till the end of the week.
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Ehh.. ruck up soldier.. put that thing on in the rain
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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dont worry i am just came inside for a drink. damn rain wont stop me. so far so good ill post pics when im done or if the car slides of the jack and crushes my head(might have to wait a bit longer for those pics).
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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That's dedication..... you should see me hand washing my car in 40 degree weather.... Be Careful
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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hey I do that too.
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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only got to put on the sri part of it but i might do the rest over the weekend. does it look right to you guys?



also when i went to drive it around the block i kept hearing this squeeking noise comming from the engine by the wheels do you think its just the brakes from the rain? it only happens when i step on the gas.
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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Looks like yuo had the same problem as me when I had my injen intake as SR. Is your filter pushed up against that metal piece because mine was and it left a hole in my filter. Your going to love the CAI when you get it on, you can definetly feel the gains and its a little quiter too.
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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yeah its pushed up but it should be fine for now its only gonna be there for a week or so.
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^^ Thats what I thought too.
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 05:59 AM
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a neat tip to try too is to remove the left lil cover in ur bumper so air can go right into ur cai. i did it and i felt a lil more pull than when it was there.

If u wanna hear my run in a street clik here http://digitalperfection.hthosting.c...cionintake.wmv

your hard work and persperation in the rain will be well worth it.
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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I hurt my neck watching the vid. You do realize removing that plastic piece will higly increase your chances of hydrolocking. Just something to think about.
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Use some of the rubber stripping around the area where the filter is. This will help with the rubbing. It will rub on the rubber and not metal and save your filter. Also try adjusting the filter a little it helps.
Old Jan 5, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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only when its raining, but when its dry it perfect
Old Jan 5, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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Looking good
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