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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by johndeo11
tried to install once. but coudnt fit. so i did braces then bar...

okay. so far. not liking what's happening...
when i start my car, descendant CAI shakes and it's enough for the MAF sensor to hit the strut bar and make a 'clank' sound. then when i accelerate, under 40mph i hear squeaky sound... SSSOOOOOO... what now?
Well that sucks won't get mine until later today. Any noticeable difference in turn in and stiffness or responsiveness in handling? I'm going to wait to install mine I'm going to get it powder coated a different color first.
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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i noticed some different reponsiveness in handling the most. especially when you make sharp turn, most likely making a right turn while still running.
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 06:45 AM
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john,

to add more clearance, i decided to change the screw that the Descendant CAI bolts to the car (where the original snorkel is bolted)....i used leftover insulation currently. but i've also tried something VERY similar to what heydan to his (bolt + washers) CAI after not liking the bolt that came with the intake.

as for the squeaking...it will go away. just make sure that after driving it around (~around 100 miles, more or less) retighten the bolts of the bar to the brace. after some driving and letting the car get used to it. the squeak will go away...for me it only lasted like 2 days max. (cuz it took me 2 days to realize that maybe i should try to tighten the bolts) never happened again.
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 07:15 AM
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^yeah i remember what you did to your intake to give more clearance... so i might try doin that tomorrow...
i noticed that. i was like, 'maybe it's just like that on first day or so. just like springs.' ahahaaha
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 05:03 AM
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are they requiring signatures on delivery? cuz mines scheduled to come in tomorrow, but i work all day
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by goose_119
are they requiring signatures on delivery? cuz mines scheduled to come in tomorrow, but i work all day
I was wondering the same thing lol
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by goose_119
are they requiring signatures on delivery? cuz mines scheduled to come in tomorrow, but i work all day
Originally Posted by Firefux
I was wondering the same thing lol
Yes they are I received mine earlier today! I know what I'm doing this weekend!!!!
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 06:03 AM
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Well that sucks. I don't know when ill get it now
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by goose_119
Well that sucks. I don't know when ill get it now
If they sent it thru ups like mine you can call your local ups hub and request a pick-up in person. That's what I did when the lazy ___ ups driver that didn't want to deliver my descendant exhaust.
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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The hub is easy almost 2 hours from me, and I work open to close shifts. I can't win, lol
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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i just got an email saying it was delivered and nobodys home
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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@kj I must say I am very very happy with the quality and craftsmanship of this strut bar CUSCO did a great job better than my expectations. It has me debating on wether I should install it this weekend or powder coat it prior to install. Thanks CUSCO!
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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hey steve, did it make to MD today as well?
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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signature? didnt sign anything. just said, 'for john?' 'yeah' gave it and left... and yeah UPS delivered it...
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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[QUOTE=johndeo11;3927611]signature? didnt sign anything. just said, 'for john?' 'yeah' gave it and left... and yeah UPS delivered it...[/QUOTE

Now if only women were that easy lmao! J/k
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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^ i know right... ssshhhiiiiizzzz aahahaaha
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Slow at work so I'm sitting at home waiting for it, then back to work and hopefully slow enough so I can do install
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Backinblacktc2
@kj I must say I am very very happy with the quality and craftsmanship of this strut bar CUSCO did a great job better than my expectations. It has me debating on wether I should install it this weekend or powder coat it prior to install. Thanks CUSCO!
powder coat so its UNIQUE.....
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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glad u guys like it! also big ups to Stephen for getting the group buy organized. i didnt do it alone
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA
powder coat so its UNIQUE.....

thats gonna make a one very expensive brace!



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