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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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hey guys, so i know this company that has been doing a lot of car factory upgrades just got into making intakes. the xb is suppose to be their first product. so i was just wondering how many ppl out there will be interested in getting a short ram intake that's chromed out and comes with k&n filter, all the mounting stuff, instructions and dyno charts. i've seen the product and trust me, it looks nothing like the 40 dollar POSs on ebay. i mean i dont know if you guys have ever bought a generic one off ebay, but i got one for my zc motor crx and took it off after a day. but of course the 80 bucks will be for the limited stock i'll be able to get direct from the manufacture and i would post detailed pictures of everything if i feel like there's enough interest in them. this is the first place i've actually started talking about this new product, so help me out with any suggestions

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I'm interested.
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I want 1 NOW!
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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make it universal fit for xA and xB, and you'll be making some good money!
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by pdrizzle
I'm interested.
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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pics?
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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I am in.....
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count me in!
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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Interested in pics. I was going to go true CAI, but I could
be swayed by a quality product with dyno stats to back it up.
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thanks for the input guys, i will definately post pics once i can get my hands on the complete retail kit. but ill try my best to at least put pics of the intake itself by this weekend. and for you guys interested in a little more hp, the CAI is in the design phase. and have any of you guys seen a nickle plated intake? i was at the factory the other day and i gotta say, it has a very unique look to it, it's got just a tiny gold tint to it, i think it looks hot and will try and get pics of both the chrome and Ni for those who might want to go a little unique.
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superman, be advised that before you can offer these for sale on this sit you must become a site sponser...

check out the premium upgrade link in the black menu bar...


that said...i'm moving this to Power Hungry...
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May I asked what company will be releasing it?
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for $80 I am in for sure!
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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i want mine NOW!!!!! cant wate i want it i want it i want it!!!!!! $80 includes shiping right??
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Too bad It wouldnt be carb legal.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 04:13 AM
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actually, the company would apply for carb exempt. it's just paperwork and fees. and u're asking for a lot for something taht costs half as much as a better known brand. i know that a lot of ppl are grumbling about how rediculous the prices for parts are now days. i bought a injen short ram like 4-5 years ago and they didnt have dyno charts or carb stickers cuzz that was back when injen just got started. and i still paid 125 bucks for that one. so now they got bigger and started using their own filters to save cost instead of better quality k&n ones and jacked up the price. i think a lot of ppl would appreciate how this company got tired of watching ppl pay rediculous amounts of money and decided to deviate from their usual company business to help ppl get their hands on good quality parts at almost half the cost of name brands. this is the same thing as medicine, are u willing to pay 40% more for pfizer? or a generic brand taht's the same thing
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 04:23 AM
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hmmm ... decision based on pics of final product....
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Carb costs $$$$$$$.



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