Questions from a N00b (sorta)
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A) don't get a by-pass valve. Otter will back me up on this. They break and you lose some power with them.
B) I'm pretty happy with my RRM CAI. I'm actually very happy with it over the AEM and Injen designs. They designed it so it goes in a hidden splash guard compartment which gets a ton of airflow from the frontend. It also utilizes the rubber boot on the stock intake manifold, where as the competition does not. The way it mounts up allows it to flex with the engine. I've heard of Injen and AEM's breaking or coming loose because there is a lot of engine movement unless you have aftermarket engine mounts. Most importantly I love how the RRM CAI gets a hidden compartment. It's so killer. I cut a little on one of my splash guards to get the filter in. Just something you need to see to appreciate.
B) I'm pretty happy with my RRM CAI. I'm actually very happy with it over the AEM and Injen designs. They designed it so it goes in a hidden splash guard compartment which gets a ton of airflow from the frontend. It also utilizes the rubber boot on the stock intake manifold, where as the competition does not. The way it mounts up allows it to flex with the engine. I've heard of Injen and AEM's breaking or coming loose because there is a lot of engine movement unless you have aftermarket engine mounts. Most importantly I love how the RRM CAI gets a hidden compartment. It's so killer. I cut a little on one of my splash guards to get the filter in. Just something you need to see to appreciate.
I live in oregon, so I'm sure you're aware that there is a TON of rain here. From what I've been told and have read, it will have to be submerged to hydrolock. However, you can still suck water and stahl your engine... not good for it but won't kill it. If you are driving through standing water a lot, I'd consider a short ram. Personally, I decided I'm not going to drive my car when it's pouring. I'll drive my truck if I have to go somewhere.
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alright, CAI/SRI decision will be made a lil later into the future.. for now, i needa get my calipers done before the cold weather really hits. it's pretty damn cold already as it is...
i need a few extra jacks. where's the cheapest place i can pick em up? or do i even need 4?
i need a few extra jacks. where's the cheapest place i can pick em up? or do i even need 4?
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canadian tire, all you need is 2, but they re relatively cheap at $30 a pair. and as for the CAI, you basically need to be treating your car like a submarine in order to hydrolock it.
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I'm pretty happy with my RRM CAI. I'm actually very happy with it over the AEM and Injen designs. They designed it so it goes in a hidden splash guard compartment which gets a ton of airflow from the frontend. It also utilizes the rubber boot on the stock intake manifold, where as the competition does not. The way it mounts up allows it to flex with the engine. I've heard of Injen and AEM's breaking or coming loose because there is a lot of engine movement unless you have aftermarket engine mounts. Most importantly I love how the RRM CAI gets a hidden compartment. It's so killer. I cut a little on one of my splash guards to get the filter in. Just something you need to see to appreciate.
. Anyways, the only problem im having with it (with about a year of use) is the way the filter rubs on the back of the fog light (it made a tiny hole on the filter element).
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i've been reading some threads on jacking the car up. will these jacks do any damage to the car (i.e. should i put the car on jackstands or can it survive 2 hours on those jacks)? there's also debate as to where to jack the car up (the recommended points get warped?) ... ahhh i'm such a noob
Okay, I'm sorry I completely missed what you were saying. You only need 1 jack, the best way to go is a floor jack which can be reasonably priced to expensive. Once you have your car jacked up then you put the jack stands under. And yes, jack stands are incredibly important, as they can be the difference between life and death if the jack fails for any reason. From the sounds of things though, you should really find someone who has experience with cars to give you a hand because from what I've read the way you're approaching this sounds dangerous at best. So I would say, take it to a mechanic or find a friend who will help you.
****I want to make it clear that you should not, under any circumstances, get under a car without jack stands supporting it! Jacks are meant to lift the car not hold it there!****
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