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MmmDieselFumes · 03-26-2013, 09:30 PM

FYI, one of those plastic caps that plugs new air-tool's inlets works beautifully. Just pull out the grey elbow from the motor side, install plug, push back into firewall. Done! Thanks OP!

nzer · 03-26-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MmmDieselFumes

FYI, one of those plastic caps that plugs new air-tool's inlets works beautifully. Just pull out the grey elbow from the motor side, install plug, push back into firewall. Done! Thanks OP!

The good thing about the plugs the OP has is you don't have to even pull out the grey elbow from the firewall. The outer part of the plug fits between the edge of the hole and the sound tube. a perfect fit.

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oldpueblo · 03-27-2013, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyperpunx

Crown Bolt
Hole Plug (locking white)
Nylon 7/8
Model # 14998

Internet # 202209565

Store SKU # 759537

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bol...5#.UVIS4hm9bNk

Thanks man, only .65 cents. Probably the easiest car mod I've ever done. I like the tube but I do a lot of conference calls so this is a big help.

hyperpunx · 03-28-2013, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldpueblo

Thanks man, only .65 cents. Probably the easiest car mod I've ever done. I like the tube but I do a lot of conference calls so this is a big help.

Welcome!

tripjammer · 03-29-2013, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyperpunx

Crown Bolt
Hole Plug (locking white)
Nylon 7/8
Model # 14998

Internet # 202209565

Store SKU # 759537

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bol...5#.UVIS4hm9bNk

It works. I was able to find some at Home Depot for $.60!

Got a few...

The sound it way better! This is the best mod out there.

makalaka · 04-01-2013, 08:29 PM

Done!

Thanks for this super easy mod.

Tucson FR-S · 04-01-2013, 09:35 PM

Brilliant idea. Thanks.

tripjammer · 04-03-2013, 05:10 PM

You know the car is actually too quiet now...I need a aftermarket exhaust now...come on Motiv come out with your cat back exhaust already! Hehe

B L U E S L A T E · 04-06-2013, 06:06 PM

For some reason, 7/8 plug was too small for me. I ended up using an 1" plug with a rubber o-ring. It clicked in and is sealed up real good.

fistpoint · 04-06-2013, 08:25 PM

When paying for my car I encountered this pearl of wisdom in regards to some comments I made:

finance guy: "where did you learn that?"
fistpoint: "the internet"
finance guy: "1.6% of what you read on the internet is true"
fistpoint: "lol, enjoy your AOL", and "don't go to quilting/sewing websites for news or car repair info then"
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.
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Long live the internet! Halfway through this thread I ran out and bought the exact piece the OP suggested from Lowes. Followed the pics and installed in seconds. Thanks.

blue cat · 04-13-2013, 05:49 AM

Could only find them on ebay for $5, but now i have 20 of them. I guess i'll be handing these out at a future meet.

tedddee · 04-14-2013, 10:39 PM

Well I'd like to thank all the guys that looked into this and found a solution. I've always had this nagging thought that the car just sounded off. The engine noise was just... odd.

Stopped by Lowe's, grabbed the 7/8 plug, popped it in right there in the parking lot. Fit is perfect, like it was made for it.

Sound is 100% better. The car now sounds real to me and you just hear the engine noise coming from the actual engine under the hood.

Again, thanks guys for such a simple and easily solution!

tripjammer · 04-15-2013, 10:35 AM

I grabbed about 5 of them a few days ago to stock up. If I see anybody locally needing them, I will pass them out. This mod is totally worth it.

HotLeopardMama · 04-17-2013, 01:10 PM

Awesome! Did it last night! Thank for you posting about this!!!

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03-26-2013, 09:30 PM	#29
MmmDieselFumes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: . Location: . Posts: 333 Thanks: 176 Thanked 118 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FYI, one of those plastic caps that plugs new air-tool's inlets works beautifully. Just pull out the grey elbow from the motor side, install plug, push back into firewall. Done! Thanks OP!

04-01-2013, 08:29 PM	#34
makalaka Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Sonic, 2013 BRZ ltd Location: VA Posts: 127 Thanks: 12 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Done! Thanks for this super easy mod.

04-01-2013, 09:35 PM	#35
Tucson FR-S Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Brilliant idea. Thanks.

04-06-2013, 06:06 PM	#37
B L U E S L A T E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BMW E84 Location: SoCal Posts: 706 Thanks: 635 Thanked 388 Times in 219 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For some reason, 7/8 plug was too small for me. I ended up using an 1" plug with a rubber o-ring. It clicked in and is sealed up real good.

04-06-2013, 08:25 PM	#38
fistpoint Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Supercharged Golf Cart Location: Estados Unitos Posts: 1,196 Thanks: 75 Thanked 364 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When paying for my car I encountered this pearl of wisdom in regards to some comments I made: finance guy: "where did you learn that?" fistpoint: "the internet" finance guy: "1.6% of what you read on the internet is true" fistpoint: "lol, enjoy your AOL", and "don't go to quilting/sewing websites for news or car repair info then" . . . Long live the internet! Halfway through this thread I ran out and bought the exact piece the OP suggested from Lowes. Followed the pics and installed in seconds. Thanks.

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