12-06-2013, 02:33 PM | #29 |
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Thanks for taking the time to post an update on the install! Wish we could see the look on your face when you take it down the road for the first time.
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12-06-2013, 04:30 PM | #31 |
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I haven't primed it yet. I will be taking the belt off for the trip up north.
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12-08-2013, 12:30 AM | #32 |
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Have you run into any issues with putting the bumper back on? Curious as to how the fitment is with the air filter in that location. Looks good though!
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12-08-2013, 12:37 AM | #33 |
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I have an APR bumper and it didn't have any issues with the filter. Same location as Perrin CAI.
On an FRS there are a couple plastic air diverters screwed to the inside of the factory grill that will need to go.
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12-08-2013, 01:35 AM | #34 |
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Next tip for you guys that bought the kit. To prime the Rotrex it is very easy (2 minutes easy) if you prime with air like the Rotrex manual states. I didn't try the method in the KW instructions but instead went to the depot and bought a Ryobi 12V Inflator ($20) that has a air mattress inflator (HVLP) and set it to 10PSI and filled the oil reservoir, loosened the Rotrex inlet and put a towel around the mattress nozzle and placed it in the top of the Oil Reservoir. Hit the switch and let it run for about 5 seconds and turned it off, removed the hose and checked the level. Refill and repeat this process until the oil starts seeping from the inlet at the Rotrex. Tighten the bolt and then follow the procedure to start the car and continue the fill. When it was all said and done I had used all but about the last 1 1/2 - 2 inches of oil in the supplied bottle. Be careful with this stuff, it's $100 a bottle and you need almost all of it. Also make sure once you start the priming process that you don't let air get into the line by running/pushing the reservoir dry.
My car made the drive to Bob today and all is well. Approx. 150 miles and no leaks or issues. There is a lot of the supercharger whine with this kit which I would attribute to the toothed belt. It sounds pretty cool IMO. And the Recirc/BOV makes some nice sound that you can hear but it's really tame, not screaming look I me... I'm boosted, but rather putting a smile on your face when you hear a faint PSSHHHH!
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12-09-2013, 12:27 AM | #35 |
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I saw your car and install today at DO. It looks really good! Exposed gears! Aaaarrrr! Be confident that you have left your car in the hands of some gifted tuners, who have the experience, expertise and patience to get the job done right. I am so glad I used DriftOffice for my FI tune. Anxious to hear the results, from you or Bob. Pete |
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i'm not big on centrifugal blowers, but this is a nice kit. i love the toothed, separate belt. it'd be my choice if i were in the market.
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That bumper!
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How do we spin the rotrex housing to have it positionig the right way?
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http://www.rotrex.com/media/5fd67e23...20Handbook_pdf
Go to page 22. Be very careful and follow the instructions to the letter.
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Thank you so much dude!!! Your help is appreciated so much!!!
I'm now 100% ready for the install. Start tomorow morning! |
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