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ichitaka05 · 11-11-2011, 05:38 PM

So yesterday, I got FHI front CF strut tower bar and installed it in my car. I noticed in 1st & 2nd gear a noise from my car (under the hood). When I get home, I checked and noticed that my AEM intake was rubbing against that strut.
Here's the pic

so what do I do? Hacksaw <5mm of the intake

Now it fit without rubbing! That AEM intake cost me $50 vs $120 CF strut bar.

Neutral_Eyes · 11-11-2011, 06:12 PM

Well, there goes all your torque!

MannyO · 11-11-2011, 06:15 PM

Nice Rogue Status gloves Ichi.

Oh and that's the first CF strut tower bar I've ever seen. Didn't even realize CF could be used for stuff like that. Just goes to show how much I know about this kinda stuff.

RRnold · 11-11-2011, 06:20 PM

How come you didn't just trim the hose?!

I guess either way you macgyver'd it so you're good! :happy0180:

Dark · 11-11-2011, 06:23 PM

Hahaha, I would do the same thing. I remember cut down my bike exhaust can because it was too long. LOL

ichitaka05 · 11-11-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MannyO

Nice Rogue Status gloves Ichi.

Oh and that's the first CF strut tower bar I've ever seen. Didn't even realize CF could be used for stuff like that. Just goes to show how much I know about this kinda stuff.

Yeah, they're pretty nice in winter time driving

Yeah, they're Aluminum w CF covered strut bar. Seriously they're light!!!! I wanted the rear cf strut bar... but they only make em for wagons only

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Originally Posted by RRnold

How come you didn't just trim the hose?!

I guess either way you macgyver'd it so you're good! :happy0180:

Actually, piping was already touching the TB to begin w. So sadly I had to cut the pipe

RRnold · 11-11-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Actually, piping was already touching the TB to begin w. So sadly I had to cut the pipe

Ah, that's what I figured! As long as it works now, you're good to go.

ichitaka05 · 11-11-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RRnold

Ah, that's what I figured! As long as it works now, you're good to go.

Yup! But I might go into Turbo rout next yr... local guy want to swap his EJ20 (turbo) into my car and swap my EJ25 into his. All the work for $2k~$2.5k is a good deal... but I'm still debating

RRnold · 11-11-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yup! But I might go into Turbo rout next yr... local guy want to swap his EJ20 (turbo) into my car and swap my EJ25 into his. All the work for $2k~$2.5k is a good deal... but I'm still debating

You know how the saying goes, F.I is the replacement for displacement!

If it's a good deal, I say do it. If it was in CA, I wouldn't recommend it b/c of the hassle with smog tests and what not.

ichitaka05 · 11-11-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RRnold

You know how the saying goes, F.I is the replacement for displacement!

If it's a good deal, I say do it. If it was in CA, I wouldn't recommend it b/c of the hassle with smog tests and what not.

Yeah, that's one part, I'm happy that I don't live in CA. CA is so picky on smog tests. Here isn't to bad, but CA is hell when it comes to smog tests.

iirc one of subie swap shop in Orange County do smog tests pass swap... but they cost arm & leg for the swap

old greg · 11-11-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah, they're Aluminum w CF covered strut bar.

Nah, the tubes themselves are straight up CF. Those cast aluminum junctions have cylindrical nubs on them that are slipped inside the CF tubes and bonded to them with fancy adhesives.

ichitaka05 · 11-11-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by old greg

Nah, the tubes themselves are straight up CF. Those cast aluminum junctions have cylindrical nubs on them that are slipped inside the CF tubes and bonded to them with fancy adhesives.

Really? Damn, I was taught false info. Thanks Greg! I learned correct info! :happy0180:

Longhorn248 · 11-11-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by old greg

Nah, the tubes themselves are straight up CF. Those cast aluminum junctions have cylindrical nubs on them that are slipped inside the CF tubes and bonded to them with fancy adhesives.

I was gonna say that it seems pretty ridiculous to have aluminum covered in CF just for the looks, but I guess faux CF has an appeal to some people.

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