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Old 10-17-2009, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by binder
Nice filter cover!

on a side note, you have to submerse the filter completely in water to hydrolock the motor. A little bit of rain on it isn't going to hurt.

Thanks!

Ya i know its pretty hard to lock up, but its like putting a coat on my child if there is even a chance of it being cold that day...

I was more worried about washing car than rain. I have already driven through heavy rain with open PC, but i thought when i wash, maybe hose spraying so heavy in one spot might just all waterfall down that hood vent and right onto filter....

I'm like Monk when it comes to protecting my Z, dude.
Old 10-17-2009, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismo Z 33
well i like your creativity in keeping the filter suspended by zip-tying the intake to your strut bar!!!
LOL! Good eye!
Old 10-17-2009, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
The samco intake tube has no way to use the standard bolts to hold it upright. I use a metal 80mm maf housing and with the jwt it was flopping all over the place. Function over form my friend.
Why didnt you just use the support bracket that came with JWT?

My Z tube doesnt use stock brackets, either. Instead, the JWT bracket is the only support the intake has to keep it from sagging too low.

It works perfectly. Do you not have it?
Old 10-17-2009, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by GeauxLadyZ
Why didnt you just use the support bracket that came with JWT?

My Z tube doesnt use stock brackets, either. Instead, the JWT bracket is the only support the intake has to keep it from sagging too low.

It works perfectly. Do you not have it?
The samco tube is about 1-2" shorter and you cannot use the jwt support. I bent the **** out of it to attempt to use it and no dice. Sometime soon I will just make my own, but it isn't a high priority.
Old 10-17-2009, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by GeauxLadyZ
Thanks!

Ya i know its pretty hard to lock up, but its like putting a coat on my child if there is even a chance of it being cold that day...

I was more worried about washing car than rain. I have already driven through heavy rain with open PC, but i thought when i wash, maybe hose spraying so heavy in one spot might just all waterfall down that hood vent and right onto filter....

I'm like Monk when it comes to protecting my Z, dude.
understandable. it looks pretty sweet anyways so i guess anything that gives a reason to build something for the car is a plus
Old 10-17-2009, 12:51 PM
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Good work
Old 10-18-2009, 09:55 AM
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I think the heat from the engine is more of a problem than the water from the hood. I have a vented hood and have not had a problem yet. Been a couple years too.
Old 10-19-2009, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by GeauxLadyZ
Thanks

You think that will get rid of all the scratches, scuffs and all that?

If so, im on it.
I'd say wet sanding with super fine paper, then top it off by polishing with a good metal polish should give it a better appearance. You might have some fine line abrasions, but it'll be shiny and uniformed...
Old 10-19-2009, 08:37 AM
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shipped to 93905 please : ) looks good ,Ill take one
Old 10-19-2009, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
I'd say wet sanding with super fine paper, then top it off by polishing with a good metal polish should give it a better appearance. You might have some fine line abrasions, but it'll be shiny and uniformed...
Thanks Vo!

Ya ill def try that out. Im happy with the overall appearence as far as cuts and bends, i even filed down the edges to be rounded and look more pro, but must do something about the finish!

Actually even thought about sending off to Tonester to get c/f wrapped...
Old 10-19-2009, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by datsunHEAD
shipped to 93905 please : ) looks good ,Ill take one
Dont want to get into selling this or anything, but i will write up a true DIY for you if you like.
Old 10-19-2009, 04:18 PM
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left and right polished aluminum airbox for an non HR shipped to 72830?
Old 10-19-2009, 09:03 PM
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Looks great +1 on wet sanding and polish!
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Airbox price shipped to 76543?
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Ahhh wtf shipped to 26260 .
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Actually 2 shipped to 76543 pls!! 1 on each side!! Hurry up need this asap!
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:46 AM
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Does it rattle?
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Thanks for the Order!!!!! Cant wait to install!!

This will cover my TT filters, I also have TS hood..
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if you wrapped that in cf that would be straight pimp!!come on man make me 1 ill pay : )


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