Yes! a New Thread For all the POst whores Who want to talk Subies!!!

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FRAKK's2.5

Discussion Starter · Apr 17, 2002

Ok!!! How the Fuck do you install a CAI without having to remove the Fender?! I thought about taking the Wheel off and the plastic protector around the wheel well...Wait did I answer my own question?! dude I tried to put on my CAI but shit It was a fucking pain in the ASS! (I think it would help if I know what the fuck I'm doing too!!! Naw, it takes all the fun out of it!) No really I have a pretty good Idea how this shit goes but nevertheless it is a fucking Bitch to install it!!
Frakk

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RS25.com

· #21 · Apr 17, 2002

obsidian said:
If you go through a puddle, go through it QUICKLY! Don't think "I dont want to splash water in my intake so I'll go through it nice and slow"!

I'd actually disagree with that statement. When you go fast, you risk pushing a LOT of water under your fenders, and you'll get more water in your intake, saturating the element, as well as water everywhere else.

By going fast you risk splashing water into your engine compartment, and depending on how cold the water is, and how much gets up there, you can crack your engine block (the sudden cooling of the metal). You also risk losing control, soaking your brakes enough that their power is greatly diminished, soaking your engine electrical system (read: stalls your engine) and then getting stuck.

If the water is lower than your intake, go nice and slow, so as not to splash. If the water level is higher than your intake, go another direction!

obsidian

· #22 · Apr 17, 2002

RS25.com said:
If the water is lower than your intake, go nice and slow, so as not to splash. If the water level is higher than your intake, go another direction!

That's probably the best advice. I was just reiterating what I've heard from different sources. As I said, I thought slower would be better but I do understand the argument of splashing better than submerging, but that brings up your statement, which is probably the best option

Or just get that AEM thingie and not worry about it

FRAKK's2.5

Discussion Starter · #23 · Apr 17, 2002

RS25.com said:
I'd actually disagree with that statement. When you go fast, you risk pushing a LOT of water under your fenders, and you'll get more water in your intake, saturating the element, as well as water everywhere else.

By going fast you risk splashing water into your engine compartment, and depending on how cold the water is, and how much gets up there, you can crack your engine block (the sudden cooling of the metal). You also risk losing control, soaking your brakes enough that their power is greatly diminished, soaking your engine electrical system (read: stalls your engine) and then getting stuck.

If the water is lower than your intake, go nice and slow, so as not to splash. If the water level is higher than your intake, go another direction!

Thanks that really does help a lot!!!!

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RS25.com

· #24 · Apr 17, 2002

You know, you guys are in Southern California, you don't have RAIN, what are you worried about?

TMRRALLY

· #25 · Apr 17, 2002

I've haven't waisted my time by reading all you guyses rants.........
you can install kthe intake by removing the plastic under the bumper and fender well.

Water injestion........ you would have to sumerge(i know) the intake to have a problem. The little amount of water you might get into the inner fender well will not be a problem. Look at my intake I have never had any problems with it. The older cars with mass air sen. could have problems with the water actually messing up the sensor do to water ingestion.

Did that help at all??

eric m.

· #26 · Apr 17, 2002

RS25.com said:
You know, you guys are in Southern California, you don't have RAIN, what are you worried about?

i know that was a joke, but that no rain thing is such a stereotype. didn't you watch the long beach grand prix? it was so overcast.

and it just rained on monday. if you want someplace sunny, move to arizona.

FRAKK's2.5

Discussion Starter · #27 · Apr 17, 2002

[email protected] SUBARU said:
I've haven't waisted my time by reading all you guyses rants.........
you can install kthe intake by removing the plastic under the bumper and fender well.

Water injestion........ you would have to sumerge(i know) the intake to have a problem. The little amount of water you might get into the inner fender well will not be a problem. Look at my intake I have never had any problems with it. The older cars with mass air sen. could have problems with the water actually messing up the sensor do to water ingestion.

Did that help at all??

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TMRRALLY

· #28 · Apr 17, 2002

Didn't I just type that??!?!?

Nice little red X

FRAKK's2.5

Discussion Starter · #29 · Apr 17, 2002

You...but I'd figure I do a little @$$ kissing (hoping to get a good deal:devil: ) since I'm planing to get my sway bars from you and since you probably be the one installing them...

:happynow:
Just Kiddin'

TMRRALLY

· #30 · Apr 17, 2002

Now thats funny!!!!!

I think it is most likely harder to do the CAI than to do the sway bars, but you insist on doing the CAI your self!!!!

FRAKK's2.5

Discussion Starter · #31 · Apr 17, 2002

Well harder in the sense that there are (I would assume) more parts to be moved and since I already have an intake in place is not hard firguring out the things, (bumper or wheel protective cover) but to install the sway bars I need to put my car on Jacks and that I don't have which is where you come in, and plus since I more than likely be there to buy the f...ng' things why not! right?!

TMRRALLY

· #32 · Apr 17, 2002

I have on problem with that. Why don't you just buy on of my air intakes and get it over with.?

obsidian

· #33 · Apr 17, 2002

[email protected] SUBARU said:
Water injestion........ you would have to sumerge(i know) the intake to have a problem.

Right. And that leads to the argument of going faster through puddles.. when you go fast through water, it sprays up and around, getting more wet but also getting more air (less submergence) versus going slow which your car will just sink into the water. Not saying it's the correct theory but it is a very popular one, fwiw (not just on here or iclub)

Look at my intake I have never had any problems with it.

Of course not. Your intake is going through the hood scoop so unless you drove your car underwater, yours would be fine. The injen one is located a few inches off the ground.

And James, it doesn't take much rain to cause puddles. Since SoCal is also very mountainy and anything but flat, it's not uncommon for a light afternoon rain to cause deep hidden puddles (the kind where you think it's only 1/2" deep but really a couple inches or more).

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TMRRALLY

· #34 · Apr 17, 2002

obsidian said:
Right. And that leads to the argument of going faster through puddles.. when you go fast through water, it sprays up and around, getting more wet but also getting more air (less submergence) versus going slow which your car will just sink into the water. Not saying it's the correct theory but it is a very popular one, fwiw (not just on here or iclub)

Of course not. Your intake is going through the hood scoop so unless you drove your car underwater, yours would be fine. The injen one is located a few inches off the ground.

And James, it doesn't take much rain to cause puddles. Since SoCal is also very mountainy and anything but flat, it's not uncommon for a light afternoon rain to cause deep hidden puddles (the kind where you think it's only 1/2" deep but really a couple inches or more).

You might not get water in my intake from going through a puddle but you might from rain or all the snow we get around here.

I would go as fast as posseble through a puddle any way.

obsidian

· #35 · Apr 17, 2002

Ahh.. didn't think of the rain

I would go with your intake if I had a hood scoop... but OH NOOOO... RS can't have a hoodscoop anymore cuz otherwise it'll look just like a WRX. Maybe if cf hoods were only $80

autoarttech.com

· #36 · Apr 18, 2002

hey frank,

if it would help out, when they proto-typed my car, they took the front bumper off.

let me know if you want to see it. the car is going to be in the international auto salon this weekend in long beach.

here is the i-club thread: IAS thread

->arthur

FRAKK's2.5

Discussion Starter · #37 · Apr 18, 2002

Hey Arthur!! I hate to keep on beating around the bush with this thing I appreciate the input..!I went ahead and installed the CAI and I didn't have to take the bumper off!!! It was rather easy actually!! all I did was removed the front left wheel took out the Mud-guard or whatever you would call it and installed the Tubing piece of cake!!! an I did all of this with...a toothpick! while having my hands tied behind my back hanging from my feet!!! wait! I didn't do that! anyway it was a pretty easy install really it took me a while but hey now I know...:happynow: Hey by the way This Injen CAI rocks dude very noticesable (Sean syndrome again!) difference thanks! Dude!
Frank

Rich! I recommend Injen! you'll feel the difference really!!!

obsidian

· #38 · Apr 18, 2002

Sweet. How's the sound? Didn't you have something before? How does it compare?

FRAKK's2.5

Discussion Starter · #39 · Apr 18, 2002

obsidian said:
Sweet. How's the sound? Didn't you have something before? How does it compare?

It sounds Meaner and Deeper! Dude I think makes a great difference if you have an exhaust to go with it...I'm telling you the sound it's fucking bad ass!!! Yes! I had a Weapon R intake! and I can tell the difference between the two! nothing against Weapon R I think they got their shit straight I just wished I would've gone with Injen Instead!!
Frank

obsidian

· #40 · Apr 18, 2002

FRAKK's2.5 said:
nothing against Weapon R I think they got their shit straight

Heh. You're probably the only one with that view of Weapon-R. Do a search on iclub (if they ever re-allow searching) or just cruise through the last month's of posts there in that NA forum. :run:

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