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Old 05-16-2017, 04:08 PM
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Unhappy Stillen Generation 3 CAI Quality/craftsmanship

Hello All,

I recently purchased a Stillen Gen 3 intake for my G37. Reviewing my purchase, I came to find inside the box was poor quality/and craftsmanship. this intake is Worth $500. I feel like I've been cheated out my hard earned money. have a look at the pictures provided. does anyone else have this type of poor craftsmanship on their intake?
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Old 05-17-2017, 03:13 AM
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Stillen just isnt what it used to be.
Old 05-17-2017, 03:17 AM
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what did stillen say?
Old 05-17-2017, 06:35 AM
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Those are cosmetic and won't be visible once installed, nor will it effect functionality.

My Takeda didn't look like that.
Old 05-17-2017, 07:43 AM
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Yea but for being the most expensive intake available that's rough looking. They have the intern make that one?
Old 05-17-2017, 02:41 PM
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That's very eBay quality for such premium price
Old 05-18-2017, 02:25 AM
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While it won't be visible, the air velocity will be affected. Will that be measurable? Probably not.

However I do agree, you did not buy an eBay or backyard made intake. Yours shouldn't look like this, especially the price they charge. Contact Stillen and please report back.
Old 05-19-2017, 08:48 PM
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The 2nd gen Q60 guys are all complaining about Stillen's quality too. They had a major issue with clamps on their intake kit for the TT. I avoid them like the plague.


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