Worried my Takeda CAI will get wet
#17
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I contacted aFe when I was having fitment issues installing my splash shield and I believe the test car was a 2009 sedan. The test G they used did not have a bracket and they just assumed that all bumpers were the same. aFe said until I contacted them, they had never heard of anyone having any problems with fitting the shield.
I have a 2008 G37S and could not fit the bumper back on with the shield installed. I had to make cuts on the shield - 1 for the bracket and 2 on the sides to allow the grill to fit:
By the time I got everything to fit, the shield was so hideous I just left it off.
I have a 2008 G37S and could not fit the bumper back on with the shield installed. I had to make cuts on the shield - 1 for the bracket and 2 on the sides to allow the grill to fit:
By the time I got everything to fit, the shield was so hideous I just left it off.
#18
I contacted aFe when I was having fitment issues installing my splash shield and I believe the test car was a 2009 sedan. The test G they used did not have a bracket and they just assumed that all bumpers were the same. aFe said until I contacted them, they had never heard of anyone having any problems with fitting the shield.
I have a 2008 G37S and could not fit the bumper back on with the shield installed. I had to make cuts on the shield - 1 for the bracket and 2 on the sides to allow the grill to fit:
By the time I got everything to fit, the shield was so hideous I just left it off.
I have a 2008 G37S and could not fit the bumper back on with the shield installed. I had to make cuts on the shield - 1 for the bracket and 2 on the sides to allow the grill to fit:
By the time I got everything to fit, the shield was so hideous I just left it off.
you just defeated the whole purpose of the shield
???
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And no, I wouldn't say having that middle cut defeated the purpose of the shield. 85% of the filter is still covered. The cut would allow the bracket to fit which will also act as a "shield" in its own right since it covers the filter also.
I sent you a PM.
#20
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The shield fit my 2009 X coupe without issue. The problems I had were all in getting the flexible elbows in place. I ended up cutting the existing holes to be much larger.
I did the install 2 years ago, and took a lot of pictures with intention of posting the full process, but I never finished writing it up...
I did the install 2 years ago, and took a lot of pictures with intention of posting the full process, but I never finished writing it up...
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The shield fit my 2009 X coupe without issue. The problems I had were all in getting the flexible elbows in place. I ended up cutting the existing holes to be much larger.
I did the install 2 years ago, and took a lot of pictures with intention of posting the full process, but I never finished writing it up...
I did the install 2 years ago, and took a lot of pictures with intention of posting the full process, but I never finished writing it up...
Also, note that your black brackets that hold the pipes in place are different from the more current models. Not sure if the earlier design had issues with those who had bumper brackets in the back but aFe changed the design some time down the road...maybe for the worse!?!
#22
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nbast, did you have a bracket on the back of your bumper?
Also, note that your black brackets that hold the pipes in place are different from the more current models. Not sure if the earlier design had issues with those who had bumper brackets in the back but aFe changed the design some time down the road...maybe for the worse!?!
Also, note that your black brackets that hold the pipes in place are different from the more current models. Not sure if the earlier design had issues with those who had bumper brackets in the back but aFe changed the design some time down the road...maybe for the worse!?!
It looks like the elbows are made of a much different material as well. Mine are a squishy material, molder in one piece. It looks like your elbow have a braided core, which would probably make them stronger, but less flexible.
It's been a long time since I installed it, I think I had to bend the horn bracket to move it closer to the radiator, but I don't remember anything else being in the way.
I'm attaching a pic of the elbow squeezed through the hold before I did any cutting. I couldn't see how I could possibly get it straightened out to attach the tube to it. (sorry about the focus)
Last edited by nbast; 05-22-2015 at 11:16 AM. Reason: attachment
#23
The two visible brackets are the only two brackets on the intake.
It looks like the elbows are made of a much different material as well. Mine are a squishy material, molder in one piece. It looks like your elbow have a braided core, which would probably make them stronger, but less flexible.
It's been a long time since I installed it, I think I had to bend the horn bracket to move it closer to the radiator, but I don't remember anything else being in the way.
I'm attaching a pic of the elbow squeezed through the hold before I did any cutting. I couldn't see how I could possibly get it straightened out to attach the tube to it. (sorry about the focus)
It looks like the elbows are made of a much different material as well. Mine are a squishy material, molder in one piece. It looks like your elbow have a braided core, which would probably make them stronger, but less flexible.
It's been a long time since I installed it, I think I had to bend the horn bracket to move it closer to the radiator, but I don't remember anything else being in the way.
I'm attaching a pic of the elbow squeezed through the hold before I did any cutting. I couldn't see how I could possibly get it straightened out to attach the tube to it. (sorry about the focus)
read the install instructions again
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The two visible brackets are the only two brackets on the intake.
It looks like the elbows are made of a much different material as well. Mine are a squishy material, molder in one piece. It looks like your elbow have a braided core, which would probably make them stronger, but less flexible.
It's been a long time since I installed it, I think I had to bend the horn bracket to move it closer to the radiator, but I don't remember anything else being in the way.
I'm attaching a pic of the elbow squeezed through the hold before I did any cutting. I couldn't see how I could possibly get it straightened out to attach the tube to it. (sorry about the focus)
It looks like the elbows are made of a much different material as well. Mine are a squishy material, molder in one piece. It looks like your elbow have a braided core, which would probably make them stronger, but less flexible.
It's been a long time since I installed it, I think I had to bend the horn bracket to move it closer to the radiator, but I don't remember anything else being in the way.
I'm attaching a pic of the elbow squeezed through the hold before I did any cutting. I couldn't see how I could possibly get it straightened out to attach the tube to it. (sorry about the focus)
Here's a picture of the bumper bracket that I keep talking about:
Last edited by sLADe781; 05-22-2015 at 12:29 PM.
#27
Wet filter
I just wanted to confirm that u should be ok right? Because I’m having the same concern my grill is against the filter so it seems water will be easy to touch the intake and it’s storm season where I’m at and wanted to make sure I’ll be okay to go
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