OMG Djames, you have to let me know rite now what to do. I read your post and thought I was reading one of my older ones, same exact everything with parents student and just everything and I have NO MONEY!!! Did your AC just work after or did you have to recharge the AC? What did your uncle weld it with? Please let me know ASAP with all details, thanks. Martin


Martin
2003.5 BS G35
Full Aero/Sport Package
Injen CAI
350Z Springs
Clear Corners
ADR M-Classic 19's Soon..

 

I have the Ztube and the JWT PopCharger which I installed last week and yes it was slightly on the A/C line so I moved the tube alittle and used a rubber hose to wrap around the A/C line where I needed it and now its fine easy fix.

 

Yeah, it seems like covering the AC line with anything is the way to go.


Im a student with a G35 as well, and the parents would of been pissed if they found out an aftermarket part ruined the AC. Good thing i read this before i put the intake in.

2004 Sedan
Black/Willow
Premium w/ splash guards
Clear Corners, Z-tube

 

I used some wiring loom and covered the AC line. My line was a little scratched up, but my AC still works. Thanks for the heads up.

2003 G35 Coupe 6mt Diamond Graphite
AIM= bkchang79
http://www.sounddomain.com/id/bkchang79

 

thanks for the heads up too. mine was starting to scratch and i only installed mine a couple of days ago. thanks for saving me some money!!! i was stupid too, cuz i didnt even tighten the ring around the filter...

 

hey illg35 if you dont have an uncle thats a mechanic you are going to have to pay some money man. my uncle even said that doing labor like this would cost about 500-700 so the dealers werent ripping me off... my uncle just cut out where the whole was and got another cyclinder pipe and just welded it together..it is hard to explain sorry .. and he just reconnected any from the looks of it it aint rubbbing anymore .. he is an expert with a.c so he did this draining stuff ..sorry that my explanation is wack it would be better if i told you in person .. if you live in so cal my uncle would probably hook you up with a good deal.

 

This is my Stillen CAB +Z tube. The Stillen CAB seems to hold the Z tube and MAS tube pretty solid. I have about a 1/2" clearance between the AC line and the Z tube.

I pulled and yanked repetively the flexible part of the Z tube as hard I realistically could towards the AC line to attempt to mimic a bumpy ride. The Z tube would not budge but a couple mm, not even coming close (at all) to the AC line. The design of the Stillen CAB ABS plastic heatshield holds the MAS and Z tube in rigid place.

I should be safe but I'll check it every week for any wear or marks on the AC line.


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Yes, I noticed Stillen dropped their price. Thanks for rubbing
it in!

2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS exhaust,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen CAI
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals

 

I have the same setup as yours and noted the same. The
Stillen is a well designed product!

2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS exhaust,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen CAI
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals

 

lol.....sorry.......

 

That's alright... It happens all the time. I just NEVER expected
Stillen aka "Stealing" to drop their price on anything. We
bought the Sony Playstation2 when it sold everywhere for
$200. That price was rock solid for several years. Now is is
dropping below $180. Sigh, if only the G35 price would drop,
I could get the wife a coupe!

2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS exhaust,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen CAI
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals

 

Well Djames good lookin out anyway, i guess im fcuked!! If Infiniti said the part was 58$, labor and recharging the AC can be 500$ ? How is that possible? I might just order the AC line and take it to my father's friend to install, whateva I have to get it done soon before it gets worse. iLLG


Martin
2003.5 BS G35
Full Aero/Sport Package
Injen CAI
350Z Springs
Clear Corners
ADR M-Classic 19's Soon..

 

If you end up bringing it to your friend, maybe you could document it for others so they can do it themselves. Just a thought.

 

I was just present at my 4th ztube popcharger install (Neffster, Dabomb, me and MarcG). Here is the problem:

The heat shield bracket is too long. This forces the heat shield to the right so you can't get the popcharger over to the left enough to clear the AC line. I didn't have this problem because I didn't install the heat shield.

Solution is to drill a new hole in the bracket in order to slide the heat shield over. The popcarger should stick straight out in line with the ztube. Not cocked to the right.

Will have pics later.

2004 G35C 6MT Black. What Honey? I don't know where they came from. I came home and it was like that...