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Installed the R2C intake today

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Old 01-14-2011, 05:12 PM
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Installed the R2C intake today

Job wasn't too bad, but I wish I had done more homework prior to starting it! I didn't see the thread discussing the necessity to cut down some of the rubber hose to size and I couldn't figure out for a while what I was doing wrong!

However, once installed, I went for a quick drive and it all paid off. The car sounds and feels exactly like stock driving around until you hammer it. Then it takes on an almost exotic sounding wail! What a pleasant surprise. One of the best intakes I've purchased. Did it make it faster? Probably not...probably even lost a horse or two, but the sound and added fun was worth the $$$. Really has me motivated for the FI exhaust now!

While I had it all apart, I cleaned out the very dirty throttle body with some Seafoam and a rag. It was pretty nasty!

My only regret is that I should've spent the extra $$$ on the black chrome. The pics of the bchrome look much nicer than the powdercoated one I received. Oh, well...maybe for the wife's G!

 
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Old 01-14-2011, 05:16 PM
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nice job.. from the pic, the heat shields don't look strait and therefor not contacting the hood.. but that could just be the angle of the pic. Nice intake, my favorite for our car!
 
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Old 01-14-2011, 05:23 PM
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how much is that kit?
 
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Old 01-14-2011, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by zoop425
nice job.. from the pic, the heat shields don't look strait and therefor not contacting the hood.. but that could just be the angle of the pic. Nice intake, my favorite for our car!
Could be because of the install. When I installed some, they contacted and sealed with the hood perfectly.
 
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Old 01-14-2011, 05:36 PM
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Congrats on the buy!


I love mine and i have the same exact thought process as you....


FI catback
 
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Old 01-14-2011, 06:32 PM
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yea i have the R2C on my G and it sounds sweet about 3000 rpm's... all i need now in some berk HFC and watch out suckers.. the beast has hit the road
 

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Old 01-14-2011, 08:44 PM
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Good eye...I did have to readjust them a bit to align with the hood. Well, actually, I just closed the hood and that did the trick to straighten them out. Oops!
 

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Old 01-14-2011, 10:12 PM
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nice, congrats and enjoy!
 
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Old 01-14-2011, 10:13 PM
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That looks pretty good man!
 
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Old 01-14-2011, 11:02 PM
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Congrats on the intake! I know I love my R2C intakes. I did that mod over a year ago and I enjoy every moment I hear them.
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 08:32 AM
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any soundclip?
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 10:52 AM
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Congrats on the intake! Looks sweet
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 01:58 PM
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One difference I have noticed is a slightly higher idle when the car is cold. Anybody else get that?
I'm not sure if it is due to the intake or as a result of some major cleaning of the throttle bodies?
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 02:07 PM
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its normal after a TB clean, nothing to do with the intakes, it'll be ok within a few days
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by herkster
how much is that kit?
Let me ask the ? again lol

How much as the kit guys??????
 


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