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Old 10-01-2009 | 07:54 PM
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Cool R2C Full Intake installed on my 2005 G35 coupe A5

Here is the old engine bay:
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The intake system parts are very high quality and look to be very solid. The install was not as easy as I thought it would have been. Took me 2.5 hours to do with having a few beers and reading the instructions to make sure I did everything right. The instructions were not very clear but once you look at everything you can figure it out. The most difficult part of the install was adjusting the intake to fit in the engine bay correctly. To me it seems like the intake could have been shorter in length and it would have fit alot easier. Also there is a small clearance issue on the right side on the intake tract. It was really rubbing up against the coolant line or a/c line. Im not sure what the lines are. There was a bracket that was digging into the side of the intake tube on the right side where those lines were so I removed the bracket since the lines seemed secure enough with out it. That helped the clearance issue a small bit but it still touches the lines slightly. Im hoping it wont become an issue over time.

In driving it, I am very surprised how quiet the car still is. I was expecting much more noise but the sound only got a very slight bit louder but sounds great. I left the engine cover off to help hear more sound and also to dissipate heat better.
The power increase is there per my butt dyno but not anything extremely noticeable.
In all I like the intake alot and especially the dry flow filter. I Hope this review helps those with questions on it.
 
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Old 10-01-2009 | 07:58 PM
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looks good..

no supporting bracket though?
 
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Old 10-01-2009 | 07:59 PM
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nice bro
i would like to check how that sounds in person!

make a video
 
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Old 10-01-2009 | 08:00 PM
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Looks alot nicer in uninstalled pics lol! but glad you like it!
 
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Old 10-01-2009 | 08:02 PM
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nvm.. i guess the heat shield provides enough support
 
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Old 10-01-2009 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FRY TWO
looks good..

no supporting bracket though?
there are 2 supporting brackets, 1 that hooks onto the intake manifold and another that hooks onto where the original intake was bolted down at in the lower left corner.
 
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Old 10-01-2009 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by O HELLA OEM
nice bro
i would like to check how that sounds in person!

make a video
If i get time i will try to do a vid. Im hoping to make it to the next meet though.
 
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Old 10-02-2009 | 06:30 AM
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Watch that a/c line! I rubbed a hole in mine and have to get it fixed.
 
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Old 10-02-2009 | 06:41 AM
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Looks good.

Go here to help with the AC line:
https://g35driver.com/forums/intake-...e-ac-line.html

I think by Monday I will be offering these kits! Also will offer the front half kits of the intake and just replacement filters.
 
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Old 10-02-2009 | 12:17 PM
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my half kit should be coming in the mail soon. Ordered it from another vendor here real cheap.
 
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Old 10-02-2009 | 12:27 PM
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thanks for the link, im gonna see about getting some foam insulation to cover that line.
 
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Old 10-07-2009 | 04:05 PM
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I just want to say..

If anyone has any issues with there intake, parts, etc call R2C directly and they will solve your issue.

I recieved my intake but had issues with it and they went ahead and sent me out a new intake without any hesitation.

R2C customer service+100000000001
 
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Old 10-07-2009 | 04:13 PM
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What issue did you have?
 
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Old 10-07-2009 | 04:44 PM
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they sent me the wrong intake.. I got Z version instead of G version.
 
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Old 10-07-2009 | 04:47 PM
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looks good
 


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