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Old 07-18-2009, 06:59 PM   #21 (permalink)
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I was happy with the intake and I figure I still am. I started getting rattles from the metal shroud hitting a metal point near it in the engine compartment. I adjusted it and it went away for almost a day and then returned. I called Smartmadness and spoke with them about it, and they mentioned they had not heard of this before. I installed it just as i read the instructions. But then again I was supposed to take a few pictures of the install at the point where it's hitting and send those to them, but have been busy and not gotten to it yet, But this weekend ( tomorrow) is set aside for that trouble shooting and getting those pictures to them, I'm sure it will be resolved fine. I do like the throatty sound.
As for the problem that happened in the above mentioned link with the bracket breaking and allowing alot of unfiltered air into the throttle body, that's 1 part manufacturer, one part not using the vibration isolator included with the model, and the last part Owner not inspecting his/her engine compartment. Doesn't anyone check their oil every few fill ups anymore? At that point, you'd do a quick visual inspection of the engine bay.
I'm not that old, but my love of old cars has taught me to check the fluids and engine bay every few fill ups no matter what car i have. Alot of folks are used to buying the car and taking it in to the shop when the little light tells you too. Let's be proactive and not expect our cars to go go go till the 10,000 mile check engine light turns on.
Give us a buzz when you have time and we will make sure it is taken care of.

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Old 11-14-2009, 11:35 AM   #23 (permalink)
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We do not have any install videos, but if you give us a call we will be glad to assist you over the phone.
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