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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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^^ If ypu are happy with it thats all it matters
Question, your car has the 5 speed manual right? Does it means it has the same engine as the automatic ones? just being curious.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by lepichichi
^^ If ypu are happy with it thats all it matters
Question, your car has the 5 speed manual right? Does it means it has the same engine as the automatic ones? just being curious.
I think you´re right, but I still want to hear peoples opinion before screwing up my car:D

It´s a 5speed manual lowpowerd, I don´t know if it has the same engine as the automatic
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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It has.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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5 speed and 4 port auto are the same motor just different trannies, I've had an Aem on my car (4 port auto) for years, water/moisture has never been a problem, only time I had an issue was driving home from work one day and getting caught in a flash flood of sorts, my car being low to the ground got fed a wake of water from oncoming traffic that suffocated it temporarily, it stalled and sat for a few minutes, then started and was fine ever since. In every day normal driving it's fine, never has issues at all.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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^^ thanks for the explanation canary rx8

Originally Posted by Chad D.
Get some CF side skirts.
A midpipe/racepipe will increase hp.
You should also reconsider how the front lip is mounted and get some bracing so you don't lose it at high speeds.
Don't forget these, oh and welcome to the club!
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Holy ****, this thread is ridiculous. It is a lost cause.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
Holy ****, this thread is ridiculous. It is a lost cause.
really need to learn to let go, express your true feelings and all, don't hold back, tell us how you really feel, it's healthier that way.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
Holy ****, this thread is ridiculous. It is a lost cause.
Don´t care! I´m getting alot of answers and ideas
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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ok then.. pics please...
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Blacknightz
ok then.. pics please...
- More pictures added

- Red colored AEM intake ordered, 355usd

- Still havent decided about the caron...

- Front lip bracing not ordered yet, but before summer when the lip goes on.

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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cool yo!
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 07:20 AM
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MMmmmmzzz...
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Does the aem intake harm my engine in the winter?
- Here´s around -25°C to -5°C in the winter
- and about 15°C to 35°C in summer
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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oh yea.. i always make sure to swap in my winter intake along with OEM winter air in my tires. none of that ebay china crap
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by eltoffo
Does the aem intake harm my engine in the winter?
- Here´s around -25°C to -5°C in the winter
- and about 15°C to 35°C in summer

not the snow i guess... but the chilling snow /water puddles that might splash up and into the intake while driving or at the carwash (if u wash it during the winter, hehez)
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Blacknightz
not the snow i guess... but the chilling snow /water puddles that might splash up and into the intake while driving or at the carwash (if u wash it during the winter, hehez)
Actually, no
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Blacknightz
not the snow i guess... but the chilling snow /water puddles that might splash up and into the intake while driving or at the carwash (if u wash it during the winter, hehez)
i guess there might be an issue if a layer of ice forms around the filter.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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are you taliking skirts similar to these. everything that is black is carbon on my car.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bumblebeerx8
are you taliking skirts similar to these. everything that is black is carbon on my car.

Yes! how did you make those sideskirts carbon?
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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I did overlays on them. it wasnt easy,fun, or quick. I have also done and messed up quite a few things before this that cost a bunch of money. i have a few other things i have done floating around on a few 8s.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bumblebeerx8
I did overlays on them. it wasnt easy,fun, or quick. I have also done and messed up quite a few things before this that cost a bunch of money. i have a few other things i have done floating around on a few 8s.
Sorry about the tread jack but...Hopefully you can do these bitches for me, I'll hit you up for the job when I get the full deal (I still need to get some front mudguards).


when you are going the carbon fiber look, balance is key.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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ill see what i can do about that Chad. as for the fronts leave em off it looks better.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bumblebeerx8
ill see what i can do about that Chad. as for the fronts leave em off it looks better.
word.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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DO something

That breather looks like it belongs on the roof of the house, not on the motor .It makes the motor look like a 12a( early '70s style) wankel
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 06:19 AM
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nice mudguards!
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