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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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its a lost cause, everyone. i advise you all to get a refund.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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just for the record guys...

the real deal autobahn cf (which i have) install with cheap *** tape and zip ties!!

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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by shinka213
just for the record guys...

the real deal autobahn cf (which i have) install with cheap *** tape and zip ties!!

but do they fit better?
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by shinka213
just for the record guys...

the real deal autobahn cf (which i have) install with cheap *** tape and zip ties!!

You serious?
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Cromax
You serious?
I am serious as a heart attack...
and you know they are moucho denaro to boot!!!

im not sure about the fitment comparing the two...but im sure youre paying prolly half the price...

PS...the intructions were in japanese too....you should have seen me trying to install these bitches..

i had bruises on both arms for over a week...and ended up using picture hanging wire...ziptops are bogus!!!

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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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I know for a fact that Jay originally mimicked the autobahn vents exactly...down to the actual method of installation including the two sided tape and zip ties...

and because there were so many problems with that he decided to revamp them...
and i know that takes lots of time...

just my 2cents....
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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umm yeah ............. id love to see a set ....... anyone got an install pif of them?
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 03:42 AM
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It seems like most people are still not comfortable with the last solution. So I figure out another way.

New solution. If you take out the OEM vent, there is 2 metal frame in the middle. We can tie down the middle part easy with original solution. Of course not tie down to the mash. On the back of our vent will have 2 hooks for you to attach the zip ties. Hardest part is to hold the top and bottom part of the vent. I will try to make a metal clip on the top and bottom part's reverse side. so once center part is on in place. Then you just clip in the top and bottome clips. They will be same clip way as the factory vents. This way for sure they will never fall off. Also once top and bottom clips are in, they will bent in the vents, so will make the shape correctly.

P.S my last install with real Autobhan vents was very hard too. Lots of cuts from the fender. Cuz not much room to work with and zip tie is just too hard to secure...

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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 03:49 AM
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:39 AM
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CARBON FIBER? Isn't it what you do best? when?
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by rx8spiritR
CARBON FIBER? Isn't it what you do best? when?
Yes of course
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by fd3s777
Yes of course
but the question is when?
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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should i be surprised that still nothing has happened with these?
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugatu
should i be surprised that still nothing has happened with these?
What is "No" for 500 alex.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 03:02 AM
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New clips for the vent. No more zip tie. You just pull out the old one and snap these in. They hold very strong.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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hmmm....

I'll most likely send mine back to be updated to this setup. Is that OK?
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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I'll put one on my 8 this week. (just got a winning blue with turbo setup)
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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yea, are we sending these back for modification, or can you send me two new painted Ti gray ones, and then I will send these old ones back to you?
Please let me know.
Congratulations on the Turbo 8

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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Chamberlin
yea, are we sending these back for modification, or can you send me two new painted Ti gray ones, and then I will send these old ones back to you?
Please let me know.
Congratulations on the Turbo 8

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I'll PM you how to do this.

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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
hmmm....

I'll most likely send mine back to be updated to this setup. Is that OK?
Will do once I finish my first... hehe
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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That looks great! Now I gotta get me a set. When are you going to start selling the updated version?
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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jay, i admire your persistence in making this product as best as it can be, even going as far as to make them fit and install BETTER than originals. however, i am still not certain of your customer service skills which have been questionable in the past. you put out a lot of good products that i would like to see myself owning one day, but what scares me is having a problem with my order then having to deal with a lot of waiting. perhaps you need to hire someone to deal with customers so that you can concentrate on production? not sure if that would be better..
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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I keep hearing about customer services issues, but I own quite a few EVO-R pieces and have never had any problems with Jay's service. Even an exchange I had to do went by without issue.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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That clip is a nice solution. My carbon fiber vents are put on with quicksteel. After seeing so many people concerned with zip ties, I know most would never go the route I have, but they have been on over a year and no problems so far.
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