2fast4thelaw

The filter hitting something would be highly unlikely. The filter is up inside the rear quarter panel behind the rear tire and is completely protected. Not even water will get anywhere near it.

The turbo is in the open but it doesent get really hot back there so if a little water gets splashed on it, it wont hurt it at all. Turbo's only get super hot when they are attached to manifolds at the source of the exhaust. I have seen them get so hot they glow, however this could never happen on an STS system.

I dont know about the rest of you but I dont run over garbage and debris that is on the road and I certainly dont take my Z anywhere where I might even have the possibility of bottoming it out. I also highly doubt someone can remove the turbo in minutes. Not likely!! Anyway that is why we have insurance and that would covered since its bolted and integrated into the car. Even if my car was a DD I would not worry about it.

I read the thread and there is nothing new that I havent read already on related posted hundreds over and over. There is always going to be someone who will tell you to never do it. Some people seem to really know what they are talking about but the vast majority have no clue but think they are experts. I just filter out the later and take it with a grain of salt.

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