STILLEN brake cooling kit

Mike · 03-30-2012, 02:24 AM

I'm on a layover in Orange county tonite and will be stopping by to look at it in person in the morning to gain a little insight before I do my install. My kit arrived today at my house.

Nixlimited · 03-30-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Not to derail, but bumper removal is pretty easy on our cars. I've done it twice now with no ill effects. It's a two person job, but only because you want to be careful when carrying it away from the vehicle and gently resting it somewhere.

Any good DIYs? $400 for install is steep.

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Originally Posted by Mike

I'm on a layover in Orange county tonite and will be stopping by to look at it in person in the morning to gain a little insight before I do my install. My kit arrived today at my house.

Please take pics from the front of the car!

wstar · 03-30-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

Any good DIYs? $400 for install is steep.

Stillen provides you with installation instructions, so there's your DIY

Nixlimited · 03-30-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Stillen provides you with installation instructions, so there's your DIY

I looked at them, but don't recall detailed instructions on removing the bumper ... but then I am a skimmer.

theDreamer · 03-30-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

I looked at them, but don't recall detailed instructions on removing the bumper ... but then I am a skimmer.

Bumper removal is in the OEM manual, but here is a DIY: DIY: Front Bumper Removal

Nixlimited · 03-30-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Bumper removal is in the OEM manual, but here is a DIY: DIY: Front Bumper Removal

Thanks for the link. Pics are very helpful. That does look reasonably easy. For whatever reason, I have never liked removing body panels.

Kyle@STILLEN · 03-30-2012, 03:56 PM

Mike- Thanks again for stopping by today. I found out the test parts were taken off the car to build the manufacturing fixtures. I'm having the kit put back on next week.

The installation isn't actually difficult, it's just time consuming. $400.00 for the install is basically 4 hours of work. If we were to perform the installation, we would pull the fascia because it gives you more room to work. Plus, my guys can have these fascias off in about 15 minutes, so it only makes sense for us to do it this way. The time consuming part is the disassembly of the brakes/hubs and verifying alignment of the backing plate and wheel speed sensors. Running and trimming hoses etc. It's something that just about anyone can do in their driveway, but be prepared to spend a bit of time making sure everything is routed properly and fastened securely.

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03-30-2012, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 307	Mike- Thanks again for stopping by today. I found out the test parts were taken off the car to build the manufacturing fixtures. I'm having the kit put back on next week. The installation isn't actually difficult, it's just time consuming. $400.00 for the install is basically 4 hours of work. If we were to perform the installation, we would pull the fascia because it gives you more room to work. Plus, my guys can have these fascias off in about 15 minutes, so it only makes sense for us to do it this way. The time consuming part is the disassembly of the brakes/hubs and verifying alignment of the backing plate and wheel speed sensors. Running and trimming hoses etc. It's something that just about anyone can do in their driveway, but be prepared to spend a bit of time making sure everything is routed properly and fastened securely.