Those with G3's/Stillen CBE/Berk HFC's

dlmartin81 · 02-10-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370
I'm at work now and got a hot date tonight (woohoo), will do first thing tomorrow.

Yeah, forget about the car.....go "hit that" already.

speedoflife · 02-10-2010, 08:21 PM

Weren't there issues with the AC line having a hole rubbed in them with the G3... Let me go look around a little bit. Something that is addressed in the instructions, but is easy to miss.

Edit:
12. With all the clamps loose, adjust the upper and lower tubes until they are aligned with each other and the upper tubes are not rubbing on the strut towers. It may be necessary to install a piece of silicone hose between the drivers side lower tube and the A/C lines to keep them from rubbing. Split open an extra piece of silicone breather hose, wrap around the A/C lines, and secure with zip ties. Tighten all clamps.

Source: Stillen

Red370 · 02-10-2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedoflife

Weren't there issues with the AC line having a hole rubbed in them with the G3... Let me go look around a little bit. Something that is addressed in the instructions, but is easy to miss.

Edit:
12. With all the clamps loose, adjust the upper and lower tubes until they are aligned with each other and the upper tubes are not rubbing on the strut towers. It may be necessary to install a piece of silicone hose between the drivers side lower tube and the A/C lines to keep them from rubbing. Split open an extra piece of silicone breather hose, wrap around the A/C lines, and secure with zip ties. Tighten all clamps.

Source: Stillen

I dont see how a hole could be rubbed into the AC lines, but the vibration is annoying.

Josh@STILLEN · 02-11-2010, 12:38 AM

You should definitely double check the installation.. and if it's touching the A/C lines you should definitely make an adjustment, and definitely utilize the foam, but ultimately it doesn't need to touch anything, and shouldn't be vibrating. A/C lines are not something you want the metal tubes vibrating against, which is why the notation is made in the instructions.

Please call us ASAP and work with our customer service department to get the install dialed in. Did you do the installation yourself?

speedoflife · 02-11-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

I dont see how a hole could be rubbed into the AC lines, but the vibration is annoying.

I promise man... It actually happened to someone on the board. I'll keep searching for the og thread.

Edit: Cha ching!
Anyone else have this problem? Stillen Intake...

Red370 · 02-11-2010, 05:47 PM

well today I seen what you were talking about, i was at work so I didnt have time to take the complete fascia off, but i unbuttoned the top, and found the ac lines, i took the intake, zip tied it up and off the ac line itself, quick fix until I get some time to pull the bumper off.

kannibul · 02-11-2010, 05:53 PM

Before I start driving I plan on checking mine to see if everything is still good.

Same with the zip ties used near the exhaust cans from when I installed my catback.

Red370 · 02-11-2010, 09:05 PM

quick question, those with the Stillen CBE, do your tips line up with the fender cutouts ok? my left one is perfectly centered, the right is off centered, and they stick out quite a bit from the rear of the bumper, i was under the impression that they are supposed to be flush, unless there was a design change. Yes, everything is connected and bolted properly, I put it on a lift myself today and checked.

Zxces50 · 02-14-2010, 04:07 PM

Top of tip is flush/ just slightly in vs face of bumper. The bottom sticks out further than stock because straight cut vs inward angle cut on stock.

Both tips centered on mine - maybe both are 1/8" closure to inside but symetrical and very close to perfect center

02-10-2010, 08:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
speedoflife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MS/TX Posts: 268 Drives: '06 Pontiac G.P. Rep Power: 16	Weren't there issues with the AC line having a hole rubbed in them with the G3... Let me go look around a little bit. Something that is addressed in the instructions, but is easy to miss. Edit: 12. With all the clamps loose, adjust the upper and lower tubes until they are aligned with each other and the upper tubes are not rubbing on the strut towers. It may be necessary to install a piece of silicone hose between the drivers side lower tube and the A/C lines to keep them from rubbing. Split open an extra piece of silicone breather hose, wrap around the A/C lines, and secure with zip ties. Tighten all clamps. Source: Stillen Last edited by speedoflife; 02-10-2010 at 08:24 PM.

02-11-2010, 05:47 PM	#21 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	well today I seen what you were talking about, i was at work so I didnt have time to take the complete fascia off, but i unbuttoned the top, and found the ac lines, i took the intake, zip tied it up and off the ac line itself, quick fix until I get some time to pull the bumper off. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

02-11-2010, 09:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	quick question, those with the Stillen CBE, do your tips line up with the fender cutouts ok? my left one is perfectly centered, the right is off centered, and they stick out quite a bit from the rear of the bumper, i was under the impression that they are supposed to be flush, unless there was a design change. Yes, everything is connected and bolted properly, I put it on a lift myself today and checked. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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02-11-2010, 12:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	You should definitely double check the installation.. and if it's touching the A/C lines you should definitely make an adjustment, and definitely utilize the foam, but ultimately it doesn't need to touch anything, and shouldn't be vibrating. A/C lines are not something you want the metal tubes vibrating against, which is why the notation is made in the instructions. Please call us ASAP and work with our customer service department to get the install dialed in. Did you do the installation yourself?

02-11-2010, 05:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	Before I start driving I plan on checking mine to see if everything is still good. Same with the zip ties used near the exhaust cans from when I installed my catback.

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Zxces50 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 208 Drives: 15 C7 Stingray Z51 Rep Power: 16	Top of tip is flush/ just slightly in vs face of bumper. The bottom sticks out further than stock because straight cut vs inward angle cut on stock. Both tips centered on mine - maybe both are 1/8" closure to inside but symetrical and very close to perfect center