Stillen intake ruined by dealership.

mattjk · 09-07-2010, 01:03 AM

while t-bolt clamps may look "trick", why use them on aluminum pipes, especially when there is no boost involved? I've never liked t-bolb clamps; they never seal completely, they always have a gap where the bolt is bent, and they always crush the pipe.

use some nice worm gear clamps next time.

Just my 2 cents...

As for the crushed pipes, you can easily fix it with a mandrel, like a wooden ball.

Vegitto-kun · 09-07-2010, 04:35 AM

Well I guess it could be fixed but I would rather have them buy me a new one

AK370Z · 09-07-2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kevr6

That was done on purpose! It takes effort to make those type of bends on that tubing.

My instant reaction was this /\ but then I read about the over torquing the bolts. HOLY Sh*t! He must have over tightened by 60 turns!!!!

Those STILLEN pipes are VERY sturdy and you can even use them as a self defense item (if you're in a bad situation

). wow.. As a GTR tech, that's a shame. 2 weeks NO PAY suspension will teach him a lesson!

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

As you settle your discussions with the installer, please note we do have replacement parts, and would be happy to sell (the installer) the parts that were damaged, not needing a full intake. Just let me know.

+1 rep for helping out a fellow member!

Vegitto-kun · 09-07-2010, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

My instant reaction was this /\ but then I read about the over torquing the bolts. HOLY Sh*t! He must have over tightened by 60 turns!!!!

Those STILLEN pipes are VERY sturdy and you can even use them as a self defense item (if you're in a bad situation

). wow.. As a GTR tech, that's a shame. 2 weeks NO PAY suspension will teach him a lesson!

+1 rep for helping out a fellow member!

Lol they wont do **** to him.

he is the only GT-R technician in belgium, without him they cant service the 80+ GT-Rs they sold

roplusbee · 09-07-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Lol they wont do **** to him.

he is the only GT-R technician in belgium, without him they cant service the 80+ GT-Rs they sold

That being the case, they should make him replace the intakes and install them again..........properly

Dustin@Z1 · 09-07-2010, 09:55 AM

Those Stillen intakes are indeed very sturdy. I have heard of people crimping or collapsing the ends of the pipes due to improper torqueing of the T-Bolt clamps, but that is ridiculous. I would place money that he was using a battery/pneumatic impact gun when he was tightening the clamps.

I have seen minor scratches done to the pipes while installing them before, but that took some effort to damage the pipes in such a manner.

TongMan · 09-07-2010, 10:32 AM

Perfect example to why you should work and install your on mods.

Vegitto-kun · 09-07-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roplusbee

That being the case, they should make him replace the intakes and install them again..........properly

He can replace them but he is not touching my car ever again.

screw warranty my tunar dude can properly do maintenance better than the guys at the dealership

Modshack · 09-07-2010, 11:33 AM

A good Muffler shop can make those round again, but you really should expect better from a GTR tech....

roplusbee · 09-07-2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

He can replace them but he is not touching my car ever again.

screw warranty my tunar dude can properly do maintenance better than the guys at the dealership

Well that is what the real deal is. I haven't had any issues with the dealer. I also haven't asked them to do anything but regular maintenance items either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

A good Muffler shop can make those round again, but you really should expect better from a GTR tech....

It's a sad day when a "supercar" tech shows his true colors in this way.

Vegitto-kun · 09-07-2010, 01:17 PM

Lol our GT-R was in for a big maintenance some days ago.

it is making odd noises in the engine bay now and my mother says that it is acting odd and jerking forwards like she stepped on the throttle while she didn't.

Zsteve · 09-07-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Lol they wont do **** to him.

he is the only GT-R technician in belgium, without him they cant service the 80+ GT-Rs they sold

Yea but he may be killing those 80 GTRs if he works on them in the same manner.

Vegitto-kun · 09-07-2010, 06:33 PM

Well yeah but I think they prefer one out of 80 with a ****** up install.

its that or no GT-R maintenance.

I am honestly scared that he did something to the GT-R, it sounds odd and it is behaving odd

Zsteve · 09-07-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Well yeah but I think they prefer one out of 80 with a ****** up install.

its that or no GT-R maintenance.

I am honestly scared that he did something to the GT-R, it sounds odd and it is behaving odd

A GTR is still just a car, nothing that a good mech hasnt seen before so maybe find a good mech and have him check it out. Certificates mean nothing when you look past the cover.

Vegitto-kun · 09-08-2010, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

A GTR is still just a car, nothing that a good mech hasnt seen before so maybe find a good mech and have him check it out. Certificates mean nothing when you look past the cover.

GT-R can only be maintenanced by a GT-R certified technician.

Hell technically you get into trouble if somebody other than the GT-R technician puts on a exhaust or anything.

basically GT-R touched by a non certified technician = complete warranty loss.

my father HAS said "lol warranty? Untill something goes wrong"

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09-07-2010, 01:03 AM	#31 (permalink)
mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 267	while t-bolt clamps may look "trick", why use them on aluminum pipes, especially when there is no boost involved? I've never liked t-bolb clamps; they never seal completely, they always have a gap where the bolt is bent, and they always crush the pipe. use some nice worm gear clamps next time. Just my 2 cents... As for the crushed pipes, you can easily fix it with a mandrel, like a wooden ball.

09-07-2010, 04:35 AM	#32 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	Well I guess it could be fixed but I would rather have them buy me a new one

09-07-2010, 09:55 AM	#36 (permalink)
Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 18	Those Stillen intakes are indeed very sturdy. I have heard of people crimping or collapsing the ends of the pipes due to improper torqueing of the T-Bolt clamps, but that is ridiculous. I would place money that he was using a battery/pneumatic impact gun when he was tightening the clamps. I have seen minor scratches done to the pipes while installing them before, but that took some effort to damage the pipes in such a manner.

09-07-2010, 10:32 AM	#37 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Perfect example to why you should work and install your on mods.

09-07-2010, 01:17 PM	#41 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	Lol our GT-R was in for a big maintenance some days ago. it is making odd noises in the engine bay now and my mother says that it is acting odd and jerking forwards like she stepped on the throttle while she didn't.

09-07-2010, 06:33 PM	#43 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	Well yeah but I think they prefer one out of 80 with a ****** up install. its that or no GT-R maintenance. I am honestly scared that he did something to the GT-R, it sounds odd and it is behaving odd