Anyone else have this problem? Stillen Intake...

kdo2milger · 10-05-2009, 07:36 PM

another example...

we use this on our aircraft in the army so its pretty tough stuff...

kdo2milger · 10-05-2009, 07:39 PM

UNI-WRAP SILICONE TAPE

dcrew1x · 10-05-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

use chafing tape like this...

Thanks Kdo2milger. All I have is this at the moment:

Duct Tape and Electrical Tape

Definitely need to stop by Lowes for the long haul and for peace of mind.

dcrew1x · 10-05-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

another example...

we use this on our aircraft in the army so its pretty tough stuff...

I work on aircraft too! and I'm in the army! I work on UAV's specifically lol

dcrew1x · 10-05-2009, 07:45 PM

Oh and +1 to you Darkaeon!

Sorry to hear about your problem; thank you so much for sharing. You definitely saved me money and a headache in the future!

kdo2milger · 10-05-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dcrew1x

I work on aircraft too! and I'm in the army! I work on UAV's specifically lol

serious!

not!

Trips · 10-05-2009, 07:55 PM

Thanks Darkaeon, for the heads up, I will keep this in mind when I my order my set very soon and thanks Kdo will try something like that when the time comes..

nogoodname · 10-05-2009, 09:28 PM

buy pipe insulators, like the black foam stuff........ this issue is quite common to the G35 peeps, the repair cost came out of peeps pocket. dealership denied warranty on it and aftermarket companies did not pay up either.......

kdo2milger · 10-05-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

buy pipe insulators, like the black foam stuff........ this issue is quite common to the G35 peeps, the repair cost came out of peeps pocket. dealership denied warranty on it and aftermarket companies did not pay up either.......

regular foam pipe insulator isnt going to last long...

TXSpeedDemon · 10-05-2009, 09:50 PM

I had a similar problem on my turbo Mazda. I fixed it by cutting up a section of heater hose and zip tying it around the areas that rub. If you can't see the area this is a great fix - will cost you about $2 and last for years. If you can see it though you'll have to live with it looking pretty ghetto.

speedworks · 10-05-2009, 10:05 PM

On my racecar, I constantly have vibrations, and stuff contacting other stuff. What I use, is this stuff called "rainbow packing" which is a gasket material used in the plumbing industry. It is readily available at Home Depot, comes in a ~5x5 inch orange square, is cheap and works great. I use zip ties to hold it onto the various hoses etc. It is a dissappointment to hear these issues.

Darkaeon · 10-05-2009, 11:54 PM

Well I am glad at the least I was able to bring this to other peoples attention before it became a problem for them. Unfortunately Im gonna learn the hard way to the tune of $350+ dollars...lol! Oh well, I sent the pix to Stillen anyways just to hope that maybe it will help some how.

MacDaddy · 10-06-2009, 12:09 AM

Yeah let us know how that conversation with stillen goes...I have had 2 discussions with them about issues with the intake and i can some up their end of the conversation in one word....DISINTEREST......

oh but you need to buy our exhaust was the next words out of their mouths.

Good luck and again thanks for the info....AND YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!!

Trips · 10-06-2009, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkaeon

Well I am glad at the least I was able to bring this to other peoples attention before it became a problem for them. Unfortunately Im gonna learn the hard way to the tune of $350+ dollars...lol! Oh well, I sent the pix to Stillen anyways just to hope that maybe it will help some how.

at the least they can put a warning notice on their instructions for future customers so others don't go through this experience and expense.

Minicobra1 · 10-06-2009, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkaeon

Well I am glad at the least I was able to bring this to other peoples attention before it became a problem for them. Unfortunately Im gonna learn the hard way to the tune of $350+ dollars...lol! Oh well, I sent the pix to Stillen anyways just to hope that maybe it will help some how.

Yeah, thanks for sharing this, I'm sure it will save a lot of people headaches & money

10-05-2009, 07:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	another example... we use this on our aircraft in the army so its pretty tough stuff... __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-05-2009, 07:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	UNI-WRAP SILICONE TAPE __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-05-2009, 07:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	Oh and +1 to you Darkaeon! Sorry to hear about your problem; thank you so much for sharing. You definitely saved me money and a headache in the future! __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

10-05-2009, 07:55 PM	#22 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Thanks Darkaeon, for the heads up, I will keep this in mind when I my order my set very soon and thanks Kdo will try something like that when the time comes.. __________________

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speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	On my racecar, I constantly have vibrations, and stuff contacting other stuff. What I use, is this stuff called "rainbow packing" which is a gasket material used in the plumbing industry. It is readily available at Home Depot, comes in a ~5x5 inch orange square, is cheap and works great. I use zip ties to hold it onto the various hoses etc. It is a dissappointment to hear these issues.

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MacDaddy Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NRH2O, Texas Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z MB 7AT Rep Power: 16	Yeah let us know how that conversation with stillen goes...I have had 2 discussions with them about issues with the intake and i can some up their end of the conversation in one word....DISINTEREST...... oh but you need to buy our exhaust was the next words out of their mouths. Good luck and again thanks for the info....AND YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!!