The OP says to, "Please do post corrections or suggestions". Well, here is what I'm using, you can feel free to ignore if you like...
First, the OP gives cartridge filters. It doesn't list options for people with spin-on. In the case of spin-on, you have the choice of standard length, about...
Just for comparison, here is the stock water manifold. The most obvious difference is the Damond eliminates the EGR appendages. Well, that and the pink color... Since I don't need the EGR block off plates anymore, I'll just give them away for shipping. I will post in the for sale section.
One last post on this topic.
Chad sent me a photo of how the V2 should be installed. I'm sure it must be able to be made to work. But again, my shop insisted it was just too short and would hit the pulleys. Yet I'm sure Racethetix has successfully installed V2's. So, I guess the issue must...
So I got the new A/C line installed. My original post above had some bad information so I have corrected it.
As far as the installation, it’s totally hidden. You can't hardly even see it in the picture with the turbo, it is heading down and around.
I initially got the V2 hose but my shop...
Very little activity in this forum, first thread besides the vendor introduction thread...
So, I was needing some A/C work done, so I figured if I'm having to have work done I might as well get the Racethetix MS6 Tucked A/C line. Not something I had to have, but I figured I might as well get...
Ah crap! Thanks for noticing! I initially hand-tightened it, and I guess I forgot to re-tighten it. I hadn't refilled yet, so thanks for letting me know!
So, I finally installed the water manifold. Honestly, it's cool and all, but is it really worth the money, trouble? I'm not sure, but it's nice. EDIT: I put the manifold in my signature.
Right, but what I’m out is, towing, replacing the rear trailing arm which got damaged, replacing the tire, labor, etc. I’ve never tried calling them, as I know I’m not likely to get anywhere. But I still think CS owes me this.
Well, here's the deal. This is the link I bought them from:
Clear Headlight Lens Cover Headlamp Front Left & Right Fit For 2003-2008 Mazda 6 | eBay
But I wound up not actually using them. I wound up just reusing my originals. I figured someday I might go back and use them, but after you...
Look again at the side-view, where I have the parts about 1/8" apart. It looks almost exactly the same as the one that isn't failed. It does look something was done, some waviness. Looks like an attempt at a weld to me. Just not much of one. Though I'm no expert, I'm not a welder.
CorkSport...
I sent a first email to Corksport with the first set of pictures, and mentioned the expenses I was having. As I said, they responded that they would be willing to give me another unit out of the goodness of their hearts, but they explicitly state that ancillary costs are not covered.
When I...
Your car, your choice. Though I don’t personally see much value in retaining a stock look in a nearly 20 year old car. Up to you. Now clean, not showy or gaudy, that I totally understand.
I couldn't possibly care any less that they offered a replacement. It's a POS. What I want is $1700. The parts recalled. And pay everybody else who has these to put something else on.
Yes, turns out you are correct, they were welded. But it's basically tack-welded.
Okay, here are some...
So I just got my car back. And near as I can tell it’s just a press fit that worked loose. (EDIT: No, it was welded, just poorly.) I’m no engineer but the SPC design looks much better to me. It’s basically one fewer piece. On the SPC, the gizmo that screws to adjust the length screws directly...
I don’t know about the specific unit Raider has, but Android head units are not known for sound quality. That said, some Android head units have optical output. If you pair it with an amp or DSP with optical input, you should get good quality.
oh, and Bose is overrated. I’m half tempted to cut...