Optima's CAI and Black Bezels

Optima · 01-16-2008, 05:25 PM

Tuminatuh · 01-16-2008, 11:08 PM

Nicely done!

I'm not a huge fan of CAI's (I prefer not having my engine die in the rain) but yours is a well executed one!

Bravo!

- Tum

2.7Elisa03 · 02-22-2008, 01:44 AM

what did you use for the headlights

intake is nice..deep throaty sound i bet!

ahfrederick · 02-25-2008, 05:56 PM

Oh man, i didn't see the pictures until now buddy! Awesome job! Thanks for keeping me and all of us informed!

PhonedZero · 02-25-2008, 06:59 PM

Looks nice, i just wish all companies that make CAIs would include good satinless T-bolt style clamps instead of the cheap gear clamps. Not only do they tear up the nice silicone hose but they typically rust up in no time.

Optima · 02-25-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2.7Elisa03

what did you use for the headlights

intake is nice..deep throaty sound i bet!

For the headlights, I used Krylon Satin Black for plastics, and yep the intake is loud. Loud enough, when I step on it, the sound bounces off of buildings downtown and off vehicles.

Right now I am working on my valve cover, I am like 90% done with it. Pics will follow soon on the cover.

ahfrederick · 02-28-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Optima

For the headlights, I used Krylon Satin Black for plastics, and yep the intake is loud. Loud enough, when I step on it, the sound bounces off of buildings downtown and off vehicles.

Right now I am working on my valve cover, I am like 90% done with it. Pics will follow soon on the cover.

Nice! Wish you had a video to show off the sound.

Optima · 02-29-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ahfrederick

Nice! Wish you had a video to show off the sound.

I'll get one up tomorrow.

I also replaced my spark plugs and 2 wires that lead to the coil packs. I bought NGK V-Powers @ $2.09 a piece from Autozone, and the plug wires came from Napa, they are Napa Belden Max Premium wires, for $39.99. So the grand total was $51 or so. I saved myself $30 in labor charges by doing the install of the wires and plugs myself.

Tuminatuh · 03-03-2008, 02:21 AM

I have considered getting some of the Belden Max's myself. Do you like them so far? Any noticeable difference?

- Tum

Optima · 03-03-2008, 10:43 PM

Tum,
The wires did fix my radio, before I was having some interference when I would turn my volume knob up or turn the radio on. I didn't notice any difference other then the fix to my radio. Now I did notice a difference immediately after I installed my plugs, Quicker starts, improved gas mileage, smoother idle, and a little more acceleration. As for my CAI video clip, I attempted it many times, all I could hear was wind. I will keep trying to get one that sounds good to put up on here.