Finally installed my Vararam
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Racer
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From: Nashua NH
Finally installed my Vararam
I've had it stored in a cabinet just waiting for me to get to it. Straight forward install per Cajondude instructions. I was glad I have a lift. I think it was up and down a dozen times. Out on the road tomorrow for that 45 min. trip to "reprogram" the computer.
I also did a little painting experiment on the radiator support bridge. I didn't do much for prep work except to clean it. Primer, base coat, color coat and clear coat with 15 or so minutes in between really didn't turn out too bad. I think with some care and time it could look like factory paint.
I can't remember who I purchased the Vararam from but I do know I used a forum vendor.
I also did a little painting experiment on the radiator support bridge. I didn't do much for prep work except to clean it. Primer, base coat, color coat and clear coat with 15 or so minutes in between really didn't turn out too bad. I think with some care and time it could look like factory paint.
I can't remember who I purchased the Vararam from but I do know I used a forum vendor.
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Congrats on the mods. And the paint job looks very good.
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Congrats. You will love it. To really benefit from your new intake, I would recommend getting the car re-tuned (unless you plan on adding more things later) to get full advantage out of the extra air you'll be getting.
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Racer
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I am planning on turning the clamps though I would like the crimping kind as they look a lot cleaner. It took me most of the day because I was doing some other things at the same time but 4 to 5 hours would be a good estimate. I did a lot of cleaning along the way. I haven't had a chance to drive it much since installation, too much to do around the house. It has rained every day for the last couple of weeks!
PS-My license plate mount EZPass is double sided taped to the front of the air cleaner out of sight and works perfectly.
PS-My license plate mount EZPass is double sided taped to the front of the air cleaner out of sight and works perfectly.
Last edited by Slotcar; Aug 10, 2008 at 05:52 PM. Reason: spelling
