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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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Default Advice needed please: Vortex Ram Air

I'm considering this item.

(1) Is it a good product?
(2) Is it worth the money? ( as in, will it make any difference in performance)
(3) Is it difficult to install? ( If it's as hard or harder than replacing a DRL bulb I want to know up front!)
(4) Will I need to have the motor retuned after installation?

Thanks!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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I have it, and installed it myself. Dunno if you can actually feel the difference but i think it is better, especially in cold weather, honestly, i like it alot, and probably wouldnt do another, just be sure its clean because there's nothing there to protect it.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dallasvette
I have it, and installed it myself. Dunno if you can actually feel the difference but i think it is better, especially in cold weather, honestly, i like it alot, and probably wouldnt do another, just be sure its clean because there's nothing there to protect it.
does this mean you wouldn"t do another vortex?
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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sorry.....


NO, this means.... If I had to do it all over again, I'd get another Vortex, I really do think it "performs" better than the rest.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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I have one installed and it made a significant SOP difference when combined with the larger air duct. I am happy with it.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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I would purchase another!!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dallasvette
I have it, and installed it myself. Dunno if you can actually feel the difference but i think it is better, especially in cold weather, honestly, i like it alot, and probably wouldnt do another, just be sure its clean because there's nothing there to protect it.

How long did the install take? A couple hours? A couple days? Any pointers/advice you can give me?

Judging from the lack of responses, I sense not many people have this product on their car which makes me wonder if there is something better out there?
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 06:28 AM
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I like it. I wanted to tune it anyway, it picked up 2 1/2 tenths in e. t. when my car was stock. I would not like to use the car every day in heavy rain though. I took the shroud out to install it, i thought it was easier. good luck walt
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