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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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I recently put on the vram and noticed that it created a slight hesitation during tip in so out came the baja filter.I took the baja and cut it up leaving the 2 foam gaskets still together.also cut the mesh wire but leaving the perimeter in place.I glued the smaller black foam gasket in place down towards the scoops section with the grey section facing up.I rtv'ed a K&N in place in the plenum and thats it.No more problem at tip in and it feels stronger.The 4 ply baja was too restrictive and sotp is obvious.Just thought i'd offer this mod as i'm pleased with the results and it looks clean.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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I'll take some pics but need someone to host them
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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I'll take some pics but need someone to host them
www.photobucket.com

open a free account, submit pics, copy URL and paste into post; it's easy. I'll help if you want
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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cool i'll get on it tomorrow am.wait till you see this simple and effective set up.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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weed need pics please
WEED did someone say weed?
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Don't you know that the VR is a POS and causes engine failure, chronic fatigue syndrome, hair loss, erectile dysfunction and is not recommended by 4 out of 5 dentists that chew gum? jeeez.
Looks good.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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Looks good,Steve!i'll get a closeup when you do my visor.
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Don't you know that the VR is a POS and causes engine failure, chronic fatigue syndrome, hair loss, erectile dysfunction and is not recommended by 4 out of 5 dentists that chew gum? jeeez.
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thanks feels better too
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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Looks good,Steve!i'll get a closeup when you do my visor.
so thats 2 visors and 1 haz switch?
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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KN is coming out with one in a few weeks.That works with the VARARAM
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ragtop1050
KN is coming out with one in a few weeks.That works with the VARARAM
I'd love to see it.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ragtop1050
KN is coming out with one in a few weeks.That works with the VARARAM
It still wont work right the air box has to be modified.It might work after the VR3B is made.
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so thats 2 visors and 1 haz switch? Well,if you have the time,you may as well do it all at once.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06 Steve
It still wont work right the air box has to be modified.It might work after the VR3B is made.
So then they aren't coming out with one for the Vararam??
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 02:24 AM
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Steve,
I'm still confused about what symptoms you were seeing after you installed your VR that this mod fixed? Was it not idling properly or something? I didn't understand what you meant when you said tip in.
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