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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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just got my vararam system in and it is missing the little black spacers that go between the duct and the front facia...can someone tell me how thick they usally are?...ill just build some instead of waiting...car is already apart

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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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With my 2000 they were not needed, matched up fine without.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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On my '98 I didn't use the spacers at all and everything worked out fine. Afterwards, in talking with Patrick at Vararam, he said you don't even need to attach the ducts to the fascia with screws as the snug fitment will keep them pressed in place. And, by not having them screwed to the fascia, you'll have more "wiggle room" when fitting the upper end to your air bridge.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Yep you don't need those. Be sure to do this idle relearn when done.
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/idlerelearn.php
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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mine is an 01 ZO6...they are not needed????
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No, they are not needed. Good luck.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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finished this evening...no spacers worked ok...fits alright overall doesnt really fit great around the holes in the facia...rubber piece between air box and bridge is almost too short...any one seen this?
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