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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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I bought a smooth air duct coupler from MidAm for my '98 coupe and have had a real tough time installing it with my Blackwing. I just can't get the rear clamp to hold... as a matter of fact, I busted the clamp! :mad I've done a lot of other mods, but this stupid thing is driving me crazy. Any pointers would be appreciated.

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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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Default Re: Am I a spaz or what? (mshipon)

You need to get the bottom lip of the coupler on then twist the rest on..Kinda like putting a tire on a rim..eventually you'll get it..:D
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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Default Re: Am I a spaz or what? (mshipon)

My friend's son is a spaz, I don't appreciate you using that term.

J :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:
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Old Apr 23, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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My friend's son is a spaz, I don't appreciate you using that term.
If you're serious; and I hope you're not, you need to lighten up a bit. This is a car forum, not a grade school class.
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Old Apr 23, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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Ok :cool:
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 04:29 AM
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Default Re: Am I a spaz or what? (mshipon)

Oh, so you've experienced the utter aggravation of getting the damn coupler on the throttle body! Congratulations! Welcome to the Blackwing club!

I know that doesn't help, but man, oh man, is it aggravating getting the coupler on. After getting mine on, I called WestCoastCorvettes and asked what was I doing wrong. It shouldn't have been that hard. It was a funny answer in a way "Well, we know the couplers are tight, but the ones in stock have to be used up before new looser ones are sent out." Hey, I got it on, and I did get a great price on the PRT's, Blackwing, and Carbon fiber power duct from them, so I wasn't mad about it. Just a little aggravated.
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