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vararam question
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Instructor
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From: houston texas
vararam question
i just ordered The VR-SC1, for my automatic c6
and i just wonder do i have to get a precut shroud
or can i install it with out shroud? cuz i am just tyring to install it when i am gonna recieve the order..
what is the difference between getting the precut shroud and not usding the shroud when i am going to install ..
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can it be install with out shroud ?
and i just wonder do i have to get a precut shroud
or can i install it with out shroud? cuz i am just tyring to install it when i am gonna recieve the order..
what is the difference between getting the precut shroud and not usding the shroud when i am going to install ..
?
can it be install with out shroud ?
Melting Slicks
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even if it worked, the precut is tons more work that just taking the template and cutting the shroud with a box cutter. Be sure to have a thick piece of cardboard behind to protect other componets.15min job with a sharp cutter and strong wrist. I used a white china marker to outline the template, removed the paper and cut, test fit, trim a little ,and final fit. No issues at all, not even excess dust and derbis in the engine bay.
Team Owner
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Burning Brakes
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From: Buena Park CA
I actually removed the stock shroud, cut it and reinstalled it back in.
DON'T DO THAT, because it was a major PITA! I wanted to do a nice clean job with the cutting, which I did, but wow what a job that was to remove and replace, so I agree with the above guys...be real painstaking when cutting it while it's still in there!
DON'T DO THAT, because it was a major PITA! I wanted to do a nice clean job with the cutting, which I did, but wow what a job that was to remove and replace, so I agree with the above guys...be real painstaking when cutting it while it's still in there!
Le Mans Master
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From: Sandy Eggo Calif.
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12, '16
I have the VR and the pre cut shroud. It going to be installed on Monday by a local shop. The shop wanted the pre cut. I called VR tech and they said that the pre cut will work with the C6 A6.(not bad for a Saturday) It's the Z06 that has the oil lines going through the side of the shroud.
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Pro
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Yes, just cut it in the car. place apiece of cardboard between the shroud and condensor. Be careful not to cut too deep, so you will avoid hitting the condensor. Its a little nerve racking, but really not that hard. if you choose to remove the shroud, this will be much more difficult and time consuming.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Fountain Hills AZ
even if it worked, the precut is tons more work that just taking the template and cutting the shroud with a box cutter. Be sure to have a thick piece of cardboard behind to protect other componets.15min job with a sharp cutter and strong wrist. I used a white china marker to outline the template, removed the paper and cut, test fit, trim a little ,and final fit. No issues at all, not even excess dust and derbis in the engine bay.
Pro
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Yep. I talked to the folks at Vararam, and they rcomended just cutting the shroud. I'm in the paint/bodywork business so I wasn't too concerned about getting the stock shroud out and replacing it, but why try to re-invent the wheel? In the instruction pictures from Vararam it looked like you had to bend the bottom of the bumper quite a bit to remove the stock shroud, which concerned me from a paint fracture standpoint.
Safety Car
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From: Tampa FL
Cut the shroud in the car with a razor knife. Put something between the shroud and condenser so you don't poke a hole in it. You may have to trim several times before the unit fits the way you want. If you're not comfortable with the install then get a shop to do it for you. A number of people have botched the install and blamed it on Vararam.
Instructor
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From: Hesperia Ca.
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
I have the VR and the pre cut shroud. It going to be installed on Monday by a local shop. The shop wanted the pre cut. I called VR tech and they said that the pre cut will work with the C6 A6.(not bad for a Saturday) It's the Z06 that has the oil lines going through the side of the shroud.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: North Bend WA
Heat up the plastic shroud
When I installed my Vararam I had bought the precut shroud and decided not to use it because of the hassle of removing the factory shroud. I have an 08 C6 Z51 and there are lines going into the shroud. I did find out that it made a huge difference to heat/soften the plastic shroud before I started cutting. I used a heat gun but I'm sure a hair dryer would also work.
The whole install went well, a lot easier than I thought after reading all the negative posts on the forum.
The whole install went well, a lot easier than I thought after reading all the negative posts on the forum.
Last edited by FUNTRUN; Feb 3, 2008 at 01:41 PM.
Instructor
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From: Greenville SC
After all the complaints about Vararam templates being the wrong size why not get the precut shroud and use it as a template. At least the hole will be cut the right size the first time without having to re-cut.