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Jun 4, 2016 | 01:21 AM

bd377103

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ECS installation

Can anyone explain the "bending" of the ABS lines for the ECS installation. I got a great quote for an ECS kit installed and tune but this part of the installation makes me uncomfortable.

Jun 4, 2016 | 07:44 AM

C7&7

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Can anyone explain the "bending" of the ABS lines for the ECS installation. I got a great quote for an ECS kit installed and tune but this part of the installation makes me uncomfortable.

The ABS systems has to be moved a little so the blower will go on properly. You just loosen the lines on the module a little and carefully bend them all together. You're really just pushing it down and toward the cabin of the car. It's no big deal.

Jun 4, 2016 | 09:26 AM

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It's really fast and easy, no bleeding needed if you just crack them loose.

Jun 4, 2016 | 10:15 AM

blown81bu

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Good to know if i ever need to install a kit..thanks....

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Jun 5, 2016 | 04:19 PM

Bucknut2006

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Brake lines are malleable so it's not a huge concern.

Jun 5, 2016 | 08:35 PM

CDH76

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I gotta be honest it wasn't easy at all for me. Hardest part of the install actually. I literally had me and a friend pulling on it to get it away from the s/c bracket. There is two lines that do not want to budge very easily for me. Maybe it won't be a issue for you but it was on mine.

Jun 5, 2016 | 09:35 PM

Greg2005

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Yes, it was tough. For someone that has done it a few times probably a piece of cake, but I just finished my install and other than trying to work after I ran out of beer, probably the toughest part of the install for me. You can do it, but it's not simply loosening up the fittings and pushing it into place. You have any mechanical ability, you can get it.