Phew! Dodged a bullet.

Red370 · 08-15-2010, 03:41 PM

I took my Stillen G3's off today and lookie what I found.

this is what happens when you think you're a know it all and dont pay attention to instructions. The AC line literally had a millimeter or two worn down and it wouldnt have taken much more before a hole was completely worn through, I was one of the lucky ones, so please, if you get them, make sure that you put some rubber radiator hose tubing around those pipes!!!

christian370z · 08-15-2010, 04:41 PM

Wow, it is a damn good thing you caught that when you did! I already have some hose ready to protect the A/C lines for my install this week, this definately reconfirms why.

Ztoon · 08-15-2010, 04:45 PM

I've had my G3's in awhile, and I keep forgetting to check the AC lines. Kudos and rep for the reminder.

Red370 · 08-15-2010, 04:46 PM

yeah, a few guys actually had issues because it ate completely through their lines, if i'd have let this thing go any longer, i'd probably have the same problem, thank god I caught it when I did.

Red370 · 08-15-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztoon

I've had my G3's in awhile, and I keep forgetting to check the AC lines. Kudos and rep for the reminder.

no prob, when I took the fascia off, sure enough, that intake tube was resting flush right on top of the line, stupid me for not following directions.

Vegitto-kun · 08-15-2010, 04:47 PM

Thank god for the ruined bumper now when they put on the new one they can see if the lines are damaged

PapoZalsa · 08-15-2010, 05:00 PM

Get some fuel hose in Auto Zone or Advance then splitted and put it over the AC line for the rubbing issue.

I did had the same problem in the 350Z with the JWT Popcharger.

daisuke149 · 08-15-2010, 05:12 PM

still should provide like a good rubber piece to put over that.. considering almost everyones talking about it.

Red370 · 08-15-2010, 05:31 PM

yeah, the rubber piece is a given, I didnt put one on when I installed it because I didnt bother to look at Stillens instructions, and if there would have been a hole completely through, it would have been my own damn fault, but I just wanted to show everyone with the G3's to keep an eye out and to fix the issue if they did the same thing I did.

daisuke149 · 08-15-2010, 05:33 PM

i meant stillen should provide a formed one to fit properly witht he kit

Lemers · 08-15-2010, 05:43 PM

if stillen knows that it's product can cause damage it should provide everything needed to avoid the damage.

Vegitto-kun · 08-15-2010, 06:20 PM

IS there a notice in the instructions saying that you need to put something on the lines ?

GTLAW · 08-15-2010, 06:33 PM

It's pretty funny how Stillen does not tell you do that to keep your AC lines safe. Or do they give you the rubber radiator hose tubing..

Footloose301 · 08-15-2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

if stillen knows that it's product can cause damage it should provide everything needed to avoid the damage.

The supplied rubber hoses they give you are more than enough. They give you two hoses that are like 6-8" long and you cut both in half and then you've got two for the AC lines, and 2 for the CAI pipe.

I actually did it the hard way and installed the G3 and forgot to install the hoses over the AC and then remembered a week later and ripped the bumper back off and installed the hoses to protect my AC.

Josh@STILLEN · 08-15-2010, 10:33 PM

I'm so glad you caught the line issue.. but this is documented in the install, and rubber hose provided for your use..

I'm a little confused on why that wouldn't have been done?? The A/C lines are a very thin aluminum.. and will definitely wear through if contact is made..

We've outlined this in the instructions? Not sure what we can do more?

08-15-2010, 03:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	Phew! Dodged a bullet. I took my Stillen G3's off today and lookie what I found. this is what happens when you think you're a know it all and dont pay attention to instructions. The AC line literally had a millimeter or two worn down and it wouldnt have taken much more before a hole was completely worn through, I was one of the lucky ones, so please, if you get them, make sure that you put some rubber radiator hose tubing around those pipes!!! __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Wow, it is a damn good thing you caught that when you did! I already have some hose ready to protect the A/C lines for my install this week, this definately reconfirms why. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 24	I've had my G3's in awhile, and I keep forgetting to check the AC lines. Kudos and rep for the reminder. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

08-15-2010, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	yeah, a few guys actually had issues because it ate completely through their lines, if i'd have let this thing go any longer, i'd probably have the same problem, thank god I caught it when I did. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

08-15-2010, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Get some fuel hose in Auto Zone or Advance then splitted and put it over the AC line for the rubbing issue. I did had the same problem in the 350Z with the JWT Popcharger. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

08-15-2010, 04:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	Thank god for the ruined bumper now when they put on the new one they can see if the lines are damaged

08-15-2010, 05:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	still should provide like a good rubber piece to put over that.. considering almost everyones talking about it.

08-15-2010, 05:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	yeah, the rubber piece is a given, I didnt put one on when I installed it because I didnt bother to look at Stillens instructions, and if there would have been a hole completely through, it would have been my own damn fault, but I just wanted to show everyone with the G3's to keep an eye out and to fix the issue if they did the same thing I did. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

08-15-2010, 05:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	i meant stillen should provide a formed one to fit properly witht he kit

08-15-2010, 05:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	if stillen knows that it's product can cause damage it should provide everything needed to avoid the damage. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

08-15-2010, 06:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	IS there a notice in the instructions saying that you need to put something on the lines ?

08-15-2010, 06:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
GTLAW Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 373 Drives: Black ??? Rep Power: 14	It's pretty funny how Stillen does not tell you do that to keep your AC lines safe. Or do they give you the rubber radiator hose tubing.. __________________ 2013 6MT IPL GrSh\|V-Leds\|OSRAM \| SWIFT \| H&R \| CUSCO \| HKS \| 3M \| Last edited by GTLAW; 08-15-2010 at 06:37 PM.

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	I'm so glad you caught the line issue.. but this is documented in the install, and rubber hose provided for your use.. I'm a little confused on why that wouldn't have been done?? The A/C lines are a very thin aluminum.. and will definitely wear through if contact is made.. We've outlined this in the instructions? Not sure what we can do more?

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