Stillen intake ruined by dealership.

mattjk · 09-07-2010, 12:03 AM

while t-bolt clamps may look "trick", why use them on aluminum pipes, especially when there is no boost involved? I've never liked t-bolb clamps; they never seal completely, they always have a gap where the bolt is bent, and they always crush the pipe.

use some nice worm gear clamps next time.

Just my 2 cents...

As for the crushed pipes, you can easily fix it with a mandrel, like a wooden ball.

Vegitto-kun · 09-07-2010, 03:35 AM

Well I guess it could be fixed but I would rather have them buy me a new one

AK370Z · 09-07-2010, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

That was done on purpose! It takes effort to make those type of bends on that tubing.

My instant reaction was this /\ but then I read about the over torquing the bolts. HOLY Sh*t! He must have over tightened by 60 turns!!!!

Those STILLEN pipes are VERY sturdy and you can even use them as a self defense item (if you're in a bad situation

). wow.. As a GTR tech, that's a shame. 2 weeks NO PAY suspension will teach him a lesson!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

As you settle your discussions with the installer, please note we do have replacement parts, and would be happy to sell (the installer) the parts that were damaged, not needing a full intake. Just let me know.

+1 rep for helping out a fellow member!

Vegitto-kun · 09-07-2010, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

My instant reaction was this /\ but then I read about the over torquing the bolts. HOLY Sh*t! He must have over tightened by 60 turns!!!!

Those STILLEN pipes are VERY sturdy and you can even use them as a self defense item (if you're in a bad situation

). wow.. As a GTR tech, that's a shame. 2 weeks NO PAY suspension will teach him a lesson!

+1 rep for helping out a fellow member!

Lol they wont do **** to him.

he is the only GT-R technician in belgium, without him they cant service the 80+ GT-Rs they sold

roplusbee · 09-07-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Lol they wont do **** to him.

he is the only GT-R technician in belgium, without him they cant service the 80+ GT-Rs they sold

That being the case, they should make him replace the intakes and install them again..........properly

Vegitto-kun · 09-07-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee

That being the case, they should make him replace the intakes and install them again..........properly

He can replace them but he is not touching my car ever again.

screw warranty my tunar dude can properly do maintenance better than the guys at the dealership

Modshack · 09-07-2010, 10:33 AM

A good Muffler shop can make those round again, but you really should expect better from a GTR tech....

Zsteve · 09-07-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Lol they wont do **** to him.

he is the only GT-R technician in belgium, without him they cant service the 80+ GT-Rs they sold

Yea but he may be killing those 80 GTRs if he works on them in the same manner.

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09-07-2010, 12:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 269	while t-bolt clamps may look "trick", why use them on aluminum pipes, especially when there is no boost involved? I've never liked t-bolb clamps; they never seal completely, they always have a gap where the bolt is bent, and they always crush the pipe. use some nice worm gear clamps next time. Just my 2 cents... As for the crushed pipes, you can easily fix it with a mandrel, like a wooden ball.

09-07-2010, 03:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 264	Well I guess it could be fixed but I would rather have them buy me a new one