Z1 post MAF hose install problem

USAFZDRIVER · 04-27-2012, 05:22 PM

I didn't remove the strut brace. The passenger side hose went on with some retard strength and it almost needed to be trimmed, sits very flush. The drivers side one slipped on, but needs to be trimmed about 1/8 inch, then everything will sit as it should and not be crammed. Just the opposite of what others experience. I need to run out and get a hack saw to trim it nicely. I will finish the install in the morning, there is a bad wind storm here so I called it quits. 50% done. I will post results tomorrow, thanks.

Mandingo · 05-01-2012, 04:06 PM

I had to trim the driver's side one as well. I just used a very sharp (new) razor blade.

tr0n · 05-02-2012, 12:22 AM

Dear USAFZDRIVER, my fellow AF member,
I am truly and deeply sorry for your duty location. I drove through Cannon a few months back to visit a friend who works over in contracting. It is a depressing place. Good luck keeping your z clean.

USAFZDRIVER · 05-03-2012, 12:14 AM

Luckily This isnt my first duty location. At least I am not down range anymore too. You are correct, Tr0n, it is nearly imposible to keep my Z clean and it deosnt help that I have no garage. But I slave away and it stays decent for the most part. Anyways, I just wanted let everyone know I got the hoses in a couple of days ago after trimming about 1/8 inch from the drivers side hose. I just used a hack saw and a razor blade and got a very clean cut that you cannot notice. The passenger side almost needed to be trimmed as well but I was able to muscle it on. I also went with the HKS Hybrid foam dry filters and am so far very pleased with them. They seem to work well and the price is hard to beat. The combo is really not bad for the price. It lacks the addition of an agressive sound but the volumn is slighty louder. Most importantly though you can feel the harder pull and quicker throttle response. Now that they are in I am one happy Z driver.

05-01-2012, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	I had to trim the driver's side one as well. I just used a very sharp (new) razor blade. __________________ some mods

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04-27-2012, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
USAFZDRIVER Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 39 Drives: 11 370Z silver 6mt Rep Power: 15	I didn't remove the strut brace. The passenger side hose went on with some retard strength and it almost needed to be trimmed, sits very flush. The drivers side one slipped on, but needs to be trimmed about 1/8 inch, then everything will sit as it should and not be crammed. Just the opposite of what others experience. I need to run out and get a hack saw to trim it nicely. I will finish the install in the morning, there is a bad wind storm here so I called it quits. 50% done. I will post results tomorrow, thanks.

05-02-2012, 12:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
tr0n Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 181 Drives: '12 PW base/sport M6 Rep Power: 14	Dear USAFZDRIVER, my fellow AF member, I am truly and deeply sorry for your duty location. I drove through Cannon a few months back to visit a friend who works over in contracting. It is a depressing place. Good luck keeping your z clean.

05-03-2012, 12:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
USAFZDRIVER Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 39 Drives: 11 370Z silver 6mt Rep Power: 15	Luckily This isnt my first duty location. At least I am not down range anymore too. You are correct, Tr0n, it is nearly imposible to keep my Z clean and it deosnt help that I have no garage. But I slave away and it stays decent for the most part. Anyways, I just wanted let everyone know I got the hoses in a couple of days ago after trimming about 1/8 inch from the drivers side hose. I just used a hack saw and a razor blade and got a very clean cut that you cannot notice. The passenger side almost needed to be trimmed as well but I was able to muscle it on. I also went with the HKS Hybrid foam dry filters and am so far very pleased with them. They seem to work well and the price is hard to beat. The combo is really not bad for the price. It lacks the addition of an agressive sound but the volumn is slighty louder. Most importantly though you can feel the harder pull and quicker throttle response. Now that they are in I am one happy Z driver.