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Okay, what size ratchet did you guys use to get to that damn resonater bolt in the front?

I'm doing the install through the fender (no bumper removal) and I can't even get close to that bolt!

Anyone know how to remove a foglight?

 

just take off the front bumper it is truely so much easier in the end. and how well can you reach in through the fender car i need to clean my filter

 

Man that install was a pain...ended up taking it to a mechanic..

 

Okay, but obviously it was done without removing the bumper and I don't think I want to mess with all those plastic clips and weilding a big ass piece of plastic.

I just need to get to that damn bolt and it's all good, but how?!

 

If you have the car jacked up, you can lay on your back and look up through the bumper and get to the bolt pretty easily.

The socket size is the same as all the rest of the bolts. There's not alot of room to swing the rachet so you just need some patients.

I wrote a pretty snazzy write up of the DIY install with a ton of pictures here https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19067

Hope any of that helps.

 

Okay, I think the problem is that the fender method may not be so great if you have the foglights installed because the lamp unit is blocking the way to the bolt.

Yeah Wolf, I printed out your great post and everything. But you didn't have fog lights installed at the time I think?

 

Yeah, fogs will definately be a bitch to get around. I'm not sure about the depth of them but it seems like you would just be able to unscrew them and pull them out enough to get them out of the way. Good luck with your install!

 

HA HA VICTORY IS MINE!

Okay so I didn't have to pull of the front bumper. Instead all you really need to do is pry it open a little bit along with moving the fender splash guard out of the way.

The fender only method isn't going to cut it if you've got OEM fog lights.

So now I'm off to finally install the beeatch.

I am correct that I'm supposed to completely remove the resonator the intake pipe thingy?

 

congrats. I had a pita problem with that bolt too. I went through the fenderwell and removed the bottom guard on my bumper. I had to reach in there and twist like 1/4 thread for 30 min straight then it came off. But it feels so good after you get that over with. What's harder is the SS install. Removing the center console is a bitch. You feel like it's going to break, but you have to use a lot of force.

 

Ahhhhhh. OMG.

I'm now missing the 11" - 15mm hose. Damnit.

Can I get that at a local auto store?

 

The Injen Install Mess


Five hours later (due to a missing hose, OEM fog lights. and chatty neighbors)


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For now I suppose the ghetto style will have to do until I can get the appropriate hose.

I took her out for a spin after doing my best to double check the fastenings and air leaks. Cruised around for a few minutes letting things adjust and whatnot. Then I started some high rpm runs. I was like WHOA. All of a sudden my car sounded like it had a BadMotherF****er wallet in its pocket. I can even hear the roar over the radio, impressive. And I like how it only gets mean when it's supposed to be, at WOT. Civilised the rest of the time. Excellent!

A few questions though-

Will the idle remain a little rough (as compared to stock)?

Was that stock air filter that I removed used for the AC and stuff? If so should I expect any issues with using my AC?

How do I get my car to move like it sounds now?

Oh, and thanks to the forum for the recommended mod and all the helpful hints!

 

For christ sake get your self some jackstands

 

and a good jack. having the right tools makes everything easier.

 

pfft jack stands =P heh when i did this i used a rolling 2 ton jack, it did the job. and yes i did pop the bumper off just like you.

 

Good luck with that...I dont bet my life on hydraulic fluid in a 29.95 jack

 

hey hey, lol i think it was a bit more, or maybe not... it was a few months back. eh still it was a quick install

 

i agree. GET JACK STANDS.. for me it sucks since my car is lowered and getting my jack under there is impossible .. BUT get jack stands, i know someone that didnt have jack stands and the car fell on his face..

 

jack stands, got it, okay.

But I wasn't entirely unsafe nor under the car all that long. I did at least put the wheel under the car in case of bad things.

but back to the questions before the thread got jacked,

Will the idle remain a little rough (as compared to stock)?

Was that stock air filter that I removed used for the AC and stuff? If so should I expect any issues with using my AC?

 

Your idle shouldnt change one bit.

Didnt have anything to do with your ac.

 

I'm printing out the DIY now and am gonna run out and get some jackstands too. Anything else I need for this install? I'm going to start it tomorrow morning with a friend of mine.

 

Thanks joerockt!

I can't stop driving my car now. Before was bad but now with this, a rear sway bar coming, an aspec suspension and maybe a hondata reflash and headers I'm gonna go broke on gas!

 

...stupid edit time limit...

Nah, you should be good to go. The install is ridiculously easy especially with all the helpful tips from the folks on this board! And this was my FIRST EVER mod!

If you've got OEM fogs though, you'll have to pry the bumper (just the left side) open a bit to get to that one resonator bolt. Actually, a combination of the fender and bumper method would make this a super quick and easy task.

 

your idle should not change, maybe its in your head, or check for something loose.