Hey Guys,
I caught a hint of this in someones post last week. I have the AEM CAI and I imagine the same situation exists with other brands as well. The front drivers side plastic panel that sits under the CAI filter has a plastic push screw that secures this panel to the bottom of the bumper cover. Well, this push screw when installed, pushes right into the K&N filter. This will eventually (quickly)damage/bore a hole into the filter. The simple (AEM how did you miss this one?)fix, is to remove this plastic screw and use a zip tie instead.
Kevin
P.S. Thanks to whoever noticed this.

 

Mike was the one that discovered this. I haven't removed my filter to actually inspect this damage but knowing where the filter lies I don't see how it couldn't have been punctured. That little clip is easily long enough to do it. I just took mine out completely but using a little tie is a good idea. Thanks!!

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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type S
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers
AEM CAI
PIAA 19169

 

http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/004844.html

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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech:Headers, Springs & Sways
AEM CAI
Toyo T1S Proxys 235/45/17
SSR Competition wheels 17x8
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car

 

I noticed this right off the bat. I used a tie-rap. Works good. No problems

 

i cut off just enough of the end of the push screw so that it doesnt touch the filter...still holds the guard securely

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CL TYPE S - Silver
Spoiler, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Comptech Sways, AEM CAI
Polarg M6(road lamps), M12(turns), M13(reverse), M4(map and door), M16(dome)
Cleared Headlights(M4)

 

ELITE,
Be careful. The tubing and filter are supported higher up by the thick rubber washer. When this flexes, your filter may still touch the shortend screw.
Kevin

 

FUCK! I just noticed this as well when I had my bumber off this weekend when I attempted to clear my lights. I thought a rock hit it, so I just turned the filter around. Damn, I probably have two holes now!!! I took the filter off though when I first noticed it, and the hole doesn't go all the way through so I don't think its a big deal, it just kinda made a dent in one of the fans.

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CoMpTeCh HeAdErS
eIbAcH sPrInGs
AeM cAi

 

SJ, AEM will ship you a new filter if you call and ask for one.

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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech:Headers, Springs & Sways
AEM CAI
Toyo T1S Proxys 235/45/17
SSR Competition wheels 17x8
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car

 

sweet, thats good to know. Thanks mike.

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CoMpTeCh HeAdErS
eIbAcH sPrInGs
AeM cAi

 

Ok, what is the easy way to get at this and fix it?

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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 10 coats of Zaino magic

 

Easiest fix I can thing of is to put a rubber/bushing boot on top of the push clip by removing the fender liner from the back of the tire, pulling it up the front and reaching in and covering that clip......

Ill think about a better way for all you AEM people

Chris


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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance CAI, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, 1/4 Mile in 14.424@97.23 MPH Atco Raceway 3/10/01 Best GTECH Sprint 5.554/28/01 with Poobah watching Xephyr Performance Intakes

 

What a guy........Taking the time to help fix a competitors inferior product.

No flames please.

Shawn S


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Speed limits are for CARS and DRIVERS whose limits are easily exceeded !!!!!

2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER AMP w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Xephyr CAI - Shine by ZAINO
For Photos see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

 

The AEM people fixed me up -- the fix is available for owners of the "early" units.

I left a post about my "experience" over at AEM -- they fixed me up with a couple of nickel thickness washers *and* added and removed parts to make the job "just right."

For AEM fix info see the following post I put up:

http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/005236.html

There is a contact name at AEM in there, and the new units should be fine.

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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 10 coats of Zaino magic

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 05-10-2001).]