Xephyr2K

A pic of our nursery More to follow in 2 hours
<img src ="http://www.xephyrperformance.com/_borders/nursery1.JPG">




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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes

[This message has been edited by Xephyr2K (edited 02-08-2001).]

MikeS 18

Where are all the doubting Thomas' now? I am sure he isn't building them for his own car! (What, one per day???)

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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no money!

tel1sps

X, Can I stop over a pick one up or what? Are these mail order only? Lets get a CLS meet in Central NJ or something.

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01 Silver 3.2CLs

Nashua_Night_Hawk

This is a "short air intake" not "Cold Air Intake"? Why he changed the design?

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Bare Bone Stock Type-S. Plenty of accessories. PIAA 19169 to be installed soon.

BLKNBAD

Night Hawk,

To me its look like a true cold air intake.
I went to Xephyr's site. The air filter
sits by the front wheel well. Therefore
causing the air to be pulled from the front
of the car (which is colder than the air
in the engine bay)... and a short
ram setup would have the air filter residing
in the engine bay...

By the way, I am new to this board. Has
anyone contacted Xephyr performance to speak
to them and ask about the product.

BLKNBAD

Nashua_Night_Hawk

Just go to his site and look....

http://www.xephyrperformance.com/prod01.htm

The design changed at least 4 times:

The pics of the first row, is the orginal product.

The first 2 pics in the second row is another one.

The remaining pics on that page is yet a third design.

And Finally, the "Nursery Pics" are not the same as before and it is another design too!

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Bare Bone Stock Type-S. Plenty of accessories. PIAA 19169 to be installed soon.

BLKNBAD

Night Hawk,

whats the differnce, if someone changes
the design. ITs still an cold-air intake.
The first row of filter might just be
supplies ??

Did you order one ?? If not dont get
so upset... Mabey the design changes were
for the better...

NOVAwhiteTypeS

This one doesn't have the turns in the tubing like the ones he has on his car. Maybe it was just cheaper in production to make straight pipes instead of twisted ones. But I think for performance the first one he showed us (one on his car and his site) will let air flow smoother and better. IMO

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

Xephyr2K

The design changed at least 4 times:

Xephyr: The design changed once, removing the final bend at the bottom of the induction tube.

The pics of the first row, is the orginal product.

Xephyr: Corect that was the original design and is also the production design.

The first 2 pics in the second row is another one.

Xephyr: The second row is utilizing the Xephyr Performance CAI as ONLY a "short-ram" configuration. It can be used as either by removing the down-pipe for the cold air.

The remaining pics on that page is yet a third design.

Xephyr: This was the "Pre-Production" prototype as was posted in this board. By removing the final bend at the bottom of the downpipe it removed the "Humming" that was incurred with the bend.

And Finally, the "Nursery Pics" are not the same as before and it is another design too!

Xephyr: The nursery pictures are the SAME as the configuration used on my car. The only design changes for the Type S was the inclusion of the AEM bypass valve.

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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes

Nashua_Night_Hawk

The best to answer the question about design change is Xephyr, not me? I just would like to know the design is consistenly being changed.


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Bare Bone Stock Type-S. Plenty of accessories. PIAA 19169 to be installed soon.

Xephyr2K

Nashua,

Read my last post , you must have started typing before I posted.

Chris Koncur

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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes

Nashua_Night_Hawk

Xpephyr,

Thank you for the clarification.

Your CAI is geting more interesting:

1) It is a CAI.
2) It is a "short ram" too.
3) It has the AEM valve' protection.

That is great.

What I would like to know is:

A) How does it attach to the body of the car.
B) Did you make GTECH runs in either "short ram" or "CAI" configuration with the final product.

Thanks again.

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Bare Bone Stock Type-S. Plenty of accessories. PIAA 19169 to be installed soon.

Mike

X, looking good!

How did you measure the before and after hp? A dyno or gtech?

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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech Headers
Comptech Springs
Muds
Wheel locks
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car

WebToker

So does this mean they have shipped?



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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Nose Mask/Mud Guards/Wheel locks/
Comptech Springs & Filter/PIAA 1969/20% Tint/Acura lettering removed/
12in Sub with AMP/Dynomated Trunk/Sub control under dash/
Clifford G4 Solaris Alarm

tel1sps

X, How come you don't respond to my request to stop over and pick a CAI up? What gives?

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01 Silver 3.2CLs

Xephyr2K

Tel1sps,

I apologize for not responding sooner , as I have been pretty busy getting this initiative under way. If you would like to come down one day next week that would be fine. I am possibly looking to have a few people come down all on the same day , possibly a mini-meet. I will post some available dates and times for next week for anyone interested. Give me a few days, as I have much to ship, order, and finalize with the new orders. Many thanks,

Christopher Koncur
Xephyr Performance, LLC.


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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes

silverESS

make sure webtoker gets his by the 17th of february--we got a meet scheduled and i want to see it!!

WebToker

Chris, are my posts being filtered? I would like to get some confirmation that my order is on its way. Maybe a tracking number, stuff like that. I know your real busy but I would just like to know either way.


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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Nose Mask/Mud Guards/Wheel locks/
Comptech Springs & Filter/PIAA 1969/20% Tint/Acura lettering removed/
12in Sub with AMP/Dynomated Trunk/Sub control under dash/
Clifford G4 Solaris Alarm

Iridium130

So does this mean that they were shipped or not?

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~Phil~!
2K1 satin silver CL-S since 6/13/00 named Laetitia! ~Quantum tint~ ~Hiper Hibrid Plasma Xenon road lamps~ ~spoiler, baby!!~ ~Uniden LRD 6599SWS Radar Detector~ ~Shine by Meguiar's Gold Wax~ ~Member of the Scratched Rims Club~ ~Getting a red Acura badge shortly.~ ~Xephyr CAI on the way!~
Former post count : Over 500!! FREAK!

Xephyr2K

Everyone,

They are boxed and leaving 10AM tomorrow Morning.

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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes

Iridium130

What kinda shipping? 2nd day air still? *sigh* I've been waiting forever for these...

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~Phil~!
2K1 satin silver CL-S since 6/13/00 named Laetitia! ~Quantum tint~ ~Hiper Hibrid Plasma Xenon road lamps~ ~spoiler, baby!!~ ~Uniden LRD 6599SWS Radar Detector~ ~Shine by Meguiar's Gold Wax~ ~Member of the Scratched Rims Club~ ~Getting a red Acura badge shortly.~ ~Xephyr CAI on the way!~
Former post count : Over 500!! FREAK!

avengerjr

Thanks Xephyr! I can't wait! So the are being shipped 2nd day. So that will put it delivery on Sat. or Mon. at the latest. I hope Sat. I wanted to install it on Sun. and have some "real" fun testing it out next week!

Either way, thanks, and I can't wait!


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avengerjr
2001 CL-S Satin Silver / Ebony Interior / Non-Navi[*] spoiler , wheel locks , 35% tint[*] fenderwell trim , mud guards[*] winter floor mats , full nose mask[*] Xephyr CAI - on the way

girlfriend
1999 3.8L V6 Mustang Coupe Black / Black Cloth Interior[*] spoiler , 35% tint[*] MAC CAI - soon to order

WebToker

It would be great if we could have it sent fed ex to make up for the time that has gone by with no product. Thats just me though.



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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Nose Mask/Mud Guards/Wheel locks/
Comptech Springs & Filter/PIAA 1969/20% Tint/Acura lettering removed/
12in Sub with AMP/Dynomated Trunk/Sub control under dash/
Clifford G4 Solaris Alarm

Iridium130

I agree...we will be receiving these over a week late at this rate.

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~Phil~!
2K1 satin silver CL-S since 6/13/00 named Laetitia! ~Quantum tint~ ~Hiper Hibrid Plasma Xenon road lamps~ ~spoiler, baby!!~ ~Uniden LRD 6599SWS Radar Detector~ ~Shine by Meguiar's Gold Wax~ ~Member of the Scratched Rims Club~ ~Getting a red Acura badge shortly.~ ~Xephyr CAI on the way!~
Former post count : Over 500!! FREAK!

CO-CL-S

I disagree. We all knew this was a startup and delays are likely. We've got someone here who is putting out a lot of effort to "possibly" make a couple of bucks for himself, and get a product to all of us that is needed. regular UPS works OK for my order.

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Eat Safe, Use Condiments
red CL-S, non-Nav

WebToker

I guess I am only saying that becuase I was told three different dates. I mean if I was told from the get go that there were going to be delays then ya I would understand. Either way I really don't mind but I would rather have it shipped faster than a 10$ money order.



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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Nose Mask/Mud Guards/Wheel locks/
Comptech Springs & Filter/PIAA 1969/20% Tint/Acura lettering removed/
12in Sub with AMP/Dynomated Trunk/Sub control under dash/
Clifford G4 Solaris Alarm

NightHawk_Type_S

I'd like to pick one up myself. I'm from Northern Jersey but I don't mind coming down to buy one from you. I would prefer it, in fact, so at least you could show me how to install it without removing the bumper.

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2001 Black/Ebony Type S
w/ Navigation
Formerly PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
Now Polarg M-6 Road Lamps
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...061&a=10179514

Mike

X, I've asked twice about your hp gains. How did you measure hp???????

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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech Headers
Comptech Springs
Muds
Wheel locks
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car

Xephyr2K

Mike,

I had sent you an email previously, I am asumming you did not recieve it?? In any event the results were obtained with the GTECH PRO. The specifics of temp , runs, etc... are posted under the Type S pages on my website. If you have any other questions email me or post here...

Chris


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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes

Mike

No, I didn't rx it. Thanks for the reply.

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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech Headers
Comptech Springs
Muds
Wheel locks
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car

JZ

For all of those asking about performance gains--

Let's keep in mind a few things: this CAI and AEM's CAI and anyone else's CAI is essentially the same thing: a long tube with a filter at the end that draws in air from outside the engine bay. I don't understand why people are so interested in the specific gains of the Xephyr CAI--I would bet 10 bucks that it has the exact same gains as any other comparable intake, AEM included! It affects performance by bringing in colder, denser air than the engine would get normally. All indication point to a CAI for the CLS making around 6-10hp with a small, but significant, gain in performance--and sound! Really, if Xephyr told you the CAI made 6hp by dyno or 10 would that really sway your decision?

It really comes down to, "do you want one or not?".

Xephyr appears to be on the way to having a good product and I would be very interested in one once some of the slightly more daring members give it a shot. I'm not fooling myself into thinkg that a CAI is going to make our car a 5-second car. It's going to be a little better, may sound a little meaner , will look good under the engine bay and that's really about it.



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Black/black CLS
Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
PIAA 19169 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
35% tint/CAI next

Iridium130

Xephyr, I speak for almost everyone, we would really appreciate it if you would email us with important info, such as dates, shipping, etc.

Thanks.

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~Phil~!
2K1 satin silver CL-S since 6/13/00 named Laetitia! ~Quantum tint~ ~Hiper Hibrid Plasma Xenon road lamps~ ~spoiler, baby!!~ ~Uniden LRD 6599SWS Radar Detector~ ~Shine by Meguiar's Gold Wax~ ~Member of the Scratched Rims Club~ ~Getting a red Acura badge shortly.~ ~Xephyr CAI on the way!~
Former post count : Over 500!! FREAK!