simonsez

area *NYC*

i am definately thinkin about getting CAI...
does it require to remove front bumper?

MichaelBenz

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No...the directions will tell you to...but you can just remove the front drivers wheel and quickly take out the inner wheel well lining (easy easy easy and fast) and you will have all the access you need! Taking the front bumper off does help to remove the old airbox...but it can be accomplished without with a little doing. I NEVER removed bumper whatsoever.

HEK

like Michael said, no need to remove the bumper, just follow the instructions and avoid draining the radiator fluid.....you will spill some by not doing it but not as much as you will if you actually drain it and it will cut down on the actual installation time...good luck....

jmbnova

DIY - only way to go....

it is easy

KB1Spec

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AEM did it for me. But DIY is better. So you know what needs to be done and do it right.

MichaelBenz

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No kidding...you live near AEM? YOu should talk to em about some sort of fuel management system for our model!

chill_dog

DIY...and the instructions don't even call for removing the bumper.

varanelli

DIY. I did not remove the bumper.

KB1Spec

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MichaelBenz. i did ask them and they said they are not planning on doing that for the TL. That's back when they did the prototype CAI on my car which was a year ago. Maybe with the new TL-S are out maybe someone can do a R&D for the vehicle.

You know what's funny.....I don't know if my CAI are CARB certified since they never given me a CARB decal LOL

MichaelBenz

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I actually kept the two small carb approved decals from my supercharger and never put em on...lol.

HQTL6SPD

i just installed my fujita a week ago (with my brothers help). i took off the driver wheel and wheel lining and jacked it up (easiest way). this is the first car that i've ever messed with in terms of installs. the job took me like 2.5 hrs because of some of the bolts holding the factory intake were a pain to reach, and i misplaced some useful tools.... imo its better to diy, its fun, you learn more about your car, and feel accomplished knowing you did it.. and u save money too

KB1Spec

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I called AEM today and they said they will send me one the next day. So we will see hee hee....