Alyc Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 Any recommendations? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 Hi, Alyc Call Auto Dynamacs and look for Raymond Cheng at 9604 9819 He did for my Mondeo at $180. See below. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyc Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Author Share June 1, 2005 Thanks Bro! But isn't 180 bucks a bit steep for such an operation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefighter Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 Quite steep for a heatshield or 180 including CAI? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringoz Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 Hi ALYC, You may feel its abit steep to pay that amount for heatshielding and CAI...But frankly, I feel AD does quite a good job at it and its quite a labour-intensive job to nicely do up a heatshield. Perhaps you can go down and talk to Raymond to see what he says, maybe your ride doesn't cost that much to do the heatshield and CAI. Alternatively, if you are good at DIYing, you can go get some insulating foam and aluminium/rubber tubing to shield it up on your own and route a CAI. Cost is definitely much cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyc Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Author Share June 1, 2005 Hi Pringoz, U mean the 180 bucks is for heat shield plus CAI? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 (edited) $180 is for both CAI and heat-shield. I stayed and watch the mechanic do it. It was indeed a lot of work. He has to take out the resonator and many other bits and pieces. The heat shield material is actually the bonnet insulator. He cut it, sandwiched an aluminum plate bewteen them and fit it along the contours of the filter. I think some cars will be easier to fit than others. I did felt the price was a little steep but I'm not exactly a DIY person. So I pay the expert to do his job. Quite well done, I must say. Edited June 1, 2005 by Darth_mel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringoz Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 Yep. $180 is Heatshield with a CAI piping. Agree with Darth_Mel that its alot of work. Basically remove your whole original airbox (battery for me as well), and lay the base with stainless steel plating (need to cut the plates nicely somemore), then cover it with insulating foam. I also watch the mech work on it and he started at 10am and finished at 3pm, even skipping his lunch just to complete it....thats how much work it involves. Of course, I am not a DIY person and wanna make the engine bay look more "customised" and "pro" looking, so i opted for a workshop to fix it. You can DIY to that standard also provided you got the materials and time to do it. For me, its just plain lazy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyc Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Author Share June 1, 2005 10am-3pm! When will i ever find the time??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 After you hear the induction roar, trust me you will forget about the money spent.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyc Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Author Share June 1, 2005 Oh no.... the dark force have gotten me..... Does the workshop open 9-6? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 (edited) Give Raymond a call to make appointment lah. He's a really nice guy. "Do what must be done. Do not hesitate. Show no mercy. Fit the heat-shield and your journey to the Dark Side will be complete !" Edited June 1, 2005 by Darth_mel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyc Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Author Share June 1, 2005 Fat chance.... Since my 1st day in MCF, i know that the journey to the darkside will never be complete BTW, how long did it take for ur ride to be fitted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 (edited) A Jedi gains power through understanding. A Sith gains understanding through power. A MCFer gains power by modding. The understanding can come later or be ignored. My ride took abt 3-4 hours to fit. Edited June 1, 2005 by Darth_mel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyc Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Author Share June 1, 2005 (edited) Poisoned! U had supersprint exhaust fitted? How did it feel after installation? (asking for more poison ) Edited June 1, 2005 by Alyc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 (edited) Lose some low-end torque as expected. Fortunately, opening up the E68 regain that. "The Dark Side is a pathway to many abilities that some considered to be unnatural." Edited June 1, 2005 by Darth_mel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyc Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Author Share June 1, 2005 Loss in low end torque.... okie I'm just saved from the dark seide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 (edited) I think it is normal with all after-market exhaust. Open-pod filter without an after-market exhaust is only half a mod IMO. I can feel there is still good in you. Edited June 1, 2005 by Darth_mel ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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