[?] '18 Intake Manifold on '15-'17

S550MG · Mar 22, 2018

Olivas said:
Dude that sucks man, always hate hearing about unfortunate accidents such as these. Other guy just take off, or did he stay behind to take fault for it?

Thankfully he stopped and had valid insurance. He totally admitted fault when the cops showed up. He didn't see me at all, in broad daylight. I kinda felt bad for him considering he was a pretty old dude. He really didn't have any business driving honestly. The worst part of the whole deal what that I was getting ready for my track day tomorrow and of course that ain't happening now. My was car so freakin dialed in!!

The blessing in disguise is that most of the damage was to the wheels, tires, and suspension. It may need a new arm or two depending on the damage. The front and rear bumper tabs were popped but the bumpers themselves weren't damaged. I'm thinking I'll get a pretty good sized check. I'll be able to do all the repairs myself so can you say UPGRADES????

I'm gonna go 19x11 and 305/30 squared now, coilovers, upgraded sways and just throw some of those fastner deals on the front bumper and call it good.

16s550 · Mar 23, 2018

S550MG said:
Thankfully he stopped and had valid insurance. He totally admitted fault when the cops showed up. He didn't see me at all, in broad daylight. I kinda felt bad for him considering he was a pretty old dude. He really didn't have any business driving honestly. The worst part of the whole deal what that I was getting ready for my track day tomorrow and of course that ain't happening now. My was car so freakin dialed in!!

The blessing in disguise is that most of the damage was to the wheels, tires, and suspension. It may need a new arm or two depending on the damage. The front and rear bumper tabs were popped but the bumpers themselves weren't damaged. I'm thinking I'll get a pretty good sized check. I'll be able to do all the repairs myself so can you say UPGRADES????

I'm gonna go 19x11 and 305/30 squared now, coilovers, upgraded sways and just throw some of those fastner deals on the front bumper and call it good.

glad you are ok! thanks for pics! also on that tire size id go with 305/35 IMO ;)

lastly this leads to my next question. why the heck did I buy a 75 dollar plug and play harness if I have to splice these wires? I thought it eliminated this process.

EODTech87 · Mar 23, 2018

16s550 said:
glad you are ok! thanks for pics! also on that tire size id go with 305/35 IMO ;)

lastly this leads to my next question. why the heck did I buy a 75 dollar plug and play harness if I have to splice these wires? I thought it eliminated this process.

Because they sold parts for a untested solution at a ridiculously high price.

Strokerswild · Mar 23, 2018

A word of caution using tap splices of that type....

In the past, I've had those develop connection issues over time when used in an engine bay environment. After a while the point of connection can get slightly corroded or oxidized.

Always better to do a proper soldered and shrink-tubed connection.... :thumbsup:

re-rx7 · Mar 23, 2018

I'm probably going to just delete the IMRC and deal with the light.

Cream Puff · Mar 23, 2018

re-rx7 said:
I'm probably going to just delete the IMRC and deal with the light.

Tune revision can annex the light, and you really should get one for the intake either way to make proper power :headbang:

N123456 · Mar 23, 2018

Strokerswild said:
A word of caution using tap splices of that type....

In the past, I've had those develop connection issues over time when used in an engine bay environment. After a while the point of connection can get slightly corroded or oxidized.

Always better to do a proper soldered and shrink-tubed connection....

While I agree with you, putting a bit of dielectric grease in the connector before you make the final crimp can also help prevent this.

Czs550 · Mar 23, 2018

here you go

16s550 · Mar 23, 2018

EODTech87 said:
Because they sold parts for a untested solution at a ridiculously high price.

so you are saying that they do not work and I just need to splice?

re-rx7 · Mar 23, 2018

Cream Puff said:
Tune revision can annex the light, and you really should get one for the intake either way to make proper power

Not ready to give up the PP2 tune yet lol.

EODTech87 · Mar 23, 2018

16s550 said:
so you are saying that they do not work and I just need to splice?

The pieces they supply work but it’s not everything you need to make everything work which is why I said untested solution.

Cream Puff · Mar 23, 2018

16s550 said:
so you are saying that they do not work and I just need to splice?

Those specific connectors work fine, but there are two other ones that need splicing.. so its only 1/2 a plug and play solution.

16s550 · Mar 23, 2018

Ok because hellhorsepower confirmed again today that its plug and play no splicing.

Cream Puff · Mar 23, 2018

16s550 said:
Ok because hellhorsepower confirmed again today that its plug and play no splicing.

yea THOSE two connectors are no splicing... except there are 4 on the car, and the 18IM only has 3.

16s550 · Mar 23, 2018

Crap ok. I’m debating doing the install myself. Or taking it to a shop. My fear is the shop will not know what to do so I’m trying to figure it all out before hand.

[?] '18 Intake Manifold on '15-'17

S550MG

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re-rx7

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