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idealer · 04-24-2016, 07:39 AM

For someone who liked to keep it stock as much as possible, I broke down and got the CIA and while I was at it I also did the Vmax thing. Putting back the glass cover of the CIA was not that much fun so I was wondering what to do to the washer bottle inside it.
Somewhere on youtube I had someone mention a washer relocation kit and after a quick search I decided on the new Roto-Fab model as it looked the best to me.
Well, what no one told me is all the work need to install this thing. Too much in my own opinion. considering I probably fill up my washer bottle maybe 4 times a year. I have decided that this is too much of a hassle for me to bother with. Just not worth it. Have too many other projects to tackle without including a project that is not absolutely necessary. Basically the return on investment (or satisfaction quotient) to me is very low.
what do you guys think?

EMB135Driver · 04-24-2016, 07:59 AM

I'm going to leave my windshield where it is

gml1998 · 04-24-2016, 08:01 AM

I thought the Roto-fab washer bottle relocate kit was easy to install. Probably took 45 minutes or so.

idealer · 04-24-2016, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

I'm going to leave my windshield where it is

Got the joke. I meant the washer bottle LOL

Ragnar · 04-24-2016, 08:17 AM

No issues for my CIA with the washer bottle. 2 years and over 22K miles on my DD, and I haven't added any fluid to the bottle.

Homeless Man · 04-24-2016, 08:25 AM

Yea I like my windshield where it is too

MrChrisLS3 · 04-24-2016, 08:36 AM

On a serious note, if the lid isn't fitting properly, check the alignment of the intake box, it may need a little adjustment. As far as relocation of the washer bottle, I don't believe it is really necessary unless you get the air scoop. I didn't mess with it on mine.

SteelCamaro · 04-24-2016, 08:47 AM

The CIA haven't bothered me yet about my setup, but I'm starting to think someone is watching me.

idealer · 04-24-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelCamaro

The CIA haven't bothered me yet about my setup, but I'm starting to think someone is watching me.

Funny bunch. 😂

Welker2 · 04-24-2016, 10:10 AM

Didn't move mine & don't plan on it until I add the scoop. Haven't had any problems & it's been over a year since installing my CAI

Moreair1 · 04-24-2016, 10:45 AM

I had no issues with my cai either like some one else mentioned I would look at the alignment, my guess is its hitting the fender side and making it tough to install the lid, I have that issue now since I had to move the stock washer bottle to make room for the oxygen assistance tube

idealer · 04-24-2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Welker2

Didn't move mine & don't plan on it until I add the scoop. Haven't had any problems & it's been over a year since installing my CAI

Wish I had known. So far if you ask me, this looks like money well wasted

MrChrisLS3 · 04-24-2016, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by idealer

Wish I had known. So far if you ask me, this looks like money well wasted

Well, might as well throw some more money away on the scoop. Many say that it really does make a difference in performance, and I could see why. Since your bottle is relocated already, should be a cinch.

Avenging Orange · 04-25-2016, 06:48 AM

I just took my washer bottle out......never use it anyhoo.

04-24-2016, 07:39 AM	#1
idealer Drives: 2015 2LT Convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: SC Posts: 130	Windshield relocation -- Too much hassle? For someone who liked to keep it stock as much as possible, I broke down and got the CIA and while I was at it I also did the Vmax thing. Putting back the glass cover of the CIA was not that much fun so I was wondering what to do to the washer bottle inside it. Somewhere on youtube I had someone mention a washer relocation kit and after a quick search I decided on the new Roto-Fab model as it looked the best to me. Well, what no one told me is all the work need to install this thing. Too much in my own opinion. considering I probably fill up my washer bottle maybe 4 times a year. I have decided that this is too much of a hassle for me to bother with. Just not worth it. Have too many other projects to tackle without including a project that is not absolutely necessary. Basically the return on investment (or satisfaction quotient) to me is very low. what do you guys think? __________________ Still the one

04-24-2016, 07:59 AM	#2
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,121	I'm going to leave my windshield where it is __________________

04-24-2016, 08:17 AM	#5
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	No issues for my CIA with the washer bottle. 2 years and over 22K miles on my DD, and I haven't added any fluid to the bottle. __________________

04-24-2016, 08:25 AM	#6
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Yea I like my windshield where it is too __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

04-24-2016, 10:10 AM	#10
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Didn't move mine & don't plan on it until I add the scoop. Haven't had any problems & it's been over a year since installing my CAI __________________

04-24-2016, 08:01 AM	#3
gml1998 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minooka Illinois Posts: 693	I thought the Roto-fab washer bottle relocate kit was easy to install. Probably took 45 minutes or so.

04-24-2016, 08:36 AM	#7
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	On a serious note, if the lid isn't fitting properly, check the alignment of the intake box, it may need a little adjustment. As far as relocation of the washer bottle, I don't believe it is really necessary unless you get the air scoop. I didn't mess with it on mine.

04-24-2016, 08:47 AM	#8
SteelCamaro Drives: 2012 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Garage Posts: 561	The CIA haven't bothered me yet about my setup, but I'm starting to think someone is watching me.

04-24-2016, 10:45 AM	#11
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	I had no issues with my cai either like some one else mentioned I would look at the alignment, my guess is its hitting the fender side and making it tough to install the lid, I have that issue now since I had to move the stock washer bottle to make room for the oxygen assistance tube __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

04-25-2016, 06:48 AM	#14
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I just took my washer bottle out......never use it anyhoo. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!