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BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-30-2010, 08:47 AM

So the black is not ceramic at all or is it black over ceramic?

Dr Jkel · 06-30-2010, 09:17 AM

Have you had any problems with the glass window coming out?

klandry · 06-30-2010, 10:22 AM

I wanna see some pics on how/where you mounted the bag......or can you describe where you mounted it?

gearhead440 · 06-30-2010, 10:53 AM

Dr. Jekel: glass is held on with double-sided sticky tape. The first day my glass was loose, I pushed it back into place and have had no other issues.

Klandry: I mounted the washer bag directly below where the blue CAI label is on the air box (see above pic) where the stock washer bottle normally resides. If you look at the washer bag kit photo, you'll see a couple of sheet metal screws and a bracket. I measured out where I wanted the bag to hang, drilled a couple of holes in the metal near the area where the stock air box duct originally was and screwed the bracket into place. I also tie-wrapped one of the loops of the washer bag to the car's wiring loom to ensure that it wasn't directly visible from the viewing glass and to help better hold it in place. I'll snap a couple of pics and post. Hope this helps.

Apex Motorsports · 06-30-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

So the black is not ceramic at all or is it black over ceramic?

It's black powder coat, no ceramic.

Apex Motorsports · 06-30-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zee28rs72

Can you powder coat this in Summit White?

We are only offering it in the standard polished ceramic coat and this textured black powder coat at this time.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-30-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

It's black powder coat, no ceramic.

Hmm, good info thanks.

I love the look of the black, but the ability of the ceramic to be heat resistant is a huge advantage it would seem. I would love to see some ambient and IAT numbers on both units.

Apex Motorsports · 06-30-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Hmm, good info thanks.

I love the look of the black, but the ability of the ceramic to be heat resistant is a huge advantage it would seem. I would love to see some ambient and IAT numbers on both units.

The same concern has been voiced a few times regarding these black systems and below is how I responded.

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

CAI hasn't done any testing specifically on the black but the black textured powder coat is clearly not going to reflect heat as well as the high polished ceramic coating. That being said, while the ceramic coating is a prominent aesthetic feature (I might point out, the reason its so prominent is because all stock intakes systems and the vast majority of aftermarket intake systems are black.) and does have a practical purpose on the standard CAI intake its not what provides the bulk of the performance gains. The real gains are made by the addition of a more efficient intake tract feeding a higher volume of air into the engine.

I would point out the amazing performance numbers posted by Camaros running ADM Performance intake systems as real world evidence that the black textured powder coated finish isn't going to make a significant impact on the CAI systems performance. Its just a new option we thought we would offer for the more sinister crowd.

brandotron · 06-30-2010, 06:47 PM

Damn clean looking CAI! Looks like it belongs there--almost stock.

Aldrich Z06 · 06-30-2010, 07:25 PM

This unit looks great.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-30-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The same concern has been voiced a few times regarding these black systems and below is how I responded.

That's a great point point about the ADM intake. I will be going with ADM or the black CAI. When I decide, you'll be getting an order.

Apex Motorsports · 07-01-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

That's a great point point about the ADM intake. I will be going with ADM or the black CAI. When I decide, you'll be getting an order.

Glad to hear that.

gearhead440 · 07-03-2010, 08:38 AM

Washer bag location photos:

Apex Motorsports · 07-04-2010, 11:30 AM

That was a pretty good idea, kept everything clean.

06-30-2010, 09:17 AM	#16
Dr Jkel Roll Tide Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Talladega, Alabama Posts: 4,378	Have you had any problems with the glass window coming out? __________________ MUSTANG...Like Bringing a Hot Dog to a Steak Dinner....There is no comparison.

06-30-2010, 06:47 PM	#23
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Damn clean looking CAI! Looks like it belongs there--almost stock. __________________

06-30-2010, 07:25 PM	#24
Aldrich Z06 Drives: 02 z06,10 2SS/RS, 04 Duramax,11 335 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chesnee S.C. Posts: 87 View My Garage	This unit looks great. __________________ 02 Z06 04 Duramax 14 335 69 Camaro 10 2SS/RS Camaro

07-03-2010, 08:38 AM	#27
gearhead440 Drives: Yellow 2SS, 6 speed manual Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 218	Washer bag location photos: Attached Images

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06-30-2010, 08:47 AM	#15
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	So the black is not ceramic at all or is it black over ceramic?

06-30-2010, 10:22 AM	#17
klandry Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Black Bandit Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Belle Chasse, LA Posts: 18	I wanna see some pics on how/where you mounted the bag......or can you describe where you mounted it?

06-30-2010, 10:53 AM	#18
gearhead440 Drives: Yellow 2SS, 6 speed manual Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 218	Dr. Jekel: glass is held on with double-sided sticky tape. The first day my glass was loose, I pushed it back into place and have had no other issues. Klandry: I mounted the washer bag directly below where the blue CAI label is on the air box (see above pic) where the stock washer bottle normally resides. If you look at the washer bag kit photo, you'll see a couple of sheet metal screws and a bracket. I measured out where I wanted the bag to hang, drilled a couple of holes in the metal near the area where the stock air box duct originally was and screwed the bracket into place. I also tie-wrapped one of the loops of the washer bag to the car's wiring loom to ensure that it wasn't directly visible from the viewing glass and to help better hold it in place. I'll snap a couple of pics and post. Hope this helps.

07-04-2010, 11:30 AM	#28
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	That was a pretty good idea, kept everything clean.