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ajp · 09-18-2012, 10:53 PM

Had issues with my Camaro tonight (different thread), anyway popped open the hood and noticed that the CAI cover had came off and was resting on the filter.

Not sure when this happened, is this a known issue?

I am emailed the Jannetty also (who I bought it from), but wanted to check here also.

axis · 09-18-2012, 11:31 PM

There were a few of them that did that when they first came out. Haven't seen it posted in a while though.

caper · 09-19-2012, 12:58 AM

mine did the same, they will send you a new widow to stick on. at least they did with me.

PoorMansCamaro · 09-19-2012, 01:20 AM

local guy had that happen here. i would get some stronger glue and do it yourself. if they send another one, good chance it'll happen again, unless they have stronger stuff now.

Apex Motorsports · 09-19-2012, 06:30 AM

It happens from time to time. Not unheard of but not uncommon. They are attached with 3M adhesive. Like aSSain said, I would just reattach it with something stronger.

ZED SLED · 09-19-2012, 08:03 AM

They use glue now? I got mine in Feb 2010 and it was attached with doubleback tape. I replaced the glass last spring with a custom piece and had a hell of a time getting the original glass loose. The one I replaced I attached with the 3M white foam double back tape, like you put up posters with. Haven't had any issues at all in a year and a half. Whatever you use, just make sure all the surfaces are clean and dry. Doesn't hurt to use some adhesion promoter as well.

ajp · 09-19-2012, 08:39 AM

Jannetty emailed CAI Inc, I guess I will wait for a response, otherwise I will get some glue or tape as suggested.

Thanks all!

IndeedSS1 · 09-19-2012, 08:43 AM

If the double-sided tape isn't dirty,
Get the car and CAI good and hot (doesn't take that long).
Removed the lid and plexiglass
Quickly but gently wipe off any dirt from the plexiglass
Flip the lid over on a flat surface
Set the plexiglass into place
Tightly press into place around the borders.

Most of the time this will "set" the plexiglass. Happened to me a looong time ago.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 09-19-2012, 09:31 AM

Jannetty has already been in contact with us and we are sending you out the replacement glass with a new and improved adhesive that we switched over to some time ago.

Judging by the photo which shows our original badging before we even had a trademarked logo, I would say you have one of the very first Camaro units we built. Since then we switched to a different double sided adhesive which is much strongerr and has better heat handling specs. When you get the new glass, just clean off and dry the lid where the old one was, stick on the new one and you are good to go!

RADREVX · 09-19-2012, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sales @ CAI Inc

Jannetty has already been in contact with us and we are sending you out the replacement glass with a new and improved adhesive that we switched over to some time ago.

Judging by the photo which shows our original badging before we even had a trademarked logo, I would say you have one of the very first Camaro units we built. Since then we switched to a different double sided adhesive which is much strongerr and has better heat handling specs. When you get the new glass, just clean off and dry the lid where the old one was, stick on the new one and you are good to go!

great customer service. thats why i bought from cai inc

Calikenn · 09-19-2012, 10:23 AM

Great vendor support!

ajp · 09-19-2012, 12:03 PM

CAI inc and Jannetty - thank you

n116ebo · 09-19-2012, 05:38 PM

Mine fell off twice two years ago. I let them know, but they did not send a replacement anything. I used some super glue and some duct tape. Has not fell off since. You gotta love super glue and duct tape.

09-18-2012, 10:53 PM	#1
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	CAI intake cover came unglued Had issues with my Camaro tonight (different thread), anyway popped open the hood and noticed that the CAI cover had came off and was resting on the filter. Not sure when this happened, is this a known issue? I am emailed the Jannetty also (who I bought it from), but wanted to check here also. Attached Images __________________

09-18-2012, 11:31 PM	#2
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	There were a few of them that did that when they first came out. Haven't seen it posted in a while though. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

09-19-2012, 01:20 AM	#4
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,198	local guy had that happen here. i would get some stronger glue and do it yourself. if they send another one, good chance it'll happen again, unless they have stronger stuff now. __________________

09-19-2012, 08:03 AM	#6
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,614 View My Garage	They use glue now? I got mine in Feb 2010 and it was attached with doubleback tape. I replaced the glass last spring with a custom piece and had a hell of a time getting the original glass loose. The one I replaced I attached with the 3M white foam double back tape, like you put up posters with. Haven't had any issues at all in a year and a half. Whatever you use, just make sure all the surfaces are clean and dry. Doesn't hurt to use some adhesion promoter as well. __________________

09-19-2012, 08:39 AM	#7
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	Jannetty emailed CAI Inc, I guess I will wait for a response, otherwise I will get some glue or tape as suggested. Thanks all! __________________

09-19-2012, 12:58 AM	#3
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,546	mine did the same, they will send you a new widow to stick on. at least they did with me.

09-19-2012, 06:30 AM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	It happens from time to time. Not unheard of but not uncommon. They are attached with 3M adhesive. Like aSSain said, I would just reattach it with something stronger.

09-19-2012, 08:43 AM	#8
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	If the double-sided tape isn't dirty, Get the car and CAI good and hot (doesn't take that long). Removed the lid and plexiglass Quickly but gently wipe off any dirt from the plexiglass Flip the lid over on a flat surface Set the plexiglass into place Tightly press into place around the borders. Most of the time this will "set" the plexiglass. Happened to me a looong time ago. __________________ She is only memory now.

09-19-2012, 09:31 AM	#9
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	Jannetty has already been in contact with us and we are sending you out the replacement glass with a new and improved adhesive that we switched over to some time ago. Judging by the photo which shows our original badging before we even had a trademarked logo, I would say you have one of the very first Camaro units we built. Since then we switched to a different double sided adhesive which is much strongerr and has better heat handling specs. When you get the new glass, just clean off and dry the lid where the old one was, stick on the new one and you are good to go!

09-19-2012, 10:23 AM	#11
Calikenn Drives: 2012 Corvette GS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny California Posts: 620	Great vendor support!

09-19-2012, 12:03 PM	#12
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	CAI inc and Jannetty - thank you __________________

09-19-2012, 05:38 PM	#13
n116ebo n116 Drives: 2010 2SS YELLOW TRANSFORMER AUTO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAN ANGELO TX Posts: 632 View My Garage	Mine fell off twice two years ago. I let them know, but they did not send a replacement anything. I used some super glue and some duct tape. Has not fell off since. You gotta love super glue and duct tape.