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DEW · 02-07-2010, 05:40 PM

It was the hardest part of the install for me also. I took a wide blade screwdriver and pryed it apart double the original width and squeezed it back together once I slipped it on.

Silver Ice · 02-07-2010, 05:42 PM

Hey, sometimes s**t happens

*mlee* · 02-07-2010, 05:57 PM

That's what you get for the obscene things you've done to that car...

Your car is a mommas boy now...

FLYNNZL1 · 02-07-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEW

It was the hardest part of the install for me also. I took a wide blade screwdriver and pryed it apart double the original width and squeezed it back together once I slipped it on.

That's exacly what I did, I think if I would have heated it up first it would help. I have to install one on my Charger this week, we will see.

g-townmach · 02-07-2010, 06:38 PM

Sometimes thats just the way installs go. Someone will step in with a fresh view and opinion and help you figure it out. Heat exchanger in my 04 cobra was like that.

jkelly · 02-08-2010, 01:45 AM

I guess I'll be in the garage today when my husband installs the CAI on my camaro. thanks for the tip on heating the gasket up with the hair dryer.

RichieRich · 02-08-2010, 01:52 AM

You'll never live that down, trust me. You'll have to do something very manly to make up for this like grow a beard, hopefully she cant do that even if she tried. If so your problems are much worse then expected!

sykb47l · 02-11-2010, 11:20 AM

LMAO, I'd rather stay frustrated. My wife would never let me forget.

Partick · 02-11-2010, 11:50 AM

Yeah but he's fast...i mean stupi...um well he's SSOOCH

FLYNNZL1 · 02-12-2010, 12:02 AM

I installed the Airaid CAI on my 2009 Charger R/T tonight, and it was easier than the Camaro. The trim piece slid right on, probably because the box is metal, I was ready for a fight. The IAT (Air flow sensor) was a pain, dodge needs to copy Chevy's.

THUMPER20X · 02-12-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cap'n Bob

Happens to me all the time----She always suggests taking a break and go back to it (which always works BTW) but I always want to just get it done

Absolutely the 20 min walkaway saves hours of frustration. My rule is as soon as i wanna throw a tool or stab the fender with a screwdriver I walk away.

PAUL SS · 02-12-2010, 12:21 PM

...and let's give ssooch some credit for admiting he needed help.

SSOOCH · 02-12-2010, 12:24 PM

Thank you!!

Partick · 02-12-2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul SS

...and let's give ssooch some credit for admiting he needed help.

I did that once about 20 years ago haven't heard the end of it yet...lol

02-07-2010, 05:40 PM	#15
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	It was the hardest part of the install for me also. I took a wide blade screwdriver and pryed it apart double the original width and squeezed it back together once I slipped it on. __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

02-07-2010, 05:57 PM	#17
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 38,001 View My Garage	That's what you get for the obscene things you've done to that car... Your car is a mommas boy now... __________________

02-07-2010, 06:38 PM	#19
g-townmach I FARTED Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cen-tex Posts: 870	Sometimes thats just the way installs go. Someone will step in with a fresh view and opinion and help you figure it out. Heat exchanger in my 04 cobra was like that. __________________

02-12-2010, 12:21 PM	#26
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	...and let's give ssooch some credit for admiting he needed help. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

02-12-2010, 12:24 PM	#27
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	Thank you!! __________________

02-07-2010, 05:42 PM	#16
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	Hey, sometimes s**t happens

02-08-2010, 01:45 AM	#20
jkelly EMERALD COAST CAMAROS Drives: 2lt summit white dk gray int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: niceville,florida Posts: 673 View My Garage	I guess I'll be in the garage today when my husband installs the CAI on my camaro. thanks for the tip on heating the gasket up with the hair dryer.

02-08-2010, 01:52 AM	#21
RichieRich Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fresno Posts: 1,405	You'll never live that down, trust me. You'll have to do something very manly to make up for this like grow a beard, hopefully she cant do that even if she tried. If so your problems are much worse then expected!

02-11-2010, 11:20 AM	#22
sykb47l Drives: 73' VW Bug Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 761	LMAO, I'd rather stay frustrated. My wife would never let me forget.

02-11-2010, 11:50 AM	#23
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	Yeah but he's fast...i mean stupi...um well he's SSOOCH

02-12-2010, 12:02 AM	#24
FLYNNZL1 Account Suspended Drives: Man Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Usa Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	I installed the Airaid CAI on my 2009 Charger R/T tonight, and it was easier than the Camaro. The trim piece slid right on, probably because the box is metal, I was ready for a fight. The IAT (Air flow sensor) was a pain, dodge needs to copy Chevy's.

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