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Sales @ CAI Inc · 04-30-2013, 10:47 AM

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to make a quick post to inform you all of a slight design change/improvement that we have made on our CAI's. This change will be present on all of our CAI applications, and is something that has been suggested from many of our customers.

As you probably already know, our CAI's include a removable lid which features a filter inspection window. The lid is held into place with stainless steel spring loaded 1/4 turn fasteners which allows the lid to be easily removed as well as secured into place with only a 1/4 turn. Up until this point the head on these 1/4 turn fasteners has always been a flat head slot for a screwdriver, however many people suggested that we look at changing the head style due to the screwdriver being prone to slipping off and possible scratching the lid of the airbox.

The 1/4 turn fasteners we use will now have a recessed hex style head which will allow your hand tool to lock into place more securely, thus greatly reducing the possibility of a slip of the hand causing a scratched product during installation. The recessed hex head will fit an 1/8" allen wrench (aka hex key). Other than the head being different, it is still stainless steel and spring loaded. Although the design change is now active for current production, there are still CAI's on the shelf as well as on the shelves of our dealers that will have the flat head faster style, don't fret if you get that style, we have sold over 10k CAI with that same fastener.

We hope this change allows for an easier installation as well as reduced odds of slipping the tool off the 1/4 turn. Although this is just a small change, I thought that many of you would be glad to hear about it. We are always looking for ways to improve our products, and always encourage customer feedback and reviews so that we can continue to supply you with the highest quality CAI available!

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions, thanks!

Picture of new 1/4 turn fastener to show the new head style:

Picture of new 1/4 fastener installed on a textured black lid:

Blackkaz04 · 04-30-2013, 11:01 AM

awesome....

a.morblu · 04-30-2013, 12:45 PM

This is great!! Probably one of the only things I hated during my install. Got more than a few scratches because of it :(

Juiced1 · 04-30-2013, 12:47 PM

Great idea guys. Good to see a company that listens and improves their design!

rich3fan · 04-30-2013, 01:25 PM

Good to know. I have one of your CAI's on my wishlist at Apex. Hopefully by the time I'm ready to purchase one it will have the new fasteners. Thanks for the update!

nyrfan · 04-30-2013, 01:32 PM

Can these be purchased so I can swap my current ones out? I almost went with a different brand because of the screws.

NoSyT · 04-30-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsBroke

Will you make the hex head screws available upon request as say, a retro-fit?

Hmmm, I might be willing to retro fit mine...I will admit, it is a cleaner look. Is this a possibility?

Sales @ CAI Inc · 04-30-2013, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsBroke

Good to know. I have one of your CAI's on my wishlist at Apex. I certainly would prefer the hex head style fastener because I'm very good at slipping the screwdriver off the screw head. My new Camaro hasn't gotten a TPW yet, but I'm hoping for a May or early June delivery so, can you elaborate on this part of your message:

How will I know which kit they have? Will you make the hex head screws available upon request as say, a retro-fit? Thanks.

There would not be any way of knowing who has what on the shelf, but as long as you are careful with the screwdriver you should have no issue. If you happened to get the "old style" and really wanted to change them out give us a call, but I really do not think it would be worth the extra cost and effort of swapping them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

Can these be purchased so I can swap my current ones out? I almost went with a different brand because of the screws.

Call us.

The Stig · 04-30-2013, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sales @ CAI Inc

There would not be any way of knowing who has what on the shelf, but as long as you are careful with the screwdriver you should have no issue. If you happened to get the "old style" and really wanted to change them out give us a call, but I really do not think it would be worth the extra cost and effort of swapping them.

Call us.

Can I possibly get a set of these new ones as well?

Sales @ CAI Inc · 04-30-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stig

Can I possibly get a set of these new ones as well?

Anyone who wants a set of these needs to call us.

Apex Motorsports · 04-30-2013, 04:14 PM

Great move!

Sales @ CAI Inc · 05-01-2013, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juiced1

Great idea guys. Good to see a company that listens and improves their design!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Great move!

Thanks guys!!

hrpiii · 05-01-2013, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sales @ CAI Inc

.... If you happened to get the "old style" and really wanted to change them out give us a call, but I really do not think it would be worth the extra cost and effort of swapping them.

Call us.

With this crazy group of Camaro owners, I can see you getting lots of calls!

K32 Camaro · 05-01-2013, 02:30 PM

and here I thought you were going to say you made a design to fit centri chargers.. haha.

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Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	Design Improvement to Cold Air Inductions Inc. CAI (You asked, we listened!) Hello Everyone, I just wanted to make a quick post to inform you all of a slight design change/improvement that we have made on our CAI's. This change will be present on all of our CAI applications, and is something that has been suggested from many of our customers. As you probably already know, our CAI's include a removable lid which features a filter inspection window. The lid is held into place with stainless steel spring loaded 1/4 turn fasteners which allows the lid to be easily removed as well as secured into place with only a 1/4 turn. Up until this point the head on these 1/4 turn fasteners has always been a flat head slot for a screwdriver, however many people suggested that we look at changing the head style due to the screwdriver being prone to slipping off and possible scratching the lid of the airbox. The 1/4 turn fasteners we use will now have a recessed hex style head which will allow your hand tool to lock into place more securely, thus greatly reducing the possibility of a slip of the hand causing a scratched product during installation. The recessed hex head will fit an 1/8" allen wrench (aka hex key). Other than the head being different, it is still stainless steel and spring loaded. Although the design change is now active for current production, there are still CAI's on the shelf as well as on the shelves of our dealers that will have the flat head faster style, don't fret if you get that style, we have sold over 10k CAI with that same fastener. We hope this change allows for an easier installation as well as reduced odds of slipping the tool off the 1/4 turn. Although this is just a small change, I thought that many of you would be glad to hear about it. We are always looking for ways to improve our products, and always encourage customer feedback and reviews so that we can continue to supply you with the highest quality CAI available! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions, thanks! Picture of new 1/4 turn fastener to show the new head style: Picture of new 1/4 fastener installed on a textured black lid: Last edited by Sales @ CAI Inc; 04-30-2013 at 11:54 AM.

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a.morblu Drives: 2011 Sinister SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Circle City Posts: 489 View My Garage	This is great!! Probably one of the only things I hated during my install. Got more than a few scratches because of it :( __________________

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rich3fan What's this button do? Drives: 2019 Black 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 1,364	Good to know. I have one of your CAI's on my wishlist at Apex. Hopefully by the time I'm ready to purchase one it will have the new fasteners. Thanks for the update! Last edited by rich3fan; 04-30-2013 at 02:12 PM.

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nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Can these be purchased so I can swap my current ones out? I almost went with a different brand because of the screws. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

04-30-2013, 11:01 AM	#2
Blackkaz04 Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DC area Posts: 859	awesome....

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Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	Great idea guys. Good to see a company that listens and improves their design!

04-30-2013, 04:14 PM	#11
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Great move!

05-01-2013, 02:30 PM	#14
K32 Camaro V8 lounge member #5 Drives: 12 2SS Synergy Camaro, 05 PontiacG6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,301	and here I thought you were going to say you made a design to fit centri chargers.. haha.