Stillen Intake Installed on 08 coupe

[striklybidnis]

I just installed the intake tonight and had a few things to share:

1. Sounds nicer, definitely. 2. As far as the "Real Power Vs Placebo Effect" who knows-seems to have a bit more acceleration but that could be me. Can you really feel a few HP's?3. Took it for a few mile ride and no CEL-so yay.

Install items:

1. Be easy with the MAS harness screws-they are tiny and you will break 'em off with too much force. I did. It's held in by 1 1/2 screws now and seems tight-but I will get in there and tap in tomorrow to avoid any issues.2. Have an "extra" rubber tube connected to the transmission-don't know where it came off of or where the end goes, so I just zip-tied it to secure it. No word on the instructions about this.3. Instructions were quite vague and which bolts to use and where. I had two of the same width screws (1 factory, 1 stillen) but the factory did not fit right in the mounting position specified on the car-so I swapped it for the stillen and put the factory in the filter end. However, the Stillen bolt had a built in washer and it did not fit right with the mounting bracket. I cranked her down anyway and it seemed to do the job.4. Had to zip tie the remaining portion of the intake, as it seemed very loose and prone to bang around when driving. Also zip tied the MAS wiring to keep it away from the intake itself. No word on the instructions about this either.

So all in all it went from a theoretical 20 minute job to just under an hour. No big issues just a lot of head scratching. Defintely woth the couple hundred bucks. As for pics-it looks like the pics on the installation instructions (minus the zip-tie madness) so I am not going to bother you guys with them.

[08altima35]

no way. now that you've went that far you have to post pics. i gotta see this installation.

[adidas2go]

Thats weird? Everything Ive ever installed from them has worked to the letter. I would contact STILLEN about this. Maybe there were mistake made, they would like to here feedback about

[mcheddadi]

Thats weird? Everything Ive ever installed from them has worked to the letter. I would contact STILLEN about this. Maybe there were mistake made, they would like to here feedback about

*cough* dampers *cough* *cough* lool

*cough* stillen intake for 6MT's *cough*

*runs away* hahha

[adidas2go]

What was wrong with the hood dampers? I installed the very first ones, with absolutely no problems....

http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread?id=317956

I'm fairly certain you mean the Injen intake that had the 6 spd install problems, right?

[mcheddadi]

nope you read right

Stillen intake problems:http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread?id=339725

Stillen dampers problems:http://forums.altimas.org/zero...age=3

I even made a video about it here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCGUEZJLbAc

[Loop]

mcheddadi is correct about the dampers and intake. You would need to search for the threads.

[striklybidnis]

Thats weird? Everything Ive ever installed from them has worked to the letter. I would contact STILLEN about this. Maybe there were mistake made, they would like to here feedback about

I saw a Stillen rep reply to another post about the 6MT install, so I am sure my post was also looked at. Don't think another mailer would do much. Although I am looking for answers to some of my ?'s if he could post back to this thread.

I just was looking for a few more things in this kit to tie up the loose ends, rather than leaving everything vague and hanging out there. Installing this once would let even the most idiot part-time mechanics (like myself) see the gaps.

I installed a KnN filtercharger setup in my old S2000-I am not sure if I was expecting too much going in to this install. The KnN was much more complicated, but way less confusing. The install write up was right on leaving nothing to "figure out." Took less time and I was 100% comfortable. They also recommend resetting the ECU (disconnect neg terminal + stand on brake)-should this be done with the Stillen?

[kyle@stillen]

I saw a Stillen rep reply to another post about the 6MT install, so I am sure my post was also looked at. Don't think another mailer would do much. Although I am looking for answers to some of my ?'s if he could post back to this thread.

I just was looking for a few more things in this kit to tie up the loose ends, rather than leaving everything vague and hanging out there. Installing this once would let even the most idiot part-time mechanics (like myself) see the gaps.

I installed a KnN filtercharger setup in my old S2000-I am not sure if I was expecting too much going in to this install. The KnN was much more complicated, but way less confusing. The install write up was right on leaving nothing to "figure out." Took less time and I was 100% comfortable. They also recommend resetting the ECU (disconnect neg terminal + stand on brake)-should this be done with the Stillen?

Hey Strikly,

Sorry for not answering your questions on this thread.

Unfortunately right now I don't really have any good answers until we can get a vehicle in for some first hand inspections. It was a total screw up on my part and I take full blame for the mistake. I thought that the intake had been signed off for the 6mt's when in fact our engineers had sent me an email clearly stating it had not...I greatly apologize for the inconvenience. If you wish to return the intake in exchange for an Injen just let me know and I will get everything taken care of.

I am sure the issues you had with the instructions were directly related to the fact that the intake you received was not specifically designed for your car. I haven't heard of any other complaints with the intake instructions so I can only imagine that the confusion stemmed from the different applications.

I am really sorry and extremely embarassed for the mistake I made...If you have any questions or would like to swap out that intake for the Injen just shoot me an email at [email protected]

[striklybidnis]

Hey Strikly,

Sorry for not answering your questions on this thread.

Unfortunately right now I don't really have any good answers until we can get a vehicle in for some first hand inspections. It was a total screw up on my part and I take full blame for the mistake. I thought that the intake had been signed off for the 6mt's when in fact our engineers had sent me an email clearly stating it had not...I greatly apologize for the inconvenience. If you wish to return the intake in exchange for an Injen just let me know and I will get everything taken care of.

I am sure the issues you had with the instructions were directly related to the fact that the intake you received was not specifically designed for your car. I haven't heard of any other complaints with the intake instructions so I can only imagine that the confusion stemmed from the different applications.

I am really sorry and extremely embarassed for the mistake I made...If you have any questions or would like to swap out that intake for the Injen just shoot me an email at [email protected]

No worries man, I have a CVT. And if there were no other people with issues, then maybe its just me (and a few of my friends, and a coworker..) <shrugs>. I'll take a look at it again, but some of the issues that I had can be easily seen when you look at your instructions and my write up. Either way I am cool with it-the way I have it does the job.

BTW-if you refer to the 6MT problem thread, there is the same MAS bracket screw issue that I had (had to crank the factory screw hard resulting in breakage); 'cept they described it as coating the threads.

If you can please address the following with the CVT setup:-The rubber hose to the transmission that was clipped to the airbox-where does this go? Should I just tack it up like I did?-How do I secure the remaining air flow components? Just tack it?-Which screws (factory Vs Stillen-because they are clearly different) go where (mount Vs filter)? -How can you use a nut on a bolt when you can't get to the other side of the mounting spot?-How/where do I secure the MAS wiring?

[LongBeachCoupe]

What was wrong with the hood dampers? I installed the very first ones, with absolutely no problems....

I can just imagine opening the hood with a turbo under it, and it flaps in the wind.... Wheres the article on it lol...

[kyle@stillen]

No worries man, I have a CVT. And if there were no other people with issues, then maybe its just me (and a few of my friends, and a coworker..) <shrugs>. I'll take a look at it again, but some of the issues that I had can be easily seen when you look at your instructions and my write up. Either way I am cool with it-the way I have it does the job.

BTW-if you refer to the 6MT problem thread, there is the same MAS bracket screw issue that I had (had to crank the factory screw hard resulting in breakage); 'cept they described it as coating the threads.

If you can please address the following with the CVT setup:-The rubber hose to the transmission that was clipped to the airbox-where does this go? Should I just tack it up like I did?-How do I secure the remaining air flow components? Just tack it?-Which screws (factory Vs Stillen-because they are clearly different) go where (mount Vs filter)? -How can you use a nut on a bolt when you can't get to the other side of the mounting spot?-How/where do I secure the MAS wiring?

I will take apart our car this weekend and go through the installation myself and take note of each of your points. I will first go through with just following our instructions and see how it works for me. Then I will review all of your notes and see what I can come up with.

Please look for a review on either Saturday or Monday.

[adidas2go]

nope you read right

Stillen intake problems:http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread?id=339725

Stillen dampers problems:http://forums.altimas.org/zero...age=3

I even made a video about it here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCGUEZJLbAc

Like I said, I installed mine, by the instructions. I even had it written up, in my install thread. I installed the dampers like yours, and the hood didn't close properly. If you remember this post by Josh, they have talked with the manufactures, and there is no problem of lubrication whichever way you install it.

Hi guys,

We have new instruction sheets, with some additional photos, hopefully that will assist in installs.

In regards to the struts themselves, and whether they are rod-up or rod-down, it is typically advisable to have the strut body above the rod for lubrication purposes, this is for struts that remain in that position.

Our R&D department had spoken to the manufacturer of the strut before completing the kit, and they confirmed this was no problem for this setup. The struts are not installed backwards!

Here is a link to the instruction sheet: http://www.stillen.com/product...t.pdf

I can just imagine opening the hood with a turbo under it, and it flaps in the wind.... Wheres the article on it lol...

Still as sturdy as ever, given me no problems. Im not gonna write an article on the hood struts, they come with detailed instructions

[LongBeachCoupe]

hood didnt close because you had the bracket on the hood, facing the wrong way, its gotta be flipped around as well.

give it a try tonight

a good articles manager posts all DIY's, even ricer ones hes not interested in...

adidas, give it a shot tonight, and id bet a big mac you eat your words and like it MENDI's way better.

[mcheddadi]

hood didnt close because you had the bracket on the hood, facing the wrong way, its gotta be flipped around as well.

give it a try tonight

a good articles manager posts all DIY's, even ricer ones hes not interested in...

adidas, give it a shot tonight, and id bet a big mac you eat your words and like it MENDI's way better.

, you have to put the upper brackets the exact same way I did in the picture on thread to have them rod down without any obstruction when the hood is closed and with the added bonus of a SMOOOOOOOTH opening like in the video. Otherwise, if you do it the stillen way (rod up) it will open the hood up violently if you don't hold it all the way up. Trust me, I've tried it rod down with the brackets my way and stillen's way and rod up with the bracket's my way and stillen's way. there is absolutely NO way that I'd go back to stillen's way because it looks all flimsy like and cheap when I open it without holding it all the way. Anyhow, I've made a video to show it and wrote 3 pages worth of explanation with pics so either believe me or stay in denial forever lol

[adidas2go]

This is the 4th set of hood shocks I have installed on my cars. These are not any flimsier than any of the rest. Its not broke, Im not gonna fix it.

[mcheddadi]

This is the 4th set of hood shocks I have installed on my cars. These are not any flimsier than any of the rest. Its not broke, Im not gonna fix it.

does it open like this?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCGUEZJLbAc

[adidas2go]

I can't see youtube videos or photobucket pictures on depatment of defense computers. Not sure, but I would imagine yours goes up really smooth. Thats cool, mine does the bullet affect, which doesn't particularly bother me.

hood didnt close because you had the bracket on the hood, facing the wrong way, its gotta be flipped around as well.

give it a try tonight

a good articles manager posts all DIY's, even ricer ones hes not interested in...

adidas, give it a shot tonight, and id bet a big mac you eat your words and like it MENDI's way better.

I like the slower way, your right. But when I tried that, it didn't close right. Ask Robert. I was at his house when I tried it. If I had a car right now, I would try it again

[striklybidnis]

I will take apart our car this weekend and go through the installation myself and take note of each of your points. I will first go through with just following our instructions and see how it works for me. Then I will review all of your notes and see what I can come up with.

Please look for a review on either Saturday or Monday.

Thanks Kyle.

I was actually looking at the hood dampers as well so I guess the hijacking is appreciated

[striklybidnis]

I d/c'd the battery to install HID's, now the CEL is on. Does the new intake trip the CEL when the computer is reset?

[adidas2go]

No, but you unplugged stuff, with the battery connected. You can't do that on these cars. Disconnect your battery for 5 min. Then go through the FAQ's and reset your auto windows

[striklybidnis]

No, but you unplugged stuff, with the battery connected. You can't do that on these cars. Disconnect your battery for 5 min. Then go through the FAQ's and reset your auto windows

Ok-I will tell you what I did before: I disconnected the batt, reconnected and started; the CEL was not on. I turned it off, turned on again and the CEL came on. I then fixed the windows and the CEL remained on...

So what you are telling me is that I have to fix the window issue the first time I turn the car on in order to prevent the CEL from tripping? I will try this first thing in the morning.

Thanks Adidas!

[adidas2go]

No no no. I was just adding that step in there because a lot of people wonder why their windows so that after they disconnect the battery. The windows should not set off your CEL. All you did was and HID install? Just let your car sit a few hours, then try starting it again. Sometimes these codes are flukes. If that doesn't work. Dissconnect the battery for 5 min, and try it all agian

[striklybidnis]

CEL is still around...

Kyle, have you had a chance to look at your setup this weekend? Were there any reports of CEL issues?

[adidas2go]

weird, take it so nissan

[striklybidnis]

weird, take it so nissan

They won't try to f me with the HID and intake installed? I kinda wanted to see what Kyle came back with before going that far.

[striklybidnis]

Kyle?

[striklybidnis]

I will take apart our car this weekend and go through the installation myself and take note of each of your points. I will first go through with just following our instructions and see how it works for me. Then I will review all of your notes and see what I can come up with.

Please look for a review on either Saturday or Monday.

[email protected] this the way it is? did you mean last Saturday/Monday or next Saturday/Monday or sometime in 2009? Would I get answers calling whatever tech support Stillen has or are you it? I had a list of stuff lined up from Stillen...but I value customer service over cheap prices any day. It's a shame really...

Oh yeah-I voted yes on the group buy for the front fascia-you might as well scratch one off that number....

[adidas2go]

Bro, he doesn't have every second to get on here. I caught him on the telephone today by sheer luck. I have been calling him for about 3 weeks now, and just got a hold of him. I will send you an email with his extension at STILLEN, so you may get in touch with him. Give him a chance man, they have been running rampant for months now

[striklybidnis]

Bro, he doesn't have every second to get on here. I caught him on the telephone today by sheer luck. I have been calling him for about 3 weeks now, and just got a hold of him. I will send you an email with his extension at STILLEN, so you may get in touch with him. Give him a chance man, they have been running rampant for months now

Well, I have seen posts by him in other threads all week-especially when it comes to making more sales. He has even started a thread about headers the other day...$1600 for 20 HP bwahaha...might as well wait for a turbo kit to drop.

Figured he's waiting 'till I give up. I gave up alright...no more Stillen for me...glad it only took a $200 part to realize that. And he told me he was going to get back to me last Saturday or Monday-takes 2 secs to post here and let me know hes been delayed.

BTW-I did the window trick while installing my stereo before the CEL came on. Looks like it's gone. Thanks Adidas.