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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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plug-n-play install

they say 15 min - i just recieved mine looks a little more tedious than 15min. any tips or pitfalls i need to watch out for?
this hopefully is the last piece to the puzzle for my clubman S.
already installed the intercooler, charge/silicone pipes and a super ags induction.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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What part are you taulkin(accent) about?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 356mikel
they say 15 min - i just recieved mine looks a little more tedious than 15min. any tips or pitfalls i need to watch out for?
this hopefully is the last piece to the puzzle for my clubman S.
already installed the intercooler, charge/silicone pipes and a super ags induction.
Can't help ya with the install, but seeing how its called "plug n play" I'd guess it pretty much follows that name? If you've installed an intercooler, I'm sure you can hook up a piggyback chip.

On a side note..........how is your Super AGS????? Have you done any dynos?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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It actually took about 5 mins to do a temporary install just to try it out, then about 30 mins to get it just right for me. It really is pretty easy, the trick is that front connector, you really need to cut the tie downs for the factory harness, and carefully manipulate it in place.

Let me know if want photos, or help.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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im having trouble with the plug closest to the grill, alta system installed but the last plug doesnt seem th have enough slack to fit "right" . i cant pull enough to get it over the last plug.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Yep that's the one, did you cut the plastic tie down below in front of the connector, this will free up some slack. I have a some photos at home, won't be there for another 3 hours, but can send them then.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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yep, she went on. took her out for a run.... then came back and switched it to the 1 position... check engine light and she wont even stay started. back to the 0 position and no check engine light..everything normal. does it really feel that much faster? i dont think so... went for another run on the highway and in 4th about 80 ---its like there was nothing left. hmmm. anyone else have similiar results, if this is it, i think she is going back.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 356mikel
yep, she went on. took her out for a run.... then came back and switched it to the 1 position... check engine light and she wont even stay started. back to the 0 position and no check engine light..everything normal. does it really feel that much faster? i dont think so... went for another run on the highway and in 4th about 80 ---its like there was nothing left. hmmm. anyone else have similiar results, if this is it, i think she is going back.
Your not the only person that has said that......
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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what are the chances of getting my money back for this thing, if this is all it produces, what a rip! am i in the dark here about this thing.... someone enlighten me. i feel a little let down about this thing, but oh well.
 
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