Anyone gotten their AGS by mail yet??
Originally Posted by eMINI
and my pathedic mechanical ability.
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That black RTV is normal. He might've sent you the wrong version. The new ones have carbon fiber gasket plate and the RTV doesn't look so prominant. Don't forget to purchase a new SC gasket from your dealer...cheap $14.
Originally Posted by Wenzor
Got everything, now the problems....
I recieved the AGS, the supercharger intake duct, side the that connects to the supercharger, has a bracket that isnt drilled.
There is also alot of excess black silicone on that end, should i clean that stuff off and drill a hole myself? (see pictures below)
M7 or Randy, can you answer this?
When will the install directions be online?
Peter said it would ship will full install instructions. And the build quality would be "factory-like," that is not what I see with mine, DID I GET A BAD AGS? I have been let down by M7 again.
I recieved the AGS, the supercharger intake duct, side the that connects to the supercharger, has a bracket that isnt drilled.
There is also alot of excess black silicone on that end, should i clean that stuff off and drill a hole myself? (see pictures below)
M7 or Randy, can you answer this?
When will the install directions be online?
Peter said it would ship will full install instructions. And the build quality would be "factory-like," that is not what I see with mine, DID I GET A BAD AGS? I have been let down by M7 again.
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
That black RTV is normal. He might've sent you the wrong version. The new ones have carbon fiber gasket plate and the RTV doesn't look so prominant. Don't forget to purchase a new SC gasket from your dealer...cheap $14.
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The plate is not CF on the final version, we use a high temp phenolic resin
that will resist the shock load and temps better then a CF composite.
Also the new plate is water jeted instead of hand machined for better fit
and finish.
The black RTV is a high temperature silicone that will not break down and
loose it's elaticity at higher temperature. And for how it's applied.........
That is excactly how it was intended, it's not showing so I don't understand why it has to be pretty.
The install is actually not as bad as it looks, so don't be intimidated. But I stated earlier, if you dread filling your tires with air or changing the windshield
wipers, this is not for you. With that said it's always good to take the car to a professional when in doubt.
The package did contain a printed page that stated please look for the
install how to, on our web page. An by now you all know how to get a hold of us for questions and answers.
peter
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that will resist the shock load and temps better then a CF composite.
Also the new plate is water jeted instead of hand machined for better fit
and finish.
The black RTV is a high temperature silicone that will not break down and
loose it's elaticity at higher temperature. And for how it's applied.........
That is excactly how it was intended, it's not showing so I don't understand why it has to be pretty.
The install is actually not as bad as it looks, so don't be intimidated. But I stated earlier, if you dread filling your tires with air or changing the windshield
wipers, this is not for you. With that said it's always good to take the car to a professional when in doubt.
The package did contain a printed page that stated please look for the
install how to, on our web page. An by now you all know how to get a hold of us for questions and answers.
peter
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562-608-8123
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Originally Posted by M7
The plate is not CF on the final version, we use a high temp phenolic resin
that will resist the shock load and temps better then a CF composite.
Also the new plate is water jeted instead of hand machined for better fit
and finish.
that will resist the shock load and temps better then a CF composite.
Also the new plate is water jeted instead of hand machined for better fit
and finish.
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From: Lodi, CA
Originally Posted by M7
The plate is not CF on the final version, we use a high temp phenolic resin
that will resist the shock load and temps better then a CF composite.
Also the new plate is water jeted instead of hand machined for better fit
and finish.
The black RTV is a high temperature silicone that will not break down and
loose it's elaticity at higher temperature. And for how it's applied.........
That is excactly how it was intended, it's not showing so I don't understand why it has to be pretty.
that will resist the shock load and temps better then a CF composite.
Also the new plate is water jeted instead of hand machined for better fit
and finish.
The black RTV is a high temperature silicone that will not break down and
loose it's elaticity at higher temperature. And for how it's applied.........
That is excactly how it was intended, it's not showing so I don't understand why it has to be pretty.
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RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing (it cures at room temperature in contact with air). It's not a product, it's a classification. People often say RTV when they should say Sealer, Silicone, or RTV Silicone, RTV Sealer, etc..
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
That black RTV is normal. He might've sent you the wrong version. The new ones have carbon fiber gasket plate and the RTV doesn't look so prominant. Don't forget to purchase a new SC gasket from your dealer...cheap $14.
Marty
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From: los angeles
Originally Posted by MartyR
WTF? For $300, you don't get a critical ($14) component? I hope I'm mistaken.
Marty
Marty
If you would look in the box that you receive with the M7 AGS, I can guarantee that you would be blown away by the amount of parts that is
included with the kit......All that for $299.00.
Marty I like you to look at any of the competing products that sells for
the same amount of money....What do you get.
Peter
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Originally Posted by M7
Hi Marty....
If you would look in the box that you receive with the M7 AGS, I can guarantee that you would be blown away by the amount of parts that is
included with the kit......All that for $299.00.
Marty I like you to look at any of the competing products that sells for
the same amount of money....What do you get.
Peter
Team M7
562-608-8123
If you would look in the box that you receive with the M7 AGS, I can guarantee that you would be blown away by the amount of parts that is
included with the kit......All that for $299.00.
Marty I like you to look at any of the competing products that sells for
the same amount of money....What do you get.
Peter
Team M7
562-608-8123
Marty
Originally Posted by M7
But I stated earlier, if you dread filling your tires with air or changing the windshield wipers, this is not for you.
While it may not be 'as bad as it looks' the above statement really trivializes the work necessary.
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There's difficult and then there is DIFFICULT. The AGS install is not that far in challenging level when you compare them to the really difficult tasks like changing a flywheel/clutch. It's certainly easier than a BBK or pully job. I think that's what he meant:smile:
Originally Posted by Eric_Rowland
You're equating taking of the bumper, wedging out a radiator, dremeling pieces of OEM plastic and cutting a radiator hose, et al. to filling tires with air??
While it may not be 'as bad as it looks' the above statement really trivializes the work necessary.
While it may not be 'as bad as it looks' the above statement really trivializes the work necessary.
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