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10-09-2010, 07:09 PM
#562
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,055
Honestly speaking though, Stillen's set up looks better than this one. I was expecting to see more of the tube/intake itself and I thought the filter end would be closer to the front of the car than in the same area as our current intake.
I guess I was looking for this unit to be bringing in more cold air, I know it seals with the hood and all that but Stillen's design looks cleaner and more stock than this one does IMHO.
I guess I was looking for this unit to be bringing in more cold air, I know it seals with the hood and all that but Stillen's design looks cleaner and more stock than this one does IMHO.
10-10-2010, 08:51 AM
#564
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 40
Ed form R2C mentioned that there are going to be discounts for the forum member for the limited period of time. Maybe it will overweight the group buy?
Last edited by ololly; 10-10-2010 at 09:39 AM.
10-11-2010, 10:01 PM
#569
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 1,192
Got a reply back from ED and there is going to be no "Group Buy" but there will be a forum discount for those looking to buy which is good cause then a code should be able to be posted no problem for everyone to use and I don't see how that would effect forum rules so hag tight... I don't know any other information than that.
10-12-2010, 09:52 AM
#572
Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 253
The sound is addicting guys. It's one of those things that you'd have to hear for yourself. I was grinning the whole way home after ED put it on. The response is also wicked and it just makes the car extremely fun to drive even under light load and ESPECIALLY under heavy throttle. 
I had my dad drive it down the street and it sounded sick even down the street under light thottle.
I'd shoot a video, but it's not my car and I don't see my dad & the Maxima very often.
I had my dad drive it down the street and it sounded sick even down the street under light thottle.
I'd shoot a video, but it's not my car and I don't see my dad & the Maxima very often.
10-12-2010, 09:55 AM
#573
Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 253
Honestly speaking though, Stillen's set up looks better than this one. I was expecting to see more of the tube/intake itself and I thought the filter end would be closer to the front of the car than in the same area as our current intake.
I guess I was looking for this unit to be bringing in more cold air, I know it seals with the hood and all that but Stillen's design looks cleaner and more stock than this one does IMHO.
I guess I was looking for this unit to be bringing in more cold air, I know it seals with the hood and all that but Stillen's design looks cleaner and more stock than this one does IMHO.
10-12-2010, 01:59 PM
#574
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 71
The sound is addicting guys. It's one of those things that you'd have to hear for yourself. I was grinning the whole way home after ED put it on. The response is also wicked and it just makes the car extremely fun to drive even under light load and ESPECIALLY under heavy throttle.
I had my dad drive it down the street and it sounded sick even down the street under light thottle.
I'd shoot a video, but it's not my car and I don't see my dad & the Maxima very often.
I had my dad drive it down the street and it sounded sick even down the street under light thottle.
I'd shoot a video, but it's not my car and I don't see my dad & the Maxima very often.
damit alphaaa ur making me so jealous lol, try your best to get a video up! so we can at least have a sneak peek...and whats taking ed so long for the pricing?! i seriously hope we don't have to wait another like 2 months just for the pricing -.-"
10-12-2010, 07:39 PM
#575
10-12-2010, 10:36 PM
#576
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Queens, NY
Posts: 1,492
some update guys.. i contact ED via email and heres his rely:
Thanks for your inquiry. We plan on offering three finish options including
polished and black powder coat as standard, and our premium, black nickel
option. I realize the tube is quite short but the black nickel will still
offer a deep luster that polishing can't match. It's been the most popular
finish option for all applicable Infiniti and Nissan applications to date.
Rather than a group buy, we'll offer the members a discounted price.
We're building small quantities in each finish until we determine owner
preferences. We can have all in ample inventories in a couple of weeks or
so. If owners/members can help with preferences, we'll concentrate on making
sure we have an adequate supply.
We'll also evaluate driving impressions from the small sample we have in
use.
Overall, I'm please with the system. It offers Maxima owners a quality
system that enhances intake sound when performance acceleration is called
for without the annoying hiss associated with competitive systems equipped
with gauze filters. At normal cruise, it's rather subtle and allows for a
pleasant cabin without any objectionable roar. Power gains are very good
with increases occurring relatively early in the RPM band. While high single
digit increases won't dramatically change the performance of this platform,
it's certainly a benefit when you combine the gains with a great audible
tone, very nice under hood appearance, easy installation and the best
synthetic filter a Maxima can be equipped with. It makes no sense to seek
performance benefits and additional engine note while compromising engine
protection or buying a product that involves cleaning and oiling as required
and necessary maintenance. Plus, R2C system owners won't spend a penny on
maintenance and the filters will last as long as the car. Unlike any
competitor, R2C filter technology actually improves upon the efficiency of
the OEM filter.
Regards,
Ed
R2C
Thanks for your inquiry. We plan on offering three finish options including
polished and black powder coat as standard, and our premium, black nickel
option. I realize the tube is quite short but the black nickel will still
offer a deep luster that polishing can't match. It's been the most popular
finish option for all applicable Infiniti and Nissan applications to date.
Rather than a group buy, we'll offer the members a discounted price.
We're building small quantities in each finish until we determine owner
preferences. We can have all in ample inventories in a couple of weeks or
so. If owners/members can help with preferences, we'll concentrate on making
sure we have an adequate supply.
We'll also evaluate driving impressions from the small sample we have in
use.
Overall, I'm please with the system. It offers Maxima owners a quality
system that enhances intake sound when performance acceleration is called
for without the annoying hiss associated with competitive systems equipped
with gauze filters. At normal cruise, it's rather subtle and allows for a
pleasant cabin without any objectionable roar. Power gains are very good
with increases occurring relatively early in the RPM band. While high single
digit increases won't dramatically change the performance of this platform,
it's certainly a benefit when you combine the gains with a great audible
tone, very nice under hood appearance, easy installation and the best
synthetic filter a Maxima can be equipped with. It makes no sense to seek
performance benefits and additional engine note while compromising engine
protection or buying a product that involves cleaning and oiling as required
and necessary maintenance. Plus, R2C system owners won't spend a penny on
maintenance and the filters will last as long as the car. Unlike any
competitor, R2C filter technology actually improves upon the efficiency of
the OEM filter.
Regards,
Ed
R2C
10-13-2010, 05:37 PM
#578
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Queens, NY
Posts: 1,492
he said the black nickle will be alittle more extra. they are almost done with the black nickle and said when production done, he will send me pictures of the different finishes and provide me the price. i will send him another email on when we can start the order
10-14-2010, 09:16 AM
#579
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Queens, NY
Posts: 1,492
Great News From Ed Guys...
We should have the systems boxed and ready to ship by the end of next week. The bulk will be polished and black powder followed by the nickel.
Regular price will be $299 for the polished and powder coated while the black nickel plated will be $349.
Forum members will be offered the standard finish options for $249 and $284 for the black nickel. I'll make this special pricing available for a limited time.
Sincerely,
Ed
R2C
We should have the systems boxed and ready to ship by the end of next week. The bulk will be polished and black powder followed by the nickel.
Regular price will be $299 for the polished and powder coated while the black nickel plated will be $349.
Forum members will be offered the standard finish options for $249 and $284 for the black nickel. I'll make this special pricing available for a limited time.
Sincerely,
Ed
R2C
10-14-2010, 09:23 AM
#580
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 357
Great News From Ed Guys...
We should have the systems boxed and ready to ship by the end of next week. The bulk will be polished and black powder followed by the nickel.
Regular price will be $299 for the polished and powder coated while the black nickel plated will be $349.
Forum members will be offered the standard finish options for $249 and $284 for the black nickel. I'll make this special pricing available for a limited time.
Sincerely,
Ed
R2C
We should have the systems boxed and ready to ship by the end of next week. The bulk will be polished and black powder followed by the nickel.
Regular price will be $299 for the polished and powder coated while the black nickel plated will be $349.
Forum members will be offered the standard finish options for $249 and $284 for the black nickel. I'll make this special pricing available for a limited time.
Sincerely,
Ed
R2C
So, how do we go about getting those pricing, do we just call and say we are from the forum? Please explain, thanks!
10-14-2010, 09:37 AM
#581
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Queens, NY
Posts: 1,492
10-15-2010, 02:04 PM
#589
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 71
10-15-2010, 06:30 PM
#591
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,055
IMO the major difference besides the seal is the filter, all one would have to do is get the same filter for their Stillen unit and the results should/would be about the same.
I'm not too crazy about this RC2 intake as I once was when it first came out, I can't seem to justify paying $349 for an intake that isn't going to give me much more a boost than a regular intake.
I'd love to see some dyno numbers or some kind of proof positive that this intake is superior in performance to others.
10-15-2010, 08:56 PM
#592
I never said that it didn't seal much better nor did I say the filter wasn't superior, I simply stated that Stillen's unit looks better/more stock.
IMO the major difference besides the seal is the filter, all one would have to do is get the same filter for their Stillen unit and the results should/would be about the same.
I'm not too crazy about this RC2 intake as I once was when it first came out, I can't seem to justify paying $349 for an intake that isn't going to give me much more a boost than a regular intake.
I'd love to see some dyno numbers or some kind of proof positive that this intake is superior in performance to others.
IMO the major difference besides the seal is the filter, all one would have to do is get the same filter for their Stillen unit and the results should/would be about the same.
I'm not too crazy about this RC2 intake as I once was when it first came out, I can't seem to justify paying $349 for an intake that isn't going to give me much more a boost than a regular intake.
I'd love to see some dyno numbers or some kind of proof positive that this intake is superior in performance to others.
10-16-2010, 01:49 AM
#593
I never said that it didn't seal much better nor did I say the filter wasn't superior, I simply stated that Stillen's unit looks better/more stock.
IMO the major difference besides the seal is the filter, all one would have to do is get the same filter for their Stillen unit and the results should/would be about the same.
I'm not too crazy about this RC2 intake as I once was when it first came out, I can't seem to justify paying $349 for an intake that isn't going to give me much more a boost than a regular intake.
I'd love to see some dyno numbers or some kind of proof positive that this intake is superior in performance to others.
IMO the major difference besides the seal is the filter, all one would have to do is get the same filter for their Stillen unit and the results should/would be about the same.
I'm not too crazy about this RC2 intake as I once was when it first came out, I can't seem to justify paying $349 for an intake that isn't going to give me much more a boost than a regular intake.
I'd love to see some dyno numbers or some kind of proof positive that this intake is superior in performance to others.
