Calgary Meet #3 - The Install Meet & BBQ

slingblade · Post by **slingblade** » Sat May 29, 2004 3:51 pm

One of these days I may have enough free time to make it to a meet. We could all meet in Red Deer, how about a fall blow out in Jasper?

DjDoubleLP · Post by **DjDoubleLP** » Sun May 30, 2004 1:21 am

As I said earlier.....Sylvan Lake would be a GREAT spot in September. Do some camping....cruise "the strip".

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun May 30, 2004 4:08 am

Quote, originally posted by Celtic_Curse Â»At this rate the next meet is going to be a little risque me thinks with all the long wrenches and sweat coming off...Ican hear all the comments now...oh god is that sapposed go there? That feels Tight. (removed). Sounds like you all are going to have fun.so, mike and carrie, does that mean you will be installing a "blow off valve" on one or your intakes?

DjDoubleLP · Post by **DjDoubleLP** » Sun May 30, 2004 4:28 am

Hey........keep whatever you and Phil do to yourself. And maybe we will.....so bite me!

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 2:47 pm

Hey the meet is this weekend have you all got your intakes yet? Who's doin who? Who is bringing the tools? Hope you are all ready and the weather co-operates.

DjDoubleLP · Post by **DjDoubleLP** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:22 pm

Quote, originally posted by Celtic_Curse Â»Who's doin who?Wouldn't you like to know.

VibeChick · Post by **VibeChick** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 11:34 pm

Quote, originally posted by Celtic_Curse Â»Hey the meet is this weekend have you all got your intakes yet? Who's doin who? Who is bringing the tools? Hope you are all ready and the weather co-operates.I'm calling today (again) to see if the intakes are in. Jackie is going to arrange for a friend of hers to pick them up this week, since the place is not open on the weekend. And the Mike can pick them up from Jackie's friend on Saturday. If they are here...got my fingers crossed!!

celica girl · Post by **celica girl** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 12:52 am

Oh-Oh... Looks like the intakes will NOT be here in time... Check out my post on the VMX forums about heading to race city instead...

SWiRv · Post by **SWiRv** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 1:31 am

GAME ON!! CAI's are in!! I'll be picking them up on Saturday. Anybody know where Keely lives?

VibeChick · Post by **VibeChick** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 2:26 am

Quote, originally posted by SWiRv Â»GAME ON!! CAI's are in!! I'll be picking them up on Saturday. Anybody know where Keely lives?WOO HOO!!! I was getting worried!!!Yeah, Keely, we need a time and address for the bbq...

DjDoubleLP · Post by **DjDoubleLP** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 3:43 am

Quote, originally posted by VibeChick Â»WOO HOO!!! I was getting worried!!!Yeah, Keely, we need a time and address for the bbq...Just follow the "Biggest Flames Fan Ever" signs.

Keely · Post by **Keely** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:27 am

Okay, you might need something a little more substantial than that. However, I'm not planning on posting my home address on the internet - there's a lot of Tampa Bay fans and their ilk around!I'll send out an email to the various attendees, so make sure your profile has your correct address.As for the time, I'm pretty flexible that day. I'm open to suggestions!

huy397 · Post by **huy397** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 1:41 pm

Quote, originally posted by VibeChick Â»Oh! Maybe we can arrange a special meet a Saskatchewan member mini-meet! Great idea!How about Lloydminster or Alsask then

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 3:08 pm

Cool sounds like everything is a go, have a great time everyone have a cold one for me.

celica girl · Post by **celica girl** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 1:27 am

http://vmx.3.forumer.com/index.php?act=ST&f=7&t=9

Keely · Post by **Keely** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:20 am

Okay, I've sent an email to DJ, JC, CC (just in case), VC and SWiRv with my address and directions. If you don't get it for some reason, send me an email at py3k-jy81@spamex.com and I'll reply with the info.Since there's been no huge outpouring of ideas on a time, I'm going to elect for 1pm, trying to take into account the following factors:1) Cup winning celebrations the night before and the resultant hangovers;2) DJ and SWiRv driving all the way back home before nightfall.However, I'm totally flexible, so state your case if you want a different time.

celica girl · Post by **celica girl** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 1:23 am

I can be there around two... keely is it ok if I bring my little doggie? She doesn't shed and it'll give Anais and Quinn something to do. SHe's really small and we can leave her outside. Let me know if that's ok. No biggie if it's not.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 4:05 pm

so how'd the install meet go? everyone get installed? how you like the cai??? huh? huh? huh???

SWiRv · Post by **SWiRv** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 12:41 am

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»so how'd the install meet go? everyone get installed? how you like the cai??? huh? huh? huh???Well, another 3 proud owners of Injen CAI! Despite the torrential downpour on Sunday everything went pretty smoothly. A big THANK YOU to DJ who did most of the installs (got it down to about 25 minutes on the 3rd CAI). Also thanks to Keely and a dry garage and her hubby for BBQing the burgers.We did some runs down the street and I took the scenic route home . I don't know about the others, but half-way to work this morning, my Check Engine Light came on (doh!). Something must be loose... I'll check the connections later on tonight, otherwise I'll be posting a 'HELP ME' on the Engine Forum.

VibeChick · Post by **VibeChick** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 12:51 am

I can't believe that rain!! And yes, a big thanks again to Mike for all his hard work! It is AWESOME!!!Sorry to hear about your Check Engine Light Irvin, I hope it's something easy to fix. I'll keep an eye on mine.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 1:25 am

interesting. swirv, you are the only one w/ an 04 gt right? i was wondering how the cai would do on the 04's since they added that airbox restriction... ? anyone else get a CEL?

VibeChick · Post by **VibeChick** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 2:01 am

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»interesting. swirv, you are the only one w/ an 04 gt right? i was wondering how the cai would do on the 04's since they added that airbox restriction... ? anyone else get a CEL?I got some pictures of them struggling with that extra air thingy...but they are on Mike's camera. Hopefully he will post them, but prob not till the weekend when he's back from vacationing in B.C.

SWiRv · Post by **SWiRv** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 2:02 am

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»interesting. swirv, you are the only one w/ an 04 gt right? i was wondering how the cai would do on the 04's since they added that airbox restriction... ? anyone else get a CEL?That's right... that air box restriction unit was an interesting piece of engineering (looked like a mini turbo). I checked the connections and they seem to be OK. I don't have the tools here to open up the fender and check the restrictor unit connections. What's wierd is that right after the install there were no problems at all. I wonder if all the moisture from the rain has anything to do with things? Otherwise the engine runs fine, I still hear the CAI sucking and it makes nice growly sounds . I'm gonna post a question on the Engine Forum.

celica girl · Post by **celica girl** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 2:34 am

My only concern would be that the hoses aren't properly connected... If you want I can take a look at it... or I have a friend in Sommerset that is VERY good with cars... you could give him a call and he can take a look at it for you.

SWiRv · Post by **SWiRv** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 2:49 am

Quote, originally posted by celica girl Â»My only concern would be that the hoses aren't properly connected... If you want I can take a look at it... or I have a friend in Sommerset that is VERY good with cars... you could give him a call and he can take a look at it for you.Jackie, that would be awesome of you! We can meet somewhere in the middle and you can see what's going on. I'm closer to Sommerset so that's no problem either. As a 'modification virgin' I'm a little nervous about this stuff

celica girl · Post by **celica girl** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:54 am

The friend I have in Sommerset is the only one I trust to work on my car without me being there.Ivan also said that he could take a look at your car as well... When do you leave for your vacation?

Keely · Post by **Keely** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 4:00 am

Hey SWiRv, I'd come just for moral support - I can only imagine how nervous you are right now!Fortunately I've had no problems so far (she says while knocking on her head)....

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 4:05 am

well, like i said previously, since swirv has the 04 gt, and w/ the new airbox thingy (my technical term ), it doesn't surprise me that he's throwing a CEL. but what is surprising is how quickly the CEL came on. i know when mine did, it took about 3 days for it. i'd check all the vacuum hoses, clamps, connections, clean the MAF again, and reset the ECU. good luck!and btw, i never got mine to go off until i installed the unichip. mine kept reading "engine too lean" or too much air (since that's the point of a cai). w/ the unichip, it programmed my ecu so that the extra air was normal.

celica girl · Post by **celica girl** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 5:05 am

I didn't get my CEL for 1.5 years and now it has been on for 2.5.... I did run my best time with the CEL on though... hahah

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:46 am

ya, those CEL's are pretty testy. in my tundra, it never went off. so i just took out the bulb so it wasn't on. just annoyed me really. and mike, where are those install pics of this new airbox thingy???

SWiRv · Post by **SWiRv** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:08 am

Quote, originally posted by celica girl Â»The friend I have in Sommerset is the only one I trust to work on my car without me being there.Ivan also said that he could take a look at your car as well... When do you leave for your vacation?I leave on June 10 (afternoon). Game on tonight, so no good. Tues/Wed I finish work at 7 p.m. If anything, it'll have to wait until I get back on June 20.

DjDoubleLP · Post by **DjDoubleLP** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 2:17 am

Quote, originally posted by SWiRv Â»Well, another 3 proud owners of Injen CAI! Despite the torrential downpour on Sunday everything went pretty smoothly. A big THANK YOU to DJ who did most of the installs (got it down to about 25 minutes on the 3rd CAI). Also thanks to Keely and a dry garage and her hubby for BBQing the burgers.We did some runs down the street and I took the scenic route home . I don't know about the others, but half-way to work this morning, my Check Engine Light came on (doh!). Something must be loose... I'll check the connections later on tonight, otherwise I'll be posting a 'HELP ME' on the Engine Forum.Well I am all the way in Comox on Vancouver Island and I will help. More then likely it is that hose that was just "put into" the airbox Irvin. You might be able to get at it if you take the bottom flap off and look in....otherwise the bumper has to come off again. DOH! I hope this helps.

SWiRv · Post by **SWiRv** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 12:26 am

Guys, I got the CEL fixed. Thanks to Scott S. on the Engine Forum. So far so good, but I've only driven the Vibe once fixing it last night. I'm having fun again. As a reminder to Keely and Carrie, please send in your warranty registration card to Injen within 30 days.

VibeChick · Post by **VibeChick** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 12:35 am

Quote, originally posted by SWiRv Â»Guys, I got the CEL fixed. Thanks to Scott S. on the Engine Forum. So far so good, but I've only driven the Vibe once fixing it last night. I'm having fun again. As a reminder to Keely and Carrie, please send in your warranty registration card to Injen within 30 days.Oh, THANKS for that reminder! I completely forgot about it

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 1:51 am

just remember it takes min of 3 drive cycles before you are relatively safe from the CEL. as i told you before, mine didn't come on for about 3 days and 300 miles. i drive A LOT for my job, so i'll cross my fingers for you.

Keely · Post by **Keely** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 5:07 am

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»just remember it takes min of 3 drive cycles before you are relatively safe from the CEL...Sorry to ask the obvious Hope, but by "drive cycles" you mean separate trips (starting engine, driving for a while, shutting off engine)?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 5:21 am

yes, i believe so. from what my mechanic told me about teh CEL and CAI when I had this issue in my Tundra, the vehicle must go thru it's driving cycle a min of 3 times. starting, cycling thru the gears, computer reading all the whatever it reads, etc. after that, if still no CEL, you are probably pretty safe. but if it does come back on, i would recommend going to the dealer, have them see what the code is. if it's engine too lean, then it's nothing. the stock ECU just says there's more air than it's programmed for (which is kinda the whole point of a cai). w/ the new restrictions on the 04 GT, it probably has something to do w/ that is my best theory. i'm no expert, but i have plenty of experience w/ CELs and CAI! LOL. got mine to go off w/ the addition of the unichip.

SWiRv · Post by **SWiRv** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 6:15 am

Bad news... the CEL came back on which would have been the 2nd time I started up the car. I was accelerating in 3rd gear at the time. I'll check the hoses on the smog unit, but I may have to go to the dealership. Hope, what does the unichip do? And is it expensive?Irvin

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 6:24 am

unfortunately it is spendy, but it's a piggy back chip to your stock ecu. since you have a sim set up as me, gt w/ cai, the unichip will add a nice steady low end torque/hp increase of about 15-20%. one of the MO.com guys w/ and xrs who has a cai and exhaust ran some dynos about 215 hp and i think roughly around 155-160 ft/lb torque. i can tell a very very noticeable difference in acceleration and i can FEEL the oomph in when i stomp on the gas. overall, i LOVE my unichip and cai. now i just need an exhaust and get it reprogrammed.

DjDoubleLP · Post by **DjDoubleLP** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:01 am

Hey Hope. How about a trade? You send me the Unichip.....and I will send you a set of ground wires?? Huh?? Great deal isn't it?!?!

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:04 am

ha ha ha ha! in fact, mike, i'm quite surprised YOU don't have one already in your bling bling trix!

Keely · Post by **Keely** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:59 am

Oooo... that sounds like a challenge. I've got $20 that says he'll have one installed before the next VMX.ca meet. Any takers?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 10:04 am

well, i imagine $745 USD is quite a bit in canadian plus all your fees and taxes!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 12:06 pm

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»well, i imagine $745 USD is quite a bit in canadian plus all your fees and taxes!For a chip? OUCH!

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 12:17 pm

yes. i got it during the group buy and it was $600 shipped. but i don't have all those taxes like you guys. the full price is $745 i believe. that i don't think is worth imho.

Keely · Post by **Keely** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:49 am

Guess what gang? That's right, I got a CEL today. JAAAAAAYYYYYYCCCCCEEEEEEE.........

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:01 am

hmmm.... that doesn't sound good.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:27 am

Keely you have a GT as well right? speedy mike maybe didn't do something right or bad batch of injen? Yours an 04 GT or 03 cause many people have a successful 03 GT instal of Injen. Maybe the code is for something else even... Guess we'll see how my AEM one works when it arrives and is installed.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:39 am

keely has an 03 gt. you shouldn't be throwing a CEL. might just be something came lose or perhaps the vsv valve wasn't capped or... on and on.... but check all your hoses! there are tons and tons of 03 gt/xrs w/ injen intakes w/o having any issues.

Keely · Post by **Keely** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:46 am

We had a bear of a time fitting the CAI in period. Between the headlight casing and the fact it was right up against the body of the car, the pipe didn't align well with the throttle body (hope I've got the right terms here) - it was at an angle. We rechecked the part number a few times just to be sure we had the right one!I haven't had a chance (or the courage) to pop the hood yet - after dinner. I'll see what I can see but whether I can make hide or hair or it is another question.