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Tomikaze · 08-09-2016, 10:25 AM

I forgot what a pain this can be removing the vent. Sounds awesome. A must do mod.

Tomikaze · 08-09-2016, 10:44 AM

Cleaned under the clamshell and made sure drains were clear. Did the same for the front/battery area. Cleaned and waxed all door jams and under the front lid and rear trunk. Spent some time cleaning the engine compartment. Griots engine cleaner and engine dressing. Pretty solid results.

Spray on. Agitate with a brush. Spray off. Easy.

Tomikaze · 09-04-2016, 06:41 AM

Time to address the most serious flaw on the body... a 15 inch scuff that pushed in the rocker. Pretty mild but I thought a buddy of mine could make it look better. Here's the before and after. Couldn't use tools to get behind the dent so he had to use the glue and pull method. Removed a few chips of paint in the process. Touch up isn't a perfect match. I'm not done trying to match up those spots. But overall it looks 80% better with no body/paintwork performed.

heliguy · 09-04-2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomikaze

I forgot what a pain this can be removing the vent. Sounds awesome. A must do mod.

I didn't know we could de-snorkle '03 and '04.

grc0456 · 09-04-2016, 02:39 PM

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I didn't know we could de-snorkle '03 and '04.

Why, yes - yes we can. Be very careful removing the flimsy-ass inner assemblies, though. They break real easy like.

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JBauer · 03-18-2018, 03:49 PM

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I didn't know we could de-snorkle '03 and '04.

I did mine but I really can't tell or hear the slightest difference.

Tomikaze · 03-19-2018, 05:15 AM

Not a huge difference but I think you can hear a little more intake noise.

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I did mine but I really can't tell or hear the slightest difference.

grc0456 · 03-19-2018, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomikaze

Not a huge difference but I think you can hear a little more intake noise.

Agree. Seems to be just a slight bit "throatier" on my 03. No harm in doing it, and you can always reinstall it. Biggest risk is breaking those flimsy clips that hold the outside grill (ask me how I know).

PaulMc · 03-19-2018, 07:51 AM

Hi grc, do you have an Indy that you have used and recommend in the area? I am in Northern MA up near the NH border and would be interested in your experience.

I agree with Tomikaze on the New Eng winters 100%. I am itching to get my car out and the cover off, but these 15oF (-10oC) mornings we are still getting makes me less inclined to do so. The snowbanks, bits of tree lying around after the storms, massive potholes and road salt are currently winning the head vs heart battle!

Paul.

grc0456 · 03-20-2018, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulMc

Hi grc, do you have an Indy that you have used and recommend in the area? I am in Northern MA up near the NH border and would be interested in your experience.

I agree with Tomikaze on the New Eng winters 100%. I am itching to get my car out and the cover off, but these 15oF (-10oC) mornings we are still getting makes me less inclined to do so. The snowbanks, bits of tree lying around after the storms, massive potholes and road salt are currently winning the head vs heart battle!

Paul.

Paul, I have used Autobahn Performance in Danvers, MA and am currently servicing with Automotive Engineering of Lexington, MA. If you are a PCA member (and I think its a good idea), you can ask some of your local fellow members. I suspect you would be in North Country Region.

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heliguy · 01-30-2017, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomikaze

I forgot what a pain this can be removing the vent. Sounds awesome. A must do mod.

I thought we couldn't de-snorkle '03 and '04.

grc0456 · 01-30-2017, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by heliguy

I thought we couldn't de-snorkle '03 and '04.

Nope, I desnorkled my 03. Easy to do. Same basic procedure as earlier MY's.

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Tomikaze · 02-12-2017, 09:34 AM

Knee deep in this project. Following some instructions I got off here I removed the heater core, dremeled the top off a section of the heater box giving me access to this door...

Wrapped it in some foam I got from HomeDepot. Went back in easy enough. What worries me is when it was all apart you could see ANOTHER flap covered in the same disintegrating foam deeper in the heater box. I think it control the air flow to the defrost or the floor. Can't reach it from here. Maybe from behind the radio? Don't try to salvage the foam cover that goes over the heater core. Impossible to get a clean seal the 2nd time around. Spend the $17 on a new one and thank me later.