=ZebraFX= :: 2004 FX35 AWD

[FX45Chicago]

Looks Good!


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[AeroBFA]

Looks slightly darker. Did you get a whole new set of wheels?

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

There are Graphite color, pretty dark color in person, doesn't look that dark on the picture. I refinished my old wheels by myself. We'll install them tomorrow and post some pictures

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

So recently I ended up with 2 Z-tubes. One is made by Stillen from plastic, another one is made by LMS from steel, I think(both came from FX35). Which one will perform better and why the LMS tube is slightly longer than Stillen, what you think guys?
PS I will be using one with Stillen CAI Kit.
Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.

 

[la_fx35]

My guess, the LMS will not need the oe corrdian looking flex tube where the Stillen would require that piece.

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

^so what would you recommend Stillen or LMS? Let me know.

 

[Chedman13]

Lms it should fit perfectly, have you tried?

I saw on org, lms and Stillen looked great.

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Didn't try it yet, want to install both plenum spacer and Stillen CAI kit at the same time, they are still unopened in my storage...
After some reading, guess that I don't need a throttle body spacer? Correct me if I wrong.


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[Ed@TunerStore]

PS the only LMS tubes I've seen were longer than this one with MAF sensor opening built in, I don't have one on mine though.




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[Chedman13]

I'd use lms just because it has a bracket...

Tbs- throw it on if it fits with lms. It won't hurt but gains are not material.

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Sounds good, thanks.


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[smijus]

Stilled looks to be a larger diameter, I wonder if that produces increased flow?

 

[AeroBFA]

You asked which one would perform better, well I think when it comes down to this, it won't even make a big enough difference that matters between the two. Gains are pretty minimal anyways. Personally, I would go with the LMS one just because its metal and it has the badge on it that kind of matches your car. The sound could be a little different too, who knows.

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

OK, will see if it fits alright with TBS.
PS Just measured the inside diameter on both tubes:
Stillen-73.65mm
LMS-71.95mm

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Just finished installing the 06 Cluster in my car.

Before:
Cluster with chrome peeling around the dials, glad it came that way, one more DIY challenge for me




Wrapped it in 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber Vinyl





After:








Going right now to install the KP Technologies fog light module....

 

[Chedman13]

Wow, looks 100x better than the old cluster! Great handy work and steady hands!

 

[AeroBFA]

Wow, very nice! I didn't know those rings came off in that manner. Great wrapping job! :top:

 

[la_fx35]

:top: Excellent work Zebra

 

[pmanliu]

Wow that looks great! really changes the look to a much sportier one

 

[AeroBFA]

Just noticed, did you also put suede on the trim piece on the cluster bezel too?