Timex Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Hi all, I finally got around to having my Cobb downpipe installed today. Everything went well until it came time to install the Cobb heatsheild. Apparently it was only able to bolt on on one side (the side with two bolt pattern). My mechanic was unable to figure out a way to get the other bolt on the other side on. Am I missing a part? We noticed on the stock downpipe that there's a harness from the cat. I have a greddy evo 2 catback exhaust system if that helps. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I've flashed to stage 2 and am currently running the downpipe without the shield. Hopefully this won't have any long term, negative effects. Would like to get it on asap though. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moncur_6 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 As far as the heat shield goes...i dunno... Long term affects? No worries, I don't think I have that heat shield on and I've been stage 2 for 5K with no damage (I just checked the other day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 dude i think u need to use a bracket off the stock downpipe.. i had to go back to the shop and retriieve the bracket myself lol..im prob gonna attempt the install today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Did you use the OEM heatshield bracket? You need to. Should be able to mount the Cobb over the OEM and use both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 yes mike OEM bracket bolts on two DP bolts i believe but...im a dumb dumb and had the transhop install my up and down while they were overhaulin my 5mt and installing my ACT clutch. i totally forgot about shielding the turbo until lordchilly pointed it out that i was running unshielded LMAO consequently i ordered the cobb after i got my lgt back and will only be running just the COBB shield..both would be ideal tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Yes the bracket that the two top turbo/dp bolts go through. The bracket has one of the mounting points you need (top). The second (lower) is on a bracket connecting the uppipe to motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 yeah i had to bring my car back and have them line the motor bracket up! the monkeys didnt slide the bracket over the uppipe stud! i attempted the install and noticed they left it like that....i called em up immediately and pointed out their mistake so now they are fixing it and installing my shield FO' FREE hahahhahaha..do it once do it right get it done and have some fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Glad you caught the mistake and now it is getting worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 yeah thanks goes out to lord chilly cause he was there helpin me and we were using his leggy as a reference. he noticed it first. but hell ya man.. they sawzalled the original bolts off the bracket on the stock DP..that would have screwed me over too cause they have to extract one of the screws because i wouldnt be able to attach the COBB to it. i was pointing out all their mistakes LOL "sawzall markings here where ur tech cut corners and screwed me over...this bracket over here should be here on the up pipe" lmao it feels good when u catch someone trying to cut corners on your car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Except that they cut corners on your car. Sounds like a new meaning to "chop" shop. Sorry man. That sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 yeah mike i dont wanna get too much into it..but they had my car for about a month and they did the clutch, trans overhaul, up and down install as well as a kartboy STS with bushings..everything is straight but that up' install....how do you miss a bracket that obviously serves a purpose...they lucky my sti upper has a flex section to say the least.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofthouse_gt Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Who sawzaws heat shield bolts or brackets, I can't imagine a person who works on cars that can't get those bolts out (p&ssy). For future reference I would not use that shop. I'm glad you caught their mistakes, but your experience is the prime reason why I don't trust other people to work on my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 yeah lofthouse..originally brought my car to the "transmission shop" for a trans-overhaul and a clutch upgrade..while the trans was out i had them do the down and up pipes cause they were super easy to get to and i had the parts sitting in my apt..i figured a caveman could do it since they had time to kill while my trans synchros were being delivered. i thot wrong and i usually do my work myself or with my trusted subaru mad scientist out in middleboro mass.. i wont recommend the shop to anyfriends but i also wont talk trash online about em' other than my bitching and complaining on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofthouse_gt Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I'd say that is very respectful of you, just give a heads up to your friends if any of them try to get work done there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 for sure. i wont b sending any of my friends there. they all know the deal with the shop i went too lmao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 %5Bimg%5Dhttp%3A//i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/Fearless_French/CIMG0016.jpg[/img]hey guys its in and they got it done b4 lunch break! holy crap they musta been on their games today lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Cool. Thems is a lots of zip ties on that bulkhead harness, LOL. Must be one heavy duty wire or something being held in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 hahahaha u dont miss a thing do ya buddy?! lol dont want that wiring melting lol..must have been the monkeys and not me cause i didnt do that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Hope they dont charge per zip tie, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 hahahahahaha i think it was on the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timex Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Thanks for all the replies. Finally had a chance to look at it a second time and got it on rather quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 just wondering..did u take the TMIC off or did u use willpower and beer to get it done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordchilly Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 yeah thanks goes out to lordchilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timex Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 just wondering..did u take the TMIC off or did u use willpower and beer to get it done? Willpower, Chocolate Milk, and balls of steel because the engine was still hot. Nearly burned by arm a few times. Should have waited for it to cool down. Didn't take the TMIC off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDKSDMF Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 ^^ your brave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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