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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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Default Cabin Filter Surprise.. SIGH!

We just receive delivery of our SC430.. I bought parts and was ready to change it out. Look what I found upon changing out the cabin filter.

First Issue.... someone didnt reinstall everything correctly..



Second issue.. they used the wrong damn size filter.. there was leaves everywhere so I am sure its in the system now too..



Installed with the correct size filter...
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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wow. sorry to hear that but glad you were able to correct it!
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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whats the part number for the filter? I need to replace mine aswell!
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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You might wanna check the engine filter too
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jace_91
whats the part number for the filter? I need to replace mine aswell!
I bought the Wix brand. good stuff IMHO

Wix Part 24893

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http://www.amazon.com/Wix-24893-Filt...7478833&sr=8-1
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cyberlexus
You might wanna check the engine filter too
yeah I did that as well.. its not as bad. I ordered a K&N drop in filter.. still waiting for it to come in.

thanks for looking out!!!
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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VIPNiss, have you thought about doing an injen intake?
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jace_91
VIPNiss, have you thought about doing an injen intake?
yeah I did but that will be later on down the road.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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I just bought mine from someone on the board, I really like it, the cars sounds great so it's definitely worth it IMO, keeps the car quiet at low rmps, but when your accelerating it sounds great!
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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nice! I'd say that filter doesn't meet spec!
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by scdroptop
nice! I'd say that filter doesn't meet spec!
Is the K & N filter hard to install? I was searching the forum for bits of info and it looks as if I might try this. Does anyone have a link to the actual part that I need? This would save me additional time in searching so I can spend more time on the forum! lol
Darrin
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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No. Four flip up clips hold the top of the housing. Just drop in the new filter into the air cleaner housing. http://store.knfilters.com/search/pr...x?Prod=33-2220
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Now you can spend more time here .... LOL
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by VVTiBob
No. Four flip up clips hold the top of the housing. Just drop in the new filter into the air cleaner housing. http://store.knfilters.com/search/pr...x?Prod=33-2220
Bob is correct

Also just changed the oil today with Pennzoil full synthetic and a Wix oil filter. I feel 100x times better now knowing the car has clean oil.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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Nothing beats clean oil running through the guts of the SC! How about your powere steering fluid and tranny fluid?
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