MTI Clear lids crack like crazy
03-22-2005, 07:42 AM
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MTI Clear lids crack like crazy I have been thru 2 lids in 3 years. They crack on the tabs that hold them down and everywhere else. You would think they would last 
I was wondering if anyone else is having this problem. Hell The new lid they replaced doesnt have more than 12k on it and it look like crap allready. Had to expoy it 
I will post pics when I get back from work. Its a shame these lids dont hold up. There look dam good at the show. 
I was wondering if anyone else is having this problem. Hell The new lid they replaced doesnt have more than 12k on it and it look like crap allready. Had to expoy it I will post pics when I get back from work. Its a shame these lids dont hold up. There look dam good at the show. 
03-22-2005, 08:40 AM
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Specially with the raised WS6 airbox. I used to have the regular one and it was even a tough fit on that one... I've had mine about a year and it's starting to show around those tabs... I mean, all the other lids fit well, what gives?
03-22-2005, 09:43 AM
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in my experiance clear plastic isnt as durable as the opaque stuff. i had a clear lid on my '01 z28, it was cracked on the MAF side, but a friend wanted a black one i was like what the hell.
03-22-2005, 03:24 PM
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The clear lids are sometimes not as durable as the black/carbon fiber due to the materials used. Please e-mail me over those pictures davidc@motorsporttech.com and let me look at them, along with an address that I can send you a brand new lid over to.
I apologize for the inconvenience.
Sincerely,
David Coates
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I apologize for the inconvenience.
Sincerely,
David Coates
MTI
Houston, TX
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MTI is really good about replacing the clear lids. They sent a new one to me with no questions asked. But now the new one I have is starting to crack as well. Mine cracked around the throttle body first before the tabs started to crack. It was not because of overtightening, the dang think fits on my TB like a glove. So David if I send my second lid in can I switch to a carbon fiber or black lid? Thanks.
03-22-2005, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by poolfanatic
The clear lids are sometimes not as durable as the black/carbon fiber due to the materials used. Please e-mail me over those pictures davidc@motorsporttech.com and let me look at them, along with an address that I can send you a brand new lid over to.
I apologize for the inconvenience.
Sincerely,
David Coates
MTI
Houston, TX
I apologize for the inconvenience.
Sincerely,
David Coates
MTI
Houston, TX
03-22-2005, 10:32 PM
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Dave, I need to swap out a lid too, It's been riding around in the truck. I even mentioned it last time I was up there but forgot to bring it in 
Also, Chris didn't knock on my door with my new goody for the TA
guess he figured it would look nicer on his car 
Also, Chris didn't knock on my door with my new goody for the TA
guess he figured it would look nicer on his car 
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Originally Posted by Modsquad
Dave, I need to swap out a lid too, It's been riding around in the truck. I even mentioned it last time I was up there but forgot to bring it in
Also, Chris didn't knock on my door with my new goody for the TA guess he figured it would look nicer on his car
Also, Chris didn't knock on my door with my new goody for the TA
guess he figured it would look nicer on his car
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I am loyal to MTI, but the one time I had a complaint was about the (carbon fiber) lid. The tabs were cracked, the spot where the sensor goes was cracking, and the throttle body opening seemed to be cracking. Am I missing something or is it who you know? Actually I think its why I am getting a little hesitation.
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Originally Posted by fastflames
I am loyal to MTI, but the one time I had a complaint was about the (carbon fiber) lid. The tabs were cracked, the spot where the sensor goes was cracking, and the throttle body opening seemed to be cracking. Am I missing something or is it who you know? Actually I think its why I am getting a little hesitation.
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Wish you had brought that up while you were at the shop yesterday, I'd have been more than happy to look at it and see if we needed to set you up with a new one. Snap a few pictures and send them over to me via e-mail and I'll see what I can do.
Regards,
David
03-23-2005, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by poolfanatic
The clear lids are sometimes not as durable as the black/carbon fiber due to the materials used. Please e-mail me over those pictures davidc@motorsporttech.com and let me look at them, along with an address that I can send you a brand new lid over to.
I apologize for the inconvenience.
Sincerely,
David Coates
MTI
Houston, TX
I apologize for the inconvenience.
Sincerely,
David Coates
MTI
Houston, TX
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03-23-2005, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by poolfanatic
Joe,
Wish you had brought that up while you were at the shop yesterday, I'd have been more than happy to look at it and see if we needed to set you up with a new one. Snap a few pictures and send them over to me via e-mail and I'll see what I can do.
Regards,
David
Wish you had brought that up while you were at the shop yesterday, I'd have been more than happy to look at it and see if we needed to set you up with a new one. Snap a few pictures and send them over to me via e-mail and I'll see what I can do.
Regards,
David
Well that's what I want to hear, David. I got brushed off last time like it was my fault the thing was cracking. I'll email the pics over to you as soon as I can. Oh, and could you pm me pricing for the TNT f1 kit and install, and pricing for the kooks LT's and Ypipe w/ install.
Thanks,
Joe