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Silver Ecstasy
09-21-2008, 08:47 PM
I was asked what I wanted for christmas, so I started shopping on SU's website and seen that they still sell the MSCAI! What's up with this?

http://www.s t r e e t u n i t.c o m /MAZDASPEED_Cold_Air_Intake_p/sus8ml29.htm

WTF...this whole link banning is starting to seem really silly, especially since I don't understand why.
eg6motion
09-21-2008, 09:07 PM
I was asked what I wanted for christmas, so I started shopping on SU's website and seen that they still sell the MSCAI! What's up with this?

http://www.s t r e e t u n i t.c o m /MAZDASPEED_Cold_Air_Intake_p/sus8ml29.htm

WTF...this whole link banning is starting to seem really silly, especially since I don't understand why.

they don't really update their website stock though. I had ordered a couple of things that they didn't actually have and discovered were on backorder. But their side never stated so, even after they told me. Its likely they don't have them.
Silver Ecstasy
09-21-2008, 09:51 PM
Okay sounds good, I won't have high hopes then. The MSCAI is more expensive than the AEM and it's virtually the same exact intake. Weird! I guess that non-warranty-voiding power costs extra!
MakeMeGoFast
09-21-2008, 09:56 PM
That and the name.
lil_red_wagon
09-21-2008, 11:04 PM
WTF...this whole link banning is starting to seem really silly, especially since I don't understand why.

they just did some really bad business here. mainly just unethical approach to business i guess. the site doesn't want to associate with someone that does bad business.
Silver Ecstasy
09-21-2008, 11:52 PM
I see..

Maybe I should think twice about doing business with them?
desperado-c
09-22-2008, 12:24 AM
I see..

Maybe I should think twice about doing business with them?

Don't go on one post. The link is removed b/c they're not a sponsor on this site, I'm guessing. Get more details on what the "unethical business" was before you decide not to do business with them. I've bought at least two items from them and got good service both times.
Speed3Rookie
09-22-2008, 05:06 AM
Do a search on this and the other two sites. Looks like it's hit or miss with them.
Silver Ecstasy
09-22-2008, 06:45 PM
I've heard alot of good from them locally with the MI guys. That was the first time I had read anything bad about them. But thanks for clarifying that!
15min5k
09-22-2008, 07:59 PM
Why would you want a MS CAI anyway? It's POS piece that's been pulled off the market
Silver Ecstasy
09-22-2008, 09:02 PM
It's not a POS actually, contrary to your belief.

Maintaining a warranty is pretty cool in my book. Less headaches, and hey, it's Mazdaspeed and that's the kind of vehicle I bought, so I like the idea of Mazdaspeed accessories (if available). I understand it's no different really than the AEM intake.

Reason it got pulled off the market was because of the CEL's. It's been discovered that the lack of an air straightner really causes the issue. CP-E has documented this for a while now, and AEM finally started selling their CAI with the straightner. Alot of people who bought the air straightner seperate and installed on their MSCAI's logged much safer and BETTER Long Term Fuel Trims's.

So it's not a POS after all, it just needed an air straightner.

Oh, and DRYFLOW AEM Filter FTW!
15min5k
09-22-2008, 11:08 PM
It's not a POS actually, contrary to your belief.

Maintaining a warranty is pretty cool in my book. Less headaches, and hey, it's Mazdaspeed and that's the kind of vehicle I bought, so I like the idea of Mazdaspeed accessories (if available). I understand it's no different really than the AEM intake.

Reason it got pulled off the market was because of the CEL's. It's been discovered that the lack of an air straightner really causes the issue. CP-E has documented this for a while now, and AEM finally started selling their CAI with the straightner. Alot of people who bought the air straightner seperate and installed on their MSCAI's logged much safer and BETTER Long Term Fuel Trims's.

So it's not a POS after all, it just needed an air straightner.

Oh, and DRYFLOW AEM Filter FTW!

You aren't going to be maintaining your warranty with it. There's not definite answer as to what really caused the issue with the POS either. If you’re hell bent on getting a CAI over a SRI or you just want an intake because you can’t find a Cobb SRI than I would suggest the CPE CAI. I've dealt with SU on a few occasions and have received fair service each time by the way.
Silver Ecstasy
09-22-2008, 11:09 PM
How would I not maintain some sort of warranty?
pdqgp
09-23-2008, 09:16 AM
there are no warranty issues unless the installation of the item fucks up your car in some way and can be shown to be the cause.

no Urinary Olympic Events here please. just go ask your service adviser at the dealer of your choice. most are cool with a simple intake so long as it doesn't throw a code.


How would I not maintain some sort of warranty?
desperado-c
09-23-2008, 11:41 AM
How would I not maintain some sort of warranty?On paper at least, you're not maintaining your warranty with the MS-CAI unless it is installed by the dealer before you take initial possession of the car. Look at the Green warranty, it's replacement the warranted part only. Not word one about any damage it might cause to other parts. So, in writing, you have nothing. In practice, however, dealers appear to treat like it is fully warranted.
Silver Ecstasy
09-23-2008, 05:26 PM
Well my service tech would just look it over and write it up like they installed it, for proof.
ericrapp
09-23-2008, 08:35 PM
The cai i have was dealer installed at purchase. They are still good to me and with my mods the car runs pretty good. POS. I am not too sure about that, when stock plus big IC the car ran nice #s and no issues. Now alot more stuff is on and with an ecu that relies on maf, well you will have to tune for increased flow and such. period.
15min5k
09-23-2008, 08:35 PM
On paper at least, you're not maintaining your warranty with the MS-CAI unless it is installed by the dealer before you take initial possession of the car. Look at the Green warranty, it's replacement the warranted part only. Not word one about any damage it might cause to other parts. So, in writing, you have nothing. In practice, however, dealers appear to treat like it is fully warranted.

HOw do you figure?
john blutarski
09-24-2008, 07:22 AM
For a part like this, its so easy to replace quickly that I wouldn't sweat the warranty. If you're that worried about it, carry around the stock box. You could swap it back in in 10-15 minutes.
Silver Ecstasy
09-25-2008, 08:01 AM
True, it's just a pita, that's all.
destrux
10-18-2008, 05:22 AM
The mazda green warrenty info you're reading is concerning the warranty on the intake itself. The INTAKE only comes with a warranty if it's installed by a dealer at the time of the vehicle purchase. The mazdaspeed "green" parts won't void the VEHICLE warranty no matter who installs them. It's actually ILLEGAL for mazda to require that all work done on the car be done by them to keep the factory warranty. The work just has to be done right, because if you install something wrong, they will blame you if there is ever a problem.
skubidoobie
10-18-2008, 01:42 PM
There shouldn't even be an issue with doing intakes or exhaust, there should be no reason to void the warranty. For that matter you should be able to install a Forge BPV without issue because you're just trying to get rid of the POS plastic BPV with a quality one. If you change the turbo, or do internal motor mods I understand the warrant being null and void. What's next, they're going to void my warranty for putting 16" wheels on my car with snow tires?