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Old 06-15-10, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ming15237
Anybody have a link to past post on to the replacement/refinishing of the wheels mine have had it as far as the finish goes, dealer said bring me in something that says this is what others have done and we will call the factory with it.
I had my wheels ('08) refinished as a "courtesy" due to what I suspect was bad clearcoat from the mfr (BBS). I am not sure how to find the links to the original thread I started or was a part of.
Old 06-15-10, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ming15237
I did , but it's been switched out, K&N was an awesome company to deal with when I expressed my concerns with their system.
MAF sensor filament more than likely had oil vapors attached to it, from the oiled filter.
That's been happening forever....
Especially back in my IS300 days, it was the #1 problem with oiled filters.

Glad to hear your problem was an easy fix.

Go OEM or Go with a Dry filter instead.

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Old 06-15-10, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jkeifer3
I had my wheels ('08) refinished as a "courtesy" due to what I suspect was bad clearcoat from the mfr (BBS). I am not sure how to find the links to the original thread I started or was a part of.
You mean this thread ??!!

'08 IS-F Front Wheel Pitting


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Old 06-15-10, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
MAF sensor filament more than likely had oil vapors attached to it, from the oiled filter.
That's been happening forever....
Especially back in my IS300 days, it was the #1 problem with oiled filters.

Glad to hear your problem was an easy fix.

Go OEM or Go with a Dry filter instead.

Joe Z

Who's dry filter are you recommending Joe?
Old 06-15-10, 10:36 AM
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Good report complete with followup.

I won't be messing with the intake on my IS350.
Old 06-17-10, 02:11 PM
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I'm glad you're ok
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