How common is it for an AMS kevlar TBB to pop off?

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03-23-2007, 06:06 AM

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I've got the one sold by AWE. It popped off once. It turns out I did not have it tight enough

So, I put it back on, and really tightened the screws (clamps). I check it every month, and the thing has not budged.

Hairspray is a definite, if not permanent fix.

Good luck!

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03-23-2007, 07:46 AM

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for any boost hose, clean the mating surfaces real good and then spray inside the hose and the

outside of the pipe with aquanet or another good holding can type fine mist hair spray. put the hose on right away. wait about 5 minutes then tighten the clamp down. now you dont have to do it as tight and riish damaging the rubber

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03-23-2007, 08:03 AM

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StÃ¤tus Josh

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The new one sold by Hartmann/Achtuning is really nice. It is a much stronger solution

then simply "taping" a stock TBB.

I've seen multiple AMS TBBs fail.

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03-23-2007, 11:22 AM

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Mine popped off during a track day. Turbos blew a short time later. Use a Bi-pipe

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03-23-2007, 11:32 AM

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Same here, but I'm only 2+

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03-23-2007, 12:05 PM

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My samco one slipped off too. Either try constant torque clamps or an ARP bi-pipe

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03-24-2007, 10:12 AM

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The MTM is nice but why pay almost $400 for it

Our Achtuning TBB is an easy install, looks like OEM rubber boot but is actually reinforced silicone, still allows the boost sensor bracket to be fitted and the engine cover goes on no problem, plus it comes with the clamps.

<a href="http://shop.achtuning.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=543"><Img src="http://shop.achtuning.com/ProductImages/images/product_images_achtuning/Achtuning_TBB_V2.jpg"></a>

<a href="http://shop.achtuning.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=543"><Img src="http://shop.achtuning.com/ProductImages/images/product_images_achtuning/Achtuning_TBB_V2_A.jpg"></a><ul><li><a href="http://shop.achtuning.com">http://shop.achtuning.com</a</li></ul>