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You bet, it would have sucked big time, but the vendor is cool and everything is good, it just cost some time. I just found out that the good carbon material is custom made for another company that orders lots of it. We are lucky, as the vendor allows me to piggyback my tiny order on their huge order, and get the carbon fiber at the other company's bulk discount price.

When I received to carbon it looked different from what my intake was made from. I did not like the finish or the color, it was unacceptable to me. Anyway, I gave the vendor a call and I found out that they sent me the wrong material. It turns out that the carbon they sent me is not vacuum formable. Lucky, I have standards, or I would have tried to mold an intake that would have ended in a huge mess. My vendor is going to make us a run of the proper material next week and ship it out when it is done. They also are going to take back the other stuff. I apologize for the delay for those who ordered a carbon intake. The good news is if anyone else wants a carbon intake, I should be able to get it made in this run. The original carbon material is on the bottom the wrong stuff is on top.

Unfortunately, there was a problem with the carbon material, and I will talk to the vendor tomorrow about a fix . I expect a two-week delay on the carbon in order to get a new batch delivered, and I will give an update after I talk to the vendor. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The good news is that the black intakes are scheduled to be molded by the end of the week or by early next week, and one is still available in this run.

The carbon material arrived today, so I am off to the shop to schedule the next run of intakes. I will let everyone know when the shop can get to it. There are still black intakes available on this next run.

You've got mail .

I just PM you.

Xtra's CAI or Fresh air intake. Cold Air Intake is now available for G2 - 2015 to 2018 Edges'. Fits most models including the Sport. PM Xtra to order one. More info in this thread.

That is one beautiful tricked out Edge you have there ESedge. Yours is the first Edge I have ever seen with that body kit. Others have done the front splitter but you did the entire kit with an awesome paint job. Props

Only two black intakes left available on this run. If they sell, I will be able to do another run. Happy New Year !! Adios 2020

I just wanted to point out some of the finer details. The holes in the intake for the rubber bump stops are a tighter fit than stock, and you will have to wiggle the intake into place. The reason I did this was to prevent hot air from the engine compartment from getting into the intake. The bump stops are located on the engine side of a long rubber gasket and the loose fit of the flat OEM part lets hot air from the engine compartment into the snorkel. The large hole for the hood catch is located on the cool side of the rubber gasket and any air getting in from there will be ambient temp.

lildisco volunteered his time and energy to confirm for us that the intake does not fit 2019, 2020, or 2021 Edges. Thanks it fits 2015 to 2018 Edges'

Both Carbon intakes on this run have been reserved . All future Carbon orders will have to be done in another run. What a relief, the carbon represents a big investment. Only 3 black intakes left available on this run. If they sell then I will be able to continue.

I have Great news . A few phone calls is all it took, and success !~! The bad news is these prices are for this next run only, I cannot guarantee any future prices. To get this new price, I have to foot the bill, as there are not enough orders so far to get the group pricing on this second run.... and hope that they sell. I am going to make 4 black and 2 carbon intakes in early January 21. As of now, there is only one carbon intake left available at this price and 3 black intakes available at this price. I have invested to get these new lower prices for the forum members, and if they do not sell, then that is the end of it. What I did to save the money was buy a 4X8 ft sheet of the black material and cut it into 4 pieces of 24 X48 inch. I took the savings on the material and the cutting costs and passed it on. The carbon savings came from shipping two pieces at the same time, the carbon material price is fixed. They will never cost less than this.. Refunds have been dispursed, check your Pay Pal. NEW PRICES Black is now $108 Carbon is now $179

I am going to one more run of intakes after the new year and I have been working with my vendors and the shop to reduce the price. Now that the shop has done a few and know that the mold works well, I should be able to get them to knock a few bucks off the price. If they don't work with me on the price, I will find another shop to do the work, but that could delay production. I don't know the new price yet, but I will refund any difference to anyone who has already bought one. This is directly out of my pocket, I just want to be transparent and fair to everyone. All of this is based on if I manage to lock in a new lower price, fingers crossed. I did this project for myself, as my fiberglass CAI looked like s**t but it worked well, and I wanted something better, but because the mold I made can make more than one part, I decided to offer them to fellow forum members. If you are interested now is the time to jump on this.

Yes they are, I will PM you with more info.

Markham12, I also find it interesting that Comp Turbos changed from 11 to 6 blades. Six blades must be better because technology always moves forward not backward, and my turbos are a few years old now. Your inducer looks massive compared to stock !! I also like that black finish on the case.

I just got back from Jiffy Lube where they did an oil change, and I received several compliments on the intake. They asked where I got it and told me how much they liked it. It felt good to hear that.

Thanks, Let me know if that works

I am on the hunt for another plastic shop to do the work. If I can find a place to do work for less I can reduce the price. If there is a new lower price, I will refund the difference to everyone who bought one or has placed a deposit. So no worries if you have already placed an order or received your intake, you will get a refund based on the new lower price if and when it is available. I received another order today and this offer applies to every order coming in so do not worry you will get the lowest price and a refund if/ when I can get another shop to do the work. . All this is right now is a plan. I have to find another vendor that will do the work for less first, to implement a new price structure. If there were more orders I could use that as ammo to help lower the price and find a new shop.

Someone asked what doe's it do? This intake takes fresh cool outside air from across the entire front of the grill and feeds it to the snorkel. The design reduces any restrictions caused by the low profile OEM sight shield and provides a larger, smoother airflow. There is more space under the CAI than stock, and the air stays cooler as it is no longer forced tight against the top of the radiator. As speed increases air is forced into the CAI and the large volume of the intake acts as a manifold to feed the snorkel evenly as demands require. All these little things add up to make HP, and IMHO it also looks cool.

The first black E-CAI has been shipped and should arrive in time for Christmas.