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SON OF A BITCH... If the OEM hose clamps won't work with a Samco TBB, WHY THE FVCK DOESN'T IT COME

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Old 06-02-2005, 04:20 PM
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Default SON OF A BITCH... If the OEM hose clamps won't work with a Samco TBB, WHY THE FVCK DOESN'T IT COME

WITH IT'S OWN CLAMPS THAT *DO* FIT?????????

Now I'm REALLY pissed that I spent more and got less from ECS compared to AWE.

AWE = Samco TBB w/ clamps for $68
ECS = Samco TBB only for $90

What a fvcking ripoff and of course, 15% restocking fee if you return it. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

So anyway, back to my rant: I tightened the OEM clamps all the way down and they're not tight at all. The Samco is much thinner than the stock TBB. So now I get to spend even more money on clamps and have to put the stocker back on. I'mso fvcking pissed.

Anyway, is it ok that there's a little oil in the OEM TBB?

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bet you can find a couple clamps cheaper at home depot or an online hardware place
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About the oil: I would guess so.....little bit of oil in BPVs and other lines past turbos.
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should'a bought an AMS one. Fits easier, and comes with great clamps.
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I hear you, let me know what size you get
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You must be the only one here going backwards with their mods!
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Default My samco is holding up fine with the included clamps (I bought it from AWE)

No leaks and hasn't popped off once *shrug* Verruckt had a cool trick of using hairspray to make it slide onto the pipes easier and when it dries its sticky and holds the pipes better. Old BMX trick for putting on handlebar grips, I use the same technique on my mt. bikes... works great :-)
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i know how ya feel.. bought the hose from ecs, clamps didnt fit.. so i stuck with OEM
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Default then why did you buy from ECS? and steve you need to stop thinking logically

tunah's dont think logically.
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Default Same deal with the FHose from ECS, makes no damn sense. ECS

has great selection, but they need to charge a few extra bucks and include the obvious.


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