Not another CAI question, but...

Bullitt2445 · June 23rd, 2011, 09:44 PM

Having already done alot of research even before my car has been built (the order got pulled today, so that will happen sometime in the next two weeks) I have run into a but of a problem.

Most of the CAIs out there have their name plastered all over the place, or position the MAF in a wierd spot (for technical reasons, I am sure). One that stands out to me as a good looking part and looks like a good quality peice is the Steeda. My big problem is the thing looks a bit out of place.

My question- has anyone painted the metal parts black (or even body color) to help in the looks department?

My birthday is coming up in a bit, and I need to let the wife know what I want. I was thinking of this, buit if the paint will not stick very well, I may just stick with the factory part and have her get me something else.

1200bruce · June 23rd, 2011, 09:47 PM

I think painting it black would make it blend in better but have you seen the Steeda? The welds are very nice and I wouldn't want to hide them under paint!

Bullitt2445 · June 23rd, 2011, 09:52 PM

Not seen one in person. Heck, in my town, I will probably have the most modded out 5.0 when it hits the dealership wearing Brembos and 3.73s!

Have any pics of yours?

manolith · June 23rd, 2011, 10:40 PM

i have the plastic jlt and it looks oem.

Bullitt2445 · June 23rd, 2011, 11:07 PM

Doesn't it have the JLT logo on it? That was my biggest turn off.

1200bruce · June 24th, 2011, 01:15 AM

1200bruce · June 24th, 2011, 01:16 AM

zinc02GT · June 24th, 2011, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by Bullitt2445

Doesn't it have the JLT logo on it? That was my biggest turn off.

It does, but it is in the same black plastic. You can do like I did and make a subtle thing with it. I don't know. I like the brand names in spots as long as it's not over done. I did mine with a simple Silver Sharpie and a very steady hand. I even got the raised edges of the letters. Took a little bit to get it just right, but I personally love the way the engine bay looks. Just missing a nitrous plate and some solenoids

Also, if you ever plan on doing the Boss 302 Intake Manifold, I've heard that the Steeda CAI has some issues with fitment. I've seen it fit with a nitrous plate, but not sure how it'd fit without it. Just food for thought I guess.

manolith · June 24th, 2011, 06:58 AM

it has the logo but it blends in well if you dont paint it.

Bullitt2445 · June 24th, 2011, 08:55 AM

Thanks for the tips and the pics. I have thought of the Boss intake, but it may be some time. The wife has gone back to school, and the family expenses have gone up.

MUSTANG GUY · February 10th, 2012, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by manolith

it has the logo but it blends in well if you dont paint it.

Is that a plastic JLT or a flat black colored? Looks great

RickIsYoDaddy · February 10th, 2012, 12:15 PM

Go with the Steeda. Thats what I have and it performs and looks amazing! I didnt paint it or anything like you said, I think it looks perfect just the way it is.

Fits great to me

Also just installed a Nitrous plate last night, and honestly it feels like it fits even better with the Nitrous Plate on

pghdjspaz · February 10th, 2012, 12:46 PM

I had the steeda in my '10 and it looked great. I don know that people have painted the steeda black though and it looked equally as awesome.

Long Stroke · February 10th, 2012, 01:23 PM

Stay tuned because these will be available in black in the next couple of months!

Also the Steeda kit is a TRUE cold air kit. Unlike the other intake mention, Steeda actually uses the Factory cold air feeds and seals completely to the bottom side of the hood, the other one does not. Steeda uses a velocity stack that speeds up in coming air, once again the other one does not.

KalEl370 · February 10th, 2012, 05:05 PM

I love my Steeda CAI.

Ubanks2000 · February 10th, 2012, 07:31 PM

The regular steeda fits the Boss intake awkwardly, but they have released a new one within the last 30 days thats fits the boss intake and has a larger diameter. You could order some sand paper bulldog spray and touch up spray paint and paint the plastic if you wanted.
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MUSTANG GUY · February 10th, 2012, 07:45 PM

Can anyone tell me if the JLT CAI in the pics above is of the plastic one or a fiberglass painted flat black?
Thanks

silver86 · February 15th, 2012, 02:53 PM

Love my Steeda...

Dubtown311 · February 15th, 2012, 04:40 PM

I Like my steeda also....but the trim on it is JUNK!!!! You pay 380 for an intake that you would assume that something like the trim would already be on there...or of better quality.The intake itself is sweet but come on Steeda!!! GO THE EXTRA MILE!!!! Thank god i have the correct tools and epoxy's to hold the damn trim on correctly b/c it was a pain in the ass

Black 623 · February 15th, 2012, 05:22 PM

Here is a picture of a paint one I found.

June 23rd, 2011, 09:44 PM	#1
Bullitt2445 Enthusiast 2012 GT Premium Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 721 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not another CAI question, but... Having already done alot of research even before my car has been built (the order got pulled today, so that will happen sometime in the next two weeks) I have run into a but of a problem. Most of the CAIs out there have their name plastered all over the place, or position the MAF in a wierd spot (for technical reasons, I am sure). One that stands out to me as a good looking part and looks like a good quality peice is the Steeda. My big problem is the thing looks a bit out of place. My question- has anyone painted the metal parts black (or even body color) to help in the looks department? My birthday is coming up in a bit, and I need to let the wife know what I want. I was thinking of this, buit if the paint will not stick very well, I may just stick with the factory part and have her get me something else. __________________ Now I've gone and done it......

June 23rd, 2011, 09:52 PM	#3
Bullitt2445 Enthusiast 2012 GT Premium Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 721 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not seen one in person. Heck, in my town, I will probably have the most modded out 5.0 when it hits the dealership wearing Brembos and 3.73s! Have any pics of yours? __________________ Now I've gone and done it......

June 23rd, 2011, 10:40 PM	#4
manolith Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT Track times coming soon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,721 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have the plastic jlt and it looks oem. __________________ 2011 Mustang GT MT. Ford Racing K springs, Boss intake manifold, JLT Cold air intake, BBR O/R Xpipe, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, TA Rear End Girdle, VMP E85 Tune/BBR 93 Tune.

June 23rd, 2011, 11:07 PM	#5
Bullitt2445 Enthusiast 2012 GT Premium Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 721 iTrader: 0 reviews	Doesn't it have the JLT logo on it? That was my biggest turn off. __________________ Now I've gone and done it......

June 24th, 2011, 06:58 AM	#9
manolith Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT Track times coming soon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,721 iTrader: 0 reviews	it has the logo but it blends in well if you dont paint it. __________________ 2011 Mustang GT MT. Ford Racing K springs, Boss intake manifold, JLT Cold air intake, BBR O/R Xpipe, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, TA Rear End Girdle, VMP E85 Tune/BBR 93 Tune.

June 23rd, 2011, 09:47 PM	#2
1200bruce Regular 2011 GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Port Angeles WA. Posts: 297 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think painting it black would make it blend in better but have you seen the Steeda? The welds are very nice and I wouldn't want to hide them under paint!

June 24th, 2011, 01:15 AM	#6
1200bruce Regular 2011 GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Port Angeles WA. Posts: 297 iTrader: 0 reviews

June 24th, 2011, 01:16 AM	#7
1200bruce Regular 2011 GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Port Angeles WA. Posts: 297 iTrader: 0 reviews

June 24th, 2011, 08:55 AM	#10
Bullitt2445 Enthusiast 2012 GT Premium Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 721 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the tips and the pics. I have thought of the Boss intake, but it may be some time. The wife has gone back to school, and the family expenses have gone up. __________________ Now I've gone and done it......

February 10th, 2012, 12:15 PM	#12
RickIsYoDaddy Yes, I am your Daddy 2011 Mustang GT 12.2 w/o N20 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Yo Mamas House Posts: 721 iTrader: 3 reviews	Go with the Steeda. Thats what I have and it performs and looks amazing! I didnt paint it or anything like you said, I think it looks perfect just the way it is. Fits great to me Also just installed a Nitrous plate last night, and honestly it feels like it fits even better with the Nitrous Plate on __________________ My 2011 Mustang GT - 588rwhp...

February 10th, 2012, 12:46 PM	#13
pghdjspaz obsessed 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 339 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had the steeda in my '10 and it looked great. I don know that people have painted the steeda black though and it looked equally as awesome. __________________ 2012 Mustang GT Premium Interior Black on Black Black Mustang Club Member Number: Spaz Look me up on FB: http://www.facebook.com/pghdjspaz

February 10th, 2012, 01:23 PM	#14
Long Stroke Pseudo-Newbie 1990 Mustang 8.903 @ 152.99 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stay tuned because these will be available in black in the next couple of months! Also the Steeda kit is a TRUE cold air kit. Unlike the other intake mention, Steeda actually uses the Factory cold air feeds and seals completely to the bottom side of the hood, the other one does not. Steeda uses a velocity stack that speeds up in coming air, once again the other one does not. __________________ Scott@Steeda.com

February 10th, 2012, 05:05 PM	#15
KalEl370 Newbie 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Burleson TX Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	I love my Steeda CAI. __________________ 2012 Mustang GT, base, 6MT, 3.73s, Steeda CAI, Steeda shifter, Lethal o/r H pipe, Boss intake, Steeda 93R tune, Roush wheels, Steeda Sport springs

February 10th, 2012, 07:31 PM	#16
Ubanks2000 Regular 2012 Mustang GT Gettin it up Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 254 iTrader: 1 reviews	The regular steeda fits the Boss intake awkwardly, but they have released a new one within the last 30 days thats fits the boss intake and has a larger diameter. You could order some sand paper bulldog spray and touch up spray paint and paint the plastic if you wanted. Ford Kona Blue Met B/C - Express Paint __________________ 2012 Kona Blue 5.0 6MT, Magnaflow Catback, Hurst Shifter, Steeda CAI, Bama Tune, BMR Springs, Panhard Rod, BMR LCA Relocators, Steeda Strut brace Staggered 20in Vossen

February 10th, 2012, 07:45 PM	#17
MUSTANG GUY Newbie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can anyone tell me if the JLT CAI in the pics above is of the plastic one or a fiberglass painted flat black? Thanks __________________

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February 15th, 2012, 02:53 PM	#18
silver86 Newbie 2012 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	Love my Steeda... __________________ 2011 GT Premium 6spd 3.73, Brembo, Acc 4

February 15th, 2012, 04:40 PM	#19
Dubtown311 Regular 2012 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 215 iTrader: 0 reviews	I Like my steeda also....but the trim on it is JUNK!!!! You pay 380 for an intake that you would assume that something like the trim would already be on there...or of better quality.The intake itself is sweet but come on Steeda!!! GO THE EXTRA MILE!!!! Thank god i have the correct tools and epoxy's to hold the damn trim on correctly b/c it was a pain in the ass __________________ 2012 Grabber Blue GT/CS, Bassani cat-back with Bassani X crossover, BBK Cat-Deletes, Steeda Cai, BBR Tune, and MGW Short throw shifter.

February 15th, 2012, 05:22 PM	#20
Black 623 Lets go Giants! 2011 GT 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Here is a picture of a paint one I found. __________________ 2011 GT Black. BMR LCA, relocation brakets, and panhard bar. Steeda Springs, Koni Str.t, and GT500 mounts. C&L intake, Boss manifold, and BAMA TUNE. Roush grill, CS lower valance w/fogs.

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