Anybody else seen Hotshots website?
03-23-2007, 03:39 PM
#242
Originally Posted by slickrick
I appreciate your response, but you did not show me explicity where it states "not coated" in this thread.
03-23-2007, 06:13 PM
#243
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Originally Posted by machinehead131
Any ideas where to get coated?
I am getting mine done locally...
"ceramic coating service"Jet Hot
HP Coatings
and at least 2 or 3 more will come up... the all run close to the same price but you have to ship a 28 lb box half way across the country
AND the y-pipe costs extra...
03-26-2007, 02:07 PM
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I would not bother spending that much to get them coated...
Even with the coating they will rust, it just slows it a bit.
Anyway, I would get the best quality hightemp paint you can, prep very well and spay them yourself.
Even with the coating they will rust, it just slows it a bit.
Anyway, I would get the best quality hightemp paint you can, prep very well and spay them yourself.
03-26-2007, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by upstatemax
I would not bother spending that much to get them coated...
Even with the coating they will rust, it just slows it a bit.
Anyway, I would get the best quality hightemp paint you can, prep very well and spay them yourself.
Even with the coating they will rust, it just slows it a bit.
Anyway, I would get the best quality hightemp paint you can, prep very well and spay them yourself.
03-26-2007, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NYC32798
Any recommendations on good paint?
I have heard great things about this stuff;
http://www.hirschauto.com/acb/showde..._ID=12&CATID=1
03-26-2007, 06:37 PM
#252
i got mine, still cant belive the price we got um for!
Heres the link to my thread..
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....=1#post5602081
Heres the link to my thread..
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....=1#post5602081
03-27-2007, 06:09 AM
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Just an FYI for you guys who just got them in... DO NOT use the manifold gaskets and Main Catt gasket that comes with the HotShots. Re-use the OEM metal gaskets.
The crappy gaskets they send will fail in no time at all. The copper ones for the y-pipe are good though.
The crappy gaskets they send will fail in no time at all. The copper ones for the y-pipe are good though.
03-27-2007, 07:08 AM
#255
Originally Posted by upstatemax
Just an FYI for you guys who just got them in... DO NOT use the manifold gaskets and Main Catt gasket that comes with the HotShots. Re-use the OEM metal gaskets.
The crappy gaskets they send will fail in no time at all. The copper ones for the y-pipe are good though.
The crappy gaskets they send will fail in no time at all. The copper ones for the y-pipe are good though.
Good info, i wasn't going to anyway but good for everyone else.
03-27-2007, 08:33 AM
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Would have been nice to get in on... That did have the courtesy to respond to me a week or so ago to say that they were all out...
03-27-2007, 08:36 AM
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The stock manifold gaskets can be re-used no prob? (as long as you take care removing them) I am throwing out my 71k 3.0 that popped it's cork and putting in a 16k 3.0 so I'll probably go with the lower mileage gaskets. But would hate to think I saved a few bucks re-using the originals and had to mess with that rear header again 
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for the advice!
03-27-2007, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ronniels
The stock manifold gaskets can be re-used no prob? (as long as you take care removing them) I am throwing out my 71k 3.0 that popped it's cork and putting in a 16k 3.0 so I'll probably go with the lower mileage gaskets. But would hate to think I saved a few bucks re-using the originals and had to mess with that rear header again
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for the advice!
They can be used again no problem, if you do want new ones for peace of mind, go to the dealer and get 2002-2003 gaskets NOT 2000-2001's... For whatever reason the VQ30's list for much more than the VQ35's and they are the same F'ing gasket.
I got new ones from Dave B when I installed my Cattmans, I did not feel comfortable using the same gasket on three different sets of manifolds.
03-27-2007, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by NYC32798
Here are mine:
They clearly are NOT coated. I'm debating whether or not to coat them or if it would be just as good to spray them with a good hi-temp paint.
They clearly are NOT coated. I'm debating whether or not to coat them or if it would be just as good to spray them with a good hi-temp paint.
03-27-2007, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by NYC32798
Here are mine:
They clearly are NOT coated. I'm debating whether or not to coat them or if it would be just as good to spray them with a good hi-temp paint.
They clearly are NOT coated. I'm debating whether or not to coat them or if it would be just as good to spray them with a good hi-temp paint.
Yep mine look like that!!
I got a local shop to coat mine with a black satin 2000 deg. ceramic for $190
Definitely worth the money... I hope i have not gotten them back yet...
3-4 day turnaround
. . . .^
03-27-2007, 09:56 PM
#271
Originally Posted by blackmaxx96
Damn, I really hope mine show up too...
I've sent him maybe 8 e-mails now...
Who has NOT received theirs yet?????
I've sent him maybe 8 e-mails now...
Who has NOT received theirs yet?????
I havent......my check was cashed like 3 days ago though.....
04-04-2007, 09:54 AM
#279
Originally Posted by upstatemax
I would not bother spending that much to get them coated...
Even with the coating they will rust, it just slows it a bit.
Anyway, I would get the best quality hightemp paint you can, prep very well and spay them yourself.
Even with the coating they will rust, it just slows it a bit.
Anyway, I would get the best quality hightemp paint you can, prep very well and spay them yourself.
coating isnt for rust, its for heat retention. High temp paint does nothing for that.
04-04-2007, 11:48 AM
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wow owned im glad i didnt send the money!!!! i hope all you guys get this worked out!!!!!