BrandonW;1165825 said:
Just remember the cheapness of a lot of mark three owners (not saying that anyone who's posted is cheap) but zip ties are cheap and those metal clamps aren't as cheap. Hence why they are using a zip tie.
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Just remember the cheapness of a lot of mark three owners (not saying that anyone who's posted is cheap) but zip ties are cheap and those metal clamps aren't as cheap. Hence why they are using a zip tie.
im like zip ties??? why use those???
anyone know where i can get some more of the clamps im talking about? (maybe local auto store? i never checked)
and what they are actually called haha
thats the route i would take
i would rather not use zip ties, especially since the clamps im talking about do just as well if not a better job, and are made of so type of metal
anyone know where i can get some more of the clamps im talking about? (maybe local auto store? i never checked)
and what they are actually called haha
thats the route i would take
i would rather not use zip ties, especially since the clamps im talking about do just as well if not a better job, and are made of so type of metal
i do have all of mine +2 extra ones haha (so i don't have to worry about not having any) i would only replace mine to look new, clean and rust free
but as far as im concerned i would not be using zip ties, i mean i really can't see them being that much money (i never priced them out or anything and i don't mean to come off in the wrong way) but i would only use zip ties as a temporary solution for a max time of like a week
how long can the zip ties even hold up in the under hood temperatures?
but if thats like the only thing you need to get your car running good then go for it but i would exchange the zip ties for the clamps as soon as i could
but as far as im concerned i would not be using zip ties, i mean i really can't see them being that much money (i never priced them out or anything and i don't mean to come off in the wrong way) but i would only use zip ties as a temporary solution for a max time of like a week
how long can the zip ties even hold up in the under hood temperatures?
but if thats like the only thing you need to get your car running good then go for it but i would exchange the zip ties for the clamps as soon as i could
Unless you actually have a strain on the zip ties, and you don't on the lines, they will last years. Just remember not to tighten them so much that they cut into your line.
Brian
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JustinGotA1j;1165844 said:
well till this thread got to where it is now, i was thinking of using the zipties that Hose Techniques provided me with my MK3 Vacuum Hose Kit. Color matched zip ties and all. Figured if they provide them with their kit, that it should be acceptable for use on the car.
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MA70witBoost;1166987 said:
How would you rate the quality of the hoses from Hose Techniques? Do you have them in your car yet?? If so how long and and they holding up ok??
I'm thinking of ordering a set tomorrow, hopefully if you give me the thumbs up. lol
My main car, daily driver, is an 89 N/A. I have had the Hose Techniques hoses and zip ties on for about 6 years. I have not had any issues with them at all.
I use the zip ties because there isn't any reason to put a metal clamp on them to hold them on. It's not an issue of whether I can afford the clamps, I've just never liked them. The zip ties hold them fine.
However, if using the metal clamps is what you would like to do...I say go for it. After all, it's your car and ultimately you need to do what is going to give you piece of mind and make you happy.
Brian
I use the zip ties because there isn't any reason to put a metal clamp on them to hold them on. It's not an issue of whether I can afford the clamps, I've just never liked them. The zip ties hold them fine.
However, if using the metal clamps is what you would like to do...I say go for it. After all, it's your car and ultimately you need to do what is going to give you piece of mind and make you happy.
Brian
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Supra469;1167598 said:
no, sorry, dont have them on my car yet. Refreshing the whole motor befor dropping it in. I'll let you know later. They should be good tho. Hose techniques makes a wide assortment of kits so they should be good.
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Supra469;1168478 said:
yeah, that sounds about right. Ordered my Samco Sport Engine Water Hose set from Group A Supra. Should be getting those in december. Can't wait to get them on to test them. :naughty: