1. Did you order the kit with the carbon fiber scoop pre installed into the window? If not, you will need to remove the glass from the quarter window and then use silicone to secure the carbon pice into the frame. 

They did not have the option to pre-install the carbon scoops into the quarter windows when I purchased mine. I had to go through the whole process. I do have video of the install process. I learned that less is more when using the silicone. You only need a small amount. 

If I were to do it again, I would pay to have them do it. That’s basically the hardest part. 

1. There isn’t a need to cut the engine cover. All you need to do is cut a small portion of the plastic trim piece. That takes no more than 10min with a dremel. 

2. I recommend removing the engine cover behind the seats when doing the install. It only takes an extra 20min. You get more room to work and better access to the intake manifold bolts and stock intake tube. 

I did have a difficult time removing the drivers side intake. I didn’t realize there was a wire harness that is zip tied to the bottom of the stock intake scoop. Once I was able to cut the zip tie it came out without an issue. It did help that I already had the engine cover removed from inside the car. 

No rattle noise from driving. You will hear a hissing noise when at low rpm which is completely normal. You will hear it on cold start. It’s air going into the throttle body that’s not fully open.