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#2707956 - 06/07/08 01:47 AM AEM or INJEN
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Please help a New fellow Si on which one to buy for a short ram intake!

Thanks guys Appreciate it!
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#2708082 - 06/07/08 04:50 AM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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I have always been told AEM was anyones number 1 choice and that's the way i went. I'm very happy and would definitely recommend it to anyone. Good luck.
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#2709158 - 06/07/08 08:45 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: mateuszekxxpl]
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Thanks mateuszekxxpl..... Come on guys 21 views with only one reply?
My Birthday is comin' up so, please need ya'll help here! This will be a good Birthday present from wifee....

Appreciate it!

Edited by BlkSi08 (06/07/08 08:46 PM)
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#2709291 - 06/07/08 10:38 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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Are you set on a SRI? I have the AEM CAI and love it, better gains than the SRI as well.
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#2709313 - 06/07/08 11:00 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: patsmears_07_SI]
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I've got injen cai.
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#2709376 - 06/08/08 12:24 AM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: patsmears_07_SI]
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 Originally Posted By: patsmears_07_SI
Are you set on a SRI? I have the AEM CAI and love it, better gains than the SRI as well.


Hi patsmears_07_SI is this the one you have? or a shorter version http://www.customcarscentral.com/aem22516-honda-civic-si--06-up-.html
And also is this a good price?

Edited by BlkSi08 (06/08/08 12:24 AM)
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#2709780 - 06/08/08 10:22 AM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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the link u show is for a short ram. look up 2006+ civic si aem cold air intake in google. i have the cold air. i love it plus like patsmears said it has better power gains. it might cost a little bit more but worth those extra bucks.
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#2710620 - 06/08/08 06:14 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: mateuszekxxpl]
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This one right? http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-22296486597181_2006_192620793
I proly get the one in the middle
Does it matter if it's for sedan? this one says for coupe...

Edited by BlkSi08 (06/08/08 06:15 PM)
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#2710850 - 06/08/08 08:44 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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Search around for the cheapest prices but I bought mine off of the site listed. I also put in an '08 si sedan as your garage car. There's a ton of sites and a lot of people even buy off of ebay and just get new filters. Totally up to you man

http://www.procivic.com/pages-main_pg/category-70_85/engine-air-intakes.html
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AEM CAI, SS brake lines, Rota Torque (old bronze color) wrapped with Bridgestone Potenza REO1-R 245-front 225-rear, Stock Si rims painted black, 6000K HID's, 8th civic Chicago Crew sticker good for +20whp...

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#2716743 - 06/10/08 02:19 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: patsmears_07_SI]
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BlkSi08 what did you decide on? And the install isn't that hard so don't get scared off if you read about people saying they had to remove their front bumpers. And I need to find a woman that will buy me performance parts for my birthday very niiiiice!
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'07 SI Taffeta White coupe
AEM CAI, SS brake lines, Rota Torque (old bronze color) wrapped with Bridgestone Potenza REO1-R 245-front 225-rear, Stock Si rims painted black, 6000K HID's, 8th civic Chicago Crew sticker good for +20whp...

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#2716837 - 06/10/08 02:38 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: patsmears_07_SI]
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go with Injen CAI, best CAI on the market, best gains also
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#2717907 - 06/10/08 08:25 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: patsmears_07_SI]
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[quote=patsmears_07_SI]BlkSi08 what did you decide on? And the install isn't that hard so don't get scared off if you read about people saying they had to remove their front bumpers. And I need to find a woman that will buy me performance parts for my birthday very niiiiice! [/quopat

patsmears thanks for checking back. Update! I ended up getting the AEM CAI over at procivic.com and dudes there are nice! Ordered it last night and it got shipped the next day and it'll get to my house by Friday dang! I can't wait.. Yahhoooo Wifee hooked it up! Is it really true ya have to remove the front bumper? oh I'm scared now.. I'll update you when it gets here... Again Thanks!
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#2718067 - 06/10/08 09:28 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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yea you have to remove the front bumper... but i just took the wheel off and pulled the fender liner out and got an extension and a swivle socket to get to the "1" bolt that is very hard to get 2 off... then the air box will kinda be a bitch to get out but you just gotta work it and turn it right and it will slide right out.
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2007 NHBP 4 door FOR SALE! 48,000 miles aksing pay off 12,000.
Greddy Exhaust / / 4300k HID'S / / Debadged / / Injen CAI / / DC Race Header / / Exedy Racing Stage 1 Clutch / / 8.5lb Exedy Flywheel


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#2718074 - 06/10/08 09:29 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: CivicSi07]
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overall install... uhh took me about an hour and 30 minn's....
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#2718077 - 06/10/08 09:30 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: CivicSi07]
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ohh and when you put one of the hose's on, dont worry about the antifreeze coming out it's normal lol. :P
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2007 NHBP 4 door FOR SALE! 48,000 miles aksing pay off 12,000.
Greddy Exhaust / / 4300k HID'S / / Debadged / / Injen CAI / / DC Race Header / / Exedy Racing Stage 1 Clutch / / 8.5lb Exedy Flywheel


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#2718145 - 06/10/08 09:58 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: CivicSi07]
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 Originally Posted By: CivicSi07
overall install... uhh took me about an hour and 30 minn's....


That's not bad! Maybe it'll take 2 to 3 hours but we'll see...
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#2718153 - 06/10/08 10:00 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: CivicSi07]
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 Originally Posted By: CivicSi07
ohh and when you put one of the hose's on, dont worry about the antifreeze coming out it's normal lol. :P


Which hose? complete newb here..
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#2718257 - 06/10/08 10:41 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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Quick question guys. Does it sucks water in when it rains since it's close to the ground?

Thanks Guys!
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#2718465 - 06/10/08 11:36 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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Instructions in the box are pretty good. There is a DIY (do it yourself) listed somewhere. I'll see if I can find it...as for the wheel well, I took off the tire and removed around 10 or so plastic clips. Takes longer to take all of the stock air system out then it does to install CAI. If you have any problems/questions just post up something. And who cares how long it takes you as long as you do it right. Oh and you have to basically submerge the filter or have direct water spraying on the filter as you are reving the engine to have it suck up in. I have had it on for a year and a half in a very wet climate and no problems. They do have a bypass but you have to modify the intake pipe to fit it in. Switchover sounds amazing with the CAI and I think you can feel a difference. Mods are addicting though just to warn you....
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'07 SI Taffeta White coupe
AEM CAI, SS brake lines, Rota Torque (old bronze color) wrapped with Bridgestone Potenza REO1-R 245-front 225-rear, Stock Si rims painted black, 6000K HID's, 8th civic Chicago Crew sticker good for +20whp...

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#2724885 - 06/12/08 09:13 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: patsmears_07_SI]
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Okay I recieved the Intake today and Got little concern about the legality - I'm reading the front page of the manual says:
Kit Part # 21-519
2007-2008 Honda civic Coupe & Sedan CARB EO # Pending
WTF? Now I'm worried if I still install it or not or send the freakin' thing back to them. when you guys ordered yours did it have the Carb number Printed on the Manual?
What should I do Now? HELP Please! Aarrgghh!

Edited by BlkSi08 (06/12/08 09:13 PM)
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#2728147 - 06/13/08 08:21 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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I have an '07 Si and got my inspection and emissions done this past October. No problems and it was not just a plug in they hooked up my exhaust. Contact them if you are still worried.
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'07 SI Taffeta White coupe
AEM CAI, SS brake lines, Rota Torque (old bronze color) wrapped with Bridgestone Potenza REO1-R 245-front 225-rear, Stock Si rims painted black, 6000K HID's, 8th civic Chicago Crew sticker good for +20whp...

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#2728842 - 06/14/08 01:07 AM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: patsmears_07_SI]
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Yes I did contacted AEM already and said that yes they're waiting for it to get approved. Since the car won't get a smog check in Five years I should be okay.
But now I'm worried the cops. Should I rev it in low RPM? Oh and the install part? it took me about 4 1/2 hours - and haven't test drove it yet cause wifee went to walmart to get something... dang!
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#2730863 - 06/15/08 12:07 AM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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go with the injen

i just replaced my AEM SRI with one and i love it

you can feel the difference in acceleration

and hp.
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#2733771 - 06/16/08 10:45 AM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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 Originally Posted By: BlkSi08
Yes I did contacted AEM already and said that yes they're waiting for it to get approved. Since the car won't get a smog check in Five years I should be okay.
But now I'm worried the cops. Should I rev it in low RPM? Oh and the install part? it took me about 4 1/2 hours - and haven't test drove it yet cause wifee went to walmart to get something... dang!


You won't notice a big change in lower rpm. If you get on it as it gets close to the switch over you'll notice a significant difference. Especially when shifting hard through vtec. Also if you down shift on the highway into 4th to pass it will roar a bit. Nothing like an exhaust and I've been passed by a ton of cops and even drove by them and they've never even turned their heads. Just be smart about it. Hope you got to drive it, how did you like the mod?

Edited by patsmears_07_SI (06/16/08 10:45 AM)
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'07 SI Taffeta White coupe
AEM CAI, SS brake lines, Rota Torque (old bronze color) wrapped with Bridgestone Potenza REO1-R 245-front 225-rear, Stock Si rims painted black, 6000K HID's, 8th civic Chicago Crew sticker good for +20whp...

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#2736409 - 06/16/08 10:01 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: patsmears_07_SI]
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 Originally Posted By: patsmears_07_SI
 Originally Posted By: BlkSi08
Yes I did contacted AEM already and said that yes they're waiting for it to get approved. Since the car won't get a smog check in Five years I should be okay.
But now I'm worried the cops. Should I rev it in low RPM? Oh and the install part? it took me about 4 1/2 hours - and haven't test drove it yet cause wifee went to walmart to get something... dang!


You won't notice a big change in lower rpm. If you get on it as it gets close to the switch over you'll notice a significant difference. Especially when shifting hard through vtec. Also if you down shift on the highway into 4th to pass it will roar a bit. Nothing like an exhaust and I've been passed by a ton of cops and even drove by them and they've never even turned their heads. Just be smart about it. Hope you got to drive it, how did you like the mod?

Dang! this thing is a beast when passed 4000/4500 RPM! This is my very first mod and liked it and you're right it's addicting I'm already thinking of the next mod - Maybe my next mod is Paint the caliper red, Paint my rims to black, and drop the car - I'd like to drop it with TEIN S, Pro-kit or HFP - budget wise and also without affecting the camber or warranty. Suggestions?
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#2738194 - 06/17/08 12:34 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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I'm glad you like it. Black rims with red calipers would look nice. As far as suspension goes, if you don't want to void your warranty go HFP but installed by the dealer. I don't think Honda will warranty the HFP if you install it yourself because you could "improperly" install it. Intake, exhaust, rims/tires, brakes, minor mods won't void the warranty. As well as any cosmetic upgrades. My base is up soon and I can't wait so I can get a header, high flow cat, exhaust and get the hondata reflash.
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'07 SI Taffeta White coupe
AEM CAI, SS brake lines, Rota Torque (old bronze color) wrapped with Bridgestone Potenza REO1-R 245-front 225-rear, Stock Si rims painted black, 6000K HID's, 8th civic Chicago Crew sticker good for +20whp...

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#2738757 - 06/17/08 02:50 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: patsmears_07_SI]
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yea you are damn lucky ur warranty is over. i know i got the headers but i damn want the reflash, but it would just be a waste of the warranty with a 8 month old car!
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07 Ralley Red sedan. 8000K H.I.D's. Yellow fogs. Red H on steering wheel. De-badged civic emblem. Black painted emblems. Black Rotas' with Red Lip wrapped around Eagle Gt's. HFP front/rear lips. Seibon TS CF hood w/ red hood pins. AEM CAI. Vibrant Performance HFCH.

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#2740652 - 06/18/08 02:25 AM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: mateuszekxxpl]
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skip the reflash and you are 1/6 away from a s/c \:D
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#2741962 - 06/18/08 01:27 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: HabaneroSedan]
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if your dealer isant a ass header, intake, exhaust will not void any warranty unless that MOD causes any problems with the car. as long as it dosnt hurt the car your warranty will be fine.
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2007 NHBP 4 door FOR SALE! 48,000 miles aksing pay off 12,000.
Greddy Exhaust / / 4300k HID'S / / Debadged / / Injen CAI / / DC Race Header / / Exedy Racing Stage 1 Clutch / / 8.5lb Exedy Flywheel


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#2743823 - 06/18/08 11:28 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: CivicSi07]
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Was the forum down a day or two? or it's just me.. O well I'm glad it's back!
Second Mod update: Short shifter - be here by friday..
Would the HFP only drop your ride about an inch? or they also have options - I guess it's time to check with the stealership to see what option they have. Pats I think you're right I'm sure stealership would rather say "Let us install it so you'll pay us more or you'll void your warranty if you install it yourself" that's why I don't bring any of my car to them you know the one that passed warranty. I'd rather do it myself! saves me more $$.. If you could do it yourself it is much way better and also it's great way to learn.. Say AMEN!

Edited by BlkSi08 (06/18/08 11:29 PM)
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#2743872 - 06/18/08 11:54 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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it wouldnt let me connect the other day... for about 3 hours then later on it started working... i didnt know if it was their server or my internet. \:\/
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2007 NHBP 4 door FOR SALE! 48,000 miles aksing pay off 12,000.
Greddy Exhaust / / 4300k HID'S / / Debadged / / Injen CAI / / DC Race Header / / Exedy Racing Stage 1 Clutch / / 8.5lb Exedy Flywheel


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#2828604 - 07/17/08 12:31 AM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: CivicSi07]
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Finally Painted my Rims and Caliper
Check it out! hope ya'll like it! Yeah I know I need to drop it.. might go with HFP kit tho!

Edited by BlkSi08 (07/17/08 12:34 AM)
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#2830691 - 07/17/08 04:08 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: BlkSi08]
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Looks good man. What color and brand of paint did you use? I'm looking at a black as well although I might try for a Matte or something non glossy, only because I'm driving a TW and wondering how it would look. I have dark bronze Rota's and like the color so I think black would look good on the stocks that I'm keeping all seasons on. Are you going to put the H emblem back on the center caps?
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'07 SI Taffeta White coupe
AEM CAI, SS brake lines, Rota Torque (old bronze color) wrapped with Bridgestone Potenza REO1-R 245-front 225-rear, Stock Si rims painted black, 6000K HID's, 8th civic Chicago Crew sticker good for +20whp...

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#2830696 - 07/17/08 04:09 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: CivicSi07]
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 Originally Posted By: CivicSi07
it wouldnt let me connect the other day... for about 3 hours then later on it started working... i didnt know if it was their server or my internet. \:\/


I was locked out all week with a server message saying contact my support desk or check proxy/internet security options. Working fine now so?????
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'07 SI Taffeta White coupe
AEM CAI, SS brake lines, Rota Torque (old bronze color) wrapped with Bridgestone Potenza REO1-R 245-front 225-rear, Stock Si rims painted black, 6000K HID's, 8th civic Chicago Crew sticker good for +20whp...

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#2830926 - 07/17/08 05:30 PM Re: AEM or INJEN [Re: patsmears_07_SI]
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 Originally Posted By: patsmears_07_SI
Looks good man. What color and brand of paint did you use? I'm looking at a black as well although I might try for a Matte or something non glossy, only because I'm driving a TW and wondering how it would look. I have dark bronze Rota's and like the color so I think black would look good on the stocks that I'm keeping all seasons on. Are you going to put the H emblem back on the center caps?

The Paint brand is dupont high gloss blk. You know I'm still un-decided if I'm going to put Red H emblem on the center cap or just a red Lug nuts what ya think?
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