Originally Posted by
Thornh
Got mine this afternoon and I must say it looks nice. Now for the weather to cooperate so that I can install it this weekend.....
I'm glad you are pleased (but I expected that. of course

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All of the shields were test fit on 2 of my SLK32 superchargers. First they were mounted to one of the SCs that is out of the car, with no pulleys, which made minor manipulation of the shield's hoop (for ideal alignment around the pulley) easier ... and then a final fit on the SLK32 that I drive. During this process, I checked the shield for "ringing" by thumping it lightly while it was bolted in place in order to determine the ideal location for the small square spacer (.125" thick, approx .37" square). Most all liked the spacer in the location shown in the video. ... while a couple of them liked it better when in the location imeadialtly to the left (from installer's perspective). I put a "sharpee" check mark on underside of the scatter-shields after I finished inspecting them. The few that liked the second location (for the spacer) got 2 check marks. Due to (supercharger) casting variations, this "ideal" location for the square spacer on your car may be the opposite of what I observed on my SC. SO, as a rule of thumb start with the location for the spacer shown in the video (except for those with 2 checks which should start in location 2), Then test it (using a light "thump" as shown in the video) and if you get some "ringing" ... try the other spacer location.
I would have put that explanation in the video, but that would have turned it from 4 minutes into 10
Cheers,
Chris