slybunda Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 are silicone hoses really better than rubber hoses? iv seen standard rubber hoses last well over 20 years. what sort of benefit will silicone hoses give over rubber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Chris_ Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 From my experience, oem hoses last 20+ years. I've had silicone ones fail in 5. I suspect it's like most 'tuning', done for looks and because marketing hype makes it seem better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybunda Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 same here, iv got rubber oem hoses go well over 20 years only hoses ever to fail were ones where something was rubbing against them. guess the silicone ones are something i can avoid then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINY Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 they look nicer, im replaceing all mine with black silicone over time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serratia Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) I just bought these for my gen7: I got them from here, available in 11 different colours: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331384876117&alt=web Apparently they fit the 190 as Bumblebee runs them on his car. They seem very good quality and look nice nice and durable. I tried folding one back on itself and it didn't kink at all. Edited October 30, 2015 by Serratia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlasumm Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 only silicone ones iv ever known to fail are the cheap arse ones that have the really thin walls like most things check what your buying and make sure they have a decent wall to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESTHAR_CITY Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 look at that! Cheers Ant a nice red set for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESTHAR_CITY Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I just bought these for my gen7: I got them from here, available in 11 different colours: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331384876117&alt=web Apparently they fit the 190 as Bumblebee runs them on his car. They seem very good quality and look nice nice and durable. I tried folding one back on itself and it didn't kink at all. Does this kit have rad hoses? I've just emailed them enquiring about a club discount or even as a corp member. You never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Boy 1 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) I am sure it is just a styling fad, (though I will probably be proved wrong). If silicone hoses were that good why don't Manufacturers use them as an OEM product ? Probably cost of materials and manufacturing prohibit this. There are pro's & cons for both products. Pro: , Easier to fit & remove, Aesthetically more pleasing to look at, Less susceptible to heat ageing compared to organic rubbers Con : More expensive to produce, May require different hose clamps, Poorer sealing ability than rubber. Just because a hose looks good may not mean that it is suitable for the job in hand. Edited November 11, 2015 by Monkey Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serratia Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) Sorry mate, this kit didn't come with the big rad hoses but it seems to have everything else. I wont be fitting all of this kit to my engine as some of the pipes are are not compatible with the Rotrex set up so I'll be selling them on. Keep an eye on the for sale forum or PM me if you want first dibs of what I don't use Edited November 3, 2015 by Serratia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESTHAR_CITY Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) No good to me either as I'm getting my Rotrex on one day. Plus I want a red set Ant Edited November 3, 2015 by ESTHAR_CITY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoulie Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 They look good and that's all that matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I'm with Chris on this one - the rubber hoses very rarely fail, silicon hoses are too hard and as such don't seem to make as good a seal. Silicon hoses are for looks only imo Let me rephrase that Toyota oem hoses are very good quality - I can't say the same for most European manufacturers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smwebb1993 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 The normal rubber ones last longer are a lot cheaper and do the same job, the only advantage I can think off that silicone hoses have is that they are easily to manipulate when installing and obviously they look better but unless your making a show car then I would stick with the rubber hoses and spend your money on more decent mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serratia Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Just to clarify that kit I posted a picture of and a link to is for the 140 only. Turns out half the pipework doesn't fit my T sport so I'll be sending it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insanity-74 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 My project build i am not putting any silicone hoses on it at all if i can help it. OEM rubber or stainless braided hoses. I have never known a silicone water hose fail, but they discolour pretty quickly. Also silicone vacuum hose is best avoided. They are okayish, but rips really easily if knicked by something sharp or if its slightly too small internal size. Definately form over function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ambermile Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Does this kit have rad hoses? I've just emailed them enquiring about a club discount or even as a corp member. You never know I dunno - they pretty cool but rad might be going too far They look good and that's all that matters Looking good is not enough... we need to know how good - then we can work out the percentage increase in horsepower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybunda Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 I wonder if you can get coloured rubber hoses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINY Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 I wonder if you can get coloured rubber hoses? rubber paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlasumm Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Sfs do most colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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