Audi 1.8T Gets Some Hose Candy

Posted on July 20, 2012

This Blog post was submitted to us (via Forum post (see link at bottom) and email) by a happy Hose Candy customer.  So happy that he is requesting a Bullet Proof Brake Booster Hose.
Well, I decided to go ahead and take the plunge. Like most of us, I kept seeing commercials for it. With the F23 build in the works, I wanted to refresh all my hoses. My main goal was to get rid of the HORRIBLE worm clamps.
First of all, it’s REALLY easy to do. I got a bunch of assorted sizes of thick walled silicone vac hoses from Hose Candy (enough to do 3 cars), and the “shop kit” (Master Kit from Hose Candy) which is a pretty big assortment of adapters and various fittings. The system is leak free and clean in just a few minutes.
Hose Candy has these pieces that snap onto a nipple like the one coming off of the charge pipe, DV, WG, manifold, etc. Those pieces then snap into other pieces, that fit into a hose end. So far, pretty cool system. I pressurized afterwards, and everything seems fine.






Link to the forum

Safe Driving Tips Start Under The Hood

Posted on May 2, 2012

Safe Driving Tips Are What Insurance Companies Like
When you and your car hit the road, there are some safe driving tips you should have checked off your list. Insurance Companies want you to follow a few simple tips and you should be well on your way-safely!
Here are a few key tips you should consider every time you get in your car:
Be Aware of Road Conditions-If the streets are wet or iced, slow down!
Keep a Safe Distance between cars-Leave on car length for every 10 mph and if someone cuts in, drop back.
Minimize Distractions-No cell phones, no eating, freshing make-up, ladies.
Road Rage is a BIG No-no-Give yourself plenty of time to travel. Don’t challenge other drivers and stay FAR away from the ones who seem to be a problem.
And finally, and perhaps MOST IMPORTANT-Car Maintenance-Your total safety depends on good car maintenance, Check your brakes, tires , battery, lights and hoses on a regular basis. Don’t put off car maintenance. This is your lifeline to a safe journey!
If you need some help with any hose problems under your hood, check-out Hose Candy. We are ready to help you be safe on the highway at all times!

Highlight on Hose Candy User Manual-Create Your Own Fittings

Posted on April 26, 2012

 

We recently received a request on how one might use Hose Candy product to make their own specialized fitting if needed. 
We have a spot where you can get that information right on our website.  You will go to the Hose Candy Manual.  The manual is also attached here for an easy download.
You will want to do this for all applications where a higher-temperature fitting is needed.  This means on turbo applications as well.  For all other applications, you will not need to worry about doing anything other than measuring out your hose and figuring out how you want to assemble your fittings to make them easiest on you.  As you can see from the image below, there are many ways to fit the Hose Candy products to the needs of your car. 



These are just a few of the styles and possibilities.  We hope that you enjoy your Hose Candy product and feel free to order more when needed.  Their are numerous ways to make Hose Candy fit your needs and sweeten your ride.

Good Car Maintenance = Car Running Smoothly

Posted on April 20, 2012

What Equals Good Car Maintenance?
If you want to drive with less worries about your car, then you must keep a routine schedule of car maintenance and the proper inspections must be targeted. If you do keep the maintenance up on your vehicle, you will get the most from your car and extend its life.
All aspects of your car  must be considered when scheduling that routine car maintenance. What needs to be done and to what parts?



For the purpose of this blog series, let’s start with the engine.
Engine: Everyone know that oil is important to your car running smoothly. Most of us change our oil or have it changed every 3,000 miles. When you change the oil, remember that changing the oil filter and other filters is equally as important. Don’t forget those spark plugs! Very important that they are checked as well as the wires. And when you get in the car, let it warm up for a moment. You know what happens to you, headed into a run or a walk, if you don’t warm up a little? The same premise is for letting your car warm up. If you don’t warm up the car, you can cause oil contamination and that could lead to more oil changes than you would like.
We would like to ask all you drivers out there for your own personal tips on taking care of your engine. What do you recommend? Put your comments in the comment section of this post and let’s make sure we keep all our cars in great shape!

Hose Candy In Hot Rod Magazine

Posted on August 27, 2010
 

Hot Rod Magazine has a featured article about our Hose Candy product line in the October 2010 issue. This is some good exposure for getting the Hose Candy name out.

Here is the featured article on page 126:

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