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Old 08-02-2019, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Beemer chef
Had to change my user name... a glitch!!!

I continue enjoying this "useless" car... with the only purpose of putting a smile on my old composure...
I was thinking about the taillight overlays, only wish they were in the other direction. I guess just personal taste.
What are "side markers"?
I did go ahead and installed [too easy!] the AWE air intake. In conjunction with the Pro Exhaust do I feel a difference? Maybe!!! More air in... more air out?
How is the BBQ coming?

Stay well...

PS: my new Buddy "Ziggy"
HA! I was wondering what happened to you. Hadn't seen a post in a long while. Good to have you back.

The side markers I'm talking about are the JCW Scuttle Lights on the front fender.
https://www.outmotoring.com/side-mar...zl-a41d-1.html

I ran the AWE intake when they first came out. I was one of the first. The early ones had a glitch that they corrected, but by that time I had moved on to my present intake system. The folks at AWE make some quality parts for our cars and I wouldn't hesitate to use them agin in the future.

I like your new traveling buddy. (His Dad's not named Bob is he?) Reminds me of an Australian Shepard I used to have. She had blue eyes and had to retire to a friends family farm in Redding, CA when I moved to Panama.

Outdoor cooking has been severely curtailed because of the hot weather. Hope to get back to it soon.
Hope all is well with you my friend.
 
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I think I know what the glitch was as I saw it in older photos. There was a cover for the air filter missing! Didn't make any sense...

Ah! More gadgets... My wallet does not thank you..
😢

No Bob. Ziggy is great with the only problem being more intelligent than me... Hard to stay ahead of him. So loving... My shadow 24/7.

Yes, hot and hotter! Lucky it is a dry heat and can be up 9400' in 20 minutes. Yet, have not cooked indoor for over a year since I bought my Traeger pellet grill! My new addiction? Baby Back ribs...

Stay well...


I can't figure out why some is always missing by the time it makes it inside the house!
 
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Upgraded from 22mm NM rear sway bar to 25mm NM GT bar and new end links. Also replaced the CravenSpeed plastic Pro-Clip with their upgraded metal part. Made a world of difference tightening up my CS adjustable short shifter. Didn’t realize how sloppy the original had gotten until I swapped it out.
Last weekend I replaced the wheel lug bolts with studs and lug nuts.




 
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Happy oversteer!!
 
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Connection port

Originally Posted by vetsvette
Upgraded from 22mm NM rear sway bar to 25mm NM GT bar and new end links. Also replaced the CravenSpeed plastic Pro-Clip with their upgraded metal part. Made a world of difference tightening up my CS adjustable short shifter. Didn’t realize how sloppy the original had gotten until I swapped it out.
Last weekend I replaced the wheel lug bolts with studs and lug nuts.



What is that connection port in the wheel well behind the coil over.
 
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Beats me. Never noticed it before.
 
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It's not a connection port, just a wire holder. It's pushed down over a protruding stud- a strange design!
 
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Just updates my list of Modifications. I think this is all..... so far.


EXTERIOR

’15 Thunder Grey w/Chili Red top
Custom matte black/red racing stripes
S4S Splitter with Stanchions
S4S Side Splitters
S4S Carbon Fiber rear wing with adjustable AOA
Full Chrome Blackout
JCW Pro Mirror Caps and Side Scuttles
.50 Cal Stubby Antenna
OEM Mud Flaps
Tinted Windows
RaceSeng front license plate mount w/GoPro mount
RaceSeng reat tow ring w/GoPro mount
Blacked Out LED Side Scuttle Lights
Union Jack Tail Lights



ENGINE


ArmaSpeed CAI
JCW Pro Tuning Kit
Bytetronik Stage 1 OBD Tune
HELIX DDC Intercooler
Milltek Catless Downpipe
Chili Red engine cover, cause it's purdy
Powerflex Lower Motor mount (yellow w/black inserts)



CHASSIS

CravenSpeed Big Pair
NM Front strut brace
NM 25mm GT Rear Sway Bar
NM sway bar billet mounts w/grease fittings
NM End Links
NM Rear Control Arms
NM Stainless Brake lines
RMW Coil Overs W/Camber Plates
JCW Big Brake Kit
NM Wheel Studs and Lug nuts
NM/Neuspeed RSe05 wheels 17X7.5 et40
Goodyear Eagle F1 215/45X17


INTERIOR

Sparco Chrono Road seats w/Sparco sliders and bases
Sparco 4 Point Shoulder Harnesses
NAVDY HUD/NAV unit
ByteTronik integrated dash camera
CravenSpeed ScanGauge II mount
Cravenspeed Garmin Mount
Sneed4Speed (S4S) Billet Aluminium Billy Club Shift ****
Cravenspeed Adjustable Short Shifter
Cravenspeed Pro Shifter Retaining Clip (new style)
Cravenspeed Shift Well Cover
Cravenspeed Stainless Steel E-Brake handle
JCW Pro All Weather Mats
S4S Four Point Roll Bar, NASA and SCCA Compliant
S4S Rear Seat Delete
 

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