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Old 07-11-2013, 11:03 PM
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Old 07-12-2013, 02:35 PM
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"Modded" my rear bumper:





As it turns out, the dark gray metallic color of many Ford pickups (including the one parked behind me this morning) is invisible when looking through your rearview in the "night" setting.... No damage to the truck, as I was backing up slowly out of my garage, but it really skmoodged my bumper cover's paint. I guess once we get some cooler weather, I'll pull both bumper covers and hit them with the black Plasti-Dip like I did with the bonnet....

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Old 07-12-2013, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by speedkills66
You're right, the stock ***** and shifter shafts are not threaded.
My shifter has been replaced by the Craven short shifer which is threaded.

If you like this style of **** ask the eBay seller if he has non threaded ones and also check HOT ROD SHIFT *****, I knowthey have both threaded and non-threaded versions.

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Old 07-12-2013, 05:14 PM
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Deleted the resonator and second cat.
 
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Old 07-12-2013, 09:12 PM
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Installed an AEM intake for my friend's Clubman S

And worked on my friend's JCW front bumper. Installed brake ducts and front bumper with M7 splitter.

Getting ready for the track tomorrow.

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Old 07-12-2013, 11:23 PM
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Did routine 5k-mile oil change

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Old 07-13-2013, 06:49 AM
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I also changed oil at the 5k mark. I also started getting clicking from the front right wheel, so i went to check stud tightness and 1 broke. Thats 2 studs broken in 2 weeks. ugh*

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Old 07-13-2013, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by heresmymind
I also changed oil at the 5k mark. I also started getting clicking from the front right wheel, so i went to check stud tightness and 1 broke. Thats 2 studs broken in 2 weeks. ugh*

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You mean the lug bolt broke?

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Old 07-13-2013, 10:58 AM
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Yes the Lug broke. I bought 3 from autozone 10.9 grade and replaced the 1 broken and put the two extra in my glovebox incase i need them at autox.

I also remounted my amp to make for more room in the trunk

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Old 07-13-2013, 12:31 PM
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new LED offroad lights!





got the lights installed and the wiring harness all made up, then it started to rain.....Beam shots coming when i finish the install.
 
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Old 07-13-2013, 12:58 PM
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Exhaust tips!!!
Finally got around to getting these installed.
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Old 07-13-2013, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by heresmymind
Yes the Lug broke. I bought 3 from autozone 10.9 grade and replaced the 1 broken and put the two extra in my glovebox incase i need them at autox.

I also remounted my amp to make for more room in the trunk

-B
I had a similar bad luck with the studs on my former truck breaking while I was getting it serviced to get a nail out of a tire several years back. I guess it is one of those things that just happens.

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Old 07-13-2013, 03:28 PM
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I replaced the chrome mirror caps that came with the car to color matching mirror caps that I got for a very good deal on here - Thanks Chris!


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Old 07-13-2013, 03:38 PM
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I replaced the chrome mirror caps that came with the car to color matching mirror caps that I got for a very good deal on here - Thanks Chris!
Nice look, much better
 
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Old 07-13-2013, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by CA94960
I replaced the chrome mirror caps that came with the car to color matching mirror caps that I got for a very good deal on here - Thanks Chris!

I like this look so much better. Good choice.
 
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Old 07-13-2013, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DVS DEA
Finally got around to getting these installed.
What exhaust tips are those? They look great. Are they significantly larger than stock JCWs?
 
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Old 07-13-2013, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Inkw8ll
What exhaust tips are those? They look great. Are they significantly larger than stock JCWs?
Ac schnitzer knockoffs painted black. Not sure if they are bigger than jcw but they fill up the rear opening nicely and you dont see these kinds of tips to often.
 
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Old 07-13-2013, 06:11 PM
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night shots!

very floody, would be great for foggy/rainy weather.





 
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Old 07-14-2013, 09:01 AM
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Yesterday I tested the brakes out on my GPII when a 16 yr old girl ran out into the middle of the street a few feet from my MINI. the brakes, along with the Kumho tires just work. If you're looking for GPII parts, get the brakes.
 
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Old 07-14-2013, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperGreg
Nice look, much better
Originally Posted by Mr. T
I like this look so much better. Good choice.
Thanks - I think so too.

My wife just drove the car and said she really noticed the difference - no more sun glare off the chrome mirror caps.

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Old 07-14-2013, 03:58 PM
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Connected to the x9331 connector for full range signal for my subwoof and amp. No more HK sound processor stealing signal below 100hz.

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Old 07-14-2013, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Inkw8ll
Yesterday I tested the brakes out on my GPII when a 16 yr old girl ran out into the middle of the street a few feet from my MINI. the brakes, along with the Kumho tires just work. If you're looking for GPII parts, get the brakes.
Nice...16yr olds used to know better...

Aren't they the same brakes from the M series BMW ?
 
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Old 07-14-2013, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by -=gRay rAvEn=-

Nice...16yr olds used to know better...
?
Then... Wham, the computer age came, kids stopped playing outside, and having actual friends. Blame the internet and the extremes people go to to keep their children "SAFE"...
 
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Old 07-14-2013, 07:17 PM
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Ordered new oem oil filters to last me a while from Sewell's. They are priced much better than my dealer and no tax!

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Old 07-14-2013, 08:17 PM
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Had fun in it yesterday
 
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