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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 06:48 AM
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Hopefully it will be here, we are suppose to get snow here soon.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 07:43 AM
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Its been 60s-70s here lately and its actually scaring me haha! I feel like winter is waiting to pounce at anytime!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Steffen.Johnson
Its been 60s-70s here lately and its actually scaring me haha! I feel like winter is waiting to pounce at anytime!
I am hesitant, but I think we are done with winter here in Phoenix! Its been 80-86 the past two weeks... and they are predicting 82-87 the next two weeks.

Im hoping the weather is just broadening its base and that it doesnt necessarily mean a hotter summer.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Pics ?
Just installed the Aero Grill prior to the stealth bulbs.

Still need to black out the chrome. Waiting on the weather.

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And my R53 badge I did a bit ago.

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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 08:50 AM
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
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yea me too! btw thanks for the aero grill! Got that from you guys.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 09:00 AM
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Thanks for the orders. Think the aero grille is one of the best upgrades to the front.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by R53Minicoop
yea me too! btw thanks for the aero grill! Got that from you guys.
Before and after pictures would be good!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 02:36 PM
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Before and after pictures would be good!
Aero grill before and after. Only have a few shots of the car before the mod. Also removed the original stripes. They were getting pretty beat up. Gonna redo them when the weather warms up a bit.


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Decided to risk the ticket and run without a plate on the front. Waiting on my personal plates also. Should be here in a few weeks.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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Aero Grill cleans up the intakes... by matching the lower. Looks very good!!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniRoadstah
Aero Grill cleans up the intakes... by matching the lower. Looks very good!!
yea it does. Thanks.

Not a big fan of the silver scoop so I'll probably PD that when I do the headlight rings and the belt line , etc....

Got my exhaust scheduled for Friday. Cant fn wait!!!!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 03:25 AM
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Trying to decide if I should rent a car or bring Barnaby along on a 2500+ mile road trip. Last time I road tripped with him cost me 2k so I am hesitant. Any pointers??
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by R53Minicoop
yea it does. Thanks.

Not a big fan of the silver scoop so I'll probably PD that when I do the headlight rings and the belt line , etc....

Got my exhaust scheduled for Friday. Cant fn wait!!!!
Sounds like fun, did you have the original silver U stripes ? Thats why the scoop is silver, U stipe on the hood to match , then it looks like they took it off and added the black traditional stripes.

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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Sounds like fun, did you have the original silver U stripes ? Thats why the scoop is silver, U stipe on the hood to match , then it looks like they took it off and added the black traditional stripes.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-thread-9.html

Clarice was dressed up in the black stripes when I got her. Are the ones in the picture the factory stripes?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 05:46 AM
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Yes, and on the checkmate edition also. the park lane edition got them , here in the state we just got some of the park lane stuff like yours. 51147168894

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That will match that silver scoop and get it back to that U shape hood stripe.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Yes, and on the checkmate edition also. the park lane edition got them , here in the state we just got some of the park lane stuff like yours. 51147168894

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51147168894/





That will match that silver scoop and get it back to that U shape hood stripe.
Thanks for the info! I didn't know that. That's something I will have to consider.... cool.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 06:27 AM
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Thanks for the info! I didn't know that. That's something I will have to consider.... cool.
Welcome.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by R53Minicoop
yea it does. Thanks.

Not a big fan of the silver scoop so I'll probably PD that when I do the headlight rings and the belt line , etc....

Got my exhaust scheduled for Friday. Cant fn wait!!!!
I was looking at the pictures thinking the silver scoop looked cool.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by R53Minicoop
Aero grill before and after. Only have a few shots of the car before the mod. Also removed the original stripes. They were getting pretty beat up. Gonna redo them when the weather warms up a bit. Before: After: Decided to risk the ticket and run without a plate on the front. Waiting on my personal plates also. Should be here in a few weeks.
I definitely miss the stripes you had, and that's not just because I have them also.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 08:44 AM
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I definitely miss the stripes you had, and that's not just because I have them also.
I'm not 100% on the scoop color Drumsound. I'll dip the headlight rings first and see how the scoop looks. I go back n forth with it.

Bav, I'm leaning towards the stripes like it had. But Black with a silver pin border. Instead of white. I may dip the headlight rings and do the stripes before deciding on the scoop. Gotta see how it looks.

hey, did you mention that you had some of those puddle led's left? Gonna order that interior led light kit this weekend. Let me know if ya do and what ya want for em.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 08:47 AM
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Replaced driver side barn lock and installed Vibra-Technics [lower] engine mount [from Greene Performance]. Whoever said this mount didn't add vibration isn't what I'm experiencing. I noticed it immediately at start up and under acceleration but not much at idle. Feels like I'm running a straight pipe. Hopefully it breaks in over the next couple of 100 miles or I may remove/install the OEM part.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 04:45 PM
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Ebay cat back installed today.
I've decided that this system is too loud for my tastes. I was hoping it woudn't be that loud till ya wadded the throttle a bit but it's just
a bit too obnoxious for me. I'd like to get somethin that's a bit quieter till ya push it some.

ahh well, it's only money.

I will get some vids of this today or tomorrow if I can.
 

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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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Ebay cat back installed today. It's got a mean growl and pretty loud at moderate to heavy throttle. Slight drone here n there at certain rpm's, but I expected a bit of that for the price. Overall, pretty excited. Took a spirited 20 mile drive through the countryside. Grinning all the way.
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bavmotors
vidsss
yes yes..I thought about that as I typed that post. I'll figure somethin out here and post em up when I can. It's gone back to Winter again as you know. But, 50's are coming I heard for a few days. Maybe then.
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by R53Minicoop
yes yes..I thought about that as I typed that post. I'll figure somethin out here and post em up when I can. It's gone back to Winter again as you know. But, 50's are coming I heard for a few days. Maybe then. .
yea Sunday should be decent, I'm patient just don't forget about it.
 
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