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Old Mar 6, 2022 | 02:55 PM
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New F56 Owner Questions…

I am buying a 2016 F56 and starting to plan projects I’d like to undertake, I’d welcome thoughts and advice others may be willing to offer.
  1. Chrome Delete - one of the headlight rings has bubbled up, I’d like to do a chrome delete, do people thing bubbling would impact the stick on style blackout pieces? If I were to go with replacements I have seen the rear light rings are pretty east, are the front lights and grill surround similarly straightforward?
  2. If I’m deleting chrome what is the best way to go for the belt line and badges, are they easy?
  3. Phone holder - and recommendations on the best phone holder for a larger phone? Ideally MagSafe, something secure and easy to see for navigation etc.
  4. Car has a CEL on, the code is U019D which I believe is a sensor in the radiator, I understand it’s not a big deal but will likely look into replacing the radiator, any thoughts on how difficult a DIY would be or what to expect by way of cost for dealer/independent?
I’m sure there will be more questions to follow…

Chris.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2022 | 03:15 PM
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Congrats! If your wallet can handle it the dealer has black badges/rings. Apparently no waitline parts too, but I would verify they work with 2016
 
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Old Mar 6, 2022 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cargusjoh
Congrats! If your wallet can handle it the dealer has black badges/rings. Apparently no waitline parts too, but I would verify they work with 2016
My wallet always gets nervous when I go near a dealer…! lol
 
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