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R53 Xenon Headlight troubles, and *possible* solution
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Cheekybugger
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KMalinich
on Feb 8, 2013
Sep 14, 2025
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on Oct 22, 2024
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Cheekybugger
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on Mar 27, 2025
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SupeR53
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on May 16, 2019
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TimInOz
on Mar 12, 2025
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curtis4
on Mar 19, 2024
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curtis4
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anyone tried to fit a R56 bumper to a R53?
Josue.Rodz
on Nov 15, 2012
Feb 16, 2024
06:39 AM
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R53 Engine Swap - Crank, No Start Diagnosis
SR-53 Blackbird
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