What did you do to your ride today?

[kaelin]

+1 for the zip tie..
And watch out for the low pressure line just as much as the high pressure.

[Orangatang]

Damond SSP and JBR SSB installed

[B4RK3R]

Tried finding boost leaks without a tester. BATs were 118-126 in 80 degree weather. Does this seem high for my mods? Or am I obsessing over nothing?

[speedfreak44]

My mods arent terribly off from yours and tonight I was seeing 120-130 bats during some logged pulls in about 80 ambient temps

On that note I got my e85 sots+ stg2 tune in. Comparing a previous datalog I did on an almost identical day with my sots+ 93 stg2 tune...the e tune gave me about .3-.5 seconds quicker 3500-6k rpm pulls. Fairly satisfied for the price.

[TSlop]

I just replaced my original rear wiper blade. After 8 long years it just couldn't clean off the window anymore. I still have it. Maybe I should include it with my car when I sell it later this year. Never-been-modded '07 Speed3 with original front brakes and rear wiper blade! That'll reel them in....

[Thepedigree13]

Originally Posted by TSlop I just replaced my original rear wiper blade. After 8 long years it just couldn't clean off the window anymore. I still have it. Maybe I should include it with my car when I sell it later this year. Never-been-modded '07 Speed3 with original front brakes and rear wiper blade! That'll reel them in....

I bet your car feels like a hot freaky wife, that never gets fucked good.

Impressive though, idk how you managed to keep from modding. Some lucky chap will buy that car from you, and knock the dust off that pussy.

[Digital_Jedi]

Got my G1W dash cam mounted up last night, should be fun to see what the shop does after my alignment coming up lol.

Grabbed a different mount that is low profile and uses 3M tape, so everything is nicely tucked behind the mirror.....ill have to take some better pics in the light, but here are a few for now.

[SparkySparks]

Originally Posted by Digital_Jedi Got my G1W dash cam mounted up last night, should be fun to see what the shop does after my alignment coming up lol. Grabbed a different mount that is low profile and uses 3M tape, so everything is nicely tucked behind the mirror.....ill have to take some better pics in the light, but here are a few for now.

That is where I wanted to mount mine but that is where I have my radar detector. I might have to see if I can't rig something up to better hide mine.

[Digital_Jedi]

Originally Posted by SparkySparks That is where I wanted to mount mine but that is where I have my radar detector. I might have to see if I can't rig something up to better hide mine.

Here's a better pic




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[vdgmcool]

Installed new Ultimate Racing CBE recently.

https://youtu.be/ZRQKng2dDww

[Vansquish]

More or less confirmed that I've got leaking injector seals and that are causing knock at WOT at high RPMs. (I've lowered boost, timing, and increased targeted AFR with no impact on KR. KR appears associated with high Injector Duty Cycles and load.) Looks like I'll be investing in some @Tokay444; seals (a la Corksport), and probably some cleaned up injectors.

[liljae8]

Took off the Corksport BPV and installed the Turbosmart Dualport BOV. Awesome rice! lol And I put more stickers on my windshield cover.

[yasun]

Just finished drilling out (aka cutting) my strut towers to provide easy access to the camber plate adjusters. Was much easier than I thought it would be. Here's a thread about it that includes nice little trick to help guide the drill using an inner hole saw as a guide: strut tower cutting thread.

Next up is putting in the CPE stage 2 RMM.

[jharris243]

Originally Posted by vdgmcool Installed new Ultimate Racing CBE recently. https://youtu.be/ZRQKng2dDww

@vdgmcool; sounds good man, is this the resonated version? I picked up the UR axle back cheap on craigslist, just need the midpipe now

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[vdgmcool]

Originally Posted by jharris243 @vgdmcool; sounds good man, is this the resonated version? I picked up the UR axle back cheap on craigslist, just need the midpipe now Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Thanks! It's actually the non-resonated version connected to a catless race pipe.

[speedfreak44]

Today I decided to fix the way my ets intercooler sits on top of the engine. I spaced the front up about 1/4" and the rear close to 3/4" so it has a slight forward angle and raised it away from the valve cover a bit. I did a couple logged pulls where I normally do them and my BATs at the end of my pull were down almost 10 degrees. Typically I saw about a 40 degree rise from start in a 4th gear pull but now I average about 25-30 degrees rise. That was definitely worth it for 5 mins of my time.

[yasun]

Got the cp-e Stage 2 RMM installed.

Engine clearly moving around less. Gearbox feels more precise. Gearbox is still notchy (not that I expected that to change), so I will swap out for the Ford, I think it was, fluid everyone uses. Which I should've done years ago.

Interestingly, there's more NVH than I expected from reading reviews of the part. Especially as I ease off the clutch on upshifts. I don't hate it though and it's worth it to control the engine movement.

We got a little hung up on getting the bracket aligned with the three holes on the engine. Two of the bolts went in okay, but needed to use a floor jack to gently lift the engine a bit and then nudge it forward to get the third bolt to thread.

This is another thing I should've done the first week I had the car.

[kaelin]

Got my dp installed. Feels good, sounds good, no leaks. can't turn my head to the left, my hands are bleeding and my arms are sore but I'm happy with it.
ended up having to go to autozone for a different gasket but everything else went smoothly.

[greez]

Installed the Corksport inserts today on the stock RMM. Rides like buttah now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byh7CSvQRnc

[Putin 2.3T]

Originally Posted by Digital_Jedi Here's a better pic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Which mount did you go with exactly? I've been trying to find a way to mount my G1W as stealthily as possible and it hasn't been easy. Your setup looks like something that would work for me.

Thanks!

[JonnyRock]

Originally Posted by Digital_Jedi Here's a better pic

Did you add this mirror yourself? I thought it was unavailable on '13 speeds...

[Digital_Jedi]

Originally Posted by JonnyRock Did you add this mirror yourself? I thought it was unavailable on '13 speeds...

I got the auto dimming mirror/home link direct from the dealer! A believe a few they had came with the option. It was an additional fee on top of the tech package.

One little side nuance I noticed, my dash cam now covers up the light sensor lol. So the "auto dimming" comes on when it not as bright outside...simple fix since you can manually disable it


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[Spring24]

Originally Posted by JonnyRock Did you add this mirror yourself? I thought it was unavailable on '13 speeds...

I don't have the tech package but my car also came with this mirror from the dealer!


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[speedfreak44]

Originally Posted by B4RK3R Tried finding boost leaks without a tester. BATs were 118-126 in 80 degree weather. Does this seem high for my mods? Or am I obsessing over nothing?

Are these BATs after a 4th gear pull only? You should try to modify the angle of your intercooler. I spaced the rear of mine up about 1/2-3/4" and the front about 1/4" and spaced the hood seal out to make sure it made a complete seal. After doing that it dropped my BATs about 10 degrees. I took a log when it was mid/low 80s out starting BATs were mid 100's ending BATs 120 even. Typically I would have seen about 110 starting and ending around 125-130.

[B4RK3R]

Originally Posted by speedfreak44 Are these BATs after a 4th gear pull only? You should try to modify the angle of your intercooler. I spaced the rear of mine up about 1/2-3/4" and the front about 1/4" and spaced the hood seal out to make sure it made a complete seal. After doing that it dropped my BATs about 10 degrees. I took a log when it was mid/low 80s out starting BATs were mid 100's ending BATs 120 even. Typically I would have seen about 110 starting and ending around 125-130.

I might try this! Thanks!

[Marcus]

Originally Posted by Vansquish More or less confirmed that I've got leaking injector seals and that are causing knock at WOT at high RPMs. (I've lowered boost, timing, and increased targeted AFR with no impact on KR. KR appears associated with high Injector Duty Cycles and load.) Looks like I'll be investing in some @Tokay444; seals (a la Corksport), and probably some cleaned up injectors.

If you want to try something crazy, pick up a bottle of lucas oil fuel system cleaner after you get your seals in. Assuming you dont mind splitting the work into two repetitive jobs.

[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by Marcus If you want to try something crazy, pick up a bottle of lucas oil fuel system cleaner after you get your seals in. Assuming you dont mind splitting the work into two repetitive jobs.

Any particular reason? I'm not running E85.

[Digital_Jedi]

Originally Posted by Putin 2.3T Which mount did you go with exactly? I've been trying to find a way to mount my G1W as stealthily as possible and it hasn't been easy. Your setup looks like something that would work for me. Thanks!

Sorry for the late reply- missed this originally.


I grabbed this mount via amazon prime:

Amazon.com : iSaddle 3M Adhesive Mount Holder, Mini 3M Double-Sided Adhesive Universal Mount Holder For Car DVR Camera Car GPS : Vehicle Audio Car Mounts : Electronics

Amazon.com : iSaddle 3M Adhesive Mount Holder, Mini 3M Double-Sided Adhesive Universal Mount Holder For Car DVR Camera Car GPS : Vehicle Audio Car Mounts : Electronics
Amazon.com : iSaddle 3M Adhesive Mount Holder, Mini 3M Double-Sided Adhesive Universal Mount Holder For Car DVR Camera Car GPS : Vehicle Audio Car Mounts : Electronics

[PapaBruno]

Originally Posted by Digital_Jedi Got my G1W dash cam mounted up last night, should be fun to see what the shop does after my alignment coming up lol. Grabbed a different mount that is low profile and uses 3M tape, so everything is nicely tucked behind the mirror.....ill have to take some better pics in the light, but here are a few for now.

That's a pretty nice cam. Have any of you heard of BlackVue? I just saw it this morning on MassDrop: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/blackvu...ode=guest_open
Looks awesome, and has loads of features to boot, but don't know if I can shell out the coin for it right now.
Here's a pretty thorough video review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJU6It9uETU

Also, I've got a couple updates coming later today if I can ever get myself focused enough to actually get some work done. I had one hell of a morning with my GF's POS cat. Ready to strap that little shitbag to a rocket and send him to the moon where he can hang out with Mr. Willzyx.

[steevieg]

finally got my apv3, internals, and downpipe at cobb socal.

rmm installed as well. feels like a completely different car now

[B4RK3R]

Removed the front and rear weather stripping under the hood and removed the rest of the factory intake the former owner didn't. BATs are about 10* lower now and anywhere from 11* to 30* higher than ambient while cruising. Quick and easy mods to drop some heat!

[speedfreak44]

I never see higher than 10 about ambient when cruising. Ive actually been averaging closer to 4-6 with just the cobb sf intake system. I did however mod the bumper vents to direct air toward the filter. Thought about doing the 350z bumper intake mod but I figured a hole in the bumper and a drop of 3-4 degrees wouldn't really gain me any power.

[WFO!]

Originally Posted by PapaBruno That's a pretty nice cam. Have any of you heard of BlackVue? I just saw it this morning on MassDrop: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/blackvu...ode=guest_open Looks awesome, and has loads of features to boot, but don't know if I can shell out the coin for it right now. Here's a pretty thorough video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJU6It9uETU Also, I've got a couple updates coming later today if I can ever get myself focused enough to actually get some work done. I had one hell of a morning with my GF's POS cat. Ready to strap that little shitbag to a rocket and send him to the moon where he can hang out with Mr. Willzyx.

If anbody is looking for truly stealth I would recommend the Blackvue (No display version). You stream the video to your phone to get the view angle setup right and to watch.

Having a built-in display however makes life so much easier.

I think it makes no sense to buy a dashcam with the display and then try and hide it 100% behind the mirror where you cant see it.

The basic mirror mount that comes with the G1W allows enough adjustment to get it up high but just below the bottom mirror edge so you can still watch the video.

I like to see whats happening on the camera as its happening and to confirm my settings at a glance.

Sidenote, buy the G1W wih the BATTERY not the capacitor. Ive owned both. Dont believe that the cap model is better. Life is better with the battery model.

[liljae8]

Changed my OEM top mount to the Corksport top mount. Look how much thicker it is. Feels so much better. Spools so much faster. I'm satisfied.

[Marcus]

Originally Posted by Vansquish Any particular reason? I'm not running E85.

Either am I and it's done a great job of cleaning my injectors. Im just shy of 200,000km on the oems with my seals done and so far, its prevented me from actually replacing injector #2 with the related codes no longer showing up.

Some other things that may make me think it works quite well are: people in the Vancouver area here say we have shitty gas and I also have a turbo seal leak with an egr in place for now. Dirty air and shitty fuel usually means shitty injectors in disi ? Keep in mind, this is total brownie logic at work too.

[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by Marcus Neither am I and it's done a great job of cleaning my injectors. Im just shy of 200,000km on the oems with my seals done and so far, its prevented me from actually replacing injector #2 with the related codes no longer showing up. Some other things that may make me think it works quite well are: people in the Vancouver area here say we have shitty gas and I also have a turbo seal leak with an egr in place for now. Dirty air and shitty fuel usually means shitty injectors in disi ? Keep in mind, this is total brownie logic at work too.

I have more than 203,000km on my OEM injectors and injector seals, and I haven't had any issues with fuel delivery/AFR. I've had no codes thrown, and the only indications that anything is wrong are that I've got some high load, high RPM knock, and there is gummy, black, gas-smelling shit collecting behind the intake manifold.

The only reason I suggested "cleaning up my injectors" in my prior post is that if I'm in there to replace the injector seals, I can't think of a good reason not to service the injectors too.

[stoickiwi]

Just finished my DP/TP install along with my Aeroforce Interceptor and red calipers. It was a busy freaking week...
Found out that the PO deleted my resonator too, car is REALLY loud with the TP in now.
I'm preparing a How-to guide for the gauge set up once the last piece of the puzzle comes in next week.
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[RedDevil13]

Currently in the process of dipping my wheels black. Taking advantage of having my wife's vehicle to drive for a week.
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[greez]

I'm pleasantly surprised on how long they last (dipped). I mean it's only been a month or so but the rims are still looking good with a few washes in.

[RedDevil13]

Originally Posted by greez I'm pleasantly surprised on how long they last (dipped). I mean it's only been a month or so but the rims are still looking good with a few washes in.

Good to hear. I'm loving the color difference so far. If it doesn't last I will probably get them powder coated.