[nsjames]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

I ordered a stage 3 intake for my wagon. I hope I can figure out the flash without bricking my car. Haha.

was the first time I'd ever flashed anything and I didn't brick it.
you'll be fine.







backs too low, fronts too high.

I'll have to adjust it tomorrow.
have to drop the rear arms to raise the rear.
but coilovers yay.

[vilord]

Originally Posted by makanramen

Bavsound Level 1 speaker upgrade. Drop in replacements for the OEM speakers. Result: sound isn't as muddy and midrangey. There are highs! Music sounds crisper.

As Rmtt said above, I'm curious where you started. I'm running with L7/Harmon Kardon metal cone mids and tweeters and I feel like the highs aren't bad!

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by vilord

As Rmtt said above, I'm curious where you started. I'm running with L7/Harmon Kardon metal cone mids and tweeters and I feel like the highs aren't bad!

interesting.

I never thought the l7 factory setup was bad. Is it a noticeable increase in sound quality?

I'll be honest, factory L7 stuff is probably the nicest stereo I own.

[335xs2dinan]

Rear fog light mod with legos, fixed the frozen cupholder, and put in new sway bar end links

[vilord]

Originally Posted by nsjames

interesting.

I never thought the l7 factory setup was bad. Is it a noticeable increase in sound quality?

I'll be honest, factory L7 stuff is probably the nicest stereo I own.

I'm guessing you're responding to the previous poster, but if you're asking me, I can say with certainty that the L7/HK metal cone speakers are miles and miles better than the dull/muddy crappy sound that comes from the base stereo and "HiFi" system.

[kwatkins12]

Finished installing down pipes, intercooler and charge pipe on my n54. Now have to reassemble the front end.

[nsjames]

took apart the rear end and got ride height settled. All corners within 2mm of target and eachother. good enough I say.



I like it anyway.
goes to the alignment shop tomorrow.

[unrulyteach]

Originally Posted by nsjames

was the first time I'd ever flashed anything and I didn't brick it.
you'll be fine.







backs too low, fronts too high.

I'll have to adjust it tomorrow.
have to drop the rear arms to raise the rear.
but coilovers yay.

What brand

[4 Doors]

Finally finished installing my coolant expansion tank after breaking the upper expansion hose as well. All good to go now!

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by 4 Doors

Finally finished installing my coolant expansion tank after breaking the upper expansion hose as well. All good to go now!

FCPEuro ftw

[seppokake]

Replaced broken alternator.

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by unrulyteach

What brand

ST

for when you want KW but don't have that stainless steel money.

pickings are pretty slim for coilovers in the AWD E91 market.

Quality was as you'd expect for things coming from the KW factory.
it was all very nice.

[unrulyteach]

Originally Posted by nsjames

ST

for when you want KW but don't have that stainless steel money.

pickings are pretty slim for coilovers in the AWD E91 market.

Quality was as you'd expect for things coming from the KW factory.
it was all very nice.

Don't like bc?

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by unrulyteach

Don't like bc?

not for what I want out of this car.

I didn't want to sacrifice ride comfort for performance capabilities I'd never use. I routinely drive a thousand miles in a weekend for funsies.

the ST/KW offering is essentially just what it should have been from the factory.
factory strut tops. and rubber isolators and such.

I got it all aligned today and at the current ride height it's maxed out on the camber adjustment up front. Just barely in spec. I guess I mathed right.

car drives great. firmer, yet less harsh.
obviously I'm comparing brand new parts to 150K mile worn out trash.

[ki_soarer]

Decided that since my car hit 150k, I should replace the thermostat and water pump. Did that today and decided to install my EGR race pipe while I had the cooler out. Had to leave my EGR valve plugged in and zip ties out of the way to avoid limp mode but she made it home without issue. Maybe this will force me to finish my deletes and tune sooner than later.

[MPOWER5266]

Removed the warning labels from my visors.

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...96b2f2e_4k.jpg[/img]Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

And I got a couple of Turner calendars, I'm kinda partial to December.

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8b303d6_4k.jpg[/img]Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

[nsjames]

nice.

how did you get the labels off so cleanly?

i've cleaned mine off, but it left a square.

[MPOWER5266]

Originally Posted by nsjames

nice.

how did you get the labels off so cleanly?

i've cleaned mine off, but it left a square.

You can still see squares if you look closely.

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

You can still see squares if you look closely.

bummer. I hoped you had some magic tip.

why on earth they decided to print those giant ugly silk screenings on the outside of the visor I'll never know.

lawyers I assume

[Welcome to NBA Jam]

New fuel pressure regulator. The hardest part of the entire job is getting the fuel pump rings off and back on again. They're really finnicky, and the fuel tank vent line really gets in the way.

Took about an hour and a half taking my time. Not too bad of a job. Huge thanks to VehicularDIY. I got paid for the job, too.



83 cents, a dead AAA battery, two screwdriver bits, a random metal bracket and washer.

[nsjames]

lol.
I just dropped a torx bit into a panel and it's lost forever.

maybe in a few years I'll get it back.

[matamua]

After a 3wk saga, and finally getting my WiFi dongle, I was able to flash to 1+ today. It's all it is cracked up to be.