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      08-26-2019, 08:51 AM   #177
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I love this! I found one on ebay for 89.00 - should receive it Monday.
Nice!

I would suggest keeping it snug against the back of the rear seats when not in use. The locking mechanisms do keep it in place securely in the tracks, but there is a slight amount of play in them and it rocks back and forth a bit. If it's snug against whatever cargo you have or the seat-back, it holds it tight and keeps it from rocking/rattling.

Having said that... I have no idea if it rattles. I always keep it against the rear seat. I have only used it once for cargo. Yesterday at the grocery store we used it to keep stuff from rolling around the cargo area and it did not make any noise at all. It's a great addition to the cargo area.
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      08-26-2019, 10:45 AM   #178
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Changed rims and tires , Hamann 19' 8.5/9.5 with 255/50/19.
Looks great!
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      08-26-2019, 10:49 AM   #179
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Changed rims and tires , Hamann 19' 8.5/9.5 with 255/50/19.
Looks great!
Yes, very good looking wheels
Thanks man, wanted a more conservative look with sportiness accents, hence the choice went to this
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      08-31-2019, 04:27 PM   #180
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Today I added the M stripes on the grille. Also ordered off of AFE, dry drop in air cleaner and Sprint Booster V3 Power Converter. Hoping for a bit more responsiveness. I'm not certain if the grille stripes will have much impact on the speed.


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      09-02-2019, 04:05 PM   #181
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I'll start this off: Recently installed new CF side mirrors

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Your carbon fiber side mirror looks great. Where did you get them from?
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      09-03-2019, 02:44 PM   #182
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Diff + Transfer case

Replaced fluids in both differentials and the transfer case. A few notes:
- The OEM liquids are very expensive, about $50 per 0.5L. Well, I did not want to take the risk as I do it once.
- Old oils were dark, real dark, for all 3.
- Long bolt in Transfer case brace was PITA. I had to use wire to push it thru. reassembling back is easier.
- Replace all plugs (4). They are same size.
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      09-13-2019, 07:47 PM   #183
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Today I added the M stripes on the grille. Also ordered off of AFE, dry drop in air cleaner and Sprint Booster V3 Power Converter. Hoping for a bit more responsiveness. I'm not certain if the grille stripes will have much impact on the speed.

All completed yesterday and today!!!
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      09-20-2019, 11:50 AM   #184
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Replaced fluids in both differentials and the transfer case. A few notes:
- The OEM liquids are very expensive, about $50 per 0.5L. Well, I did not want to take the risk as I do it once.
- Old oils were dark, real dark, for all 3.
- Long bolt in Transfer case brace was PITA. I had to use wire to push it thru. reassembling back is easier.
- Replace all plugs (4). They are same size.

Did you reset the transfer case? I am planning to replace the fluid soon.
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      09-21-2019, 07:32 PM   #185
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Replaced fluids in both differentials and the transfer case. A few notes:
- The OEM liquids are very expensive, about $50 per 0.5L. Well, I did not want to take the risk as I do it once.
- Old oils were dark, real dark, for all 3.
- Long bolt in Transfer case brace was PITA. I had to use wire to push it thru. reassembling back is easier.
- Replace all plugs (4). They are same size.
How many miles on your fluids? They do look pretty dark. What type of driving? City, highway, towing, mountains, loaded with weight? What about the trans fluid, has than been done or is that next?
I have a 2011 w/ 60k miles and thinking to do all mine soon (diffs/transfer/trans).
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      09-22-2019, 10:27 AM   #186
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Did you reset the transfer case? I am planning to replace the fluid soon.
Yes, I did. Simple procedure with ISTA-D. Attaching the final image
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      09-22-2019, 10:30 AM   #187
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How many miles on your fluids? They do look pretty dark. What type of driving? City, highway, towing, mountains, loaded with weight? What about the trans fluid, has than been done or is that next?
I have a 2011 w/ 60k miles and thinking to do all mine soon (diffs/transfer/trans).
66K miles. No towing, no racing, no mountains... just normal city car. Yes, I agree - liquids were quite dark. I am glad I did the change.
Transmission was done a few months back, I posted pictures couple of pages back in this thread.
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      09-25-2019, 04:36 AM   #188
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Had water pump and thermostat replaced pre-emptively along with an oil change. Done last week and forgot to mention it. Added cargo net set-up in the luggage compartment last night as well as heading out on a trip today. Jersey and back and then flight to the Keys. Car rental at the other end is an X3; we'll see how that goes. Pretty certain it's a four banger.
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      09-27-2019, 02:37 PM   #189
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M style mirror caps....Ebay..$100....less than 2 minutes install.

Driver side Mstyle.... passenger side OEM.

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      09-27-2019, 03:39 PM   #190
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Shop did tranny and transfer case fluids- 73K miles. Pic is sample old tranny fluid.
Can feel slightly smoother shifting and noticeably smoother operation at very low speed driving.
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      09-28-2019, 12:25 PM   #191
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Swapped my original Style 369 wheels with newer staggered Style 622s
19x8.5 19x9.5

Original 369 wheels and tires are FS if anyones intrerested
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      10-03-2019, 03:18 PM   #192
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Changed out factory Philips Xenon bulbs for new Osram Cool Blue Intense bulbs. Difference is amazing!!
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      10-05-2019, 10:43 PM   #193
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Changed out factory Philips Xenon bulbs for new Osram Cool Blue Intense bulbs. Difference is amazing!!
Do you have a link of where you bought them?
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      10-07-2019, 11:18 AM   #194
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      10-07-2019, 08:12 PM   #195
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Replaced rear brakes. Nothing hard, used FCP euro set. One thing that was strange - caliper mount bolts, that have torque spec 75 Nm 45°10°. I had no idea how to read it, went anal on the first bolt and torqued it to exactly 75Nm + 45+10 degrees and realized that I can not move wrench even a milliliter further. All other bolts I simply torqued to the max of my strength.
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OFHG and Cooler gasket 👍
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      10-17-2019, 01:36 PM   #197
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What is the procedure to do Cooler Gasket? Need to drain coolant/oil?
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      10-17-2019, 02:39 PM   #198
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60,000 mile oil change on my wife's '17 35i over last weekend. Transmission fluid change is on the horizon before too much winter sets in.
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