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      02-25-2020, 10:16 PM   #89
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Swapped in the blacked out comp grills. Not sure why they didn't make this an option on the non-comp models.


Also, for the side "vents", suggestions/tips on removing them? Should I replace them in above freezing temps so the adhesive has time to stick?
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      02-26-2020, 09:11 AM   #90
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Swapped in the blacked out comp grills. Not sure why they didn't make this an option on the non-comp models.


Also, for the side "vents", suggestions/tips on removing them? Should I replace them in above freezing temps so the adhesive has time to stick?
A heated gun and some fishing string maybe.
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      02-26-2020, 01:58 PM   #91
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Picked up my winter sets.
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Swapped in the blacked out comp grills. Not sure why they didn't make this an option on the non-comp models.


Also, for the side "vents", suggestions/tips on removing them? Should I replace them in above freezing temps so the adhesive has time to stick?
Same!
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      02-28-2020, 01:27 PM   #93
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Swapped in the blacked out comp grills. Not sure why they didn't make this an option on the non-comp models.


Also, for the side "vents", suggestions/tips on removing them? Should I replace them in above freezing temps so the adhesive has time to stick?
Same!
Nice!!

Had the roof wrapped in gloss vinyl black and tints! Drive and passenger match the rear. Windshield 50%
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Swapped in the blacked out comp grills. Not sure why they didn't make this an option on the non-comp models.


Also, for the side "vents", suggestions/tips on removing them? Should I replace them in above freezing temps so the adhesive has time to stick?
Same!
Nice!!

Had the roof wrapped in gloss vinyl black and tints! Drive and passenger match the rear. Windshield 50%
Getting gloss black trunk badge?
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Nice!!

Had the roof wrapped in gloss vinyl black and tints! Drive and passenger match the rear. Windshield 50%
looks awesome. I almost thought you got an aftermarket carbon fiber roof...
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I had these wheels on S6 that I traded and figured I would throw them on the X3M.

The wheels are BBS LM's 20x9 +25 all around wrapped in 255/45 and 265/45 Continentals. They are a special edition color with black lip and diamond black center. I wish they were 21's but the look is growing on me.
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Mid-pipe prototype is done.
Further testing and dyno session soon.

Going to install MSS Spring first tomorrow or Monday.
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Mid-pipe prototype is done.
Further testing and dyno session soon.

Going to install MSS Spring first tomorrow or Monday.
Interesting, no x-pipe at all. Wondering how the sound will be!! In for updates as that is a darn simple mid-pipe.
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Mid-pipe prototype is done.
Further testing and dyno session soon.

Going to install MSS Spring first tomorrow or Monday.
Interesting, no x-pipe at all. Wondering how the sound will be!! In for updates as that is a darn simple mid-pipe.
It is pretty much stock design minus the cat and resonator.
Sounds crazy.

I'll try to make video in the morning.
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It is pretty much stock design minus the cat and resonator.
Sounds crazy.

I'll try to make video in the morning.
Looking forward to the results.. current set up is stock cats and non-catted mid-pipe?
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Mid-pipe prototype is done.
Further testing and dyno session soon.

Going to install MSS Spring first tomorrow or Monday.
Interesting, no x-pipe at all. Wondering how the sound will be!! In for updates as that is a darn simple mid-pipe.
It is pretty much stock design minus the cat and resonator.
Sounds crazy.

I'll try to make video in the morning.
Curious if just doing a res delete would improve exhaust sound?
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It is pretty much stock design minus the cat and resonator.
Sounds crazy.

I'll try to make video in the morning.
Mid-pipe looks pretty good, bro. Looks like the Eisenmann catless mid-pipe.
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Wow can't wait to here how that sounds. I think I have the truck with the most miles on it. Mine has 7k+ miles on it and I love the truck more and more everytime I drive the beast. Did a tune like 1000 miles ago and makes the truck drive so much harder.
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Looking forward to the results.. current set up is stock cats and non-catted mid-pipe?
Yes. Stock primary catted downpipe and non-catted, non-resonated mid-pipe.

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Curious if just doing a res delete would improve exhaust sound?
It does.
The goal here is to gain power.

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Mid-pipe looks pretty good, bro. Looks like the Eisenmann catless mid-pipe.
Thank you.
I may need to add resonator.
It sounds perfect under Efficient mode.
Perfect under Sport mode too, unless if you gunning it. Too raspy.
Sport plus, even crazier.

I have taken video, just need to edit and upload it.
Sounds nice on idle, but under load, it just screams.

Can't do dragy run with this. Neighbors and police will be after me.
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      02-29-2020, 08:04 PM   #105
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Wow can't wait to here how that sounds. I think I have the truck with the most miles on it. Mine has 7k+ miles on it and I love the truck more and more everytime I drive the beast. Did a tune like 1000 miles ago and makes the truck drive so much harder.
Wheels look sick!

Which tune did you go with?
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Yes. Stock primary catted downpipe and non-catted, non-resonated mid-pipe.



It does.
The goal here is to gain power.



Thank you.
I may need to add resonator.
It sounds perfect under Efficient mode.
Perfect under Sport mode too, unless if you gunning it. Too raspy.
Sport plus, even crazier.

I have taken video, just need to edit and upload it.
Sounds nice on idle, but under load, it just screams.

Can't do dragy run with this. Neighbors and police will be after me.
My friend Acce98 deleted his secondary cat in Italy and resonator initially. It was too raspy. He went back to SuperSprint and added a resonator afterwhich it sounded much better.
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Bootmod. I love it. Wanna lower it next
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Wow can't wait to here how that sounds. I think I have the truck with the most miles on it. Mine has 7k+ miles on it and I love the truck more and more everytime I drive the beast. Did a tune like 1000 miles ago and makes the truck drive so much harder.
Those are some sticky tires, Toyo R888rs?
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Yes. Stock primary catted downpipe and non-catted, non-resonated mid-pipe.



It does.
The goal here is to gain power.



Thank you.
I may need to add resonator.
It sounds perfect under Efficient mode.
Perfect under Sport mode too, unless if you gunning it. Too raspy.
Sport plus, even crazier.

I have taken video, just need to edit and upload it.
Sounds nice on idle, but under load, it just screams.

Can't do dragy run with this. Neighbors and police will be after me.
My friend Acce98 deleted his secondary cat in Italy and resonator initially. It was too raspy. He went back to SuperSprint and added a resonator afterwhich it sounded much better.
Would've saved us sometime if that info was shared.
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Would've saved us sometime if that info was shared.
I could have sworn he posted an update here. Maybe it was just a private whatsapp to me.
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