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      04-16-2024, 05:48 PM   #3763
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What am I looking at in pictures 4 & 5?

Looks great BTW.
I'll assume you were referring to me - cheers mate! Pic 4 is the M5CS steering wheel trim. I assume you were asking more about Pic 5, which is the VTT rear diff brace plate and Pic 6 is the JXB street bushing centre carrier.

The VTT brace (and bushing inserts for front and rear) is one option for the rear diff bolt bending/failing. Einhorn solid bushing is another, which I had prior to VTT.

The JXB carrier removes slop in the throttle feel and makes it seem more 'immediate'. It reduces the driveshaft oscillation on acceleration.
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      04-17-2024, 02:54 AM   #3764
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Started stock and ended up here…mod list keeps growing..now to replace the Eibach’s with KW’s? 😅
Nice mods underneath. Looks almost bullet proof now!

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      04-17-2024, 08:21 AM   #3765
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Started stock and ended up here…mod list keeps growing..now to replace the Eibach’s with KW’s? 😅
Mate the car looks top notch 👌 I also want to get that black chrome steering fixture 💯
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      04-17-2024, 12:38 PM   #3766
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I'll assume you were referring to me - cheers mate! Pic 4 is the M5CS steering wheel trim. I assume you were asking more about Pic 5, which is the VTT rear diff brace plate and Pic 6 is the JXB street bushing centre carrier.

The VTT brace (and bushing inserts for front and rear) is one option for the rear diff bolt bending/failing. Einhorn solid bushing is another, which I had prior to VTT.

The JXB carrier removes slop in the throttle feel and makes it seem more 'immediate'. It reduces the driveshaft oscillation on acceleration.
Yes (apparently I couldn't count on that day). Thanks for the explanation! Although I'd read about it the VTT rear diff brace on another thread, it just didn't look like what I was expecting. Thanks again.
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      04-17-2024, 10:14 PM   #3767
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Started stock and ended up here…mod list keeps growing..now to replace the Eibach’s with KW’s? 😅
Did you do the lock down and JXB yourself? Curious what your thoughts were on the installation (especially the JXB), if so. Both look relatively straight forward, but sometimes... aren't.

Also, if you're not keen on dropping $3,000 plus on KWs, you should consider BC coilovers. Just got mine on today and I am quite pleased. KW probably is still the best quality, not going to argue that. But for a third of the price, the BC coilovers are excellent.

Will be posting some pictures shortly. Cheers!
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What am I looking at in pictures 4 & 5?

Looks great BTW.
4.) Vargas Turbo differential lock down kit.

5.) Driveshaft carrier upgrade

Both are used for reducing drivetrain slop and are fantastic upgrades for the price
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      04-18-2024, 12:37 AM   #3769
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4.) Vargas Turbo differential lock down kit.

5.) Driveshaft carrier upgrade

Both are used for reducing drivetrain slop and are fantastic upgrades for the price
They both look like stout units. The VT looks like a direct bolt up. Does that driveshaft carrier require any modifications to the underbody / chassis... ?
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      04-18-2024, 10:48 AM   #3770
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Mich M01 PS4S 265/295 on first thing this morning and now waiting for an alignment…
It's interesting that these don't look a whole lot wider than the stock tires once they are mounted on the wheels. I thought there would be more sidewall bulge.
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      04-18-2024, 01:26 PM   #3771
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It's interesting that these don't look a whole lot wider than the stock tires once they are mounted on the wheels. I thought there would be more sidewall bulge.
I agree visually they don’t appear that much different although the integrated rim protection in the sidewall is much more effective
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      04-19-2024, 01:38 PM   #3772
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Made the boot / trunk more dog friendly from our PWG, Reggie.

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2 Boot buddy protector
3 Knackered dog lead as leash tied down in LH lashing loop.
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      04-19-2024, 03:06 PM   #3773
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Don't want to start a new thread...

Anybody have any idea if there is a way to code the Sport+ sound/exhaust profile to the regular Sport engine setting?
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Don't want to start a new thread...

Anybody have any idea if there is a way to code the Sport+ sound/exhaust profile to the regular Sport engine setting?
You can not.
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