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:thumsup:Post a sound clip of the vroom.
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This one is ok. I'll post a better one after I get the SS catted DP installed:D
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997paul wrote
BC Forged HB09 in brushed black on gloss black rim
Front 20x9J ET+35 (mild concave) on 245/40R20 Pirelli P Zero non RFT
Rear 20x10.5 ET+40 (deep concave) on 275/35R20 Pirelli P Zero non RFT

Lowered 30mm front & rear with Eibach Pro Kit
Part #: 10-20-024-02-22

Further upgrades on the way: Hartge power module and Supersprint twin exhaust...
Hey bud! Did you use spacers on these wheels?:coolpics:
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Was it hard to cut the diffuser?
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09-11-2018
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The Hartge died. And it seems Hartge the company died as well. Sad.

But its prompted me to get the following mods started:

- Upgraded intercooler (pic attached vs OEM removed)
- Turbo upgrade
- Charge pipe and boost pipe
- Catless downpipe
- Precision raceworks ignition kit
- DME remap tune

Will post links, photos and dyno print out later.
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09-11-2018
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Here a pic with the bonnet, roof and spoiler wrapped. Was bored with the white. Also fitted some brembo front brakes.
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09-16-2018
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Paul's alive! looks good, sorry to hear about your Hartge unit. Can't wait to see your dyno and any video of the exhaust if you can shoot one.

Thanks!
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997paul,
Progression looking good.
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09-27-2018
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The plastic rivets attaching your fender flare should be white. At least mine are.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821138&page=2
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09-28-2018
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Started a new thread for the new build here:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=23777961#post23777961
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09-28-2018
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Hello Paul.

I have pretty same upgrade for my everyday f25:
- HARTGE ECU with accelerator boost;
- Okadaprojects ignition coils;
- Supersprint four pipe exhaust;
- Supersprint downpipe;
- Lowered Eibach springs;
- HRE 21' P40SC wheels;
- Brembo front Brakes;
- K&N drop-inn filter.
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All this installed in 2012.

Supersprint downpipe (with cat) destroyed this summer so I put my stock one back and think about supersprint catless.

My future plan:
- FTP Motorsport chargepipe and boostpipe;
- Intercooler upgrade;
- Turbo TTE460 upgrade.

I have drivetrain and misfire errors sometime. Replaced sparks and HPFP but this doesn't resolve such issues...will try precision racewerks ignition coils. Thank you to this idea!

Could you send me a link to Intercooler model. Does it suit f25 body on a stock seats without any cut?
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09-28-2018
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Hey HDBoss, nice ride.

I had an ongoing intermittent issue awhile ago with a lot of computer errors and some ignition problems. Turns out it was the main cable connecting to the battery and running the length of the car that had a loose connection. So make sure to check all the cables as well. It was throwing up a waterfall of ignition related codes.

There is as far as I know no off the shelf inter cooler for our F25 but I think it is a matter of fabricating a bracket not cutting. I'll post some more pics and installation details of the intercooler in my other thread in a few weeks.
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11-09-2018
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997paul wrote
Here a pic with the bonnet, roof and spoiler wrapped. Was bored with the white. Also fitted some brembo front brakes.
Love the look! Have more pics of the new look?
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how are people doing this quad exhaust diffuser
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austinhuffzz wrote
how are people doing this quad exhaust diffuser
Supersprint has a template, but anyone with fab work should be able to make a clean, matching cut on the other side.

Personally I think a quad exhaust looks overdone on this car... Keep it looking sleepy.
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01-23-2019
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austinhuffzz wrote
how are people doing this quad exhaust diffuser
We cut the OEM diffuser! I just cut mine recently, still trying to find nice quad 4 inch tips
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01-23-2019
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Just to be clear, Remus and I would assume supersprint offer a template to cut it to match the other side. I was a little sketched out when I cut it, but a dremel and snips worked fine. I probably wouldn't have done it without the template as well
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01-24-2019
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Would not have thought they'd be that concave with pretty conservative offsets. Interesting

Edit: I meant the first set of wheels. Love the new HREs, think I may get my m-parallels powder coated the same color.
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