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      01-17-2017, 11:51 PM   #1
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Just wanted to give an update on all the aftermarket parts i have and how they're holding up on my 535.

GFB DV+: threw a shadow code like they said it would, but the code does not pull power, 0 problems, hold boost slightly better.

MagnaFlow straight though 3": 0 problems and gets better with age, deeper sound, no noticeable performance increase or decrease.

Koni Adjustables: best shocks I've ever owned, full stiff is not as stiff when they were new, but holding up strong, no leaks, 0 problems.

Eiach Bach OE springs: slightly lowered over time, but not sagging still performing. Not my favorite spring, but 100 times better than the squishy stock non edc setup.

Sprint Booster: god damn champ, highly recommended, removes throttle lag completely, 0 problems.

CDV Mod: great, 0 problems, next time completely delete it, clutch engagement increased 50% over stock

BMS clutch stop, 0 problems, wish it was adjustable, does not add advantage on shortening the distance in clutch travel.

HID Ebay fogs: garbage capacitor blew up like a bomb thought my car was on fire, do not do this mod!

Flash Tune: highly recommended with use of E85, requires dialing in and a 1 time ECU removal

CAI: makes no difference, 0 problems

VSRF DP: raspy which is subjective, not a fan. Needed it because of stage 2 tune. Reduces lag from turbo spool. 0 problems minus smell, increased wtq and whp when tuned accordingly

M5/550 Swaybar kit from ECS: rear sway cleans up lean on corners, very noticeable, M5 front sway, no difference, 0 problems
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      01-18-2017, 12:37 AM   #2
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shadowlinekit still holding up strong!

Carbon fiber lip spoilier and PU splitter no fading or yellowing

carbon emblems from shadowline not peeling or discoloring

Ledermanz custom steering wheel no fading or coming apart

Carbon fiber grills from AutoTechnic no fading or yellowing
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      01-18-2017, 01:17 AM   #3
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I'm still surprised I haven't seen your car around Playa Vista since... maybe 5 months ago? Glad everything (minus the foglights) is still working out great!
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just when i wanted to ask around about HID fogs, so no other alternatives for them?
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I'm still surprised I haven't seen your car around Playa Vista since... maybe 5 months ago? Glad everything (minus the foglights) is still working out great!
You cant miss me I'm always doing donuts on Jefferson! Kidding, we can start a westside meet up.
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just when i wanted to ask around about HID fogs, so no other alternatives for them?
Yeah i had the car coded to ignore errors for fogs and used capacitors and it went to shit. It worked for a while and increased visibility, but could've cost me my car. Alex@alpine told me about some high powered LEDs that all his customers have had success with, looking into this will report back.
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You cant miss me I'm always doing donuts on Jefferson! Kidding, we can start a westside meet up.
Haha. The Playa Vista Neighborhood Exchange group would have called you out if you actually did that.

A westside meetup sounds great. Seems like there are a decent amount of folks around West LA, I just never see any of them!
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I wish I was back in Cali for the meetups... Those were a lot of fun! Do they still have that Euro meet at Qualcomm or that huge BMW caravan to Las Vegas still?
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Yeah i had the car coded to ignore errors for fogs and used capacitors and it went to shit. It worked for a while and increased visibility, but could've cost me my car. Alex@alpine told me about some high powered LEDs that all his customers have had success with, looking into this will report back.
please let me know !
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Yeah i had the car coded to ignore errors for fogs and used capacitors and it went to shit. It worked for a while and increased visibility, but could've cost me my car. Alex@alpine told me about some high powered LEDs that all his customers have had success with, looking into this will report back.
I've been using Morimoto HID's from TheRetrofitSource for about 3 months now after a garbage eBay system stopped working as well. They've been great so far. No flickering, no errors, no issues, and the 6k color is a great match to the overall OEM lighting. Not to mention the immensely better lighting at night.
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Yeah i had the car coded to ignore errors for fogs and used capacitors and it went to shit. It worked for a while and increased visibility, but could've cost me my car. Alex@alpine told me about some high powered LEDs that all his customers have had success with, looking into this will report back.
I've been using Morimoto HID's from TheRetrofitSource for about 3 months now after a garbage eBay system stopped working as well. They've been great so far. No flickering, no errors, no issues, and the 6k color is a great match to the overall OEM lighting. Not to mention the immensely better lighting at night.
Sweet ill check those out, thanks
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