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Spring updates are just around the corner Big thanks to MOPS @ SupremePowerParts for being a fantastic supplier. Deval Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser, ordered! Thanks to ECS for hooking me up with their Carbon Fiber mirror caps, also ordered! Also ordered a Piano Black cluster surround...

Car just ticked over 6,000 miles. I'd like to get at least 10-15k on the car before it gets chipped to avoid TD1 flag. I don't want to deal with the TD1 flag if there happens to have somehow been a quality defect from the factory. -Dan

Cedar Rapids area. -DL

I agree with you completely! My summer tires are Summer Performance ONLY. They would totally suck in this weather (I've tried it before). Snow or at a minimum of all-seasons should be required. -DL

I guess I'll update this. The weather has been shitty, I moved into a new condo, I'm going through a career change and possibly an employer change (which could result in a relocation from the Midwest to East Bay), so the car has sort of been on the back-burner. Picked up some Sumitomo HTRs for...

Next mod is/are USP Motorsports LED reverse lights. They are DAMN awesome.... Before 50/50 comparison After Before (sorry, brake lights are on) After Overall, an absolutely awesome mod. These are so much brighter than the stock lights. Huge improvement. Stay tuned! -DL

Another small update. Picked up the AWE-Tuning Camber Adjustment Solution which includes the following: SPC Performance Control Arms AWE-Tuning wiring harness relocation kit AWE-Tuning subframe alignment tool This should clear up the previously mentioned alignment/camber issues. Car should...

What I walk away from as I head into work.... -DL

Well folks, finally got a chance to install my EuroCode USS sways and spherical endlinks.... Installed boots on the front. Pink zippes, for the awareness.... Front installed With links! Rear bar installed (AWE Track has been installed the last 900 miles or so, car only has 1600...

Only way I could figure it out was to take a light finessing pad with some finish polish (3M Finesse-It II) and then re-coat. Kinda sucks, but it is what it is. -DL

CR-15 Upper strut mount bar was installed last night. Install/Product impressions: James was super easy to deal with in procuring the product! He kept me informed on availability updates, and processed the shipment incredibly fast with included tracking/insurance/etc. The product itself is a...

Cleaned the car last night, had a few beers, and took a few crappy cellphone pictures. Car still hardly has 800 miles on it after nearly a month of ownership. Those 800 miles include 500 miles worth of trips.... Average MPG to date - 14.7 [:D] Yup, jamming on the loud pedal and letting the...

Thanks everyone! Wheels! Avant Garde M590 19" X 9.5". Bespoke Level III Finish (Brushed Grigio Metallic). Square fitment. Test fit prior to mounting the tires (255/55/19 ContiSportCompact3). Square fitment. Tires on. The shop thought they would have problems getting these tires to...

Fresh out of my gearhead heaven (Lichty Automotive in Waterloo), a bigger day is in the books! I'm back in the states, I'm back to my roots, I've got a hell of a car, and it's all tying together with great people, and lifelong friends. This is what it's all about, and I'm genuinely happy...

Thank you, sir! I think I'll wait at least past first "inspection maintenance" at 5000 miles to do any chip-work. I want to make sure "I've got a good one" before I potentially jeopardize the warranty. -DL

Next up on the list is minor paint correction followed by LSP. Car wasn't too bad (with less than 300 miles). But, had the typical pre-wash micro-marring, and also some micro-marring from application and removal of the transport protection. Car was washed with Wolfgang shampoo, Chenille MF...

Next up, AWE Tuning Electronic Stepper Boost gauge/mount + boost tap. This kit was almost impossible to try and find. If it's discontinued, that's a shame. Pictured already installed within vent mount This 5 piece trim removal kit is worth it's weight in gold when removing the one piece...

Next up (with super blurry pictures), ECS/Ziza Ultimate Interior LED Kit (with before and after in the same picture) -DL

Next up... S4 ECS Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake System First priority, wipe down Carbon Fiber bits with Wolfgang ID to add a layer of protection Getting tools and hardware together to put the heat-shielding together I installed DEI Reflect-A-Gold on the exterior walls of both heatshields...

Next up, yellow Lamin-X for the fogs. I thought about doing yellow bulbs as well, but was concerned with light output. Factory Removed What it will look like No one to my knowledge has a pre-cut template for the B8.5. So, I had to make my own. I used the spray bottle to the left as...