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![]() I was going through my posts and realized that I have never really given an update on my car since I bought it.
Here is what I started with when I bought the car over two years ago: http://www.kcsr.org/showthread.php?p=2076280 And here is what it looks like now: ![]() I didnt really do much to the car the first year I had it but here is what I have done since then: Exterior: 1M replica LCI front bumper LCI hood Gloss black wrapped roof High-kick performance style spoiler 4 inch exhaust tips (soon to be replaced with Dinan exhaust) OEM blacklines taillights I have been through a couple sets of wheels but I am back on stock wheels for now Performance/maintanence: JB4 DCI Little bit of E85 when I feel like it New turbos less than 10k miles ago Misc standard maintenance items I will be getting downpipes this winter then an upgraded intercooler later on down the road. I think I am pretty much finished with the exterior. This is pretty much what I wanted my car to look like. I have a set of 19 inch CSL wheels in my garage but I might be looking for something else next summer along with a mild drop. I will update this thread with more pics and updates as they happen. |
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![]() Did you upgrade the terbows?
What kind of power is it making, 487 rwhp? |
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![]() Stock turbos were replaced under warranty. JB4 Map 5 with E30 should be around 360whp but I have never dyno'd it.
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![]() how reliable are these?
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![]() Reliable if you take care of them and do maintenance etc.. just like any car
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![]() Agreed, I bought mine used and have put on a ton of miles (~20k/year) and have done a fair amount of maintenance for the time I've owned it. Nothing out of the ordinary on the motor and I'm at 108k now. I will say that the number of random electronic gremlins I've dealt with has been a bit annoying but it's probably just my luck.
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![]() Pics of the csl wheels incase u decide to sell them? I think they'll fit on grandpa.
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![]() Looks great. Why'd the turbo's need to be replaced? How many miles were on them?
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![]() Probably waste gate rattle. That's what the recall was for and extended the warranty for. Most people just had them replaced if their dealership would do it as more of a just because.
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![]() 8yr/82k mile warranty for waste gate rattle. I wanted to get them replaced before time period expired. I got it done at 62k miles.
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![]() I think this is the only picture I have of the other wheels. I am having an issue with one of them which is why they are not on the car right now. I will see if I can get the issue figured out before I decide if I want to sell them or not.
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![]() these are waaaaaaaaay better than the op
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![]() great looking car
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![]() The LCI conversion with the 1M front looks amazing! I really like the transformation the car has made since day 1.
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![]() Depends. My 07 had the WG issue, then the ECU blew, which took out the injectors AND coil packs. Then again I had quite a few mods done to mine.
I.E: JB4, DCI, DP, IC, etc... |
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![]() That's gorgeous!
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![]() Anyone want to buy this car? Nothing has really changed since I made this thread and I am in the market for an LS3 Corvette. Current miles are 78.3k and I am asking $11.5k.
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![]() Damn, this is the second one this week I've saw with under 100k for under $12k. That seems pretty cheap for what it offers.
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![]() Quote:
I had an E61, so different car, but my experience was different. I bought a clean 60k mile example, had it inspected, but still in the first year of ownership, incurred ~$5k in costs. Not all of these costs are applicable to a 3-series (rear air suspension, moon-roof), but others do and the grand total is why some people steer clear.
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