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Old 04-12-2013, 05:12 PM
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Well on mine I may need to do a engine rebuild, reason for service mode :(.
 
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Old 04-12-2013, 07:01 PM
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That sucks! Doing anything special with the rebuild?
 
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Old 04-12-2013, 08:42 PM
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Going to take head apart and see why I lost a compression in cylinder and start from there. ;(

Plan to change out some parts while accessible. Not a lot tho
 
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Old 04-12-2013, 09:54 PM
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Wheres the fun in that... Rebuild it once the right way, set it up with a great tune to match and outlive the OEM with better power than you thought possible!
 
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Old 04-12-2013, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirby11
Installed new taillights from outmotoring. Better LED than red.
Those are pretty sweet Kirby!!
 
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Old 04-12-2013, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
Those are pretty sweet. This thread is going to be the death of me and my bank account.
You ain't kiddin' Albie!!
 
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Old 04-12-2013, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by flredmini
So, I removed the bonnet stripes I installed when I purchased my 2011 MCS, and tried something a little different. What do you think?

Before

After.......

Can you say subtle?
Me Likey!!
 
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Old 04-12-2013, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by YZZX
I removed the bonnet decal and waxed. Now I am debating whether to go with stars or flames.
Definitely FLAMES!!
 
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Old 04-13-2013, 04:12 AM
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last week, installed my alta CAI and alta intercooler and also replaced the oil return line for the turbo! it was a fun day lol
 
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Old 04-13-2013, 06:53 AM
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just bought an 05 MCS (no sunroof!) and first thing was replaced the s-lites with Team Dynamic Pro 1.2 wrapped in Yoko S-drive. Love this forum.
 
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Old 04-13-2013, 09:54 AM
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This morning I installed LED parking lights. I had previously reprogrammed the DRLs to be only parking lights but the stock bulbs were too dim to do the job. I bought some error-free LEDs to do the trick. They work . . . but the left one does throw an error and the right one doesn't fit the socket well. I like the look but now I need to hunt for better LEDs to install.
 
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Old 04-13-2013, 02:02 PM
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New shoes!

 
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Old 04-13-2013, 02:07 PM
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just got back from a very spirited drive with the Tarheel Mini's. Great day to drop the top and put the hammer down. Officially ready for MOTD!

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Old 04-13-2013, 02:20 PM
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Filled it up with barbecue from Snow's BBQ in Lexington Texas, and then hauled *** home for lunch.







2 lbs of brisket, a rack of ribs, and a meter of jalapeno smoked sausage.
 
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Old 04-13-2013, 02:42 PM
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^ that.
 
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Old 04-14-2013, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Kirby11
Installed new taillights from outmotoring. Better LED than red.
How bright are these when you push the brake pedal? I've been beating around the idea of these to go on mine.
 
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Old 04-14-2013, 12:29 PM
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Added stone guards to DOT COM




 
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Old 04-14-2013, 01:47 PM
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Wash, wax, summer wheel/tire...fun!
 
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Old 04-14-2013, 03:11 PM
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Old 04-14-2013, 06:17 PM
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Joey Mod Complete!
No more chrome!
 
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Old 04-14-2013, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyCheckraise
How bright are these when you push the brake pedal? I've been beating around the idea of these to go on mine.
I tried to get a picture for you but it didn't photograph well. I'm not sure how to describe it but I did notice that the lights are DOT stamped - I assume that means they have light output that's similar to any OEM tail lights out there.
 
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Old 04-14-2013, 06:46 PM
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Well I finally took off my winter wheels and put the 17" pretty wheels on her. Need to find out why the horn does not work checked the fuse and that is fine. Any suggestions.
 
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Old 04-15-2013, 10:37 AM
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Yesterday, not today:

Had him washed and waxed. He looks pretty good...
 
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Old 04-15-2013, 05:07 PM
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Drove it, and saw this at the stealership :
 
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Old 04-15-2013, 05:58 PM
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