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      11-05-2019, 05:30 PM   #13047
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Boss lent me his E63 AMG for a few weeks while my headlights are out getting done. Fun car but goddamn this thing is heavy.
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      11-05-2019, 06:18 PM   #13048
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Changed the oil a little sooner than it's due as I'd rather not be doing that in January, lol.



Swapped in LED amber turn signal bulbs front and rear. They are SO. DAMN. BRIGHT!
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Seriously. Here's a comparison photo (left is stock, right is the aftermarket LED):



No errors thrown and no hyper flash as claimed, but I coded the bulb checks off (cold and warm) to prevent flickering on start up.

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      11-05-2019, 08:20 PM   #13049
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Boss lent me his E63 AMG for a few weeks while my headlights are out getting done. Fun car but goddamn this thing is heavy.
Yeah, there's about 700lb (300kg) difference between that and your vert. It's about 20% heavier than your car.

What's it like to drive compared with the vert? (I find you really feel the weight of our cars when you try to stop in a hurry)

The wagon version of that car is probably what I'd replace my car with if I could, but due to the rarity in Australia, I've never had the pleasure of driving one.

I imagine it's a lot more rewarding when you put your foot down in a straight line thanks to the torque and sound of the big V8, but feels like a boat around corners?

Does it feel at all 'throwable'? does it seem to 'shrink around you' when you're driving sportily - or does it feel more like you're lofting around in a 7 series or X series?
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      11-05-2019, 09:51 PM   #13050
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Pulled over on the way home to take this picture.
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      11-05-2019, 10:24 PM   #13051
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Pulled over on the way home to take this picture.
getting close.
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getting close.
I wish I had 10,000 less miles!
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      11-05-2019, 10:43 PM   #13053
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what brand did you go with? Got a link?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Sides-400...72.m2749.l2649
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      11-06-2019, 12:18 PM   #13054
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Pulled over on the way home to take this picture.
Pretty soon I'll be able to take and post my 99,999 miles photo!
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      11-06-2019, 12:25 PM   #13055
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Pretty soon I'll be able to take and post my 99,999 miles photo!
I love hearing about owners with high mileage b/c I'd like my car to last a long time. At the rate I've put on miles lately, the car will be pretty old before I hit 100K!
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      11-06-2019, 06:01 PM   #13057
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I got a taste for the power and flashed mhd stage 2+ from stage 2, all mods are upgraded except for the fmic 🤞
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      11-06-2019, 06:33 PM   #13058
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Packed up my headlights to send out tomorrow. Super excited to see them done. It's the last big exterior thing I'm doing for a bit (maybe lol)
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      11-06-2019, 10:18 PM   #13059
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How does the JBL speaker play into the aerodynamics of the car?
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Currently installing the roof spoiler
How does the JBL speaker play into the aerodynamics of the car?
it diffuses the air behind the shark fin. duh.
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      11-06-2019, 11:25 PM   #13061
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Took it out of storage yesterday, oil change today.

Used the usual Castrol Edge 0W-40 and tried a mann filter. Filter seemed a bit weird, didn't really want to go in and then threaded in a bit weird/sounded off. I believe it was the right filter so idk, i'll give it a try.
I always had good luck with the Mann, but Wix failed on me. It's like $1 more/ea, so on the recommendation of not just the dealer but also 2 indie's, I just go OEM now.
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Loose fit just to cure some excitement.

It's the tightest of fitments.
I absolutely need to get a turbo blanket. The water outlet is going to be really close. And being it's Aluminum and I will abuse this thing, it may just melt. LOL

And I think I'll pick up some longer studs for the manifold. Stock will work but longer would be nicer.
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Put the 1er away for the winter. It is sitting at my parent's house now, this weekend I will give it one final wash for the season and tuck it in for a long sleep. Always a sad time of the year.

GTI is back to full time duties.
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Packed up my headlights to send out tomorrow. Super excited to see them done. It's the last big exterior thing I'm doing for a bit (maybe lol)
Don't forget to post before and after pictures of the headlights.
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      11-09-2019, 02:05 AM   #13067
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Put the 1er away for the winter. It is sitting at my parent's house now, this weekend I will give it one final wash for the season and tuck it in for a long sleep. Always a sad time of the year.

GTI is back to full time duties.
It must be a real bummer for you guys in the northern hemisphere with the extreme summer/winter weather cycles. Having to use different tyres, oils, not driving your beautiful 1ers because of ice, 6ft of snow, plus whatever damage salt is doing to your cars. If it is any consolation, in my home town of Brisbane today it was mid 30's, windy as hell and covered in a blanket of smoke from the many bushfires burning in the SEQ/NE NSW area at the moment. If anyone out there thinks that leather seats are "luxurious", damn you to hell!
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It must be a real bummer for you guys in the northern hemisphere with the extreme summer/winter weather cycles. Having to use different tyres, oils, not driving your beautiful 1ers because of ice, 6ft of snow, plus whatever damage salt is doing to your cars. If it is any consolation, in my home town of Brisbane today it was mid 30's, windy as hell and covered in a blanket of smoke from the many bushfires burning in the SEQ/NE NSW area at the moment. If anyone out there thinks that leather seats are "luxurious", damn you to hell!
Mid 30's in Richmond Virginia this AM .

F not C. Brrr.

Winter is coming!

And no heated seats!!!
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