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      08-11-2020, 07:38 PM   #14983
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Dropped it back off at the body shop for them to finish the hood paint, wet sand the entire car and ceramic coat.

Pics when it's done!
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I lost my wheel lock key, the one that is used to key into that unique bolt on each of the wheels.

Anyone know how I can source a replacement?
The dealer should be able to help, but it'll cost you. I think there are some janky "universal" ones on Amazon you could try.
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      08-11-2020, 08:24 PM   #14985
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This guy has a solution...hammer a 12 point over it....

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This guy has a solution...hammer a 12 point over it....

I think my dad saw the same video because we were talking about doing that if worse comes to worse!
Luckily the dealer can get me one tomorrow for cheap!
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So describe the change? Is it liveable day to day? I keep thinking about doing this when I swap in my BMW performance shifter.
Livable is pretty subjective, but after driving 950 miles for 14 hours on one of the days on my trip home I was pretty racked. I'm not sure if that was more due to my exhaust or the mounts. You definitely hear and feel more of the engine and tranny. Almost sounds like a whine with added vibes that remind me of a diesel engine in the low-mid rpm range. Day to day driving 20 miles or so, its very livable. It feels more racecar-ey to me lol. The good thing is, they're cheap, and easy to install. So try it out and see would be my advice.
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Sand blasted my F30 calipers.
Powder coat next?
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      08-12-2020, 01:41 PM   #14989
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Sand blasted my F30 calipers.
Powder coat next?
I'm going to be using the G2 caliper paint instead. I'm curious about it and powder coat is about $50 per caliper (and that's a deal for me from the guy)and requires full disassembly.
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Went for a drive & took some pics of the car
How do you like that hood? Does it help keep the engine bay cooler than the stock hood?
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I'm going to be using the G2 caliper paint
Heads up if you're doing yellow, you're gonna need 2 kits. I was damn close to needing 3 but I decided not to go full coverage on the backside of the caliper. It takes a lot of coats to get it opaque.
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I'm going to be using the G2 caliper paint
Heads up if you're doing yellow, you're gonna need 2 kits. I was damn close to needing 3 but I decided not to go full coverage on the backside of the caliper. It takes a lot of coats to get it opaque.
The blue went on very well. The first coat was opaque immediately and I only had a few light spots. After the second coat it was very thick.

I probably could've done 4 full calipers with 2 coats each with the amount provided. Overall I'm pleased with it.

For the effort, I think I'd have them powder coated if I did it again. I ended up having to disassemble because one of the pistons felt gritty. But it was nice I was able to do this all at home in my garage and if I hadn't had to take them apart to clean, then it'd be much simpler than powder coat.
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I'm going to be using the G2 caliper paint
Heads up if you're doing yellow, you're gonna need 2 kits. I was damn close to needing 3 but I decided not to go full coverage on the backside of the caliper. It takes a lot of coats to get it opaque.
The blue went on very well. The first coat was opaque immediately and I only had a few light spots. After the second coat it was very thick.

I probably could've done 4 full calipers with 2 coats each with the amount provided. Overall I'm pleased with it.

For the effort, I think I'd have them powder coated if I did it again. I ended up having to disassemble because one of the pistons felt gritty. But it was nice I was able to do this all at home in my garage and if I hadn't had to take them apart to clean, then it'd be much simpler than powder coat.
G2 is awesome. I think I have 6 years on mine with 2 coats in yellow and there are no signs of peeling or degradation. I didn't paint the back side of the caliper, but who is going to see back there besides me and a few mechanics?!

Yesterday I got new rubber mounted for my front tires. I am running a square setup now, 225/45/R17. I also picked up my wheel lock key for $15 at the dealership.

Also, I took a picture of the diff while my car was in the air. Looking at the picture, where exactly can I place my floorjack if I wanted to lift the car from the rear?
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      08-13-2020, 11:08 AM   #14994
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G2 is awesome. I think I have 6 years on mine with 2 coats in yellow and there are no signs of peeling or degradation. I didn't paint the back side of the caliper, but who is going to see back there besides me and a few mechanics?!

Yesterday I got new rubber mounted for my front tires. I am running a square setup now, 225/45/R17. I also picked up my wheel lock key for $15 at the dealership.

Also, I took a picture of the diff while my car was in the air. Looking at the picture, where exactly can I place my floorjack if I wanted to lift the car from the rear?
I have lifted from the diff right in front of the rear cover (don't get any of the pad on the rear cover). I have also recently lifted from the rear crossmember right behind the diff (top of your image). It was also sturdy. TBH I prefer that so the diff bushings aren't holding the weight of the car.
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I have lifted from the diff right in front of the rear cover (don't get any of the pad on the rear cover). I have also recently lifted from the rear crossmember right behind the diff (top of your image). It was also sturdy. TBH I prefer that so the diff bushings aren't holding the weight of the car.
I use the rear cover to lift my car

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Also, I took a picture of the diff while my car was in the air. Looking at the picture, where exactly can I place my floorjack if I wanted to lift the car from the rear?
I jack with a hockey puck on the rear, and try to line up with the axles as a guide.
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Also, I took a picture of the diff while my car was in the air. Looking at the picture, where exactly can I place my floorjack if I wanted to lift the car from the rear?
From one of the other threads:
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Also, I took a picture of the diff while my car was in the air. Looking at the picture, where exactly can I place my floorjack if I wanted to lift the car from the rear?

Owners manual says Differential.
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Also, I took a picture of the diff while my car was in the air. Looking at the picture, where exactly can I place my floorjack if I wanted to lift the car from the rear?
I jack with a hockey puck on the rear, and try to line up with the axles as a guide.
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Owners manual says Differential.
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Also, I took a picture of the diff while my car was in the air. Looking at the picture, where exactly can I place my floorjack if I wanted to lift the car from the rear?
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Also, I took a picture of the diff while my car was in the air. Looking at the picture, where exactly can I place my floorjack if I wanted to lift the car from the rear?
I jack with a hockey puck on the rear, and try to line up with the axles as a guide.
Thanks gents! I knew not to do it at the seam where the cover and diff meet. But that surface rust "T" where the diff and driveshaft meet looked like the jackpoint and just really wanted to make sure.

The pics really helped clarify for me!
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Finally got around to doing the UUC SSK, teflon bushings, CDV delete, RE trans mounts, 4 wheel alignment and threw on a catted Wagner DP. Took me a while to do all this, a good 2 days.

I bought a AKG DSSR but there was no way the part was going to fit. One orientation touches the guibo, the other orientation touches the shifter carrier. Pretty disappointed as that peice alone was over $100. Put the stock one back in. Good thing Pelican parts is refunding it.

I could not for the life of me get the pin out of the shift rod joint. I just left it in there.

The downpipe was a PIA. Needed some help on this one, especially the v-band clamp. Was able to finesse it on from the bottom. Sounds great now.

Shifting now is a dream, it feels SO MUCH better. A bit more NVH, prob from the DP and stiffer trans mounts but nothing too crazy.

One issue that I am now having, is in first gear, if I put some power down, say above 3.5k-4k RPMS, it feels a lot of vibration. It almost feels like the guibo is hitting something everytime it turns. But I am fairly confident that is not it because I tested the drive shaft once it was in and it did not hit the stock dssr. But that is what it feels like. Could the driveshaft be out of line? balanced? This is ONLY in first gear, all other gears pull great.
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Went for a drive & took some pics of the car
How do you like that hood? Does it help keep the engine bay cooler than the stock hood?
Looks wise I like the contrast between the carbon fiber & the alpine white, fitment on the front is not perfect, but I think there's room for improvement on the fitment. Temperatures wise I couldn't tell you if there was any difference, it could help a little bit since it has 2 small openings on eah side of the bump. But I haven't noticed any big difference.
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Ordered a Nelson Racing steering wheel. Full carbon with alcantara hand holds with M color stitching and white stripe at the top. Cant wait. Considering one of their paddle update kits as well. The pre DCT paddles are heinous.
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Painted the F30 calipers and reassembled a couple days ago.



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