What have you done to your MS3 today?

[WillD]

Installed the LED load equalizers today to get rid of the rapid blinking caused by the LED turn signal bulbs. They work like a charm. The rapid blinking was driving me up a ******* wall. Pics in my build thread as usual.

What turn signal bulbs are you using?

 

[fishdonotbounce]

What turn signal bulbs are you using?

LED bulbs from O'Reilly's. I originally bought some on eBay but they did not fit in the housing because they were too wide.

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Decided to go out in 23 degree weather and test fit the wheels. I couldn't wait anymore. More pics in my build thread.

 

[WillD]

Crazy! Looks good though. I'm looking forward to seeing it for real with tires and all that

 

[b e z]

Dropped the car off at the exhaust shop this morning for the race pipe to be put on. I was wondering does anyone else clear out their car when they drop it off at a shop? By that I mean I took out my ipod, sunglasses, gps, really anything loose laying around.

 

[boosted1]

I was wondering does anyone else clear out their car when they drop it off at a shop? By that I mean I took out my ipod, sunglasses, gps, really anything loose laying around.

I sure do! Unless you can be right there watching every move,remove all valuables from your vehicle.

 

[oaklandopen]

I like to leave a pre-counted amount of change in plain sight to see if they are "like that"

 

[Domino81]

OMG... the race pipe is soooo easy! But, I will say this... exhaust bolts are almost impossible to remove (on my car in my case) without an impact. So I borrowed an electric Snap On unit to put mine on.

 

[Rotus]

The only shop I take it to belongs to a friend I've known for over 10 years. Otherwise, I do it myself.

Yeah, we were trying to tell him it was easy. I think it's like an 8 bolt job, 4 for the underbrace, 4 for the cat. I got my exhaust bolts off without an impact driver. I just used my cheater bar. I may have given it a little shock torque with baby sledge, but I can't remember. It was way easier to install than the TIP he just did.

 

[oaklandopen]

Some sort of heat is generally necessary with exhaust components. either acetylene, oxyacetylene, high temp propane (weak), and an impact gun

 

[b e z]

The job itself looked easy, that wasnt my problem. My issue was laying underneath the car with the widowmaker car ramps I was using. And if most of you used impacts I would have had a hell of a time getting them off without that. Along with removing all of my items from the car I also reset the trip when I was like .3 miles away from the shop, I dont want any joy riding either. A quick question tho, do you guys think it will make my car louder or just sound deeper, I have both resos removed now.

 

[oaklandopen]

Maybe both.

and the thing about using an impact as opposed to a breaker bar (in most cases) is that it loosens up the bolt through vibration. this gives you a better chance of a clean removal instead of shearing off the bolt head

if you go right after a rusty old exhaust bolt with a breaker bar and all the oomph you have, chances are that head is gonna break right off. if you dont have an impact gun or heat source, the best thing to do is LIBERALLY spray with pb blaster or equivalent, let it soak for a day, come back with your wrench or breaker bar and start going back and forth gently to try to break the bolt loose

it may also help if you go for a nice long drive to get the exhaust hot first, then try to take it off. i know it would be hot as s*** under there, but you might be able to at least break the bolts loose first with a hot exhaust

i realize youre already having it done, that was just some info for anyone else who may want to attempt this

 

[fishdonotbounce]

I absolutely hate working on exhaust bolts. Corrosion resistant hardware makes life so much better.

I washed the car today since it was a few degrees above freezing. The car was absolutely filthy. Covered in the road salt and grime. Pictures in the build thread.

 

[oaklandopen]

My car has that stuff on it too....








from LAST winter

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Wash it.

 

[8.5MS3]

Just got back from a ski trip to the poconos. 500 miles total, many of them on twisty mountain roads. Averaged 23mpg which isn't bad for 4 people plus gear.

Stopped over at my aunts house, she wanted to drive my car. "Oh please I had an MX6 manual back in the day blah blah blah" so I turned off dsc and told her to hold the steering wheel firmly if she got on it.

She did

"Holy **** holy s*** this car is ridiculous, I'm in third why the hell are the tires spinning blah blah.

"I told you"

She turns to her 15yr old son.....you are not getting this car when you get your license, and left with the biggest shiteating grin on her face

 

[oaklandopen]

Those silly unsuspecting aunties

 

[MikeHTally]

You need a Hemi ram to occasionally go camping? I love camping, too, and I'm pretty sure a 4.7L ram would work just fine, too.

Probably wanted the better reliability and mileage of the Hemi.

 

[meicalnissyen]

Aunts are cool, and yours can drive apparently
(kiss)

 

[fish20bcm]

Installed Hawk HPS pads in the front (breakn)