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Old 08-13-2012, 11:32 AM
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So, I don't get on here as much as I used to. I am over at V.org and VT.org most of the time. Most of the people on there are... lacking in knowledge so I spend most of my time informing..



So far, the car has a good handful of mods with a few more coming in the next month or so..



I have done the following:



NGM lowering springs (~1.5" drop) since the turbo springs are taller than the NA

EZ-lip, gotta have my ricey lip.. I actually really like the look

bumper claws.. more rice

custom SRI

forge BOV

XXR 18x7.5 flat black wheels

8mm spacers all around



Next month or so:

HIDs (here not installed)

20% tint all around

replacing muffler with a simple thrush muffler/glasspack



I am really enjoying the car so far. After 1500 miles (in two weeks) I am averaging 29mpg which I think is great considering the type of driving I have been doing, the E10 gas blend, elevation, 90+ heat, etc. I think it will be very easy to hit 35+mpg on the highway to Cali during the labor day weekend.



Car handles quite well and is decently quick. Only complaint I have is the EPS could have a bit more resistance/feedback. The pano-roof is quite nice also.



























Old 08-13-2012, 12:31 PM
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Looks great!
Old 08-13-2012, 12:39 PM
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+1, well done.
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Now if it only had the power to back the looks
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is that camber I see?!



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How you like the forge BOV? I'm thinkin bout gettin one for the Genesis but too much bills right now for car stuff ugh.
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haha, no camber.. well none really noticeable.. the back is a torsion setup so it is not really possible. It looks that like it from the way the wife took the photo
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the forge BOV is a REALLY well machined piece and seems to function very well. So easy to swap springs.. no diaphragm to fail either. no high pitched whistle or anything either, just a woooooooosh of air.



I got mine for 165$ shipped so not a bad deal.
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I like it!




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