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I had that for a while, it doesn't change the sound much. My wife didn't even notice. My tuner told me that it was probably costing me power only above 5k rpm.

I have had no issues with removing my milk jug. It's hard to imagine it making any difference at all.

The side airbag is located behind the metal frame of the side bolster, and he added the foam forward of the frame. Therefore I don't imagine it would interfere with deployment.

That 3.5 is a much more interesting engine to me. I'd love to see what it could do with twin turbos and the D-4S system. I bet even mild boost would make a big difference, kinda like with the 86.

Consider yourself preemptively enabled: https://www.vividracing.com/blog/vividracing-client-cars/lexus-is350-ecu-tuning-with-vr-tuned-auto-flash/comment-page-1/

It will be loud AF and not a pleasant tone. I did that for giggles when I was putting on my Q300, I just drove around the block.

Good points. I should data log for sure, I'm just a tad nervous about inducing over boost again. I've googled it and seen lots of different opinions on porting, and not enough pictures to feel like I know exactly what to do. For that reason I might just ask a local shop to do it. If we do get a community hot side housing that could make it easier on me too.

So I just hit 23.7 psi in fourth gear on the freeway. (my target is 18) It was 44F out. I got the P0108 code and christmas tree dash, but when I reset it everything seemed fine. So for now I guess I'll go easy on it when it's not hot out. To clarify, these are the known solution right? -Port the wastegate -run stock cat back (ew) -run a spacer to restrict flow (similar to the Grimmspeed dp/oem catback adapter) Any idea what porting should cost? I have some days off next week so it might be an option. Does anyone have a source for a decent how-to for porting? I might be willing to give it a try. Does porting require a retune? And of course: What else should I slap on before a retune if needed?

Looks correct. Remember that if you go aftermarket you'll need a catback since it will include a y pipe

I don't remember mine touching or rubbing, but now y'all are making me unsure. I'll look next time I change the oil.

That's what I continue to think about the STI header. Ours and the new WRXs is so much more pleasing to me.

Also has faux carbon fiber vinyl over the wood trim... mostly. I can still see the wood peeking through in places

I have the Moog and love them. No more allen key!

Yeah I'll send my sticker to someone who needs it. PM me if you do.

They sent me one when I didn't request it or try to smog it. It seems like you would've been sent one as well.

I received mine as well

They'll fit. The '13-14 springs are noticeably stiffer, and they do eliminate the tendency to bottom out on driveways and large leaves. I have these on my 2010 GT along with KYB struts. The springs are very reasonable from the dealer; I think I paid under $100 for the set.

I think that's the best plan if you're in the area.

Being in Phoenix, I had thought about having it work at like 5 psi and up (or even a tad lower) and maybe inject only distilled water to lower the cost a bit. I'm no expert of course. On the other hand, maybe I'll just get an oil cooler next spring.

Can a reliable setup be had for around that price? (minus tuning) I have actually given that some thought as well and I'm intimidated by how complicated it is and the potential for catastrophic failure. I do like how it can lower engine temps and steam clean internals. The sad fact is I'm at a point here where I should try not to spend money on my car... but I keep coming back to this forum...

Yeah I was just thinking about the washer tank failing if it had pure water in it. A few times a year I spend a night or two in freezing weather. I priced out the JDM STI setup, but for $100+ I think I'd rather get something else. When it's over 100 out the ecu has a lot of excuses to cut power so I'm not even sure how much a sprayer would help.

I have actually thought about that quite a bit as well. I would consider using the windshield sprayer and just flushing it out and using mostly water. I could either reroute the sprayer nozzles to just inside the scoop, or T off the line and add a nozzle in there. Running just water has danger of corrosion or freezing (not in PHX), so I could put some rubbing alcohol in too, but then I'd have to get the ratio right so I'm not introducing a flammable liquid into my super hot engine bay.

You should see what it's like in Phoenix! I had intake temps over 180 and coolant that would not go down below 213 no matter what (on a 116 day). I even emailed Cobb about it and they reassured me that my ecu could compensate for it... by taking all my power away.

I have seriously considered water and/or meth injection too. It might offset some of the heat related power loss that makes up 2/3 of life in Phoenix. I would even consider just water injection to avoid a retune and just decrease coolant temps. IDK though, it's a significant investment to not take full advantage of it.

Maybe port your wastegate while you have the turbo off