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I've been sending samples on every oil change since I got the built motor. According to the samples the engine took approximately 15k to break in.

Hang in there.... My car sat for a couple of months while I could punch a hole in my schedule to work on it. In my case it became a mad rush in the end to make my tuning appointment. The results will be worth the wait though:)

So clean......so much want.

Super clean wagon! Sort of surprised you priced it at 10.5, but I get it. We are lucky if we get 50% of what we put into our cars back. If a wagon like this one had been available when I was shopping around I most definitely would have picked it up.

Same one I got... can you post some pics? What is it about it you hate at times?

Earlier today....what do you guys think; add a duckbill or not? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Just wondering if anyone here knows how to get a hold of stocklgt. I sent him a PM but noticed he hasn't logged on in a few months now, figure this was worth a try. Thanks

Congrats! Can't wait to see the power curve on this beast.

Finally installed the upgraded front/rear sways with endlinks and AVO reinforcement brackets. Why I waited so long to do so is beyond me, the car feels tremendously more planted. As in significantly less body roll and unless I am going crazy the T1's are handling road imperfections better. As of today all I have to do is take the driver side axle off to replace the leaking axle seal, install the carbon fiber duck bill, replace the window tinting and remove the 3m clear bra that has more surface scars than the surface of the moon.

Installed JDM visors, now waiting 24hrs to let them settle before I drive the car. Loving the look, maybe next weekend I'll install the carbon fiber duck bill. I'm debating going with the BMW method of installing rear spoilers and bypassing the double sided tape all together.

Getting alignment done today after replacing both control arms and tie rods. Steeering wheel is currently pointing to the left while driving straight. I obviously didn't do a good job with the tie rod installation.

Any issues? I've been debating doing the same on my car. Thanks

I guess in this regard CA has an advantage. E85 is becoming more common every year. I have at least three stations on my way home and that's because I haven't bothered to look for more.

Couldn't quite finish installing everything I wanted but got close enough. The control arms with KCA334 and all other bushings replaced are in. Huge inprovement in driveability and the intermitent shake while braking at 60mph is completely gone. In other words the OEM bushings were done. I have a spare set of Spec B aluminum Arms now or maybe I'll sell them. Today I'll finish installing the bump steer kit since I couldn't get the tie rod to budge and will know borrow the proper tool from Autozone. I'll finish installing the sways as well. Alright, rant is over.

Tomorrow I'll be attempting to swap in my control arms with upgraded bushings and installing both the front and rear whiteline swaybars. Like you I needed to find time and after a long few months it is finally happening. Hopefully I don't run into any major issues.

Look super similar to my Spec B seats, interesting find.

Did an oil change, loaded her up with the whole fam (5 ou us total) went to Costco and bought a trunk full of groceries. The Tarmac T1's took it like a champ.

My current motor is a 9.0:1 compression motor, flex fuel tuned. You'll be limited in how aggressive your tune can be (ignition wise) on Cali piss 91 octane but that's about it. I'm running almost identical boost levels in 91 and E85 and by similar I mean maybe a 2-3 psi difference if that. My high boost setting fyi is 25 psi. A higher compression motor will most definitely be more responsive off boost. Sometimes I make it all the way to work without hitting any boost

Would you mind posting a picture showing how much poke if any you have with the wheels? Also are you having to run ridiculous amounts of negative camber? Spacers to clear the Wilwoods? My rear fenders are rolled with a slight pull it sounds like yours are unmolested. Any clearance issues in the back? Sorry for the rant I am torn between the two colors but leaning more to the silver.

Not gonna lie, I'm a little jelly.

I'm Stage 3 (3.5?) with a fairly long list of mods. I'm more than happy with my current power level and rarely ever run it at full power (500 WHP) At least when it comes to power mods the goal post is done moving, but in other areas at times it wants to move. For example, getting a paint job or upgrading the headlights, etc. On another note I felt the JDM double din was without a doubt worth it.

You know me well Mike.

For those of you that have reached the "end of the road." Meaning your cars are essentially as you've wanted them to be.... What is next? I would't say I am 100% done but I am without a doubt 90% of the way there. I have front/rear swaybars and control arms with upgraded bushings pending installation and I'd like to get a DAMD wheel, and upgrade the pioneer double din with a more modern one. Other than that the car is essentially done. Now a days I spend my time figuring out how to make the car more DD friendly. For example, adding a vibrant ultraquiet resonator to the Stromung exhaust (also pending) or wheels that won't rub when hitting big bumps with the whole family loaded up. I sincerely struggle with moving on, mostly because this is my most involved build ever and the one I've essentially hung unto to completion. I also absolutely love driving the car and finding anything equivalent will cost upwards of 50k. On top of that I would want to tinker with it. In any case, I just wanted to hear what you long time owners think.

That makes for a very fun daily driver, congrats.

You might have mentioned it and I missed it...... What wheels are those? Specs?