What did you do to your Sedan today?
#8866
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on the 27th I seafoamed the car. I put 8 oz through the brake booster hose and 24 oz into the fuel tank. The next day when I started the car, I had 2 black marks on the ground where the exhaust tips are. While driving around it felt like it had a little more torque but obviously I don't know. I'm going to put BG 44k treatment through it next, once it arrives.
#8867
Registered Member
Front Plate Mount - Thanks!
This is the one I used - it's got a lot of adjustability to it. Very close clearance to my bumper; you will 100% want to replace the washers they provide for a thicker washer and lock washer.
https://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY-Tow-L.../dp/B07FSQVZY2
All good - Thanks! Bummed the Mustang is in hibernation ; 3ish months to go...Hope you're doing well!
https://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY-Tow-L.../dp/B07FSQVZY2
All good - Thanks! Bummed the Mustang is in hibernation ; 3ish months to go...Hope you're doing well!
Sure did, but found myself in the scenario that I’d get a ticket each day without a front plate. So had to run to the hardware store to concoct a quick fix. Still might go the tow hook route at some point, I think most of the ones I’ve seen online seem to stick out kinda far
Btw hope all’s well up in your neck of the woods
Btw hope all’s well up in your neck of the woods
#8869
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OEM y pipe started leaking so I put on a cheap eBay Y-Pipe for now. I got plans for the exhaust just not before Wheels/Tires and suspension hah.
Though I did order some FI HFCs...I could push my cats in with my fingers during the swap..so I think it's time to swap those out especially since I have to wait 15 weeks or so to get them anyhow.
I drew out the 2.875" gasket ID onto the OEM midpipe (2.25)
And Beveled OEM mid pipe to reduce the hard corner that could produce rasp. I have the HKS mufflers on my sedan and the larger ID Y-Pipe seems to have made the exhaust slightly louder? But the tone is exactly the same as it was before all the way to redline.
And freshly washed and waxed trying out Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Graphene Paste wax.
Though I did order some FI HFCs...I could push my cats in with my fingers during the swap..so I think it's time to swap those out especially since I have to wait 15 weeks or so to get them anyhow.
I drew out the 2.875" gasket ID onto the OEM midpipe (2.25)
And Beveled OEM mid pipe to reduce the hard corner that could produce rasp. I have the HKS mufflers on my sedan and the larger ID Y-Pipe seems to have made the exhaust slightly louder? But the tone is exactly the same as it was before all the way to redline.
And freshly washed and waxed trying out Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Graphene Paste wax.
Last edited by thescreensavers; 01-03-2022 at 12:24 PM.
#8870
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Sure did, but found myself in the scenario that I’d get a ticket each day without a front plate. So had to run to the hardware store to concoct a quick fix. Still might go the tow hook route at some point, I think most of the ones I’ve seen online seem to stick out kinda far
Btw hope all’s well up in your neck of the woods
Btw hope all’s well up in your neck of the woods
https://skenebrackets.com/
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#8871
DIY Cheapskate/Mod
#8872
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My car has been in Florida all its life so the heat shields lool pretty good for the age. When I was swapping my Y-Pipe out I pushed on the honeycomb to see if they were loose and they pushed in with almost no effort...lol
#8874
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I'd go square personally. Cheaper and able to rotate which is nice with the AWD. You'd be doing 245/40 & 275/35 if you're doing it to keep the diameters close right?
#8875
Registered Member
Would one ever be able to 'rotate' with a set of staggered rims and square tires....nope. Unless I want to take the tires off the rims everytime I want to rotate them. The extra cost is really only associated with purchasing the larger 275/35, which is really not that much over a set of two 245/40. So it basically comes down to aesthetics at this point.
#8876
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Got my VDC/Stability Control disable button installed today. The last Autox I went too was dreadful with VDC kicking in randomly.
On my 2011 the Green Wire was +12v so I installed the switch on that line.
use a stepped bit to enlarge one of the existing RCA holes.
On my 2011 the Green Wire was +12v so I installed the switch on that line.
use a stepped bit to enlarge one of the existing RCA holes.
#8877
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If you auto-x, how come you put this in the console box instead of somewhere more accessible? And how is this different than the VDC on/off switch on the dash?
I participated in an auto-x this past summer, first time in 8 years. And I distinctly remember the first run with TC on, getting a feel for the course. Then pushing it harder on the second run, only to end up fighting the car for control, realizing TC was still on. Boy did I feel dumb. Things were much, much better afterwards.
#8878
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That's pretty cool.
If you auto-x, how come you put this in the console box instead of somewhere more accessible? And how is this different than the VDC on/off switch on the dash?
I participated in an auto-x this past summer, first time in 8 years. And I distinctly remember the first run with TC on, getting a feel for the course. Then pushing it harder on the second run, only to end up fighting the car for control, realizing TC was still on. Boy did I feel dumb. Things were much, much better afterwards.
If you auto-x, how come you put this in the console box instead of somewhere more accessible? And how is this different than the VDC on/off switch on the dash?
I participated in an auto-x this past summer, first time in 8 years. And I distinctly remember the first run with TC on, getting a feel for the course. Then pushing it harder on the second run, only to end up fighting the car for control, realizing TC was still on. Boy did I feel dumb. Things were much, much better afterwards.
I did this last month as well.
#8879
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With TC off, I can effortlessly spin the rear, and easily oversteer on command, even with 275 rear tires. I suspect both of your cars can as well, right?
So with the OEM switch OFF, are you saying I was actually experiencing TC a few months ago and not realizing it? Whoa.
I really like the toggle switch approach better than the button. Both are cool, tho.
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#8880
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You know, I've read that off & on over the years, and never paid real close attention to the topic.
With TC off, I can effortlessly spin the rear, and easily oversteer on command, even with 275 rear tires. I suspect both of your cars can as well, right?
So with the OEM switch OFF, are you saying I was actually experiencing TC a few months ago and not realizing it? Whoa.
I really like the toggle switch approach better than the button. Both are cool, tho.
With TC off, I can effortlessly spin the rear, and easily oversteer on command, even with 275 rear tires. I suspect both of your cars can as well, right?
So with the OEM switch OFF, are you saying I was actually experiencing TC a few months ago and not realizing it? Whoa.
I really like the toggle switch approach better than the button. Both are cool, tho.
1. VDC ON - Maximum Attack to mitigate wheel spin and any yaw. Brake Intervention,Ignition Cut, Pulled timing, throttle closure..etc
2. VDC Off - Traction Control disabled, you can spin the wheels,Stability Control in "VDC OFF Mode" it will allow a tiny bit of yaw, throttle out of turns..etc without any of the above interventions. That is until you have too much yaw the system starts to kill throttle and ignition, it does not seem to use as much brakes in this mode.
3. VDC Full off - Yaw Sensor Disabled. Zero Intervention from ABS/TC/Stability Control System. Full power at all times.
I was at a Wet Autox and the "system" in "VDC off Mode" would pull throttle away from me randomly and would react rather unpredictably, I was also doing a lot of sliding so I knew I needed the switch to kill the Yaw sensor.
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