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Here's a pic for you. Easy swap.

Did you get any video with audio? Would love to hear how they sound.

Radio's are on the charger (We'll bring 4 just in case anyone needs a loaner) and I'm printing our route sheet now. This will be my first time as a navigator!!!

I'm guessing it's because RP is automotive AWESOME SAUCE!

See what happens when I look at DCMM while at work! . Derrrrrrr.

OHHHH SNNNAP! You guys should take lessons from us older gents... The two best words you'll ever learn are "Yes Dear" and one very important key to a happy life with a wife is when you remember that you have no control over your wives life - and you have no control over your own either... Just hand it over. Now, back to the originally posted issue. I have to wonder if it's a combination of a few things that see an increase in your MPG. 1) Warmer temps (as noted above), 2) Better aerodynamics, and 3) Driving differently because in a lowered car, you are a little more cautions about road hazards...

So is it safe to assume that Tyler and Corey will be sharing a dog house somewhere soon???:embarassed:

It takes a solid hour or more for the entire ECU flash - long enough that it's on a battery charger for it. I'm not sure what the justification is for it though. Resetting the ECU would be good enough.

Should we bring a tow strap for that "iffy" clutch you are driving on?

oooops, forgot. Edge needs to prune his PM folder. SORRY!!! PM any board member if you have questions and we can make sure you get the info you need.

Nora - if you don't mind suggestion. Stop by the dealership and get a pair of new headlight rings and PD them instead. I say that because they are clean, without any grime, oil or dirt. You can remove the clips from the back side of them (which will help you understand how the existing rings come out) and then PD the front and back sides. They aren't much - about $20 each. AND, if you do this, you can have PD fun even if it's raining outside. Be careful with the headlight washer covers, they can be a little tricky to remove and re-install.

I have a set of OEM black side scuttles that are free to a new home! That'll get rid of that "hideous" bling on the B panels!

Welcome! The Spring Fling is coming up in just over a week! Great event with lots of members participating. PM user "Edge" for details, he's the Kahuna/MacDaddy for the event.

In terms of MPG, I think you are right Nick - the 2nd Gen - in general - gets better mileage so the average increase is less noticable. The 2nd gen "S" models need this more than any other version due to the amount of oil film/mist that's blown through the system at/around the turbo. The non-S cars should have almost zero problem with build up on the valves and intake tract because they dont' have that engine oil cooled/lubricated snail between the air intake and combustion chamber that likes to "piddle" oil into the system. Pouring it into the tank actually does very little for any of them except for helping clear the combustion chamber since the fuel injection point isn't a part of the air intake system. The spray seafoam would certainly be easier to atomize and get into the system but if you pour slowly and create a small entry point over the vaccum line with a gloved finger, you get enough air velocity that it's a fine mist going into the system. I may be ultra paranoid (Hello NSA, FBI and whoever else is watching) but I always did the seafoam treatment just before an oil change. I was always worried about organic solvents trickling past the piston rings and into the crankcase to contaminate the oil.

I forgot the aliens! Good catch.

That does sound awfully fast for fading but there are things to consider. The horizontal surfaces will fade the fastest as they are in the sun and exposed to more environmental issues for longer periods of time - they take the brunt of the rain, snow, sun, bird poop etc., etc... If the car has only been washed at the dealership (as mentioned in the OP), they aren't waxing it or applying anything to help protect/seal the paint, stripes or other vinyl/plastic. If I'm not mistaken, their car wash is also the type that has the big dangling "rags" that knock the dirt/grime around as it washes it away? Without wax, sealant or other kinds of protection, the vinyl is going to take a beating and it's going to fade faster if the car spends a majority of it's time parked in direct sunlight. Sorry to hear about the recurring problems though! Hopefully, the situation will be worked out (for the stripes and other issues) in a beneficial way.

She even had me out there, walking around her car, searching for any sign of PD. Secretly, I kept hoping there would be something there but alas, you let me down and Zparkle and Lona are not yet full ordained members of the PD elite... Unless you count the Frontier that is... I do think it would look awesome to black out the "Z" emblems and the matte chrome door handles...

And I have been searching high and low for a set of these! DANG IT!!!

Ali should take it to her "nail lady" and have her paint little orange dragons on it WITH flames! ooooohhhh, flaming dragons!

If anyone wants to get the mount and do this for the PTuning crew, I'll volunteer a Hero 3 Black Edition for it. P.S. Volunteer = loan...

Two words for you Ali... Plasti & Dip...:rock: Yep, you can make it black. I also have black rustoleum spray paint and brush on rustoleum that's a "hammered texture"...:top: If you paint it black, it's worth at least 3-4 horsepower!:stupid:

According to REALOEM.com, the tow hook is common across both 1st and 2nd Gen MINI and bunches of BMW's as well. The part number for it is 72157203519. I was going to drop a list of what vehicles it's used for here but it's a pretty long list.

Now THAT is awesome!

That's right! It was on the menu and I tried to order it and couldn't! They only had one and it was for Ali :banghead:! Booooo to gluten free pizza!

Super Awesome!