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Old 08-14-2013 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by G_DiRTY5
Hey does anyone know what these are:





If you look closely beside the "P" there are small letters "M" and "S". I figured out that the "M" comes on when you switch the tiptronic into manual mode. The "S" however, I've yet to figure out. I'm gonna take a wild guess that it stands for sport and there is a way to put my car into sport mode but I just can't figure out how. I have an '04 sedan with sport package.
I'm not positive but I think it's for the X in snow mode. There's no sport mode on these cars, sorry.
 
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Old 08-14-2013 | 10:40 AM
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^^ When you're in "Snow" mode a full light saying "Snow" shows up on the dash, so I assume the "S" doesn't have anything to do with that. It could be different between the '04 and '05 models, though.
 
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Old 08-14-2013 | 09:46 PM
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Muffler hanger problem

I'm trying to install a top speed pro exhaust and the muffler will not mount with the 2 brackets on side I'm not sure what I need the guy from top speed told me I need a hanger please if u can help that would be great
 
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Old 08-14-2013 | 11:25 PM
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If you have an 03-04 sedan you need the 05-06 bracket. If you have an 05-06 it's the other way around. Only other option is to pay a muffler shop to make it fit.
 
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Old 08-15-2013 | 01:08 AM
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Do yourself a favor and spend $25 or so on the brackets at the dealership.
 
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Old 08-17-2013 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Airic214
guys can i use this muffler instead of getting the magnaflow 14815?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Dual-Round...a59e82&vxp=mtr


it has almost the same specs as the magnaflow , im i expecting the same sound as magnaflow ?
^BUMP. I wanna know if this can be used and have the same sound as the Magnaflow, It'll be a cheap temporary thing until I can afford to get the motordyne catback and labor to install a dual exhaust on my sedan (moving the evap sensor).

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I did this and relocated it down a bit.
Unrelated question but how long have you had your plate cover on and have the cops ever given you trouble about it?


Originally Posted by Peoria35sedan
I'm not positive but I think it's for the X in snow mode. There's no sport mode on these cars, sorry.
Thanks, I'll get my buddy with an '06x to test it out for me. I just thought there was some super secret button for sport mode hidden somewhere.

I drove a Cadillac CTS once and when you move the shifter into tiptronic it became sport mode and when you shifted once it became manual mode. Also I had a really hard time locating the TCS button and I eventually found it hidden in the glove compartment.

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Best mods for gains not forced induction:

Plenum spacer (you have)
ART pipes (better than HFCs but won't pass the sniffer test if you have them for inspections)
Aftermarket exhaust system (HKS is only a muffler and provides no gains)
CAI (R2C is my recommendation because it seals against the hood to prevent heat soak)
Dyno tune

Headers aren't really worth the money because gains are limited unless you add cams to the mix. Just know though, that the gains from all of these mods will be modest compared to the money you'll spend. If you do all of the above you might see 50HP if you're extremely lucky but will spend close to $2000 getting all of that if you buy new.
I really wish I knew about the R2C CAI before I bought my stillen w/ OEM Z tube lol

Would headers change the sound of the car at all? (sorry for the dumb question)

Good info though.
 
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Old 08-18-2013 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by G_DiRTY5

Would headers change the sound of the car at all? (sorry for the dumb question)
You will hear a slight bit more growl but it isn't enough to make much of a difference.
 
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Old 08-18-2013 | 10:53 PM
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Looking for clear smoked inside side markers for sedan anyone know where to find these?
 
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Old 08-19-2013 | 08:16 PM
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Excuse my ignorance but I installed Tein coilovers all around last night, and afterwards my drivers side wheel/rotor sounds like my brakes wont disengage (not enough to lock up the wheel but it sounds like its catching here and there pretty badly). Any ideas? My initial thought was maybe the rotor surface was dirty so I soaked it in brake cleaner, and also check the ABS sensor. Although I don't know if there's any specific orientation of it. Also I read somewhere that the top hats hats have a specific orientation as well, again something I overlooked. Any advice?

Edit: Just noticed this is for sedans >.< nevertheless hopefully someone has some insight...
 

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Old 08-19-2013 | 08:39 PM
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how do you know its the brakes and not the suspension
 
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Old 08-19-2013 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TORETTO
how do you know its the brakes and not the suspension
It doesn't sound to me like a suspension squeak, knock, or squish. It sounds like a rotor or tire that is rubbing something and I have plenty of clearance from what I can see. Although I'm no real expert so it very well may be that.
 
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Old 08-19-2013 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by redonblack35
It doesn't sound to me like a suspension squeak, knock, or squish. It sounds like a rotor or tire that is rubbing something and I have plenty of clearance from what I can see. Although I'm no real expert so it very well may be that.
I have had a issue like this before. I personally toom the tire/rim off pulled the brakes out checked the shims and c-clamped the brake piston into itself and reinstalled all of it. No longer have the issue. However, Get a measuring tape and measure the gap from bottom of the fender to the top of the tire on both sides if the gap is different on the one side the spring could be too compressed or a faulty spring. Be sure to measure all four tires to fender gap to be safe..Also try compressing the brake down a few times then release and see if it will back off the rotor if this doesn't work try the first thing I mentioned. Good luck..
 
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Old 08-20-2013 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by G_DiRTY5
lated question but how long have you had your plate cover on and have the cops ever given you trouble about it?
Got hassled for it recently, just took it off. Left it on the front though.
 
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Old 08-22-2013 | 11:33 AM
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will '03 coupe side view mirrors fit an '03 sedan?
 
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Old 08-22-2013 | 01:41 PM
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will '03 coupe side view mirrors fit an '03 sedan?
They won't be a straight swap
 


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