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Old Jan 28, 2017 | 12:17 AM
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How Long Have Your Aftermarket Parts Lasted?

I've had my G for awhile now and my aftermarket parts (aka "mods") are starting to show age. There's plenty of info on how the stock parts last/perform, but mixed info on how some aftermarket parts last/perform. I think it's time we start really giving some of these "trusted" and "not-so-trusted" parts some real world credibility (or otherwise). I think it will help newbs to make decisions on what they buy based on real numbers rather than price point, warranties and sales pitches.

I kinda just want to keep this as a "failure review" thread. Meaning: what were your parts, how long did they last (miles + time), how did the perform (including degradation) and were you happy?. This can kinda include everything from tires to cam sensors, etc.

For example: my energy compression rod bushings just failed. I got 56k miles and 3 years out of them and for the most part I was satisfied with what I paid for and plan on replacing them with the same part.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2017 | 02:24 AM
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Good thread!

Those who owned Berk and Fast Intentions HFC? pros and cons of the two please!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2017 | 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by deeliciousqueen
Good thread!

Those who owned Berk and Fast Intentions HFC? pros and cons of the two please!
Dee, I love the enthusiasm, truly I do and I love the participation, but I hope this is a voluntary thread rather than a Q&A. No offense. I just think it would work better as a thread where people display their parts and explain their experience without solicitation. Again, no offence, but let's see what people come up with automatically.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2017 | 06:36 AM
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So what's everyone's thoughts on the recent inauguration?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2017 | 06:39 AM
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Also, I'd like this thread to also have everyone list their favorite dog breed and why. So yeah touch on the aftermarket reliability yada yada but really hit on which breed you feel is best and why
 
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Old Jan 28, 2017 | 09:21 PM
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'06 coupe, had great 3 year good use out of auto zone cam sensors.

Auto zone brake pads? Awful experiences. I need to go back to OEM or nice aftermarket pads. Can't get that OEM bite.

Plenum spacer/tb warmer, no problems, sounds great.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 12:57 AM
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So what's everyone's thoughts on the recent inauguration?
I hate you
 
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Old Jan 30, 2017 | 11:49 AM
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I've had bad luck with labs, but every other dog has been great.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2017 | 02:58 PM
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KYB GR-2 shocks - 60k miles
 
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 07:51 PM
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only aftermarket part that didnt last forever like the other parts was the window motor. but lifetime warranty makes things better
 
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 10:38 PM
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Make G35Driver Great Again!!!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 10:54 PM
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I don't understand how there can still be fill grown human beings who still are not capable of taking a **** without leaving splatter on the toilet seat
 
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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 12:13 AM
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Blue dream we need your services to "clean up this mess."
 
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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 02:27 AM
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Like seriously, this is a usable thread that would help predict and tackle problems with (at least gives a baseline for age) the aging of modded Gs. Not all parts are gonna last forever regardless of how good they are. It's weird how everything just turns into a joke here anymore.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 06:47 AM
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Whoaaaa
You got 11 people left on the forum, CarID faking they care about you now owning a G in the Welcome section, Tex and Jeff, and the same 3 vendors bumping their every thread since 2007.

What else did you expect?
 
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