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    Discolored Exhaust Tip

    I have the ZZP cat back and it appears that the left tip is much dirtier and discolored than the right, There is alot more soot built up on it and the metal itself has started to turn yellow from the heat.
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    Curbed a wheel.

    So I curbed a wheel today avoiding a person trying to enter a turn-around the wrong way. Its scuffed in two spots and its not too deep/bad, its all superficial. But I am anal about these things, so I'm thinking would it be cheaper to get it repaired? or just outright replace the wheel and save...
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    Kicker DSP Amplifier GM OEM Part

    I have been looking to add a little more clarity and power to the stock stereo system. I dont want to do anything too crazy at this point since I am rather new at this. After doing some research Ive decided to upgrade my stock door speaker to higher quality units, and I also want to pair them...
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    Loss of power during WOT. (A spark plug story)

    Please delete this.
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    WTB/WTT: Cyber Grey Metallic Lift Gate Trim

    I'm looking for the body colored piece (Cyber Grey Metallic) to replace the chrome liftgate trim on my RS. Please let me know if you are willing to sell or trade this item. Thank you.
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    Sparco Tarmac 18x8

    A bunch of boxes were delivered last night. Nice semi-gloss gunmetal finish, slightly brighter than the Assetto Gara's matte finish. Hopefully will have some fitment pics after I get the tires on, I will be running 225x40x18 BF Goodrich Gforce Comp 2s or Perhaps Dunlop Direzza DZ102s or...
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    Acceptable Short and Long Term Fuel Trims

    I have been troubleshooting a lean code I received a few weeks ago, Im on the stock tune, but I didn't see any posts dedicated to this topic and I figured Id start here. I was wondering what some others were seeing as their Short and Long term fuel trims. I understand the concept but I'm...
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    Budget Tune w/ MP Fab Intake P0171 CEL

    Im running the Trifecta Budget tune with ECP with this intake. Got a "Pending CEL" other night after installing the MP-Fab intake, turned to a CEL on my way into work. Re-installed stock intake and flashed to stock. CEL went away, and 3 cold starts and 100+ miles later it hasn't returned. I...
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    Bad Storms in Midwest

    Gawker had this image in an article on the storms that hit Illinois/Indiana/Michigan. Gawker - Today's gossip is tomorrow's news Hope everyone is doing okay out there.
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    BPV O-ring, sucked into turbo.

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    FS: DDM 1.4 Intake/Heat Shield & Forge Recirc. Bypass Valve

    So I am going to be unable to continue working on my car for some time. And need to get rid of some parts I wont be using. (Intake SOLD) BPV SOLD The small O-ring around the opening on the bottom was replaced, the original one was a little chewed up. The new one has a much better...
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    Oil in Intercooler/Charge Tubes

    Oil in Intercooler/Charge tubes... So there seems to be some debate as to if a catch can is necessary for our cars since they are not DI. I discovered what I thought was a decent amount of oil/condensation in the charge tubes. Is this a normal amount for a car with 7000 miles? Ive been doing...
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    FS: DDMWorks intercooler diverter

    I purchased this only to discover it will not fit the Sonic RS, only the Turbo LT/LTZ models. {SOLD}
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    DDM Intercooler Diverter does not fit the 13' RS

    Just a heads up but I went to install this before starting my change tubes and noticed that we already have a diverter that directs and traps air around the bottom of the intercooler. There are even rubber flaps that sit flush on the bottom and along the sides to box it and part of the radiator...
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    OEM Charge Tube Clamp Removal?

    OEM Charge Tube Clamp Removal? Im at a loss as to how to get the clamps off the bent aluminum tube that connects the turbo outlet tube to the intercooler intake tube. Ive gotten the assumbly out and Ive been staring at it for an hour... I dont want to just crank on it for fear of breaking...
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