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Btw, when you message Mach5, ask them if they are working on an upgrade for the AMG w177 heat exchanger intercooler. They already have one for the AMG w176 system. I messaged them but never got a response. ;)

I had to google OPF (otto particulate filter). This is synonymous with GPF (glass particulate filter) and in the i4, there is no specific GPF like the v6 has. But @Kaz changed his DP to the Aerie and his race shop think that because our i4 has such a huge honking cat, there is probably a GPF...

Ive already researched some aftermarket rims and hard to find faces that fit with appropriate offsets. Ive had my wheel guy research Work Wheels, BBS and Rays/Volks. Even with sending in my caliper measurements, none of the models I would want will not fit our calipers or match desired...

I have the TDI as well, i didnt think to read the instructions to see if installation instructions were different. Yes, moving the AC compressor from below (vs. the alternator from backseat rear panel access window) would be easier and should give adequate space. This is exciting! Thanks for...

Im now a self-professed pro at removing the backseat panels with extreme efficiency. 😜 ( getting better and better with panel reinstallation lol) Anywho, i couldnt find the cabin-engine rubber grommet behind the panel behind the driver’s seat where the fusebox is located. And i wouldve had to...

what appears to be hard about it?

you mean like w177? Or this sticker?

Gonna send picture of my ECU label to our previous tuner at Eurocompulsion for our 4Cs and see what kind of magic they can stir up with their Dimsport technology. Look how many harnesses our i4 ECU has…..lol

The wires run over the alternator tucked away and hard to get to….lol. But great idea! :) I gave up for now… live to fight another day. Car’s back together.

https://www.amazon.com/Puller-Through-Threader-Cable-Fastener/dp/B0C5XCXDXB/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=CKNNCM1NOP8X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dBITHg27Lt5u-y1fYCESYKRHgCLzFoTKvcETnFgF-eXXcTtzoHH0t1LgA-7faAv5feGZ_fseY44YLcFGKDUJ_v0NBPATtmIR585T8PbAecrjKH32J5IzlWQKEN7WJcGC0DPqNxx8enBC8-zxqIAh3p55-uoyswzwSwiUKDOTLj...

Get the nylon one, not the metal one so no scratching…. https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=electrical%20fishing%20cable/

Ive been talking with him and i have those tools. And i tried extensively from down below. Again, he’s a magician being able to work in that 1.5 inch corridor. Lol

Removing those 4 bolts does nothing, intercooler is attached at top by couple other bolts preventing it from swiveling forward like in BMS instructions. I tried that knowing it probably wouldnt work after studying IC mounts.

Alright, this officially sucks a$$ for the i4 install. Tried from below, can't dislodge the plug. Don't know how he reconnected JB4 harness on that 1.5 inch corridor of limited access. That guy should come operate on our Davinci robot at our hospital. Lol Trying different approach from...

Decent amount of wire slack leftover too. No need extensions…. ;) Ive been studying how to attack the i4 MAP harness plug all day. You can see and feel the plug from above if you climb into the trunk and layover the engine. And maybe able to get to it with long forcep pliers…. Im a little...

6. Run OBD wire along doorsill weatherstripping all the way to console. Route wire under panel next to AC vent (easy to remove) and under dash. Viola! No drilling needed.

5. Retighten rear quarter panel bolts, reattach door trim piece, screw door trim bolt at bottom of trim piece. Lift rubber piece in door jam and route wire under it. Reattach rubber piece. Crossover OBD wire into cabin at level of rubber piece. (No obvious weatherseal bump if crossovered at...

4. Loosen up rear quarter panel screws, dont need to remove them all the way. You could loosen the mounting bolt behind the Emira badge but I didnt and i didnt want to stick it back on. Using a pry tool, gently lift rear quarter panel just enough to be able to fish OBD plug thru gap. Pull...

3. You will need to make more space for OBD plug as there is not enough space to just fish through back into engine bay. Unbolt door trim piece at bottom of trim piece. Detach door trim piece to expose rear quarter panel mounting screws.

2. Tie string to end of fishing wire. Pull fishing wire back out with string attached.

So there seems to be a lot of discussion about the value of connecting the OBD wire to the JB4 piggy. Installation of the JB4 is my project this weekend. I thought i would offer my routing of the OBD wire. Im not a big fan in drilling holes in my sexy new beast. 1. Get fishing wire and...

Might have to do this... only 3hr drive from Ohio for me. :)

🤩🤤 🏅Gold FTW! https://www.inokinetic.com/emira/emira-ultradisc

Blendmount is nice but expensive. Ive used mirror mounts from Radar Mount. Same kind of setup but waaaaay cheaper and just as functionally effective. 😉 https://radarmount.com

Some tips for coilover swapping: (Which is oversimplified in the Service Manual 🤨) FRONTS: 1. You have to remove the wheel arch liner 2. You have to disconnect swaybar endlink 3. You have to compress spring to be able to disconnect upper coilover bolt from mounting bracket to be able to...

For those following along, what @F1 SML8R is referring to is that you can raise or lower your car’s height about 5mm with your OEM Bilsteins. If you compress your springs and move the lower perch up, there are 3 indentations with a retaining circlip under that lower perch hat. You could move...

While installing my rear diffuser, a couple of the button head screws were a little sketchy and nearly stripped so i replaced all of them with M6 x 20 Hex head stainless bolts. 😉

Just tap the mirror dimmer harness. Easy peasey.

frustrating as hell...lol

highly doubt 10% power gain...maybe 10hp gain (if that)