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I just pulled the trigger on a pakmule sway-back... Definitely hard on the wallet but after researching it seems to be the best option if you want lightweight and corrosion resistant while still being a single welded piece that won't wobble/sag over time. Plus now I don't need to buy and store...

Looks great! I’m loving my Diode Dynamics fog lights as well, thinking I want to add some ditch lights in the future. Were the lil aux switch labels included or bought separately?

What tire pressure are you running? My BD tires were high around 41 psi from the dealer, reducing to 35 helped noticeably with ride quality.

Thanks that’s good info! I was interpreting that table I posted as meaning that catch cans do not require an EO to be compliant, and inspectors would only fail for the items marked as “EO required”. Maybe that’s only the case for pcv oil separators? Didn’t realize there was a difference to be...

Do you have proof/documentation stating that catch cans are illegal in CA? From what I've researched they are specifically excluded on the list below of aftermarket add-ons that are checked for CARB compliance by inspectors. They may verify that the crankcase gases are routed back to the...

Thanks this looks great, loving how compact it is! A couple of initial questions: - How much of the total 3 fl oz capacity do you recommend consuming before emptying? Based on your prototype testing where you collected 15 ml over 1000 miles, seems like this would need emptying roughly every...

Nah, again it sounds more like it's coming from the drivetrain than the engine. If anything it's more pronounced at higher RPMs in 1st or 2nd. Thanks though

Educated myself a bit more on this - the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor is what the ECU uses to sense boost pressure and control fueling. So at higher elevations, the turbo will work harder (higher pressure ratio) to compensate for the lower ambient pressure and generate the same...

I'm not so sure about that. Do you have more details on how the turbo boost gage operates? Does the ECU always "zero out" the boost gage to ambient pressure at startup or during operation? As I understand it - 18 psig of boost is 18 psig, regardless of elevation or atmospheric pressure. At 18...

This ^ but always quote your sources!! :p https://www.garrettmotion.com/news/newsroom/article/how-to-turbocharge-at-elevation-counteracting-lower-air-density/ TLDR: Difference in air compensation (% oxygen) at altitude is negligible, so as long as the turbo can handle the increased RPMs...

This. It’s probably a pretty easy fix to free the mastic and re-adhere the layers but definitely leave it to the dealer. The mastic does provide structural integrity so will want to make sure it’s done properly. Great point on the prop rod vs air springs as well!

Awesome so far!! The white wheels do look killer, but agreed that it's easy to over do it with too much white since it can clash with the existing black accents. Stoked to have another 2 door VB rolling around the LA area! 😎

Yes but at least these brick and mortar locations can focus on what's actually value-added. Automakers need to have service centers easily accessible for their customers to bring their vehicle in for service, and having demo sites boosts awareness and sales. Traditional dealerships need to make...

Respectfully disagree, and would argue that OEMs selling direct to customers reaches more customers than the dealership model. Someone who lives in the middle of nowhere and wants to buy a car doesn't need to drive 500 miles to a dealership to do so. They can place their order online or over the...