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  1. cristo

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    #15823 cristo, Jun 5, 2018
    Nope, is not going to fit and look anywhere near acceptable.
    I even asked them on the order comments to double check fitment with my model before completing the order.
    I read that someone reshaped them with a custom made form and a heat gun, but it will still be wonky on the bottom even with that.
    Plus, MM is closed all day today for administrative meetings.
    Will talk to them tomorrow and get a RA#.

    Anyone know of a decent set of front mud flaps for R55, etc. with JCW trim?
     
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    #15824 wmwny, Jun 5, 2018
    ebay might be your only solution.
     
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    #15840 MCS02, Jun 11, 2018
    After all the work Imdid on the R53 it is still running very bad. :mad:
     
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    #15851 MCS02, Jun 21, 2018
    Drove the R53 to work. Still a very bad hesitation, AC compressor is very loud. No that’s not causing the hesitation, it does it with the AC OFF. I have a compressor but it has been in my garage about 5 years, under my blasting cabinet. Pulled in to work and got the trifecta of lights, ABS, low tire, and DCS. when I went to roll down my window it did not work. The old girl if falling apart. The window was fixed with the fonzi method. My scanner says the right wheel speed sensor is bad. I will be pulling the cat and checking my fuel pressure for the hesitation.
    There may be an R53 for sale
     
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    #15853 MCS02, Jun 21, 2018
    I think I got that battery 5 years ago at Walmart. Maybe it’s time.:D
     
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  6. Goldsmithy

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    #15861 Goldsmithy, Jun 26, 2018
    WOW,,, no, double WOW.
     
  7. Qik

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    #15862 Qik, Jun 26, 2018
    Yesterday I was gonna wash her but didn't, Instead checked fluids and gave the engine a once over. Whilst just tinkering around I noticed I was able to wiggle the rod connecting to the waste gate and it felt like it was lose. This is my first ever turbo car, is that normal? Should I tighten it?
     
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    #15865 MCS02, Jun 26, 2018
    I don’t know but wish someone would answer.
     
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    #15869 myles2go, Jun 28, 2018
    I've been buying the Centric high carbon rotors, without slots or holes. They've worked well.
     
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    #15871 Sully, Jun 28, 2018
    Where did you mount the gauge?
     
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    #15872 Sully, Jun 28, 2018
    Post a pic.. my gut says that rod maybe the tensioner for the blow off.. but mine is a forge.. and I don’t know the factory.. but I do have a Bentley manual so can look it up.
     
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    #15874 MCS02, Jun 28, 2018
    That’s the only thing it can pass!:p:D:D
     
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    #15875 Qik, Jun 28, 2018
    It is, you should still have that rod (I think). It's the rod connecting to that valve to the exhaust side of the turbo on the front side below it (facing you as you're looking at the engine from the front).
     
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    #15877 MCS02, Jun 28, 2018
    Now that I am home I will go give my Rod a feel
     
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    #15878 beken, Jun 28, 2018

    Is that an oil patch on the ground behind the Forester?
     
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    #15888 Sully, Jun 29, 2018
    Make sure it’s not loose.. :)
     
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    #15889 Sully, Jun 29, 2018
    You must live outside Atlanta.. unfortunately I live in Fulton.
     
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    #15891 MCS0518, Jun 29, 2018
    Richmond Hill/ Savannah Area. I feel for you man.

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    #15893 MCS02, Jun 29, 2018
    I would if I could find it!
     
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    #15895 MCS0518, Jun 30, 2018
    I'll take a Yenko!!

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