10-04-2018, 09:00 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-04-2018, 09:01 AM by RawrImAMonster.)
A few small updates:
This is the best daily driver I've had yet and the only thing I would really consider replacing it with at this point is a Golf R. Maybe in a few years.
I changed the DSG fluid at 42k. This was a easy job using the top fill method. The only "special" tools it required was a 14mm hex bit and a funnel with a tube on it. The top fill method is a little slow, it probably takes about 4-5 minutes per quart to make its way into the transmission. Overall definitely an easy DIY.
At the same time I also did an oil change. This one ended up being a pain in the ass because I broke the oil filter adapter rod inside the oil filter cap when I was taking that off. Turns out they don't make that part anymore and it has been replaced by a newer more sturdy version. So I ordered that newer version and when I started the car back up I was getting an oil pressure warning. I call the dealer again and ask what else I need to make the new part work with my car, but they have no idea. They think I might need a whole new oil filter housing (metal piece that bolts to the block and is a few hundred). I'm not willing to just throw money at it blindly so I hit the forums looking for answers. There's basically no info online about this and I can't find any pictures of the inside of the new oil filter cap. So I start at the cheapest part and order the new cap hoping it would fix it. Luckily that actually took care of it and I avoided having to tear apart that side of the motor to replace the housing. I've since documented this on the forums so hopefully the next poor soul who brakes their adapter will have some info.
While I was prepping everything for winter, I also finally got around to readjusting the bulbs in the Ed's replica headlights I had. They weren't quite setting right from the vendor and I had a weird beam pattern. Now they're much more even. I've so far been very impressed with these lights for what they cost.
Before (top) / After
The glare on the bottom picture isn't the main low beams, just the LED running lights.
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This is the best daily driver I've had yet and the only thing I would really consider replacing it with at this point is a Golf R. Maybe in a few years.
I changed the DSG fluid at 42k. This was a easy job using the top fill method. The only "special" tools it required was a 14mm hex bit and a funnel with a tube on it. The top fill method is a little slow, it probably takes about 4-5 minutes per quart to make its way into the transmission. Overall definitely an easy DIY.
At the same time I also did an oil change. This one ended up being a pain in the ass because I broke the oil filter adapter rod inside the oil filter cap when I was taking that off. Turns out they don't make that part anymore and it has been replaced by a newer more sturdy version. So I ordered that newer version and when I started the car back up I was getting an oil pressure warning. I call the dealer again and ask what else I need to make the new part work with my car, but they have no idea. They think I might need a whole new oil filter housing (metal piece that bolts to the block and is a few hundred). I'm not willing to just throw money at it blindly so I hit the forums looking for answers. There's basically no info online about this and I can't find any pictures of the inside of the new oil filter cap. So I start at the cheapest part and order the new cap hoping it would fix it. Luckily that actually took care of it and I avoided having to tear apart that side of the motor to replace the housing. I've since documented this on the forums so hopefully the next poor soul who brakes their adapter will have some info.
While I was prepping everything for winter, I also finally got around to readjusting the bulbs in the Ed's replica headlights I had. They weren't quite setting right from the vendor and I had a weird beam pattern. Now they're much more even. I've so far been very impressed with these lights for what they cost.
Before (top) / After
The glare on the bottom picture isn't the main low beams, just the LED running lights.
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2010 Nissan 370z | 2003 BMW M3
2005 Subaru WRX | 2010 BMW 135i | 1999 BMW M3
2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 | 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX SE
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX | 1996 Pontiac Firebird