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Old 11-30-2015, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by teamkitty
Approaching my third Chicago Winter and I finally get around to installing an engine block heater yesterday. What a pain in the dick that install was. A couple of hours and busted knuckles later and I'm ready for easier starts and quicker warmups.
i saw that install. had to drain and refill stuff. no thanks.
 
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Old 11-30-2015, 11:57 PM
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They come in pretty much every car sold in Canada. They charge you $50 for the convenience, though.

DHL & CBSA are taking forever to decide that my order's GST was mischarged.
 
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Old 12-01-2015, 10:25 AM
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Does it even get cold enough in chicago? I barely use mine as it is up here. Only when its -20 or lower and that dosnt happen very often.
 
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Old 12-01-2015, 12:34 PM
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Been living in Canada since I was born, bought a couple of new cars in my life, none of them came with a block heater. Always was an option, similar to all other options that can be added with the car purchase....
 
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Old 12-01-2015, 04:50 PM
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So I finally got around to plastidipping my wheels. I love the look! Not bad for about $40 - should last me until I can save up for new rims/tires.





I know, my stickers are out of date :P
 
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Old 12-02-2015, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by connor55
Does it even get cold enough in chicago? I barely use mine as it is up here. Only when its -20 or lower and that dosnt happen very often.
With the 51R battery, I started in -37 last year without the block heater.

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Been living in Canada since I was born, bought a couple of new cars in my life, none of them came with a block heater. Always was an option, similar to all other options that can be added with the car purchase....
Everywhere I've lived they call it an option, but they don't give you a choice as to whether you can buy it or not, they just put it on there and send you on your way, $50 poorer.
 
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Old 12-02-2015, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by connor55
Does it even get cold enough in chicago? I barely use mine as it is up here. Only when its -20 or lower and that dosnt happen very often.
Certainly not necessary for starting but it'll be nice to not have to wait as long for heat and defrost on cold mornings.
 
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Old 12-02-2015, 11:32 AM
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Just had DashCams installed to catch the next bugger who decides not to stop after rear ending me

 
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Old 12-02-2015, 02:20 PM
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BBS Installed

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Old 12-02-2015, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW ALPINA
BBS Installed

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Holy smokes - your car looks amazing! This is the way Honda should've sent them out from the factory. Great work!
 
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Old 12-02-2015, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW ALPINA
BBS Installed

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Alpina that looks great! I know a lot of work went into that setup, it definitely shows. How are the brembos performing?
 
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Old 12-02-2015, 03:08 PM
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Holy smokes - your car looks amazing! This is the way Honda should've sent them out from the factory. Great work!
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Alpina that looks great! I know a lot of work went into that setup, it definitely shows. How are the brembos performing?
Thanks Guys,

The Brembos are NOT installed yet...
I am still waiting for my custom Brake Caliper Bracket being machined
at Coleman Racing for the Front Brembos and Rear Integra DC5 Type R caliper, then I need to Anodized all the aluminum bracket and hat, then I need to install the Ohlins suspension and modified Knuckle/Hub, Alignment then I will be ready to install the Brembos...
so I think it will take at least another months (or so)
 
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Old 12-02-2015, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW ALPINA
Thanks Guys,

The Brembos are NOT installed yet...
I am still waiting for my custom Brake Caliper Bracket being machined
at Coleman Racing for the Front Brembos and Rear Integra DC5 Type R caliper, then I need to Anodized all the aluminum bracket and hat, then I need to install the Ohlins suspension and modified Knuckle/Hub, Alignment then I will be ready to install the Brembos...
so I think it will take at least another months (or so)
Oh man I didn't even realize you weren't on the Ohlins suspension yet I'll stay tuned for later additions
 
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Old 12-02-2015, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by teamkitty
Certainly not necessary for starting but it'll be nice to not have to wait as long for heat and defrost on cold mornings.
I've lived in WI all of my life.

Never had an engine block heater.
 
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Old 12-02-2015, 07:45 PM
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BMW outstanding job, good taste. I need black housing headlights bad!
 
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Old 12-02-2015, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
I've lived in WI all of my life.

Never had an engine block heater.
Cool story bro.
 
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Old 12-03-2015, 01:39 AM
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So I guess anonymously complaining on the Internet has solved a problem! CBSA has waived the original $193.06 charge on my package, and it will be delivered tomorrow!

Also talked my wife into getting me a Progress RSB for Christmas! I've only been waiting two years to get one (mostly because I'm bad at buying myself anything that costs more than $75 or so). Pretty much everything I get now will have to wait for spring, unless I can borrow a garage somewhere, and probably a torque wrench.
 
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Old 12-03-2015, 02:16 AM
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Got my hubcentric rings in the mail today.


Just waiting to get my TPMS Sensors. Friend who works for Honda is getting me a discount


So close to being done with wheel set up!
 
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Old 12-03-2015, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Hollow
Got my hubcentric rings in the mail today.


Just waiting to get my TPMS Sensors. Friend who works for Honda is getting me a discount


So close to being done with wheel set up!
Can't wait to see the wheels on!
 
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Old 12-03-2015, 11:32 PM
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Can't wait to see the wheels on!
Haha thanks Z! But they're just reps for now.
 


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