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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 08:59 AM
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Don't the 911's, Ferraris, and Lambos have a lot more torque and still use a DCT? What gives Audi?

Also, not just exotics. New Vette and GT500 also going with DCT's.
They do. Only thing I can think of is that it may have been difficult to build a dual clutch to the packaging they required at a price that was worthwhile. The new autos shift very fast. are smoother, and don't require the same maintenance, so I'm ok with the traditional automatic.

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I like the color but hate the fact that there wasn't a set of Pretorias waiting at my door to install.
I'm going to list them in the FB groups later this week, but if they don't sell quickly and you're serious, we can talk.
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 09:03 AM
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Morgan,

I'm definitely a fan of the wheel setup - meaty & functional (with the exception of the wheel weights ) ftw!
I moved them slightly inboard, and there are no vibrations. I also went with black coated weights instead of the silver ones.
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 09:04 AM
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Bronze looks great. It almost always works with shades like white, grey, black IMO.

Time for some DEs in your area?
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 09:12 AM
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I'll be honest, wasn't crazy about the wheels at first.

The more I look at them though, the more I like them! Think I'm just so used to seeing people with stretched tires with itty bitty (titty) sidewalls.

As much as I champion manual transmissions, I really love the ZF 8-speed. That slushbox puts in work! I don't have a complaint about it in any car I've driven or ridden in. Fast and smooth.
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
Bronze looks great. It almost always works with shades like white, grey, black IMO.

Time for some DEs in your area?
DEs?

Originally Posted by Costco
I'll be honest, wasn't crazy about the wheels at first.

The more I look at them though, the more I like them! Think I'm just so used to seeing people with stretched tires with itty bitty (titty) sidewalls.

As much as I champion manual transmissions, I really love the ZF 8-speed. That slushbox puts in work! I don't have a complaint about it in any car I've driven or ridden in. Fast and smooth.
Shit, the car comes with slightly stretched tires from the factory It works on some cars, but not for the way I drive. I need that sidewall to protect the rim.

And the zed eff 8 speed is a damn good trans.
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 11:17 AM
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HPDEs*. Track days, etc.
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 12:19 PM
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don't you has a manual?
it was so good you chose not to get it?
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
It works on some cars, but not for the way I drive. I need that sidewall to protect the rim.
You think that wheel/tire combo would fit something like an S5 Sportback?
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 02:12 PM
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HPDEs*. Track days, etc.
Oh, duh... yeah I've thought about it, really don't want to break it

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don't you has a manual?
it was so good you chose not to get it?
the R comes with a DSG, not a 8AT.

But I'm happy rowing my own
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 02:39 PM
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omg it's soooo great!
but i wouldn't want it.
i know what it comes with. don't ruin my jokes!
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 03:47 PM
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omg it's soooo great!
but i wouldn't want it.
i know what it comes with. don't ruin my jokes!
DSG club bruh.
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 05:02 PM
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Those look small. But that girth!
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 06:34 AM
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yeah bro...
he's got a set of fatties.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 09:28 AM
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I used to have a diffuser on the FR-S, and when I saw that the same company (albeit under a different name) had one for the Golf, I knew I had to get it...eventually. The price tag was a bit much though. Luckily, this one popped up for sale on the forums for about $200 less than what it was new, and I jumped all over it. Some powder coat has been scraped off the bottom of the fins, but since the diffuser is aluminum, it won't rust. I may still hit it with paint just the hide the imperfections, but you can't see it when the car is on the ground. The fins aren't as aggressive as the diffuser I had on the FR-S, but after stabbing my feet and ankles whenever I wore flip flops around them, I'm happy with the smaller, less noticeable design.

I'm too lazy to clean the car and take decent pics with the dslr, so we'll just have to settle for quick cell phone shots:









I like that they run models for all of their aero parts - this model has their front dive planes as well, but I'm not sure if I want to drill the bumper for that just yet. Most people on the forums that run this diffuser have seen a 1-2mpg increase, which shows that it does increase aerodynamic efficiency.




The install is a breeze, but you just have to take some time to align it and make sure it is set to the correct angle (bottom of fins at same angle as undertray of car). Now I just need to find a front splitter that I like.

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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 10:14 AM
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 10:33 AM
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Shit yes, Morgan...
I love that you put that much thought into everything you do.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 10:41 AM
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Eh...not everything
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 10:42 AM
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We are a work in progress as much as our cars are...
the desire to improve is what can set you apart.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 10:45 AM
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 10:47 AM
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Looks good, and relatively subtle.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 11:28 AM
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Rusty license plate bolts -1000 scene points
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Rusty license plate bolts -1000 scene points
The rust is a throwback to all my Hondas. Gotta represent.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 12:41 PM
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Looks good bro. Nice added touch. Don't want to use black screw heads though?

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The rust is a throwback to all my Hondas. Gotta represent.
Shit, I have to replace mine as well. Stupid rust.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 01:46 PM
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It came with the silver stainless screws, so I'm using those. If I could find something that won't rust, I'd swap.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 07:39 PM
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Old Aug 25, 2019 | 08:45 AM
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get the ones with a plastic cap
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Old Aug 25, 2019 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
It came with the silver stainless screws, so I'm using those. If I could find something that won't rust, I'd swap.
How did you get stainless screws to rust? Maybe try the galvanized ones?
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Old Aug 25, 2019 | 12:18 PM
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Cheap MIC stainless steel.

Get some good quality Stainless and it'll hold up. Or spring for some aluminum or titanium and be baller with no rust.
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Old Aug 25, 2019 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
It came with the silver stainless screws, so I'm using those. If I could find something that won't rust, I'd swap.
Move to Arizona...nothing rusts.
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 06:41 AM
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Move to wherever BlackAck lives, also no rust.
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 08:16 AM
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Diffuser looks good and so do the wheels since I apparently missed that update.
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 08:24 AM
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so self absorbed.
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 09:04 AM
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Give the man a break, he's probably still sore from digging all those holes in his yard...
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 09:35 AM
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Not the holes he wants to be digging either...pobrecito.
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 09:42 AM
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rusty screws.. that's the vibe
not like that vinyl sticker covering that canted radio power symbol
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
How did you get stainless screws to rust? Maybe try the galvanized ones?
I assumed @RPhilMan1 was referring to the screws on the diffuser. Those aren't rusty. The rusty screws are the ones on the license plate - no idea what those are since they came with the BMW plate bracket. I need to figure out what thread they are so I can replace them with something decent.

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Move to Arizona...nothing rusts.
But I like water and trees and grass.

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rusty screws.. that's the vibe
not like that vinyl sticker covering that canted radio power symbol
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 06:51 AM
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they are like m8 and like 1mm thick.
so annoying.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 04:21 PM
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Aren't most license plate bolts the same size?

Canadian Tires here have a little board you can use to find our your screw size. I put some nice little socket head screws on the Mazda.

Steal some off a new Golf next time you're at the dealer
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
Aren't most license plate bolts the same size?

Canadian Tires here have a little board you can use to find our your screw size. I put some nice little socket head screws on the Mazda.

Steal some off a new Golf next time you're at the dealer
Up here in Canadark, you can't win. The metal ones rust. The plastic ones break off due to the extreme cold.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 04:27 PM
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