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Old May 23, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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It's great to hear the dealers here in shanghai take good care of their clients especially during after sales service and rgd warranty issues.

I can't wait to get my new C180 😁
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Old May 23, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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Btw does anyone know if Vossen rims are produced in China ? Found a seller in Ningbo offering a good deal claiming they are 100% originals.
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Old May 24, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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Vossen cast vvs line are made in china, the vf forged line are made in USA
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Old May 24, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Thx chief !
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Old May 25, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Can someone recommend a wastegate brand ? Been looking online and all wastegates I can find a universal.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 03:12 AM
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Why would you need a universal wastegate?
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Old May 26, 2013 | 03:17 AM
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I'm getting a Racechip and id like to get another wastegate with a bit more noise.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 03:29 AM
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I guess you mean a blow off valve?

That wont work as this engine (M274) uses a closed loop charge air system, the air flow meter is excpecting the extra air from the internal BOV,and when dumping the charge air into the atmosphere the engine will run rich at times causing all sorts of problems.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 03:42 AM
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Ah right sorry. My bad got them mixed up. OK so no go on the blow off valve. Got ya !
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Old May 26, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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Ya external bov will mess up our engine. If you get a cone intake you'll be able to here the extra air purge back into the intake system. Kind of sounds like a BOV but not as loud. Unfortunately our cars aren't suited for external bov's =(


here's what mine sounds like after putting in a cone intake:
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDYzMjY2NzA0.html
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Old May 26, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Not exactly what I was hoping for but that filter does give the engine a little more roar !!
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Old May 26, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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the video's sound is a bit distorted as I was beside a freeway, but the 'psssh' sound after throttle release is the closest you'll get to a BOV sound on these engines. Not that loud but audible inside the car if you turn off the radio haha
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Old May 26, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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That's cool enough ;-)

Mate, u gotta recommend me a wheel dealer in town !
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Old May 26, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Next question : wheels again

Will the following fit

Front 18" ET35 8,5
Tire 225/40/18

Rear 18" ET35 9,5
Tire 245/40/18

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Old May 27, 2013 | 12:07 AM
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No they wont
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Old May 27, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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What will then in 18 inches
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Old May 27, 2013 | 01:10 AM
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Youll need higher ET, 45mm in front and 55mm in the rear.
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Not sure if I can't get 55ET but 45 I can for sure. 45 would fit the rear too right ? Just won't have the same look ?
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Youll need higher ET, 45mm in front and 55mm in the rear.
I've got 18x8.5 +35 on 225/40/18 lowered on hr ss with no problems. If he's not lowering then he should clear with the 9.5 rears on 245/40/18.
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Yeah, it might clear but in my opinion it looks like crap.
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I've got 18x8.5 +35 on 225/40/18 lowered on hr ss with no problems. If he's not lowering then he should clear with the 9.5 rears on 245/40/18.
can I see a picture of ur car? I found a guy selling ET 45 but not 55..
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