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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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ANY BODY DO A MOD EXPECTING A LITTLE DIFFERENCE AND GETTING A SURPRISE THAT ITS A BIG DIFFERENCE. MINE IS THE PFADT TRANS BRACE. MADE THE CAR FEEL VERY TIGHT!
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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I just installed a Vortex Ram Air intake. Broke the runcraps loose coming out of 2nd gear in my A4. Never did that before!
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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STOP YELLING AT US, and congrats!
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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glad you liked your mod
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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i did when i put my B&M shifter in. I have had other cars with short shifters and this one is tighter and feels better than the other ones i have had.
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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4.10 gears did it for me.
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Blower mod, expected 600 rwhp and got 749 rwhp
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As far as me it would be the rear L5 flares. I know...body mod...but wow what a difference in looks.
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Never did any real performance mods to my car, but did install the Motor City Mold hood and VE interior. I knew they looked good, but the compliments they got from everyone else made the changes well worth the money.
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