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If I recall, a front sway bar is a major undertaking,… not for a mod day. Even then, I am not sure it would help with torque steer. Best solution for torque steer would be a 135i !  Yowser! 

A rear sway bar would probably help your times a bit and that is a "relatively" easy install. I have closely watched that done on both Toppers.

I am wondering about installing a larger intercooler at mod day. Or maybe just new brake pads.  hmmm

Thanks, Jeff, for offering to host this and lend your expertise!

I am all in for this one!  I just finished putting my invidia cat back system on (I love it) and also changing my oil.  I have the 15% ALTA pulley bought and was planning on attacking this in february or march when it warms up some.  But I may just wait until April if this is something you think we can tackle in the mod day.  I would feel more comfortable completing this at the mod day then on my own.  Is their another mod that I should consider when adding the 15% pulley (i.e. upgrading spark plugs, etc?).  I was also planning on completing the short throw upgrade as well.  Will these two be doable on the mod day?

On a side not Janelle and I haven't been able to make it back to another meeting because we have been soo busy with our newborn, but we are trying to make one again soon.  We are planning to make it in February, this time we will bring the kids .

Jeff,

Thanks for the info.  I think I might try and tackle the pulley myself still; I was planning on taking my time and getting it down in a day or two.  I have heard getting the stock pulley off is the biggest challenge so I may have to rethink doing it myself, but in general I have found I like doing the work myself if it's possible.  I will definitely look at getting the colder spark plugs when it comes time to change the pulley.  I think I will tackle this during the first week of March, we will see the outcome .

But put me down for the short shift mod, maybe the spark plugs as well if you think that is doable. I should have my pulley in by that time so it would be a good time to tackle the spark plugs.  Do you have the invidia exhaust?  I have heard that there are issues with some kits with the fit being difficult due to the resonator from the invidia.  Any suggestions as to which kit to get?

Avelino

Avelino,

I believe there were some problems with the earlier Invidia kits going on earlier model year MCS. You might find some details on NAM threads.

Not sure where the break point was, but the Invidia I ordered for my 05 MCS went on without any fit up adjustments necessary. Beautiful system and out of this world sound! I miss it!

Jeff,

I am starting to think about changing out the brakes and lines, not just the pads. Any suggestions?

-John

Post edited 12:04 AM – January 20, 2010 by MiniCoog

Jeff/John,

I put on my invidia exhaust and I absolutely love it, however, I did have fit up issues.  For some reason the inside hangers on my 04/04 build MCS face "side to side" meaning the inside hangers on the exhaust must be pointing 90 degrees from the front/rear of the vehicle for the aftermarket exhaust to fit properly.  All four hangers on my invidia exhaust system point forward and back so only the two outside hangers fit.  I am currently working on a fix; but its pretty solid with only the two oustide hangers installed.

My question was on which Short Shift kit would fit with the aftermarket resonator that comes with the invidia.  I have read some threads on NAM that state there are some issues with fit as the resonator gets in the way somehow. 

I will definitely be in for the Short shift mod and spark plugs, maybe by then I will treat my self to a Whalen Shift Knob, i think that would be the cherry on top.