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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 05:39 AM
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^^ Congrats to both of you!!

BigDirty - It will look darker in some condition and lighter in others - very interesting color

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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 07:29 AM
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Another dealer reached out to me today 12-23-25 that another UE will be available @ 72499 which includes window tint and some PPF. He will confirm later today if interested let me know.
I think it will arrive at port 1/2/26 Ok just talked to the dealer the car is available please send me private message I will give you his contact info. He needs 1000 deposit /refundable. Not many left hurry! Salesman said if I help him, he will give me oil change for free lol

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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 04:44 PM
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Here's some photos from my adventure to Rhode Island and back to Virginia! I also got some pics from Next Level Auto while they were working on it! It was snowing in NJ this morning but the roads were mostly clear. The car is covered in road spray nastiness so a wash is the first thing I'm going to do tomorrow.















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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 05:33 PM
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CONGRATS and you sure didn't waste anytime for the mods (lol) - I am super happy for you and how it all turned out well.
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Old Dec 24, 2025 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BigDirtyUnko
Here's some photos from my adventure to Rhode Island and back to Virginia! I also got some pics from Next Level Auto while they were working on it! It was snowing in NJ this morning but the roads were mostly clear. The car is covered in road spray nastiness so a wash is the first thing I'm going to do tomorrow.












How do you like the way it sounds now?
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Old Dec 24, 2025 | 01:41 PM
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How do you like the way it sounds now?
I love it and it's better than I was expecting! Sounds so good but I think it would be too loud for some. It is not subtle at all but I also don't think it's obnoxious. Sound never comes across well in videos unfortunately and the videos on Ark Performance's website don't do any justice.
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Old Dec 25, 2025 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDirtyUnko
I love it and it's better than I was expecting! Sounds so good but I think it would be too loud for some. It is not subtle at all but I also don't think it's obnoxious. Sound never comes across well in videos unfortunately and the videos on Ark Performance's website don't do any justice.
Thanks for sharing! Looks great!
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Old Dec 28, 2025 | 03:14 PM
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Sorry if this was already covered here but are the brakes the same as the RCF? same part numbers? about to pull the trigger on at least the fronts I think
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Old Dec 28, 2025 | 04:08 PM
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I think it was confirmed that it was HOWEVER, be careful to make sure the wheels you have will fit. The front calipers are pretty big and you want to make sure they clear. I couldn't get over how BIG they were when I removed my wheels to clean and apply the sealer
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Old Dec 28, 2025 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
I think it was confirmed that it was HOWEVER, be careful to make sure the wheels you have will fit. The front calipers are pretty big and you want to make sure they clear. I couldn't get over how BIG they were when I removed my wheels to clean and apply the sealer
what size spacers do I need for the 2025 BBS wheels? I was looking at doing 10mm which should be enough right?
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Old Dec 29, 2025 | 03:34 AM
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^^ I wouldn't want to give you any misinformation on spacers as I never installed them nor do I know enough of the specs to help you but I am sure some with more knowledge will chime in....
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Old Dec 29, 2025 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by enkrypt3d
what size spacers do I need for the 2025 BBS wheels? I was looking at doing 10mm which should be enough right?
2025 BBS fit the RC-F brakes. The UE has the same setup as the RC-F, only the back plate is different IIRC.
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Old Dec 29, 2025 | 05:29 AM
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^^ And there you have it, the master has spoken!! I knew you would chime in, and I couldn't be 100% sure if teh BBS wheels also cleared the calipers without spacers, I know the Enkei wheels didn't. Thanks for clarifying
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Old Dec 31, 2025 | 06:24 AM
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I need some opinions...

I finally took delivery of #284 UE yesterday after an Expel front and mirror PPF and full ceramic coat. I swapped out the tires for Michelin Pilot Sport AS tires because although I won't be driving it with any sign of snow, I will drive it in the winter (northeast) on dry days. But of course, there's always residual salt. The guy who wrapped my car suggested an undercarraige coating. What do you guys think? Is it worth it?
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Old Dec 31, 2025 | 10:40 AM
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^ I'd just wash it often, if it's dry out, salt mostly won't stick anyways.
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