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Old 12-26-16, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by knshro13
I'd change fluids. The mileage is super low, but you never know when that last time it was touched. probably never. For example, moisture can work its way into the lines and contaminate brake fluid too.
I'd highly doubt moisture made it into the brake lines. The car was garage kept and never went out in inclement weather. Are there other reasons or theories? The oil was the only fluids that were changed and done regularly.
Old 12-26-16, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cleethree
I'd highly doubt moisture made it into the brake lines. The car was garage kept and never went out in inclement weather. Are there other reasons or theories? The oil was the only fluids that were changed and done regularly.
Congratulations & welcome aboard!

Regarding brake fluid.. The moisture can accumulate over time, regardless.. So, it's a good idea to at least bleed the brakes since it's likely the original fluid from the factory, which is now over 5 years old.

From Wikipedia:
Glycol-ether (DOT 3, 4, and 5.1) brake fluids are hygroscopic (water absorbing), which means they absorb moisture from the atmosphere under normal humidity levels.
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Thanks for the recommendation. I'll change out the brake fluid.
Also the brake squeak sometimes during slow braking. My SA says there's no TSB for the brakes but I read that there is one here, albeit on an old thread. Is it because I have a 2012? I'm thinking maybe the later models already have the new pads and shims.
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Beautiful color combo...congrats on the pick up.
Old 12-28-16, 11:46 PM
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Very nice!

If you want performance gains from the exhaust, you'll be needing to change your headers. There are a few choices in this regard, most go with either PPE or SIKKY, but there are some rare options out there like Novel if you have deep pockets!

Congrats on the purchase though dude, nice find for sure.

I'd also look at getting the USRS and the AOS and maybe the titanium intake from RR-Racing.

First one improves handling, other two remove unwanted oil from the intake system. The titanium intake also happens to look amazing! Lol.

Hope you and the family enjoy many happy miles together.

Cheers.



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Old 12-29-16, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by PDP180180
Very nice!

If you want performance gains from the exhaust, you'll be needing to change your headers. There are a few choices in this regard, most go with either PPE or SIKKY, but there are some rare options out there like Novel if you have deep pockets!

Congrats on the purchase though dude, nice find for sure.

I'd also look at getting the USRS and the AOS and maybe the titanium intake from RR-Racing.

First one improves handling, other two remove unwanted oil from the intake system. The titanium intake also happens to look amazing! Lol.

Hope you and the family enjoy many happy miles together.

Cheers.



Peter

??? Exhaust gives nice gains all on its own.
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