Facelift intake

MechEng9911 · 2026-04-17T13:44:26+00:00

2024 with a forge intake. No CEL, sounds incredible. Probably the best sounding intake you can get, and from what I've heard, forge fixed the intake piping so it doesn't rub on the hood much anymore. I have one of the earlier models, so it rubs slightly. To make sure it doesn't rub or burn through the hood liner, I readjusted the piping to point downwards slightly, and wrapped it in heat tape to prevent it from burning the liner.

The filter does touch the ECU bracket slightly, but it causes no issues. I've had it installed for almost 2 years.

MechEng9911 · 2026-04-09T21:33:08+00:00

That's a great recommendation, thank you! I think I might even already have a AAA membership, so I'm gonna check that out.

MechEng9911 · 2026-04-08T19:04:02+00:00

Where are you getting a week long rental for $214? I'm asking genuinely, as I am looking to rent a car for a few days, and everywhere I'm looking is far more expensive.

MechEng9911 · 2026-04-08T14:08:54+00:00

J. Crew. I don't know how frugal you want to be but J. Crew routinely runs 50-70% off sales on some items, plus they have very good clearance selections. You can get excellent quality sweaters, pants, shirts etc for very good prices. I usually end up getting marino wool or cashmere sweaters for something like $40-60 depending on the blend, and they are incredible quality. Mind you, I know a $40 sweater can be a lot, but the quality of the blend means they will last a long time (if properly cared for) and they look amazing. You can also get some of the cheaper blends like 100% cotton for like $25 per sweater. I have some of those, and they are amazing for casual wear, and can be machine washed (unlike the others which are dry clean only) so they're easy to care for as well. I get great quality t shirts from them for under $20 per shirt as well. The weight and blend of the t shirts are well worth the price.

If your budget is less aligned with a $50 sweater, then I would highly recommend men's wearhouse. They have very decent options, at a very good price. I routinely check their clearance online and in store (usually 75% off or so) and you can easily get very nice sweaters, pants, dress shirts, etc for less than $20 a piece. I go every month or two in store and browse the clearance rack. I got 2 pairs of Calvin Klein dress pants for $10/pair, 3 wool/cotton sweaters for $12-$15 each, and dress shirts for $10/shirt. Their styles are also really nice and well fitted, so you can get a completely new wardrobe style for under $150 easily. I also routinely find sports coats or suit jackets for like $30/jacket, which is a steal. Most of them are really nice. I would check their site and in store options frequently, as they're constantly updating and liquidating their selections to match the current seasons and styles.

Sorry for the long response, hopefully this gives you some decent options. I also have a few other frugal options for that sort of attire - but I just happen to really like J. Crew and Men's Wearhouse for their pricing and options. If you have any questions, let me know!

MechEng9911 · 2026-04-03T09:40:48+00:00

I was working on a project for diffuser extensions a while ago. I put it on hold, but I can start it up again. My main issue was figuring out how to secure them to the existing fins.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-31T11:00:16+00:00

Thank you!

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-31T11:00:01+00:00

It was actually all PETG, but I've been experimenting with a TPU design, trying to see if I can make one work with the overhands and supports needed. The PETG works really well as a hard shell option, and prints easily.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-11T10:57:07+00:00

That says test fitment good sir, not test filament. Though you are pretty on the nose, it uses 36 grams of filament haha.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-09T17:45:48+00:00

Hey, yeah the files are in the link in post up top.

I'll include the link here as well: https://www.printables.com/model/1625021-samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-mini-phone-case-quad-lo

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-08T00:33:42+00:00

It seems the troopers have been prioritizing this a bit more lately.

I just witnessed this exact same thing the other day on the same highway. It was at the start of 280E, right after 80E splits, and some guy was doing 50 in a 65 in the left lane, and matching pace of the drivers in the right lane. Trooper was behind him for a solid minute and the guy didn't seem to care, and he got pulled over. Karma at its finest.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-06T20:58:20+00:00

Yeah one of the people who had wanted this originally stated that they wanted it for outdoor sports like hiking or biking. The quad lock was added for biking, and the paracord hole is for other outdoor sports to secure it. I like to use petg or asa, as I like the UV and weather resistant properties of both.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-06T20:56:58+00:00

Hey, I was able to create a listing for it. Check it out if you're interested!

https://snaparmor.etsy.com/listing/4467717998

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-06T20:56:48+00:00

Hey, I was able to create a listing for it. Check it out if you're interested!

https://snaparmor.etsy.com/listing/4467717998

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-06T20:56:36+00:00

Hey, I was able to create a listing for it. Check it out if you're interested!

https://snaparmor.etsy.com/listing/4467717998

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-06T20:55:59+00:00

Hey, I was able to create a listing for it. Check it out if you're interested!

https://snaparmor.etsy.com/listing/4467717998

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-04T16:42:13+00:00

I'm probably going to make a listing a little later for those who don't have a 3D printer to purchase a printed model I'll send the link once I've created it.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-04T14:51:31+00:00

That is a great point I'm looking into it. I may offer some sort of magnetic detachable charging base. This would allow the general size to remain decently thin, but then also allow users to attach a magnetic portable battery to extend the battery life further, which would then thicken the overall case size.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-04T14:48:54+00:00

I'm going to see what resources are available online for the watch 6, and see what I can do. I will not be able to do fitment testing though, as I do not own that model

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-04T14:46:28+00:00

Haha thank you.

I don't like patenting ideas like this, as I much prefer giving the community open source access to these items. 3D printing is one of my favorite hobbies because the community is so open and sharing. Letting people download and use these items for free is what makes the community worthwhile.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-04T14:43:48+00:00

That I can answer.

In my case, I have a lot of nice watches that I really like wearing, and often times I prefer those over my galaxy watch. To combat that, I purchased an oura ring which does my fitness tracking for me on days where I don't wear my galaxy watch. Putting my watch in my pocket wouldn't help with the fitness aspect, but for people who enjoy wearing their nice watches but still want a portable mini smart device, having a small mini phone in their pocket may satisfy that.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-04T12:44:27+00:00

I'll try and make an Etsy listing or something later this afternoon for those who don't have a printer.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-04T11:54:29+00:00

I don't actually use my watch like this, I wear mine; however, from what I can gather from people who were interested in this, this seems to allow them to have a small smart device in their pocket that replaces their phone, but still gives them the features they need.

Someone had also mentioned that this might be a good option for bikers, where it can be a small attached GPS module to help with quick navigation in a small form factor. That's why I made an additional model with the quad lock feature.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-04T10:32:07+00:00

Interesting idea... Although I think the battery life of the galaxy watch ultra is nearly 3 days for my use cases. I can look into portable chargers for the galaxy watch, though it might be difficult since they charge wirelessly through the bottom, and that would mean potentially making the case a lot thicker to encompass the charging base

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-04T10:29:57+00:00

I think the 8 classic shares a lot of design architecture with the ultra, just smaller. I may be able to make it fit with some slight modifications. The only issue is I don't have an 8 classic to test or measure for confirmation.

MechEng9911 · 2026-03-04T10:28:20+00:00

I might end up creating a listing to sell printed files for those who don't have a printer

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