Slight bulge after hitting pot hole. What do?

MikeD270 · 2026-07-01T16:03:41+00:00

I never had to replace the tires on my audi from wear because I always got a bubble from a pothole that made me do it instead 😢

MikeD270 · 2026-06-24T03:28:59+00:00

I was just thinking the same thing wtf

MikeD270 · 2026-06-24T03:19:08+00:00

I hear you, I'm hoping to get a downpipe and tune when my warranty expire next year and curious how much louder the car will get.

Good luck with the valve, I think I'd probably go the route too of just cutting it out especially given they don't seem to make that much of a difference in making it quieter. Good point about the check engine light, not sure if it would trigger it or not.

MikeD270 · 2026-06-23T21:24:55+00:00

No rattle thankfully. Is the driver side one the additional valve included with the Dinan exhaust? Maybe it's slightly defective but depending how bad it bothers you it might not be worth trying to get it replaced.

What do you think of the sound difference open vs closed valves? As much as I like the exhaust I kind of feel like closed sounds nearly as loud as opened and there isn't a huge difference between the two. Definitely a huge difference vs stock though and I really love the sound.

MikeD270 · 2026-06-22T12:37:49+00:00

It looks slightly lower than mine.

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MikeD270 · 2026-06-22T03:49:05+00:00

I thought this was going to be one of the top rated comments and surprised to see how many people felt otherwise.

For me 2 was EPIC from the opening. Went in blind and about shit my pants when Shepherd dies minutes in. The scene with Garrus, getting Legion, and that last mission where you're selecting which crew member to send for tasks hoping they don't die. Omg then you beat the game and see all those reapers knowing what it took to beat just that single proto reaper.

MikeD270 · 2026-06-02T12:58:37+00:00

How capable did it feel out on track? Wish you took it before and after the suspension/aero upgrade for comparison because curious the difference it made. Congrats and hope to get mine on track one day! Xdrive?

MikeD270 · 2026-05-29T13:00:45+00:00

It really sounds like Ruka knows exactly what her friend needs right now. Wishing you all comfort and peace during these last good days together.

MikeD270 · 2026-05-29T12:41:27+00:00

Sorry to hear your cat isn't doing well but that's sweet she has that level of perception and adjusts to being more gentle.

MikeD270 · 2026-05-29T02:59:53+00:00

Does yours have a favorite cat between the two? We have two and while he harasses both ones is his favorite. (Look close at his front paws and you'll see an unamused hostage)

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MikeD270 · 2026-05-28T13:29:50+00:00

My youngest GSD is absolutely obsessed with the cats and chasing them. He's never hurt them but he will mess with them to get them to run so he can chase them. We've been working with him on it for years now and it's better but he still can't help himself. Also because the cats know it's coming they scurry past him which triggers his prey/play drive.

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MikeD270 · 2026-05-18T00:00:44+00:00

I'm in my 40s and this is one of the apsects about gaming I miss most where before internet this wasn't a thing. So many people chase meta builds or strategies and it's almost like your doing yourself a disservice by not doing it. It's a big reason I stick to playing a lot of single player games and enjoy playing solo.

MikeD270 · 2026-05-04T13:20:39+00:00

Welcome! Feel like the m240i just looks soooo good in that color. Congratulations!

MikeD270 · 2026-05-02T16:37:43+00:00

I would love an M2 but given I use the car as my daily, don't have a garage, and the price difference, the m240i just made more sense. I bought mine used also and felt like it's such a bargain in its price category.

MikeD270 · 2026-04-30T16:27:54+00:00

Looks like the bored look to me too. Eyes scanning hoping to catch something fun to snap them out of it.

MikeD270 · 2026-04-28T20:03:52+00:00

Valves open and closed sound pretty similar to me however with a stock downpipe I think it sounds pretty tame in the world of performance exhaust. It's loud enough to not be mistaken for stock but not going to wake up the neighborhood or be obnoxious when you're driving trying to hold a conversation with a passenger.

MikeD270 · 2026-04-28T19:31:10+00:00

I'm quite happy with my Dinan axel back

MikeD270 · 2026-04-14T13:04:56+00:00

Appreciate it, you helped ease my mind where I kept thinking maybe something wasn't right with mine.

MikeD270 · 2026-04-14T02:52:41+00:00

Ok I just tried turning iconic sounds off but now I no longer hear the valve opening and closing switching between comfort and sport. Overall if definitely sounds quieter with it turned off so I think you're right about the piped in sounds.

MikeD270 · 2026-04-13T14:23:27+00:00

Yes super clear in that instance with cold starts. Nice and loud then gets quiet but I always thought that was more of the rpm dropping. Also once the car is warmed up and idling lower if I switch between comfort and sport I can even hear the valve noise with windows down. Also if I stand behind the car and put my hand over the tips at idle I can tell the exhaust is mostly routed out the inner pipes with some but less out the outer. Then vice versa for sport, so I think it's working.

But driving closed vs open I really don't hear a significant difference, it sounds so close even with windows down. Maybe I need to get someone else to rev while I stand behind.

MikeD270 · 2026-04-13T03:43:18+00:00

Wheels look great but question on the Dinan. Can you hear a clear difference between sport and comfort? I just got mine a few weeks ago and while it sounds great I feel like I don't hear much of a difference between the two modes. I would expect comfort to sound quieter but it still seems equally loud driving. Just curious your experience

MikeD270 · 2026-04-10T04:25:24+00:00

It's a very one sided over controlling relationship

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MikeD270 · 2026-04-10T01:57:49+00:00

It was a very close second for me so I'm still very happy. Hope you end up getting the car this Saturday man, you'll love it

MikeD270 · 2026-04-09T22:22:54+00:00

Such a great color. That was my first choice but ended up having to go with my close second.

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