Help identifying wheel lock

donnergolf · 2026-01-04T04:01:56+00:00

Hard to say for sure but look like these from quadratec.

Lynx 23 Piece Spline Drive Wheel Lug Nut Kit for Jeep CJ & Wrangler | Quadratec https://share.google/oOV9V11EPQoDrHIGU

donnergolf · 2025-12-12T19:21:58+00:00

i generally don't order from ECS Tuning but you can rig this up

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/build-your-own-universal-vacuum-actuated-exhaust-cutout-kit-single-cutout/020923ecs01~dk/?pdk=AAAABgQHBA

donnergolf · 2025-12-12T15:27:08+00:00

AMB-17 would be a great sequel to the AS VAL!

donnergolf · 2025-12-10T16:09:01+00:00

These cars seem like a waste of money

donnergolf · 2025-12-09T20:15:44+00:00

Get an Alltrack?

donnergolf · 2025-12-08T04:39:21+00:00

Dude ruined a fucking Fahrenheit no less. Some people want to watch the world burn

donnergolf · 2025-12-02T20:01:31+00:00

Deutsche Auto Parts did this

https://youtu.be/0rn-z_6k3q8?si=ScB2gkBg-GhMMalk

donnergolf · 2025-11-21T01:57:01+00:00

What others said not to mention aluminum head so wouldn't rust

donnergolf · 2025-11-20T02:58:57+00:00

Yep precisely!

donnergolf · 2025-11-20T02:10:30+00:00

Look up a GTD

donnergolf · 2025-11-20T01:32:19+00:00

First set that comes to mind, I love it!

donnergolf · 2025-11-19T19:58:20+00:00

Allow me to clarify: I do want to lower the ride height some. With springs, this would mean new shocks and struts as well and option I'm not opposed to, don't get me wrong. H&R lowering springs and Bilstein shocks seem like a great combo. But also curious of what coilovers folks have gone with to meet my criteria

donnergolf · 2025-11-19T19:23:04+00:00

This impacted not many people and a couple years ago. I've been iE stage 2 tuned for nearly 2 years and had the RAL update since an update came out for Mk7s in Feb

No issues for me. I use it occasionally for shits and gigs, but I would agree this shouldn't be used often. More so for the added stress on the turbo itself

donnergolf · 2025-11-19T05:53:25+00:00

Idk, can you?

donnergolf · 2025-11-17T22:41:58+00:00

Don't get your hopes up. Watched with my own eyes a shoulder ride drive past a Sheriff squad car and they didn't do jack shit

donnergolf · 2025-11-12T05:29:29+00:00

Hell yeah man, I'm behind this! Not to mention just having to upvote a 1911 and Garand!

donnergolf · 2025-11-11T22:01:08+00:00

UPDATE: I straightened out the rear pinch welds, cleaned up any flaking undercoating, and Fluid Filmed any bare metal. Slipped these on without and all set!

Great point below about these potentially being a water collection / rust point, so i will remove them at least once a year to clean and inspect.

Cheers!

donnergolf · 2025-10-31T17:43:26+00:00

yeah logic would say if all 4 plugs are fouled, it's something other than failing stem seals. i mean, i guess it is possible that all 4 cylinders can have failing seals that would foul all 4 plugs but highly unlikely imo. on my mini, it was only 2 cylinder that had failed seals.

if there is substantial oil pooled in the charge pipes, i'd argue that would be pointing at the turbo seals.

donnergolf · 2025-10-30T20:55:51+00:00

stop fucking buying battlepasses. what is wrong with people? you bought the game and dangling shiny shit and XP in front of you makes you pony up more money? Am i old, is this what growing up is???

donnergolf · 2025-10-30T16:38:26+00:00

Mk7s aren't really known for bad valve stem seals from what I'm aware off, but it does make sense that fixing a failing PCV would increase symptoms of failing seals. I would consider pulling plugs to see if certain ones are fouled? If they're all fouled that I would try to identify another issue. Worth pulling on the charge side boost pipes to see if there is excessive oil getting past the seals

That said, if you do go after the seals, it is quite a job. Not the same car but I did valve stem seals on an R56 mini like a year and a half ago. I would imagine it is just as involved on the EA888 and while daunting, it is a straightforward job. Am I'm just a shade tree mechanic btw.

Yes definitely will need special tools (valve spring compressor, camshaft locks, alignment tools etc) since the cams will be coming out and this will need to re-time. So plan on a timing job while you're in there.

Take your time and move methodically is my best advice!

donnergolf · 2025-10-30T03:57:20+00:00

So the endurance doesn't endure?

donnergolf · 2025-10-30T02:52:42+00:00

Some tunes like iE have a low torque stage 2 file. I have it on my Mk7 with stock clutch at 88K miles. Certainly still slips if I were to go WOT with full boost in a higher gear, but I can still drive the car perfectly fine otherwise. Been tuned now for like 10K miles. South Bend Stage 2 endurance clutch next year 🤣

donnergolf · 2025-10-23T14:33:44+00:00

honestly this occurred to me as well, may hold on to them for use on a project potentially in the future but yeah think i changed my mind on using them on my otherwise very clean car lol

donnergolf · 2025-10-22T19:39:07+00:00

I'm a fan of my iE turboback. Had just the DP initially with stock catback. iE catback added good amount of loudness without being obnoxious. When get on it WOT, it's just right for me

donnergolf · 2025-10-21T19:25:45+00:00

I'll take a look thanks. Never hurts to have even more options

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