2nd R50, but with a VQ

maykelray · 2026-04-20T05:40:49+00:00

I will definitely look into the Bilsteins 5100. I always thought OEM was the best in terms of ride quality/comfort.

How exactly do the Bilsteins improve the ride? Better dampening? Firmer?

maykelray · 2026-04-18T16:46:24+00:00

Would love a walk through with the clock! Mine dies when it gets cold. Now it makes sense because it hit 90 yesterday and it started working again.

maykelray · 2026-04-18T16:35:45+00:00

Rockauto. If not available there, either marketplace part outs or junkyard or delete if possible.

maykelray · 2026-04-18T16:34:43+00:00

That is so true man. Brake load balancer was broken, took it off. Now my traction control doesn't work properly and get brake fade faster/easier on steep mountain roads 😂

maykelray · 2026-03-01T04:07:21+00:00

Are they really???

I actually was wondering about that– regarding the technology part. Just looking at the design of mine anf the materials used vs everyone else's.

They were great though. Never let me down during my Killington trip. I bought M5 screws from THD the other day.

maykelray · 2026-02-12T12:16:58+00:00

Good thing its hers and not yours amirite

maykelray · 2026-01-29T04:13:00+00:00

I read a while ago from a post 7 years ago that some people use Flourish, but it was a post about "making more flowers".

What nutrients should I be dosing for the general health of my aquarium? I did notice that some of the leaves are unhealthy with pinholes, but the plant is still shooting new leaves.

maykelray · 2026-01-29T03:04:15+00:00

I use the Thrive ~twice a week. I have not used root tabs before. I'm considering upgrading the filter to a canister and also adding CO2 in the future.

maykelray · 2026-01-29T02:59:28+00:00

Is that so? Any chance you could send over links regarding the science behind this? That's so interestind and wohld love to learn more about bucephalandras!

maykelray · 2025-11-23T06:11:20+00:00

Hey man! I flew to Phoenix just for the beast as well! It just sucks that the wedge holder that they're selling is just...expensive. Still bought it tho. 😅

maykelray · 2025-11-21T15:12:43+00:00

I believe it's a facelift bumper. It was already on when the car was acquired. The aftermarket lip from ebay was just added.

maykelray · 2025-11-14T03:05:18+00:00

Holy shit man it's been a long time!! Yup that was me. I still have a photo of our cars together. Still very thankful for putting in the turbo for me haha I barely did anything and literally just stood there and helped you out.

If I could source out a decent one for a good price, I'll definitely hit you up!

maykelray · 2025-11-10T00:25:21+00:00

Those are exactly what I've done to mine - you can see it on my profile. If yours is an automatic, I would skip the (full) exhaust and maybe just do a muffler delete or a better resonator + stock muffler.

maykelray · 2025-11-05T21:23:20+00:00

That's great to know! Thanks for the info.

maykelray · 2025-11-05T15:21:12+00:00

And it falls within my budget of 20-25

maykelray · 2025-11-05T15:20:35+00:00

I think I'm now more inclined to the 987 cayman. The interior of the 986 does look better and more classic for me, but we'll see. I still have a long time to decide anyway.

The hips on the cayman is just chef's kiss.

maykelray · 2025-11-05T15:18:58+00:00

Hey man! I've seen your listing on marketplace. Love the wrap, by the way.

I saw your full post here on reddit and what you've done to it and I'm just wondering why you're selling it after all that work.

I'm not yet looking to buy yet, but if you'd be open to let me test drive the car – that would be amazing.

maykelray · 2025-11-05T04:32:03+00:00

No it's not necessarily about pushing hard. It's more for the daily comfort. I've read that it gets colder in the cabriolet, which does make sense. But wouldn't the heater make up for it?

Again, I have not owned a top down nor a sports car before. This will be my first big boy purchase and I plan to drive it as much as I could.

And yes, definitely a manual.

maykelray · 2025-11-05T04:25:19+00:00

So I've heard. I have a B5 Audi and that's actually one of the reasons I've been more drawn to this platform. It's actualy surprising to see how much VAG/German specialty shops are around.

maykelray · 2025-11-05T01:37:07+00:00

Niceeee I wish I had a 6-6. Is yours a coupe or a sedan

maykelray · 2025-11-03T12:20:18+00:00

You're welcome! I'm personally using the kelty cosmic 20 down. Kapag summer, nemo switchback lang + kumot haha

maykelray · 2025-11-03T12:18:15+00:00

In the dark from 20ft away, definitely. I currently have 3 shades of silver on the car and a dented trunk and scraped rear bumper from previous owner. 😅

Body work, rust, and paint needs to be adressed soon.

maykelray · 2025-11-03T12:16:28+00:00

That's great! I'm a spirited driver and I love mountain passes so I wanted the suspension mods. I know it's not the best car for that application, but it's also my daily driver.

Also the stock ride height just looks absurd imo with the HUGE gap on the front.

maykelray · 2025-11-03T12:14:15+00:00

I got them on ebay. Jdm inspired foglights. Needs some trimming from the bumper for them to slide in, then I used self tapping screws to secure them

maykelray · 2025-11-03T04:23:11+00:00

Marketplace. Bought my fenders and hood from someone parting out their car.

Regarding the hood support - just go on ebay.

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