Got some free LED fog lights the other day an tossed them in. Because the color/temperature is almost identical to that of the headlights you almost can't even tell that they're on at night, but they are a closer match to the DRLs than the stock halogen bulbs were which looks better when the pathway lighting is on. This pic makes the DRLs look yellow for some reason but the difference between the two sets of lights is actually much smaller.
Now being that it's not only the new year but the start of my second year driving the car, I wanted to outline some plans I have for it maintenance and modification wise so that hopefully some of you can weigh in! With mods I'm just going to stick to listing performance items, I have a few aesthetic mods planned but those can remain a surprise assuming they pan out.
Maitenance
XCheck timing Chain Stretch & Replace if Needed- I don't have VCDS or OBDEleven to check the cam phase adaptation so maybe I'll just ask them to check when the car is at the dealership for state inspection. I work there so it shouldn't cost an arm and a leg to have them plug it in and see. Every car seems to be different with how long the chains last so I want to know how mine is doing after 72k+ miles to avoid potential catastrophe.
XBrake Fluid Flush- I have the fluid and will do it when I replace my rear pads/rotors. I'm not sure if the system has ever been flushed but on hot days the pedal feels softer so I suspect there is moisture in the system. I think I'll make this a yearly maintenance item.
Drivetrain Fluids- Trans & diff fluid- seems like an inexpensive way to increase longevity of the drivetrain so why not?
XIgnition Coils??- These have been on my mind for a while but the car runs fine so I haven't been fussed to do them. Is it worth doing them now at 72k? reconsidering now that I'm tuned.
Spare Key- I've been procrastinating on this big time, but I have to order another key for this car, I only have the one fob so if something happens to it I'm SOL, a large but unavoidable expense.
Performance
X FMIC Upgrade- Leaning towards the factory 3.0TDI unit as it's an inexpensive OEM upgrade. Anyone know if it would be prudent to upgrade the intercooler hoses as well to maximize performance? Or am I not leaving anything on the table by keeping the stock hoses?
Transmission Mount Insert- These are dirt cheap and I hear they make a big difference in the shift quality on these 6MT cars
Rear Sway Bar- Seems like it will make the biggest difference in dialing out some of the remaining mid-corner understeer, would upgrade the end links too.
Let me know what you guys think and if there is anything I should add maintenance or performance wise!
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