Recent content by jbawden

Riiight...a deer...that jumped out right when you were leaving cars and coffee? I see you and your people on Youtube every day :cool: As far as your warranty, sure, it can be a challenge in the rare case that something comes up. I think the regular kong port, TB, and catback would keep you...

I sure wouldn't recommend that unless you're able to drive it for a while. Nothing good happens from running it for 10-15 or whatever amount of idle time.

The world is uncertain, so no telling what the future holds for a replacement. They have a good thing going, but will there be a sedan market left to support gen 5 V? China is flooding their domestic market (and the world) with cheap EV's and national pride is converting a lot of would be...

Mounted on the drivers inside fender with the negative lead behind the ground lug. Positive lead routed into the power block, under the positive jump lug. Obligatory BDT paint shot.

Agree with @albertw it has nothing to do with any fluids. I would add it has nothing to do with the throw out bearing either. It's 100% from the friction surfaces and technique. I've run Tremecs since '04 and they all did it if I acted like I was driving 3 cyl '96 metro and slipped the clutch...

Close to the 3 year point on my '23 fob with the original battery. So you literally replaced the fob battery once a month for an entire year? I might have done it once or twice, but based on previous experience with fob battery life, I would have investigated the root cause. Dollar Tree...

In the age of AWD (and EV's) there will always be faster than the 5BW, but not many that are more engaging than a manual BW. @flipray It would be foolish to make a direct comparison between a 6M Vagon and the 5BW, which is why I didn't. It was simply a general opinion on the 6M BW seeing a...

I can get some light chatter depending on the low speed conditions and how I engage the clutch. If I give it a quick rev with the clutch partially engaged it will usually clear it up. Sometimes it feels like the weather/humidity plays a roll, but I just take it as a characteristic of the 6M...

I see the missing chunk that @Kawman noted. Not disputing your alignment induced wear, but that tire was compromised from whatever caused that damage to the sidewall and rim.

Gloss clear coat?

If you look up that code that @ernsteeng posted you'll find many sources for satin graphite touch up; from small jars to pints for spray guns.

That valve is like a cult. I don't get it, but people are passionate about them once installed.

I assume you read this bulletin during your search? https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11013450-0001.pdf

But not in BW trim, though they say it "should" be back in a few model years.

I predict the same thing will happen with manual BW's when the order window closes on the '26 MY.