Drake behind the wheel of our GLK diesel. I had to bury him in July. Best I ever had. RIP buddy.

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J-Dub wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:10 pm I would choose the plastic surround that is over the steering column, 100%.

Me as well. In fact, that is THE ONLY CHANGE that I would make if ordering car again.

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I think we might have discussed this before elsewhere on Carpokes, but I also had a '72 240Z. I drove the wheels off that car, almost literally. Put right at 175k miles on it in 8-years of ownership and it still didn't burn a drop of oil. Drove and handled like a dream, largely unheard ...

1959 Volvo PV544 Purchased for $800 in 1976, laughing stock of Shaw High School
1969 Volvo 144
1972 Datsun 240Z
1973 Datsun 240Z
1976 Datsun 280Z
1980 Camaro Z28 5.0
1983 Datsun 280 ZX Turbo
1986 Porsche 944
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo
1995 Mercedes E320
2002 VW Jetta
2003 BMW M3
2006 BMW 330i
2014 ...

I am assuming it is just this, a deep socket with wobble extension. You may already have a spark plug socket and a selection of short extensions and wobbles.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/14mm-spark-plug-socket-w-long-extension-cta-7654?ads_cmpid=1586640911&ads_adid=59893888775&ads_matchtype ...

I like the design and the way it looks. Even if left unpainted it would work for me. :thumbup:


I see what you are saying, matches the other black inserts in the bumper. :clap:

My vision is for this to be color matched, will post pictures once I get it mounted.

Track days this coming ...

The article makes reference to a special tool needed for spark plug change that the dealer had to acquire. Anyone know what that is?

I did a full decontamination of the paint and 2 step correction, including polishing and sealing the glass. Products used....

Adams iron remover
Griots clay bar
3D One polish
Orange and white Lake Country pads
Black Lake Country pad with Gyeon Renew for PPF (slow speed and no pressure)
Coated paint ...

Earlier his week ordered the Frog Venom rear spoiler, today ordered the Techart front spoiler. GTS will be spoiled?


Congrats! Did you order from Suncoast? Item number TECHART718FRSP? If so, which finish? I would love to see it after installed, and would also like to see the part prior to ...