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I always say that patience is a virtue, but it ain't one of mine But I am also a cheapskate... and patience did pay off as far as ADM vs $3k "worth of accessories", in my opinion they are just about the same, since the "accessories" in question are worth maybe tops $50-$100.

I did not drive to a single dealership until I purchased. I called, emailed, texted all dealerships within about 200 miles I followed up every few months, letting them know that I am still very interested, and offering to help them take the car off their hands as soon as it gets off the...

One last observation per my latest research Apparently the "regular" Wix and Purolator are better at ultra fine particle filtering (turbocharger protection), with Purolator ONE slightly better than regular Wix. Purolator ONE real world is model-specific up to 99% at 17–20 µm mfg claim: 99% at...

I suspected that the reason Royal Purple was both a very good filter, and is no longer available meant that it was a rebranded Fram. I was close. Royal Purple was made by Champion Labs, which was another company under the same parent company of Fram. Mobil 1, Royal Purple, Amsoil, and K&N oil...

The 15400-PLM-A02 was manufactured under contract by Honeywell/Fram (the blue-can version which was cut open and compared to Fram PH7317 Extra Guard). Fram’s parent company (First Brands Group) did file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and Fram filters are no longer available, thoush Which is why I did...

updated results, this time using independent testing over manufacturer claims seems Royal Purple might be the best, yet seems out of stock every where I looked. including Royal Purple direct. FilterFiltering Efficiency (ISO 4548-12)Effective Micron Rating (99% capture)Pressure DropOil...

did more research, turbochargers need finest filtration since they spin so fast. I found one more source from 2021 by Ascent Filtration evaluation using ISO 4548-12 which measured Purolator Boss actual performance at 87.79 percent efficiency at 25 microns and only 61.80 percent at 20 microns...

Amsoil seems best. followed by Purolator Boss and Mobil 1 Filter Filtering Efficiency (ISO 4548-12) Effective Micron Rating (99% capture) Pressure Drop Oil Flow Bypass Valve Pressure Honda 15400-PLM-A01 (OEM Filtech/Toyo Roki) ~99.9% @ 20 µm (per supplier data) ~20 µm OEM moderate...

I looked at the Fusion, but was concerned about the metal disk on top, and indeed thrice the price of the Mishimoto (which I got as "used like new" from Amazon)

Difficult for me to make a decision. I am always striving for "perfection", yet sometimes there is no "perfection" only best compromise... I just repeated my spec research. These come up on top: Amsoil, Mobil 1, Purolator Boss, Wix. Amsoil filters a bit better, but has a bit more oil...

I was minutes from placing a non-refundable deposit for a place on the waiting list (not a guarantee that I'll even be able to purchase) from an out-of-state dealer, when I got a message from Airport Marina Honda in Los Angeles. $2K over, no charge for installed options. I suspected a bait and...

Honda OEM filter 15400-PLM-A02 was manufactured by Fram (and a cheap low end Fram). Fram went belly up last year from recent search, it seems that Honda now sources 15400-PLM-A01 from Filtec for North America. and 15400-RTA-003 Mahle Tennex for Japan/Global. Since Honda used a cheap low end...

I am also in SoCal, after burning my hand once (years ago '07 Si FA5), I will never again use metal knobs. I also prefer heavier shift knobs. For the FA5 I used the 400g Razo RA-68A Palm Grip (went through two of them in the 18 years I drove the FA5) and loved it. Yet, for whatever reason, it...

I am not racing or tracking, just daily driving. As mentioned elsewhere, I drive like an ape, no finesse. Yet I could tell the difference between FL5, DE5 and DSC. muh prefer the DSC, though I am not convinced that I'll notice any fine tuning or adjustments to the DSC. I also rather not mess up...

same reason I did And I believe that It is the only one with EPDM rubber bushings

I had the PRL RMM for about a year now. I did not notice much increase in NVH, but also not much decrease in wheel hop Note that I drive like an ape, no finesse, and I cannot seem to be able to modulate and control the accelerator pedal for a perfect wheel hop free launches...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/157293307690 $12 8.5 mil CCC (Cheap Chinese Crap)

The thought did cross my mind… If/when the turbo fails it will be a great excuse to get the Kuro or MHI. Yet a new turbo is a bit more expensive than replacing the screen. While researching I stumbled on this Turbosmart upgraded 44 micron filter that can be cleaned (as opposed to the OEM...

Love the Suma side view mirrors. Highly recommend them. But I hated the rear view mirror which was returned for a full refund. Suma has excellent customer service, responsive, and stands behind their products. The side view mirror have much larger field of view, cut glare at night, and were...

It all depends what you want from your car and what you can fit in your garage... Before getting my FL5, I considered the 4BW and the M3 (both with the manual transmission as I would not be caught dead in an automatic unless it is my hearse) Yet my garage made the final decision for me... Our...