I suspect it is to prevent any sort of lifting (the head may rise just a bit, which can cause steam to get into the head gasket and cause issues from there) and the valves are to prevent valve float from occurring..
Probably not necessary, but I've seen it as being highly recommended on a lot...
I had the same issue, with them rounding off. I was also not able to tighten them down all the way. After the first check I had no issues...
Great price (I pre-ordered) and a few nit-picky things... still happy, but I would've changed a few things.
I came from a VW that had springs/struts.
I was a bit more about the go fast life, rather than the sLOW life lol.
Me on the right next to.. you guessed it.. people on air ;)
None. The intercooler keeps the Charge Air Temp down (which there is not a gauge for on the OEM displays/gauges) which is post-intercooler.
:)
You can view the Charge Air Temp. using an SCT X4, AccessPort, code reader, etc..
Hmmm.
Here's my advice. If you are serious about it, enjoy the reduced rate you have while leasing.
There are a few reasons to buy out a lease...
1) You don't have to pay for excess mileage. Feel free to drive more than your miniscule 8,000 miles a year ;)
2) Price to buy may be less than...
^ you should be able to get your 1/8th mile time down. I was trapping ~81.3/82.5mph without issue.
I had a MAP intake and a MAPerformance tune in this. It was fantastic.
I need to get my driver mod improved.
Ennis, TX as well.
Same night as ^^