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Out: Mobil 1 Annual Protection 0w20 and a Fram XG11665.

In: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w20 and a fresh XG11665.

The old filter looked to be in great shape. I took a sample of the Mobil 1 AP and will send it to Blackstone for an analysis. I'm betting it looks great. It had about 7100 miles on it with 13% left on the oil life monitor, so it would have likely taken the oil past 8k miles if I went to zero. I'll run the Pennzoil Ultra for at least 5k miles, maybe even 6 or 7, then will do an analysis and compare. It should do very well, too. I'll post the analysis when it comes back in a couple weeks.

This engine has almost 17k miles on it and just gets sweeter as it breaks in. It revs more and more freely, feels stronger, and behaves much better and smoother now below 2k rpm (6 speed manual). I couldn't be happier with this engine/transmission combo at this point.
 
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I put my Freedom Tops back on since we are supposed to get some rain. I have seen a number of questions if you can use the Alien Sunshade with the Freedom Tops on...I have included some pics below, I hope this helps anyone who has had this question.

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I’ve been looking at those flaps for the front and back. Can you let me know if you think they’re worth the $$ in a week or two?
Sure...they are really secure. and good quality. I don't see why I wouldn't like them, but I'll let u know.
 

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Perfect for the beach!! Is this setup for hardtop only? I have a soft-top and I use it all the time..
Yes, it's for the hard top only. The rack that holds the awning mounts to the gutters.
 

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thanks Grady, you gotta set what your expectations are when installing it yourself or paying someone. I have no experience, will it be 100%? I graded myself a 90. Would definitely do a better job second time around as most things. Best newbie advice I could give is lay plastic over engine bay during disassembly, don't want to lose anything in that abyss lol. Also the soapy solution has to be right. I didn't have enough soap initially. You will know right away even though you soak the surface and product generously it still felt sticky and unable to move vinyl around. Right amount, you can easily push it around without effort to get your edges lined up. Couple of pics to show you what you have to take off after the insulation is removed. We like the hood, still 50/50 on the side vents

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Do the fasteners that hold on the hood liner get destroyed upon removal? What should I order?
 

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Do the fasteners that hold on the hood liner get destroyed upon removal? What should I order?
From what I can gather and what I've experienced, not if you have a tool like @aai posted a pic of, done slowly/carefully and in warm temperature. You can get one from most auto parts stores or Harbor Freight for a few bucks.
 

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...also added a new sticker which should boost my horsepower 10 fold
C'mon... John... really...seriously. You wasted your money. By now, everyone knows that's what the catch can is for.

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Wait a minute. I thought the catch can added 4mpg? Those things are amazing!
You've forced me to re-think my interpretation of "tickling the ivories." ;)
 

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Oh cool, thanks! I broke all 6 installing the Rokblokz mud flaps...lol. Good thing you don't need them for the flap install.
its either coming off or breaking off lol....gotta love it. As everyone mentioned you can find them in any auto store, typically on revolving racks, comes in handy. For example when I did the mopar trailer harness install, you have to pry up and snap off the plastic rivets on the front passenger inner fender to get access for wiring to engine bay and interior cabin. They give you new ones that you rivet on. Hell with that! lol, I probably need to get in there probably another 5 times to run wires in and out in the near future for other mods. Just used these reusable pins

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