Hokie's 335i coupe

[QC_ZHP]

Sweet Jeep, you're car will feel like a rocket when you get it back after driving that though lol.

[johnrando]

Cool!

[HokieZHP]

Oh yeah my car will definitely feel much faster when I drive it again. Jeep is fun though mostly cause it's different.

[HokieZHP]

So if I can get my custom tune finalized before going home for a day or two before heading down south with friends for Spring Break, I'm gonna try to throw her on the dyno and see what she'll do. I'm working with a local guy here who's custom tuning for me for FREE! Super nice guy and he's helped me out a lot. Still have some kinks to work out but if I can get it on the dyno I'll let y'all know!

[ELCID86]

Keep us posted. And be safe "down south".

[HokieZHP]

Just drove it for the first time in a week and a half. Drove my moms audi a3 tdi all the way to FL for spring break so needless to say my car felt like a rocket ship!

[Avetiso]

Haha man are TDi slow.

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[az3579]

Haha man are TDi slow.

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They aren't slow by any means, if it's a recent version of it. They have decent torque and don't feel slow by any means compared to our ZHPs. Compared to a 335, however, quite a few otherwise "not slow" cars feel slow. :(


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[Avetiso]

They aren't slow by any means, if it's a recent version of it. They have decent torque and don't feel slow by any means compared to our ZHPs. Compared to a 335, however, quite a few otherwise "not slow" cars feel slow. :(


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Maybe the recent ones are faster. My brothers 2003 was sloooooow.

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[PirateZHP]

They aren't slow by any means, if it's a recent version of it. They have decent torque and don't feel slow by any means compared to our ZHPs. Compared to a 335, however, quite a few otherwise "not slow" cars feel slow. :(


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They are also very easy to get a lot more power out of... I'll agree, not slow by any means.

[HokieZHP]

Yeah it's a 2010 Audi TDI. 140hp/236ftlbs I believe. 0-60 is around 8 seconds. Tuning them really pumps them up though! My mom got her's with 8k miles on it and is currently at 85k so once it hits 100k and is out of Audi warranty, probably next year since she drives a lot, my dad says it will be tuned! It actually handles VERY well honestly

[HokieZHP]

Still doing the map revisions for my custom tune. Currently trying to tune out my WG rattle from the lack of backpressure in my exhaust with the catless DP's. Almost got it!

[danewilson77]

Nice work Chris.

[HokieZHP]

WG rattle is gone! Thanks to a local friend!


Also I couldn't post in daily ZHP pics so here it is. The first picture of my car with a real camera haha. From a meet with some local BMW guys here in the area. About 20 came out and it was a really good time!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/09/banaqe5u.jpg

And also one from earlier that day before I left (iphone)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/09/8u3yvyje.jpg

[johnrando]

Looks good!

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[HokieZHP]

Thanks! Two more items are on the list as soon as the tax return comes in. FMIC and charge pipe with Tial Q BOV.

[HokieZHP]

Got a perforated shift knob and e brake handle from a local friend for a great price! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/14/yse4e6y2.jpg

[danewilson77]

:drool

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[UdubBadger]

Looks great Chris


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[Avetiso]

Man oh man is your car pretty.

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[johnrando]

+1

[HokieZHP]

Thanks guys! Really appreciate the kind words. Haven't gotten to do a detail on her yet but it'll come the week after finals. Here in a month or so

[HokieZHP]

So big news. I WON a contest for a free Mishimoto FMIC for my 335! They were holding a contest on e90post and the winner has to write an unbiased review about it and post some pictures. Needless to say I'm pumped as I just saved at a minimum $500! (cheapest one you can buy)

Install will be coming shortly after I receive it, hopefully soon!

[johnrando]

Very cool!

[Avetiso]

Epic! More powah!

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[HokieZHP]

Yeah I'm excited! It also hooks up using the stock connections and installs very easily which is cool

[ELCID86]

Congrats. What's a fmic?


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[HokieZHP]

Front Mount Intercooler

[HokieZHP]

So back on this wheel discussion. Tires are about toast and so the time is approaching very soon. I'm still interested in either:
1) Miro 111 if I can find them
2) NEW Apex EC-7 19" wheel (new release)
3) or the avant garde M590

I've spent hours on the forum and can't find another set other than these 3 that I think would look good and are reputable brands. Also the wheel I choose will be SILVER, no black wheels (ew), maybe possibly consider a light gunmetal though...hmm

Miro 19x8.5, 19x9.5
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/puvyqena.jpg

Apex will be running 19x9, 19x9.5
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/e3y3epe6.jpg

Avant Garde (the more aggressive looking wheel IMO) 19x8.5, 19x9.5
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/eryra4ah.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/yjaqumy7.jpg

Here's my thinking. The Miros aren't made anymore AFAIK and are $ cause of it. The apex's are proven wheels, somewhat bland look but flow with the softer e92 body lines. Finally the AGs are a touch more aggressive looking but I'm not sure my car can pull they look off since I don't have m-sport or am lowered, yet. I can't decide for the life of me!!

I know it's my car and I should pick what I want but I can't.

Someone help me decide haha.

[Hornung418]

BBS LMs 19?

Of your choices u lik the Avant Garde.

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[HokieZHP]

Not a huge fan of the LM's on my car unless it was done up more. Plus my friend just put a set on his new mustang 5.0

[johnrando]

I like the Apex.

[Vas]

What about Apex PS7?

[HokieZHP]

I just saw the announcement for the PS7 wheels today. Unfortunately. I need new tires sooner than they'll be released most likely :/

They looks similar to the VMR V710 or AG m310s IMO

[UdubBadger]

Same. I was thinking I'd do those too but after looking them over more I'm more inclined to grab the EC7s for the BBS look.


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[HokieZHP]

Good point. The ps-7 are also almost identical design to the VMR v710 and AG m310 after looking at them more. The ec-7 just look so plain.

I'm super picky about my wheels I just can't decide and after seeing the AG M590 photoshopped on my car, I'm not a fan. And now I'm looking into suspension for my car as well for a drop which isn't helping the $$ situation..

I need new tires which means wheels now or it'll be another year or so but I'm wondering if wheels without a drop will be ok.

Btw here's the photoshop of the m590s
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/4azatady.jpg

[HokieZHP]

Now that I'm looking more towards the ec-7 as of now, the miro 111 wheels are coming back to mind as they're similar spoke design but a tad more flare which I like

Is there a wheel similar to the Miro 111 but from a more reputable company?? I've heard many horror stories about Miro wheels

[Avetiso]

I like the Apex styling the most.

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[danewilson77]

AG's


As long as we are not just 'rehashing the bashing', this could and should be a useful thread.

[HokieZHP]

Got my new free mishimoto intercooler installed. Definitely a nice power bump and I can actually do back to back pulls now with no power fade. Also pulls harder to redline. I'm seeing about a 20* IAT increase compared to the 50+* I was seeing beforehand. Very happy with it and now my car is FBO!

Install took 30 mins or so from jacking up the car to getting it back on the ground. Very easy install and excellent fit and finish!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/09/jejesa5e.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/09/udy5edeb.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/09/uqytuze6.jpg

[Avetiso]

Nice! Turbo must be so addicting. What are you putting down now?

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[HokieZHP]

It is addicting for sure. I'm currently getting another custom tune done but I'd guess somewhere around 400+ wheel hp. That's where most FBO cars are at. I really need to get on a dyno haha

[danewilson77]

Free is good.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[johnrando]

Sweet.

[HokieZHP]

Thanks. Yeah free is the best.

Currently trying to adjust my wastegate actuator rod to get rid of my wastegate rattle. No luck so far but if it gets rid of it I'll updste

[HokieZHP]

So after some persuasion from my tuner, I am most likely taking the jump and going BACK to a Cobb tuner. I love my OpenFlash tablet but where my car is right now, the OFT just lacks the datalogging parameters I need to really fine tune my car. Ugh..$$

[Avetiso]

First world problems lol. :'( more mod money :rofl

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[HokieZHP]

Haha true. Money I don't have though.. Gonna be tuneless for a while while I sell my OFT so I can get a Cobb...again haha

[UdubBadger]

First world problems lol. :'( more mod money :rofl

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I hate when people say this. Not bagging on you Dario but it's like - aren't we all 1st world inhabitants? So every problem you or I have is a "first world problem"? Doesn't make it any less frustrating or valid to express displeasure with. Plus it makes it seem like whoever is saying it is superior and doesn't complain when a waiter brings them the wrong steak.


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[Avetiso]

I hate when people say this. Not bagging on you Dario but it's like - aren't we all 1st world inhabitants? So every problem you or I have is a "first world problem"? Doesn't make it any less frustrating or valid to express displeasure with. Plus it makes it seem like whoever is saying it is superior and doesn't complain when a waiter brings them the wrong steak.


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I'm in no way saying it in a bad way. I'd still consider it a first world problem but it is still a problem. I'm guilty of the same thing 1000 times over.

When I say that, I mean it in a way of appreciation because I know I've complained about mod money, too.

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[UdubBadger]

I know man, again wasn't attacking you by any means. I've just heard that phrase a lot around here lately.

What does everyone expect? Maintaining and modding our cars is why we are here - we care. If someone is having a rough time with something why do we need to belittle it? It's important to them. You wouldn't piss all over Mario Andretti if he got mad his transmission was jamming up - why do we chastise each other when our hard earned money gets wasted on the wrong parts or have to deal with an unexpected fix of something?

Dis is a brother (and sister in some cases) hood. Let's be good to our family.


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[Avetiso]

I know man, again wasn't attacking you by any means. I've just heard that phrase a lot around here lately.

What does everyone expect? Maintaining and modding our cars is why we are here - we care. If someone is having a rough time with something why do we need to belittle it? It's important to them. You wouldn't piss all over Mario Andretti if he got mad his transmission was jamming up - why do we chastise each other when our hard earned money gets wasted on the wrong parts or have to deal with an unexpected fix of something?

Dis is a brother (and sister in some cases) hood. Let's be good to our family.


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Absolutely agree.

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[Sockethead]

Yea Cobb is the way to go. I wish we had enough time so Kpro could get her data over to Pro Tuning Freaks for her custom tune...

[UdubBadger]

Cough cough Eurocharged cough cough


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[fredo]

LOL ... Me understand now. :biggrin

[HokieZHP]

The main factor on whether or not I switch is gonna be how different that tune is going to be to my current custom tune. I have a pro tuning freaks rep tuning my car now and it's fully dialed in on my stage 2 map. So I'm wondering if it'll be worth the $$ to switch to Cobb for maybe 10-15 hp. I'm going to lunch with my tuner and talk to him about it and see if it'll really be worth it. At this point it's not so much about power as it is drivability, reliability and the smoothness of the power curve and such.

Also if I switch it will to be to a tune with large support and following like Cobb or jb4. I played around with a jb4 car running e85 the other day and it was really cool but I don't want to take my computer to datalog and I don't want to have to buy a dp fix to pass emissions. The on the fly map switching and gauge hacking is sweet though! The openflash tablet was introduced and updates were coming out like crazy but now shiv has apparently lost interest in the N54 platform and isn't around at all, meaning the support is gone. Luckily my tuner offered to tune mine even though he's a Cobb guy but he's done a fantastic job! I love my tablet though which is why there will have to be a few big reasons to get me to switch.

[UdubBadger]

You should talk to Jerry before you buy. The N54 cars we had as shop cars made just as much power FBO as those big guys did and ours was s m o o t h as a baby's butt. Just saying. We have a 7 day money back guarantee so if you don't like it no worries.


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[HokieZHP]

Well hook me up with some contact info and I'll see. It's more money dependent than anything haha. I've gotten into detailing for customers now and doing full corrections which makes me good money but still, college life...haha

Anyways here's my most recent log with the almost finalized map I have now on my OFT
http://www.datazap.me/u/hokiebmw/fmic-v3?log=0&data=1-3-4-5&zoom=555-711

[UdubBadger]

Dude we are like light years more affordable than any other tuner. Just email me what you're looking for and I'll forward it to Jerry and let him respond to you.
Seth@eurocharged.com


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[HokieZHP]

Seth, was emailing with your guys but since I already have a guy doing my custom tuning for free, the whole cost of the unit + tuning was too much for me. Appreciate the direction though. After thinking about it, I'm going to stick with what I have until I upgrade to something worth needing an alternative tune, meth or different turbos for example.


On another note, a buddy of mine just told me that he's getting rid of his BC coils at the end of the summer hopefully with only 6k miles on them and I have first dibbs! Seriously considering picking these up since he'll help me install them and wheels are in the very near future as well (end of summer). Really excited as this will be the first car I put suspension and wheels on!

My goal is to have this be my car by end of summer! Found this pic on instagram and this is what it would look like with the wheels/coils I'd be getting. Still contemplating the front lip though. it's an OEM aero lip which I like since it's different than the normal M-tech bumper 99% of coupe drivers put on.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14562008452_4b4b32a33e_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/obN6Mf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/obN6Mf) by c.merritt (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[Avetiso]

Love that lip.

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[HokieZHP]

Yeah I do too. Just pricey. Oem is $300+paint.

Another pic for mobile users..
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/03/gemaqaqe.jpg

[ELCID86]

Seth, was emailing with your guys but since I already have a guy doing my custom tuning for free, the whole cost of the unit + tuning was too much for me. Appreciate the direction though. After thinking about it, I'm going to stick with what I have until I upgrade to something worth needing an alternative tune, meth or different turbos for example.


On another note, a buddy of mine just told me that he's getting rid of his BC coils at the end of the summer hopefully with only 6k miles on them and I have first dibbs! Seriously considering picking these up since he'll help me install them and wheels are in the very near future as well (end of summer). Really excited as this will be the first car I put suspension and wheels on!

My goal is to have this be my car by end of summer! Found this pic on instagram and this is what it would look like with the wheels/coils I'd be getting. Still contemplating the front lip though. it's an OEM aero lip which I like since it's different than the normal M-tech bumper 99% of coupe drivers put on.

:drool

[HokieZHP]

My thoughts exactly haha.

[QC_ZHP]

Car's coming along nicely. Looks like you have some big plans


cough.. RB turbos.. cough

[HokieZHP]

Car's coming along nicely. Looks like you have some big plans


cough.. RB turbos.. cough

Thanks! Really excited for the end of the summer!

Yeah those would definitely still be a year or two off. My turbos only have 20k on them. Then again, if I upgraded turbos, for the money vs. power gains, the ST makes much more sense since RB's realistically only net 60-80hp. Whereas a ST can run 650-700hp without breaking a sweat on a stock motor with stock internals.

My current setup is enough to keep me entertained for now, but I'm used to this much power now so it doesn't seem all that fast anymore haha. Need more BOOST!

[QC_ZHP]

Haha boost is very addicting. I've seen some good setups with RB's and JB4 and its relatively easy on the wallet. I agree with you though, a single setup can put down some really good numbers. N54 is no joke!

[HokieZHP]

Yeah, realistically id do RBs for sake of selling the car. If I switched to RBs though, I'd definitely switch to jb4 and back end flash and possibly meth haha. So many options!

[UdubBadger]

Seth, was emailing with your guys but since I already have a guy doing my custom tuning for free, the whole cost of the unit + tuning was too much for me.

No worries bud. I was figuring since you had a laptop to put it on the car you wouldn't need the unit and would just wanted the files.


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[HokieZHP]

Yeah. Hard to beat a PTF guy tuning it for free haha.

Found out today my buddy can paint the lip when/if I get it which is awesome. He's even already got oem jet black paint from painting his fenders he himself put on his wide body 335. More good news rolling in! Wheels may be ordered in the next week or so along with a new set of Michelin A/S 3's

[HokieZHP]

Placed an order to kick off the transformation today!

[NoVAphotog]

Need more BOOST!

I miss boost sometimes...I may or may not have made blowoff valve sounds in the ZHP downshifting... :shift But then I floor it around a corner and the wheel stays put and the car stays planted...unlike the Speed3.

Also, I'm liking the plans for the car. Personally, I'd go for the lip, it complements the lowered look.

[HokieZHP]

I'm not a fan of BOVs but I may have to get one. The stock charge pipes don't tolerate high boost for too terribly long and the diverter valves start leaking. So an upgraded charge pipe and bov are in the future since the BOV holds boost extremely well.

Yeah I'm probably gonna go for the lip. A friend of mine just told me he's got a paint shop and can paint it for me!

[HokieZHP]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/30/7u3yzyqa.jpg

:D

[danewilson77]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/30/y2ypy6u8.jpg

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[HokieZHP]

Go-lower things and body accents coming next!! :)

[UdubBadger]

Looks good


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[Avetiso]

Saw it on Instagram. Looks great man. Very classy.

[HokieZHP]

Thanks! Btw specs are

19x9 ET35 running 245/35/19
19x10 ET38 running 275/30/19

[Torxuvin]

Nice!

[ELCID86]

Thanks! Btw specs are

19x9 ET35 running 245/35/19
19x10 ET38 running 275/30/19

NIce. Now you need a new sig Chris!

[HokieZHP]

I'll work on it!

[HokieZHP]

To continue the trend of getting free stuff. I am a test car for the fitment of Bimmerworld's new all aluminum radiator. So I lent them my car for 4 hours and now I have a brand new FREE aluminum radiator!

[UdubBadger]

Cool!

[ELCID86]

Nice!


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[HokieZHP]

Thanks guys! I like it. Here's a comparison
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/31/ahu6apur.jpg

[Avetiso]

That's wicked!

[HokieZHP]

That's wicked!

Don't know how but I've been very fortunate in being able to get some free stuff for this car! Now I just need to get it on the track and take advantage of the new radiator

[HokieZHP]

More new parts! Apex 75mm stud kit to accompany the new wheels! Been wanting studs for a while now and picked them up during their sale for $105 shipped!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/08/dygy3e9a.jpg

[johnrando]

Sweet

[Johnmadd]

Good stuff Chris!

[HokieZHP]

So have a few updates. First is I got my studs installed a while ago!
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15650820052_eb77c2051d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pR1xx3)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pR1xx3) by c.merritt (https://www.flickr.com/people/98531159@N06/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5597/15650003105_b2dabe6b9c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pQWmFK)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pQWmFK) by c.merritt (https://www.flickr.com/people/98531159@N06/), on Flickr

Second, I ended up blowing out a few transistors that control the injectors in my DME which basically made the car run on 2 cylinders and sounded like a tractor. I was 100 miles from school and luckily my friend in town was able to come get me late at night with a trailer. He towed me back and I started investigating what happened. After a bunch of research I found out it was the transistors which was only a problem with the early MSD80 DME's which was sort of annoying. Had to order a solder rework station and ordered new transistors from Digikey. A week or so later I had the DME out of the car and replaced all 6 transistors just for peace of mind. Car runs great now after almost a week and a half off the road! Glad I could DIY this cause a new DME and programming at the stealership is $$$$!

Once I got them replaced I tried out my first tank of e85. Put in 4 gallons and filled the rest up with 93. Hot damn this thing is quick now! I switched up tunes from a straight flash to try out a BMS JB4 along with a backend flash which allows me to switch to a normal 93 ocatne map to an e85 map instantly. It's addictive for sure but I don't have a station close by so this will be a rare treat. I'm amazed at the kick you get from e85 though!

Lastly, I should be getting my new coils installed this Saturday! Can't wait to get them on! They're a set of BC coils I'm getting from a friend with 2k miles on them. He just finished his custom widebody 335 sedan that he did himself and now that he's running an almost solid rear end along with 295/325 tires, he just upgraded to a set of custom ordered Ground Control coils which means I'm getting coils for cheap. And he said if I detailed his dads truck, he'll install them for free for me which is a pretty sweet deal!

[UdubBadger]

Wow too bad no sound clips of the 335i John Deere edition

[HokieZHP]

I did actually take a short video haha. I revved it at the end and it sounds awful. Camera couldn't really capture it well though. Codes showed misfires on cylinders 1,2,4,6. I was at WOT in 1st gear trying to get it up the trailer and it took me several tries to get it up. I ended up having to have the car pushed back by the guys who came to get me and had to get a running start to get it on the trailer since the winch normally on the trailer wasn't working. It had ZERO power whatsoever.


Video of the BMW 335i John Deere Edition:
https://flic.kr/p/q8BJAP

[UdubBadger]

Rofl

[johnrando]

The wheel studs look great!

[HokieZHP]

Thanks! Coils went on yesterday. I'll post pics tomorrow when I wash her and such!

[HokieZHP]

Coils are on! No full pics really but here are some!

Before and after:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/27/a508b0ed397bbe4f69b5dd92b992d2ec.jpg
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http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/27/268ad19ca546aa3742328f4f93c56049.jpg


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[UdubBadger]

Nice. Minding the gap

[danewilson77]

Looks much better.

"No flamesuit required"

[HokieZHP]

Thanks guys.


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[johnrando]

Looks good

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