Finally got the new intercooler installed

It took a while, but I wanted to be sure to time this correctly - I had to have one of my headlights replaced under warranty so the front bumper needed to be pulled anyways - so I saved some labor costs :)  The guys at Von Housen were fantastic!

Unboxed the new heat exchanger - looks great!

and here it is installed... (subtle - yet effective!)

now it's time to add one of these guys...

Rislone Hy-per Cool Super Coolant, 16 oz.
Red Line 80204 WaterWetter Super Coolant - 12 Ounce

time for some new shoes... Hankook V12s

It's time for some new tires, and I've heard the Hankook Ventus V12s are a great "bang for the buck" tire!

Fronts @ 245/40-18 and Rears @ 275/35-18

Hankook Ventus V12 EVO K110 High Performance Tire - 285/35R18 101Z
285/35R18
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 245/40ZR18 Summer Tire
front 245/40-18
Hankook Ventus V12 EVO K110 High Performance Tire - 275/35R18 99Z
rear 275/35-18

To sticker, or not to sticker, that is the question...

OK - a little promo for the Eurocharged team  - Great company to work with so far, and very good stuff!  They sent these to me in the mail...  they're grey to somewhat match the silver.  I know, I know - if I got yellow or red stickers it would add 50HP- but I'm ok for now ;)

It will look a little like this... but my windows have a little tint so would darken the background

So what do you think?  Should I put them in the rear quarter windows ?

Colder Spark Plugs for the E55 - NGK LFR7AIX #2309

Looking to get some new plugs for the E55, many have said that a colder plug should be used to reduce EGTs (Exhaust Gas Temperatures) when adding more power - basically one step colder per every 75HP added. Spark Plugs have been recommended by many on the popular sites.  Granted, on the E55 - 16 plugs are needed - YIKES!

NGK Iridium IX Spark Plug LFR7AIX # 2309 PK4

These are a great set of plugs! Really smooths out the idle and helps to keep exhaust temps under control!