Some Happy Upgrades

[Ralli]

While its still way to cold here to get much done without a heated space, I did manage to get a couple items off the list.

First my engine cover finally arrived after delayed shipping.

Before

After

Also replaced the factory Pirelli's for some Toyo Open Country AT3's 235/65/R17. Night at day difference in the snow and this current weather. While the Pirelli's had no huge issue except ice to get going, they are completely terrible for stopping on icy roads, freshly plowed, mushy snow etc. The Toyo's have had 0 issue in the same conditions so far. The temps are still in the -20 to -30's C, I dont notice any road noise difference compared to the Pirelli's. Highly recommend these tires if you have to deal with snow.

Cheers

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[Slavko]

Looks great!
Does the cover reduce engine noise?

 

[Ralli]

I'd say not really. Noise levels from the bay seem the same as before, but I never found them to be loud to begin with. I wanted a cleaner look plus I like to keep the engine bay clean so this will help when washing.

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