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fredo
11-12-2014, 08:54 AM
Sorry to hear about your future surgery. Hope the trip to Omaha went fine. Keep the positive attitude, my friend.

rguti153
11-12-2014, 09:04 AM
Can catch a break . Get better

johnrando
11-12-2014, 02:13 PM
Don't know what that is but good luck with it.

mbeckel
11-13-2014, 06:20 AM
Thanks fellas! The trip went ok, 30 hours in the car did my back no favors. After this scan and myelogram, surgery will be scheduled

mbeckel
11-26-2014, 11:02 AM
Got a surgery date scheduled..... Its December 31st! Well... happy new year

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rguti153
11-26-2014, 11:17 AM
Dammmmnnn sucks

ELCID86
11-26-2014, 11:23 AM
Got a surgery date scheduled..... Its December 31st! Well... happy new year

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Grad you got it on the books. Really hope that gives you relief.



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mbeckel
11-26-2014, 11:26 AM
Grad you got it on the books. Really hope that gives you relief.



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Me too buddy, just wasn't the ideal way to spend new years eve

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johnrando
11-26-2014, 10:20 PM
Oh I don't know. There will probably be quite a few people who end up feeling loopy and sprawled out in a bed that evening. Just think of all the company you'll have. :) Good luck with the surgery and we'll toast on for you as the year turns.

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mbeckel
11-27-2014, 06:58 AM
Oh I don't know. There will probably be quite a few people who end up feeling loopy and sprawled out in a bed that evening. Just think of all the company you'll have. :) Good luck with the surgery and we'll toast on for you as the year turns.

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Thank you Rando. That's a great point, I won't need to be worried about drinking. I will have a morphine drip. :thumbsup

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mbeckel
12-03-2014, 01:56 PM
Today I bring some good news..... I know what gender the baby is...... drumroll........

Its a girl!

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fredo
12-03-2014, 02:00 PM
Congratulations, man ... exciting news !

johnrando
12-03-2014, 02:01 PM
Congrats. Daughters are definitely special.

Sockethead
12-03-2014, 02:33 PM
Congrats!

Vas
12-03-2014, 02:44 PM
Congrats.

danewilson77
12-03-2014, 02:47 PM
Congrats. Daughters are definitely special.
+1

"No flamesuit required"

mbeckel
12-03-2014, 03:22 PM
Thanks fellas! The name has already been selected, Landry Elizabeth.

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Don Adolfo
12-03-2014, 04:32 PM
Congrats! I hope you enjoy every minute of her. My baby girl turns 27 today...it all went by too, too fast.

mbeckel
12-06-2014, 05:54 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/06/9a21aa60d5ab85fedd6e316abcb85156.jpg

Scratch one more off the list. Did not get it through ECS. Got it from Ray, he's got the hookup y'all! BOOM

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TigerTater
12-06-2014, 06:26 PM
Magnaflow? With headers? Gon be sick bro!

danewilson77
12-06-2014, 06:39 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/06/9a21aa60d5ab85fedd6e316abcb85156.jpg

Scratch one more off the list. Did not get it through ECS. Got it from Ray, he's got the hookup y'all! BOOM

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Awesome.

"No flamesuit required"

mbeckel
12-06-2014, 06:45 PM
Magnaflow? With headers? Gon be sick bro!
Hoping so!

Awesome.

"No flamesuit required"
Sound clips coming soon

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rguti153
12-06-2014, 06:55 PM
say whhhhaaaatttttt....... dammmmm

Pip
12-06-2014, 06:55 PM
Aww yea! Really love hearing exhaust clips. I spent so much time trying to tweak mine it is just interesting more than anything. Enjoy

NoVAphotog
12-06-2014, 07:21 PM
Sound clips coming soon


Pre-emptive, :drool

mbeckel
12-08-2014, 06:06 AM
Magnaflow is scheduled to be at my door Thursday! :thumbsup

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mbeckel
12-11-2014, 10:06 AM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/f642b9768520ec08679f867ef66cb212.jpg

My thoughts on the stock manifolds exactly

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Pip
12-11-2014, 12:08 PM
Haha! Yea I have never heard someone have good thoughts about stock manifolds on the e46.

mbeckel
12-11-2014, 02:59 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/a301f6fd514c964af40f35ebe9aec26b.jpg

Uh oh! Tell me what's really going on

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Smilez
12-11-2014, 06:03 PM
Stunning like my daddy. Can't wait for video

mbeckel
12-11-2014, 06:26 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/848cfac50f8287e9f1474f3c79433f0f.jpg

Got the old out no problem.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/a70fb22528f0d36fefc436e39a144134.jpg

From the headers

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/e3ddd7a8079354be030fa6da51208714.jpg

To the x pipe

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/6ff5f73f58c94867cbefa7957123d096.jpg

The muffler

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/5b84edb14d1cf0d5c9f0c1b6cd99e47e.jpg

Sweet view of that ass!

Bad news time, I have a leak! Between the header and connecting pipe. Apparently the gaskets that only have a couple thousand miles aren't going to work with a new system. Going to get new gaskets and try again.

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rguti153
12-11-2014, 06:42 PM
Vid vid vid vid or sound clip asap matt

rguti153
12-11-2014, 06:43 PM
I have a set of new gaskets

mbeckel
12-11-2014, 06:45 PM
I have a set of new gaskets
Factory gaskets?

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Smilez
12-11-2014, 06:49 PM
Can't wait for video.

mbeckel
12-11-2014, 06:50 PM
Vid vid vid vid or sound clip asap matt


Can't wait for video.

Coming soon. Let me get the leak fixed first. It sounded like shit when I started it up

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Smilez
12-12-2014, 05:23 AM
also keep in mind that you have to wear in the exhaust too :P

mbeckel
12-12-2014, 05:30 AM
also keep in mind that you have to wear in the exhaust too :P
I thought about hanging the muffler section on a necklace. Flava flav style

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johnrando
12-12-2014, 09:44 AM
:drool

NoVAphotog
12-12-2014, 10:09 AM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/848cfac50f8287e9f1474f3c79433f0f.jpg

Got the old out no problem.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/a70fb22528f0d36fefc436e39a144134.jpg

From the headers

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/e3ddd7a8079354be030fa6da51208714.jpg

To the x pipe

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/6ff5f73f58c94867cbefa7957123d096.jpg

The muffler

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/11/5b84edb14d1cf0d5c9f0c1b6cd99e47e.jpg

Sweet view of that ass!



mmmm look at how that tip fills the hole!




:shifty

danewilson77
12-12-2014, 10:40 AM
Yessssss

"No flamesuit required"

cakM3
12-12-2014, 11:10 AM
Very nice Matt!!! :thumbsup

Pip
12-12-2014, 11:38 AM
Peer pressure to get leak fixed and post videos :)

rguti153
12-12-2014, 12:08 PM
Hopefully he will get It fix soon [emoji108]

mbeckel
12-12-2014, 04:34 PM
Sorry for the delay in progress fellas. The flu bug has hit me like a truck. Went to urgent care and discovered that I have 102 temp with the flu. Zero fun. Job will be finished as soon as I'm better.

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Smilez
12-12-2014, 07:05 PM
Your health comes before any mod. Hope you get well soon

mbeckel
12-12-2014, 07:13 PM
Your health comes before any mod. Hope you get well soon
Thanks buddy, it really came out of nowhere. I wanted to get to the doctor asap because having a pregnant wife at home, I really don't want her to catch this mess. I'll get better soon. I don't get sick often.

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fredo
12-12-2014, 07:49 PM
Man, 102* ...best wishes for speedy recovery. When is the baby due ?

mbeckel
12-12-2014, 07:50 PM
Man, 102* ...best wishes for speedy recovery. When is the baby due ?
Yep. No fun. Just took Nyquil. Baby is due April 19th

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mbeckel
12-13-2014, 09:40 AM
Fever is decreased, Tama flu is good stuff. Hopefully I will be back in the garage tomorrow. The car is still up on jack stands, should be easy work when I can get back out there.

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fredo
12-13-2014, 10:03 AM
Good to hear. Hope u can enjoy the nice TX weather this weekend.

cakM3
12-13-2014, 07:39 PM
Take it easy for now until you're recovered from the flu….don't want to make it worse than it already is. Get well soon Matt!

mbeckel
12-15-2014, 05:59 PM
It's fixed! Videos have been taken! It sounds really good. Between the headers and now the magnaflow, it's a good sized kick in the pants. Uploading videos to youtube then coming on here. I'm super pumped to share the fun

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ELCID86
12-15-2014, 06:34 PM
It's fixed! Videos have been taken! It sounds really good. Between the headers and now the magnaflow, it's a good sized kick in the pants. Uploading videos to youtube then coming on here. I'm super pumped to share the fun

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Congrats. Beat the flu and the pipes!

mbeckel
12-15-2014, 06:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0q1-dPtI9I&list=UUSrQMzjs8DKuM5mXQPIiGqQ

First start up

mbeckel
12-15-2014, 06:43 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djTiEej1S5c&index=2&list=UUSrQMzjs8DKuM5mXQPIiGqQ

First drive, forgot to tighten two clamps, had a slight leak.

mbeckel
12-15-2014, 06:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOuHYBZKNA&list=UUSrQMzjs8DKuM5mXQPIiGqQ&index=1

Here is the finished product.. Enjoy, I know I will!

rguti153
12-15-2014, 07:08 PM
Bump , sounds like u gonna be waking up the dead lol need to meet up soon

mbeckel
12-15-2014, 07:19 PM
Bump , sounds like u gonna be waking up the dead lol need to meet up soon
How about the weekend after Christmas? I go into surgery that following Wednesday (31st) and am going to Shreveport this weekend.

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Smilez
12-15-2014, 09:00 PM
You didn't even let the engine warm up. Haha

mbeckel
12-16-2014, 04:01 AM
You didn't even let the engine warm up. Haha
It was plenty warm. :shifty

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mbeckel
12-16-2014, 05:28 AM
Took my car to work today and got to analyze the way it drives at hiway speed.

Analysis: with headers and magnaflow, it's a fine setup even for daily use. It has a little more noise inside the car with the windows up. But it isn't going to drive you insane. At highway speeds, the car is well mannered when you ask it to be, but will let out the monster when asked. Overall I'm thrilled with the setup and would recommend this for anyone on here who is looking for a nice sized kick in the pants. :thumbsup

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Smilez
12-16-2014, 05:43 AM
i just put on my headphones on to take a closer listen. Sounds nice. :D

mbeckel
12-16-2014, 05:45 AM
i just put on my headphones on to take a closer listen. Sounds nice. :D
Thanks buddy. Really surprised by the additional gains from stock. It seems like it wants to keep charging through the RPM curve

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cakM3
12-16-2014, 06:21 AM
Very nice Matt! Glad to hear your happy with your new exhaust :thumbsup

johnrando
12-16-2014, 08:41 AM
That sounds great!

TigerTater
12-16-2014, 01:35 PM
Sounds good! Similar to mine!! :lime

mbeckel
12-16-2014, 01:52 PM
Sounds good! Similar to mine!! :lime
It definitely sounds deeper than before. I'm very pleased with this exhaust.

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mbeckel
12-16-2014, 05:13 PM
Just took the wife for a drive to dinner. First time for her in the car. She said it sounds good! :thumbsup

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mbeckel
12-27-2014, 02:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns1EmGGFA3E

Some hooning in the rain. Thanks for taking the videos Rolando!

mbeckel
12-27-2014, 02:47 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwGXuS2RSaM

More fun!

rguti153
12-27-2014, 03:02 PM
That blue car thought lol

mbeckel
12-28-2014, 08:29 AM
That blue car thought lol
It's time for some headers on that blue car [emoji6]

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mbeckel
12-29-2014, 06:02 PM
Well fellas, Wednesday is the day, check in at 7:30 am central time. Operation is at 9:00 am central time. The nervousness is really setting in, no matter how many times I've been through surgeries, the nerves remain.

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TigerTater
12-29-2014, 06:07 PM
Well fellas, Wednesday is the day, check in at 7:30 am central time. Operation is at 9:00 am central time. The nervousness is really setting in, no matter how many times I've been through surgeries, the nerves remain.

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Just breath deep man. Surgery happens every day with minimal complications...your young and statistics are on your side. You got this

mbeckel
12-29-2014, 06:27 PM
Just breath deep man. Surgery happens every day with minimal complications...your young and statistics are on your side. You got this
Thanks buddy, just can't help it when I feel nervous. I know the complications are unlikely, but they always weigh in my mind.

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danewilson77
12-29-2014, 07:00 PM
Thinking About you bud.

"No flamesuit required"

fredo
12-29-2014, 08:57 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

cakM3
12-30-2014, 04:10 AM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

+1


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mbeckel
12-30-2014, 05:17 AM
Thank you fellas. Have quite a bit of prep to do today. Hopefully I can sleep tonight

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johnrando
12-30-2014, 08:26 AM
Here's to a speedy recovery!

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ELCID86
12-30-2014, 05:53 PM
In my prayers Matt. Speedy recovery.

3ZHPGUY
12-30-2014, 06:11 PM
Hope you have a speedy recovery!


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cakM3
12-30-2014, 07:00 PM
Hope you have a speedy recovery!


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+1!

mbeckel
12-30-2014, 07:56 PM
Thank you fellas! I appreciate y'all. Pics coming soon... Not for weak tummies

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rguti153
12-30-2014, 07:58 PM
I'm out then lol

mbeckel
12-30-2014, 08:03 PM
I'm out then lol
Never my man. I'll holler at you later this week.

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rguti153
12-30-2014, 08:06 PM
Sounds good matt . Good luck tomorrow

mbeckel
12-31-2014, 04:07 AM
Heading to the hospital in a few. See y'all on the other side.

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rguti153
12-31-2014, 09:21 AM
See u next year

fredo
12-31-2014, 09:23 AM
GL, amigo. Hope to see you online soon.

danewilson77
12-31-2014, 10:10 AM
Heading to the hospital in a few. See y'all on the other side.

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Rest easy bro.

"No flamesuit required"

cakM3
12-31-2014, 10:16 AM
Rest easy bro.

"No flamesuit required"

+1

We'll be here Matt :thumbsup

mbeckel
12-31-2014, 02:55 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/31/392ebc135f4a45be4d86d103124f8855.jpg

In my room after a 6 hour wait in recovery. Thanks for all your positive words fellas. Feeling sore now, but recovery begins

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cakM3
12-31-2014, 03:00 PM
Glad to see you made it thru…looks like you're in good spirits Matt! Hope for a speedy recovery my friend!! :thumbsup

ELCID86
12-31-2014, 03:19 PM
Glad to see you made it thru…looks like you're in good spirits Matt! Hope for a speedy recovery my friend!! :thumbsup

+1 Thanks for the update!

mbeckel
12-31-2014, 03:45 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/31/c36f0ab6ff32791916de6d4d02a332ab.jpg

This button is better than Nitrous

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rguti153
12-31-2014, 04:07 PM
Must be nice when they bring the good stuff

fredo
12-31-2014, 07:46 PM
You must be feeling good, taking selfies already. Happy New Year !

mbeckel
12-31-2014, 07:48 PM
You must be feeling good, taking selfies already. Happy New Year !
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/31/0cd667711b794f56dd289a1a2a3fb40b.jpg

I'm rather sore, but all smiles! They gave me the good stuff

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TigerTater
12-31-2014, 08:05 PM
Lol. Got some dilaudid!!

mbeckel
12-31-2014, 08:06 PM
Lol. Got some dilaudid!!
Is it good stuff?

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johnrando
01-01-2015, 09:02 AM
+1, let the healing (and drugs) begin! :)

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danewilson77
01-01-2015, 09:25 AM
Is it good stuff?

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Yes...

"No flamesuit required"

mbeckel
01-01-2015, 09:26 AM
+1, let the healing (and drugs) begin! :)

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Yes...

"No flamesuit required"


Woo hoo! Let the healing begin!

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mbeckel
01-01-2015, 01:56 PM
Heading home from the hospital! Everything went well, and it feels great to walk normal and without a limp. Now the recovery really begins. Dealing with a fair amount of soreness at the moment

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3ZHPGUY
01-01-2015, 01:59 PM
Good to hear, good luck with the rehab


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imola red zhp
01-01-2015, 02:07 PM
Get Well soon !!!

fredo
01-01-2015, 03:22 PM
Heading home from the hospital! Everything went well, and it feels great to walk normal and without a limp. Now the recovery really begins. Dealing with a fair amount of soreness at the moment

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Going home already .. That was only one nite at the hospital, correct ?

mbeckel
01-01-2015, 03:27 PM
Going home already .. That was only one nite at the hospital, correct ?
Yes sir just one night. Everything went well and I was able to come home. Sent me with my prescription and here I am! I think it's almost time for a nap. Lol

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UdubBadger
01-01-2015, 04:00 PM
Get well soon boss.

Btw that's the primo header/exhaust combo on this car for sure.

mbeckel
01-01-2015, 04:19 PM
Get well soon boss.

Btw that's the primo header/exhaust combo on this car for sure.
Thanks buddy! That was a must to get done before surgery. I suffered pretty bad while installing from pain! Totally worth it! Thank you everyone for the kind words! I love my Mafia Family! I wish I could show y'all how much it means.

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cakM3
01-01-2015, 04:40 PM
Heading home from the hospital! Everything went well, and it feels great to walk normal and without a limp. Now the recovery really begins. Dealing with a fair amount of soreness at the moment

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Good to hear Matt! :)

johnrando
01-01-2015, 05:03 PM
+1

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Bello-Bmw
01-01-2015, 05:38 PM
Good to hear that,get well soon,lots of bless.

ELCID86
01-02-2015, 10:14 AM
Awesome. What's the next step? PT?


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mbeckel
01-02-2015, 10:33 AM
Awesome. What's the next step? PT?


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No PT needed. I went over a workout plan with my doctor for after the recovery time. Next appointment scheduled for 1-15-15

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mbeckel
01-09-2015, 05:49 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/09/c6c8f82f4edb79f1b4d1b3f6922510ee.jpg
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http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/09/8f314623d02ac667846e100936fcadd5.jpg

There's one thing wrong with having this much time to myself, shopping parts. My parts list seems to keep growing. I now know that my car needs these

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ELCID86
01-09-2015, 06:12 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/09/c6c8f82f4edb79f1b4d1b3f6922510ee.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/09/a23dfb7cf56573fb9c6dc4cda94e5e04.jpg
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There's one thing wrong with having this much time to myself, shopping parts. My parts list seems to keep growing. I now know that my car needs these

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You'd better get back to work before you go broke!

mbeckel
01-09-2015, 08:54 PM
You'd better get back to work before you go broke!
So far, I haven't given into temptation. Thankfully I am also collecting Short term disability for while I'm off. I may pick up a couple small things that are needed for the car

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mbeckel
02-01-2015, 01:43 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-pAzl7BskA

Messed with the DME a bit yesterday. Outside from getting the Eurocharged tune, I have this baby dialed in! Enjoy watching some of the fun from yesterday. Feedback always welcome fellas.

Sockethead
02-01-2015, 02:36 PM
Sounds really good!

mbeckel
02-01-2015, 03:07 PM
Sounds really good!
Thank you sir. The imola murder wagon has been a work in progress. Still plenty more to come, the videos are fun to do for watching the evolution of the car.

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johnrando
02-02-2015, 08:10 AM
Sounds really good!

+1

madwolfa
03-13-2015, 08:08 AM
Just finished reading the thread, sure is entertaining! Great job on a car!
Want! :)

mbeckel
03-13-2015, 11:38 AM
Just finished reading the thread, sure is entertaining! Great job on a car!
Want! :)
I really appreciate it. It's been some work. But it's a labor of love.

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mbeckel
03-28-2015, 02:54 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/f4df273c6a5eb4778a8fa174c1d7d19e.jpg

Transformation

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cakM3
03-28-2015, 02:58 PM
:thumbsup

ELCID86
03-28-2015, 02:59 PM
I like the red Matt.


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TigerTater
03-28-2015, 03:07 PM
[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

ELCID86
03-30-2015, 04:36 PM
I hear you have a little something to put in that seat... Congrats Matt and Mrs. Matt.


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mbeckel
03-30-2015, 04:38 PM
I hear you have a little something to put in that seat... Congrats Matt and Mrs. Matt.


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http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/7b3c75a87958f62ad23fef55a9464f41.jpg

Here she is, Landry Elizabeth Beckel. Born on 3/30 (coincidence) at 3:06 pm, weighed 7lbs 2oz, and was 19.5 inches long. I'm one very proud papa today fellas!

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ELCID86
03-30-2015, 04:40 PM
What a birthday! Bimmer Baby :biggrin


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TigerTater
03-30-2015, 04:58 PM
Congratulations!!

cakM3
03-30-2015, 05:13 PM
Congrats Matt!

danewilson77
03-30-2015, 05:21 PM
Congrats!

"No flamesuit required"

Sockethead
03-30-2015, 06:15 PM
awesome! let the games begin :)

fredo
03-30-2015, 06:24 PM
Great news ! Hope the baby and mommy are doing good. :biggrin

johnrando
03-30-2015, 07:20 PM
Said it on FB but deserves to be said here. Congratulations!!!!!

FL116
03-31-2015, 06:08 PM
Congrats!!!! Awesome birthday too!

mbeckel
04-01-2015, 05:46 AM
Thank you everyone for the kind words. I'm happy to announce that we are going to head home today! Landry's first car ride is going to be in the Imola murder wagon! And before you ask, yes pictures will be taken.

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mbeckel
04-01-2015, 12:33 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/01/e287f4d4db9ce49de999b94998c04449.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/01/182ef0aa5ccbab3c438e641f708f9d6a.jpg

Landry's first ride in the Imola murder wagon. She slept like a baby (shocker)

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fredo
04-01-2015, 12:48 PM
Glad to hear her first ride went fine !

I asked my wife if she remembered our first ride going back home with the baby. She said we drove her Saab, because my e90 (with sports package) was too low for her. :biggrin

slater
04-01-2015, 01:01 PM
great stuff matt! congrats!

peter

johnrando
04-01-2015, 02:24 PM
:like

Sockethead
04-01-2015, 04:01 PM
Remember when that baby can't sleep, a ride in the ZHP will put her right out.... A new reason to take the car for a spin! Our boys loved the X5.

rguti153
04-01-2015, 04:04 PM
Agree , my son love taking a ride too .. he would go night night quick

mbeckel
04-03-2015, 11:02 AM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/03/efb3a61a792a54d67b5645adc6c2f726.jpg

Her first lunch outting. Italian food. Had to

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mbeckel
04-10-2015, 08:00 AM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/10/1754986c67372de3d90bb4f1201f9891.jpg

Coming soon to an Imola Murder Wagon near you!

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fredo
04-10-2015, 08:05 AM
Congrats ! Looks like all the FS goodies are going to Houston recently.

mbeckel
04-10-2015, 08:06 AM
Congrats ! Looks like all the FS goodies are going to Houston recently.
That's been a wonderful thing

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rguti153
04-10-2015, 08:15 AM
Yes !! Have to represent Houston

cakM3
04-10-2015, 08:50 AM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/10/1754986c67372de3d90bb4f1201f9891.jpg

Coming soon to an Imola Murder Wagon near you!

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Congrats Matt!

johnrando
04-10-2015, 09:41 AM
Very nice.

WOLFN8TR
04-11-2015, 12:37 PM
Double Congrats! New baby girl and the Gruppe M Intake, sweet!

My daughter was born 4 years ago on March 9th. I remember driving her home going 55mph on the freeway, I was so paranoid. Enjoy the baby stage as it Flys by so dam fast!

mbeckel
04-11-2015, 01:44 PM
Double Congrats! New baby girl and the Gruppe M Intake, sweet!

My daughter was born 4 years ago on March 9th. I remember driving her home going 55mph on the freeway, I was so paranoid. Enjoy the baby stage as it Flys by so dam fast!
Thanks buddy! I'm super excited about being a daddy. And the gruppe is gonna be fun as well! :thumbsup

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mbeckel
04-15-2015, 03:39 PM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/15/9d7fe906c4b9d60331f87e8a4228c141.jpg

Before

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/15/a1dee1098937fd618f21ee9c21403296.jpg

After

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cakM3
04-15-2015, 03:48 PM
I like the Gruppe M CAI in your engine bay better Matt! Looks great!!! :thumbsup

poke08
04-15-2015, 04:24 PM
Took you long enough to pick up one of these lol. I bet it sounds amazing :thumbup

hcbeck2689
04-15-2015, 04:31 PM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/15/9d7fe906c4b9d60331f87e8a4228c141.jpg

Before

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/15/a1dee1098937fd618f21ee9c21403296.jpg

After

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What is that in the before pic that you replaced?


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mbeckel
04-15-2015, 04:34 PM
What is that in the before pic that you replaced?


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It's a racing dynamics intake

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mbeckel
04-15-2015, 04:44 PM
Ok fellas, analysis of this combo. Paired with the magnaflow system and headers, it is a sound straight outta hell (in a good way)! I need to "Smoke on the Water" while driving this car now.

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hcbeck2689
04-15-2015, 04:46 PM
It's a racing dynamics intake

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Would you sell it?


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mbeckel
04-15-2015, 04:47 PM
Would you sell it?


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I was planning to do exactly that

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johnrando
04-17-2015, 11:19 AM
:thumbsup

mbeckel
08-18-2015, 08:58 AM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/18/fcaef0dd0683dfa043fb18d94f09ffe3.jpg

Been a while since my last update. Money has been tight with Kara being out of work with the baby. I did manage to purchase some new grilles to replace my broken ones. Should make it look better. Should be delivered today!

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fredo
08-18-2015, 09:07 AM
Hi, Matt ! Hope the baby is doing fine. :biggrin

mbeckel
08-18-2015, 09:08 AM
Hi, Matt ! Hope the baby is doing fine. :biggrin
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/18/a89bba68e270664138a7f93ef1e7bac4.jpg

She's growing like a weed

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WOLFN8TR
08-18-2015, 09:37 AM
Enjoy the baby stage as it goes by so fast!

The Gruppe M intake looks great! [emoji106]

mbeckel
08-18-2015, 09:40 AM
Enjoy the baby stage as it goes by so fast!

The Gruppe M intake looks great! [emoji106]
I'm really starting to notice how quick it flies by!

Thanks for the compliment. My car has been a work in progress

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mbeckel
08-19-2015, 05:25 AM
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Carbon Fiber!!

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rkneeshaw
08-19-2015, 05:08 PM
nom nom