u/NutzPup

Just wondering which cheap(ish) upgrades are you E85/85 owners most happy with? Please share. Here are some of mine...

• Android Auto (+CarPlay) head unit. $70 from Amazon. Also gives me a reversing camera and both front and back dash cams.
• Keyring garage door remote. $10 for two from Amazon. Means I don't have to leave an opener in the car and it's always at hand.
• Low profile USB charger. $8 from Amazon. Fits in cabin cigarette lighter port and allows lid to close. Provides 69W on two ports.
• Interior LED lamp kit. $8 from AliExpress. Replaces all cabin and trunk lamps with LEDs that are brighter, whiter, and run cooler than originals.
• Headlight eyebrows (see photo). $5 roll of duct tape. I expect this to be controversial. 😋

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I wanted to check the DISA valves on my N52 without taking them out, so I connected ISTA and ran the actuator tests. I heard a single click on #1 on my first attempt but no matter what I tried after that I could not get it to click. I tried waiting 20 seconds, tried undo, and tried reconnecting ISTA+ and trying from the start, but no luck. If ISTA doesn't return the valve to its original position I guess that would explain it but is that how it works? I believe INPA can perform a bidirectional test. Anyone know what the expected behavior is?

BTW I couldn't hear anything from valve #2 at any point, but it's smaller and buried deeper.

I looking for a local store that sells light filtering cellular shades in standard sizes for self installation. Home Depot and Lowes have a very limited selection of blinds so not much doing there. I realize that you can order them online but it's impossible to get a feel for quality. Any suggestions?