02-11-2019, 08:42 AM | #2157 |
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Gave my car its first good wash and tried some Optimum No Rinse for the first time. I was a little bit leery about doing this, but am happy with the process and results. I went to the DIY car wash and gave the car a good soap and rinse. Then came home and went through the Optimum process using pre-spray bottle and then a single small wipe with a clean, wet area of a Costco microfiber wash cloth. I went through about 10 clothes with 16 wipes per cloth. I'm still looking for a good spray on wax I can use after this process during the Michigan winters.
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02-11-2019, 09:00 AM | #2158 | |
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02-11-2019, 09:34 AM | #2159 | |
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02-11-2019, 02:02 PM | #2160 |
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Had my rear windows tinted 50%. Decided against the fronts due to the Law in the UK apparently becoming tighter on any tint for the front
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02-12-2019, 02:13 PM | #2162 |
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i'm late in posting: picked her up on friday from BMW collision center after receiving a "love tap" on the rear bumper from an inattentive driver in DC. the love tap was at less than 10 mph...probably more like 5 mph...so no structural damage.
she has a freshly painted bumper and new strip of sport line molding.
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02-14-2019, 12:27 PM | #2163 |
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Trying to improve commute gas mileage
My commute is approximately 8 miles on surface roads. Since my 230i is tuned I don't drive very economically. So, I configured Sport mode to chassis only and turned on the start-stop function. It added 3 miles per gallon. Now I am getting 20 mpg vs the 16-17 mpg before.
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02-20-2019, 08:33 AM | #2164 |
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No pics yet, but I installed gloss black front grilles and swapped out the crappy Pirelli Cinturato All-Season Run Flats for Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
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02-21-2019, 06:42 PM | #2165 |
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I cracked a windshield while pulling onto the highway!
I was looking to my left at merging traffic and heard a quiet pop. When I looked back to the front, there was a 18" or so long crack along the bottom of the glass. This occurred about 5-10 minutes after I started the car this morning. It was just below freezing and I had the defrost on; I'm guessing that it was thermal shock. Not sure why it happened this morning though; I've used defrost on far colder mornings!
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02-22-2019, 12:04 AM | #2166 | |
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02-22-2019, 05:40 PM | #2168 |
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Finally got some tint and did a reflector delete! Couldn't get a wash before pics, it's -10C here today. Unfortunately front tint is illegal here but I don't think it looks too bad.
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02-23-2019, 07:57 AM | #2169 |
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Newer got around posting this last year. But the winter is long and boring so here are some pics of my mods.
More details are here: https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...5#post24422425
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02-23-2019, 02:10 PM | #2170 |
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Follow up to my last post to add pics. (Gloss black front grille, square setup 719M wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, and now 35% Llumar CTX ceramic tint all around).
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02-23-2019, 08:08 PM | #2171 | |
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02-27-2019, 07:30 AM | #2172 |
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Just installed the BMS clutch stop. Best $10 I’ve spent. Stock clutch throw is too long; clutch stop makes shifts so much easier and faster.
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02-27-2019, 01:11 PM | #2173 |
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Cars had a busy day today!
M performance decals fitted both skirts and stripe then I've fitted a red start / stop button!
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03-13-2019, 01:13 PM | #2174 |
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Installed the ER chargepipe and a turner intercooler yesterday. I only drove it in comfort mode since the install due to heavy rain recently, but hoping to open it up more today.
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03-13-2019, 08:43 PM | #2175 |
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Installed the Rear Roof Window Visor Spoiler, painted to match the MG.
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1st mod. I just did the driver mirror. The passenger side doesn't blind me like the driver side.
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03-14-2019, 10:48 AM | #2177 |
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HJS Euro 6 catted downpipe installed. It's glorious. The sound, the power, the improved throttle response, and the OEM build quality are all excellent.
https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1592348
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03-14-2019, 11:27 AM | #2178 |
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Blew off my shitty plastic OEM charge pipe on my way to my classes this morning. On the bright side time to order car parts! My M235i is my daily so i am fucked at the moment👍
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