[Falafel Combo]

Detail and wax, detail and wax, detail and wax! It's that time of year!


I finally got to see what Alpine White really looks like, and it looks geeeeeewwwd!


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[markbridge]

Originally Posted by jtuds

I clay barred...and clay barred....and clay barred to get all the terrible winter crap off my fenders, doors and rocker panels.

Now I have sore shoulders, back and legs. But I go most of the crap off.

Then I did 2 coats of Zaino to protect it. Started at 9am - finished at 5pm. Earned the beer I'm drinking, and the ___ more I'm going to have as the night goes on...

I see you use Zaino wax, have you tried their Z-CS Clear Seal? It might make it easier to remove the winter crap for you next year. I put it on both of my cars, one new and one older. It made the older one look new again. Very pleased with it.

[theinfamousdrew]

Originally Posted by The Nerd

Added the Borla S-Type catback to my 335i. Sounds fantastic!

Ive been thinking about ditching the MPE for this.
Later this week I'll be adding a catless DP and I'll see how that changes the sound.

[chiefneil]

Originally Posted by ft1330

Let us know what the results are... What was your conclusion back in 2002?

Not sure you're still reading this thread, but I got the oil analysis back. I forgot to note the mileage when sending it in, but it was at 4300 miles. I asked them 2 questions:
1. Did I wait too long to change the break-in oil?
2. Is the oil ok for continued use up to 10k?

Here's their summary response:
Well, it doesn't look like you left the oil in too long, but you didn't tell us how many miles were on this
oil. Universal averages show normal levels of wear for this type of engine after ~5,500 miles of oil use. From
what we can see here, this engine looks great. We were expecting high levels of metals/silicon from the
normal break-in process, but most wear metals are at or below average. The TBN at 4.5 shows lots of active
additive left. 10,000 miles seems possible on future oil changes, but maybe check back in about 6,000 miles
first to see how metals look then.

[1M-335d]

I picked up my new tanzenite 335d. Left the dealer... Hit the main road and after a mere 23 miles, injector 3 failed, cylinder 3 overheated... 1hr later I have a new lump on route from Germany

[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by 1M-335d

I picked up my new tanzenite 335d. Left the dealer... Hit the main road and after a mere 23 miles, injector 3 failed, cylinder 3 overheated... 1hr later I have a new lump on route from Germany

Ouch! So sorry to hear about that. That stinks!

[AstonKarim]

mine is collecting dust, currently out of town but I did install an M Performance Diffuser last week

[nicknaz]

I used it to haul my dog around so we could go somewhere to play catch, and so I could have some fun driving it around

I enjoy a clean car as much as the next guy/gal but the weather was too good to spend it on washing.

[utenigma]

Took off my JB4, catless downpipe, wheel studs, spacers, race brake pads, after market wheels, GoPro headrest mount and cleared the computer to "sanitize" the car prior to it's first trip to the dealer on Tuesday for regular scheduled maintenance. (Intercooler and charge-pipe are staying on - really what can they say to those) Funny, this will be the car's 4th oil change, 1rst at the dealer.

Wednesday I'll be putting it all back on.

[ft1330]

Originally Posted by chiefneil

Not sure you're still reading this thread, but I got the oil analysis back. I forgot to note the mileage when sending it in, but it was at 4300 miles. I asked them 2 questions:
1. Did I wait too long to change the break-in oil?
2. Is the oil ok for continued use up to 10k?

Here's their summary response:
Well, it doesn't look like you left the oil in too long, but you didn't tell us how many miles were on this
oil. Universal averages show normal levels of wear for this type of engine after ~5,500 miles of oil use. From
what we can see here, this engine looks great. We were expecting high levels of metals/silicon from the
normal break-in process, but most wear metals are at or below average. The TBN at 4.5 shows lots of active
additive left. 10,000 miles seems possible on future oil changes, but maybe check back in about 6,000 miles
first to see how metals look then.

Still here.... Thanks for posting back.

[theinfamousdrew]

Got it back from the dealer!
Time to add my jb4, intake, dp, and springs!!!

[theinfamousdrew]

Delete

[S4NoMore]

Originally Posted by theinfamousdrew

Got it back from the dealer!
Time to add my jb4, intake, dp, and springs!!!

You should add the GoPro and do a back-to-back comparison with JB4. I don't think I've seen it done yet.

[theinfamousdrew]

Not enough time in the day....lol

[300hp]

Got my free car wash from dealer. I am entitled to free cash washes for life

[daberlin]

Originally Posted by 300hp

Got my free car wash from dealer. I am entitled to free cash washes for life

This must be better than that money tree commercial.

[300hp]

Originally Posted by daberlin

This must be better than that money tree commercial.

Lol, should have said for life as long as I keep buying my cars from them. I bought 2 in the same month from them.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Debadged the trunk lid, and cleaned the engine compartment and cowl.

[theinfamousdrew]

Over the past few days I've installed:
Jb4
BMS intake
ER catless DP
H&R springs.

Here are a few photos from my spring install....

Front Before


Front After







Rear Before


Rear After

[X2 Monstah]

Washed. DoDo Juiced. RimWax. Looks so good NASA just called and asked that I tone it down because the glare is interfering with the International Space Station.

[Carnut12]

Originally Posted by Dan_335i

i gave my car a simple detail. The car was never detailed when i picked it up in november. way to cold. so i left the paint exposed during the winter months. washed my car, clay bar, paint sealant. i did not polish out minor swirls but will in the summer time. the car looks way better then it did when i picked it up from the dealer.

put CF mirrors on my car and a CF lip spoiler.

How difficult were the mirror and lip spoiler install? I have both on order.

Thank you!!!

[Jera_Jakerz]

Originally Posted by utenigma

Took off my JB4, catless downpipe, wheel studs, spacers, race brake pads, after market wheels, GoPro headrest mount and cleared the computer to "sanitize" the car prior to it's first trip to the dealer on Tuesday for regular scheduled maintenance. (Intercooler and charge-pipe are staying on - really what can they say to those) Funny, this will be the car's 4th oil change, 1rst at the dealer.

Wednesday I'll be putting it all back on.

Why did you have to change the wheels?