*Most recent picture of your car (thread)*

KingsXman · 05-23-2020, 09:24 PM

Recent pic of mine and a couple of pics of my wheels after I got done cleaning them up a bit.

Swappy · 05-24-2020, 10:44 AM

Took a drive this weekend . Back to work this week, will miss the free time lol.

PMCM83 · 05-24-2020, 03:30 PM

Where she's sat for the last few days

TheGreatestDane · 05-24-2020, 05:55 PM

I love this car. Almost 2 years in. Thought I'd finally post a picture or two somewhere. I drove from LA to Fountain Hill, AZ. Wonderful drive. Bought it as a CPO and added in house warranty.

Notable fun drives in the first two years:

LA to Seattle
Seattle to LA

LA to SF 3x

LA to Tempe 4x

Never a single problem.

The only thing I've done is regular service.

Couldn't be happier.

haagm58 · 05-24-2020, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatestDane

I love this car. Almost 2 years in. Thought I'd finally post a picture or two somewhere. I drove from LA to Fountain Hill, AZ. Wonderful drive. Bought it as a CPO and added in house warranty.

Notable fun drives in the first two years:

LA to Seattle
Seattle to LA

LA to SF 3x

LA to Tempe 4x

Never a single problem.

The only thing I've done is regular service.

Couldn't be happier.

Sounds like many fun miles have been enjoyed in the first two years of ownership. Congrats on the purchase and thanks for sharing it with us.

MSCD · 05-24-2020, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatestDane

I love this car. Almost 2 years in. Thought I'd finally post a picture or two somewhere. I drove from LA to Fountain Hill, AZ. Wonderful drive. Bought it as a CPO and added in house warranty.

Notable fun drives in the first two years:

LA to Seattle
Seattle to LA

LA to SF 3x

LA to Tempe 4x

Never a single problem.

The only thing I've done is regular service.

Couldn't be happier.

Fun times! Nice!

WCStyleWheels · 05-24-2020, 08:05 PM

Our shop's F30 sporting a set of 19" 437M Style in Gloss Black.

MSCD · 05-25-2020, 01:04 PM

Silverlining_m2 · 05-25-2020, 01:29 PM

I made an instagram for stuff like this. If anyone else has a bmw centered acct please feel free to follow. I'll follow back. I've found a couple of you already!

@mirii_f30

KingsXman · 05-25-2020, 03:32 PM

After all this time spent in quarantine and not being able to drive the BMW as much it was nice to get in a long drive to the country yesterday. Nice getting on a pretty empty thruway and getting on it in sport/sport II mode. Before I realize it I'm passing people at 100+ MPH.

The one downside of long road trips in the summertime, all the dead splatted bugs on the front of the car and windshield. Ceramic coating works nice but I think I need something for that 😂

Swappy · 05-25-2020, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingsXman

After all this time spent in quarantine and not being able to drive the BMW as much it was nice to get in a long drive to the country yesterday. Nice getting on a pretty empty thruway and getting on it in sport/sport II mode. Before I realize it I'm passing people at 100+ MPH.

The one downside of long road trips in the summertime, all the dead splatted bugs on the front of the car and windshield. Ceramic coating works nice but I think I need something for that ��

I live in the country, and dd my A4 to work, which is in the city. I love my drive everyday, and I keep a spray bottle mixed with Optimum no rinse and water. I give it a quick wipe after work every day with the rag company microfibres.

Both my cars have XPEL and ceramic and that helps a lot. What sucks on the 340i is all the bugs which end up inside the grill, but since I only drive it on the weekends, I carefully flush them out in a process spanning an hour

KingsXman · 05-25-2020, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingsXman

After all this time spent in quarantine and not being able to drive the BMW as much it was nice to get in a long drive to the country yesterday. Nice getting on a pretty empty thruway and getting on it in sport/sport II mode. Before I realize it I'm passing people at 100+ MPH.

The one downside of long road trips in the summertime, all the dead splatted bugs on the front of the car and windshield. Ceramic coating works nice but I think I need something for that ��

I live in the country, and dd my A4 to work, which is in the city. I love my drive everyday, and I keep a spray bottle mixed with Optimum no rinse and water. I give it a quick wipe after work every day with the rag company microfibres.

Both my cars have XPEL and ceramic and that helps a lot. What suck on the 340i is all the bugs which end up inside the grill, but since I only drive it on the weekends, I carefully flush them out in a process spanning an hour

Yeah when I got to where we were going yesterday I cleaned all of the bugs off. Then when we got home I spent about an hour cleaning all the bugs off of it and the windshield. I got a lot in my grill as well

I'm new to a lot of the ceramic sprays and cleaners. What is Optimim and XPEL? It sounds like I need to buy some of these products. Right now I've been using Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Detailer. I have a lot of microfiber towels and just ordered more.

vicxxz · 05-25-2020, 06:58 PM

'14 428xi C Melbourne Red
'19 430xi GC Sunset Orange

Swappy · 05-25-2020, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingsXman

Yeah when I got to where we were going yesterday I cleaned all of the bugs off. Then when we got home I spent about an hour cleaning all the bugs off of it and the windshield. I got a lot in my grill as well

I'm new to a lot of the ceramic sprays and cleaners. What is Optimim and XPEL? It sounds like I need to buy some of these products. Right now I've been using Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Detailer. I have a lot of microfiber towels and just ordered more.

XPEL is a PPF film. Helps protect from rock chips and other stuff. You need a good professional who can properly apply it. Both my cars have it on full hood, bumper, headlights, side mirrors, front fenders and A pillars. You can also just get the hood and bumper covered for basic protection.

Optimum no rinse is a product made by the makers of ceramic coating Opticoat Pro. It basically helps when doing rinseless washes and I am a huge fan of the product. I use it for my bucket washes and also keep a spray bottle in the car with a couple quality microfibres.

I feel a little extra care goes a long way in keeping the cars looking good as new.

KingsXman · 05-25-2020, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingsXman

Yeah when I got to where we were going yesterday I cleaned all of the bugs off. Then when we got home I spent about an hour cleaning all the bugs off of it and the windshield. I got a lot in my grill as well

I'm new to a lot of the ceramic sprays and cleaners. What is Optimim and XPEL? It sounds like I need to buy some of these products. Right now I've been using Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Detailer. I have a lot of microfiber towels and just ordered more.

XPEL is a PPF film. Helps protect from rock chips and other stuff. You need a good professional who can properly apply it. Both my cars have it on full hood, bumper, headlights, side mirrors, front fenders and A pillars. You can also just get the hood and bumper covered for basic protection.

Optimum no rinse is a product made by the makers of ceramic coating Opticoat Pro. It basically helps when doing rinseless washes and I am a huge fan of the product. I use it for my bucket washes and also keep a spray bottle in the car with a couple quality microfibres.

I feel a little extra care goes a long way in keeping the cars looking good as new.

Thanks. I looked into the XPEL film and there's actually a place near me that does it. Certified installers. The optimum spray I just found on Amazon so I'm gonna order some of it. Thanks for the info though.

I'm usually ocd with my cars and agree a little bit of care keeps them looking as good as possible.

wdeerfield · 05-26-2020, 06:25 AM

Been a while. Washed the car last night and figured i take a pic at the store this morning. Naked roof rack only because i washed it. Usually have my bike trays up there.

CHANTARS · 05-26-2020, 12:01 PM

Took out the F30 to grab some pics! Not the best photographer LOL but had to take some pics after I did a full detail on it!

1-Step Paint Correction with Sonax Perfect Finish & Applied GTechniq CSL/EXOv4!

7iM3less · 05-27-2020, 07:02 AM

Gas station photo from last night:

wdeerfield · 05-27-2020, 09:02 AM

2 coats of collinite 845 with 24hr in between coats. This was after clay and correction with M205 and an orange LCC pad.

jimbobiggens · 05-27-2020, 01:08 PM

Socaltrojan · 05-28-2020, 02:08 AM

Took her out for a Malibu Canyon drive.

a404freedom · 05-28-2020, 08:59 AM

New to the neighborhood, love this damn car.
F32 M-Sport

Jb4
AWE Catback w/ midpipe
Active Autowerke intercooler
Active Autowerke charge pipe
Injen short ram cold air

Currently having KW V1 w/ edc installed, deciding on braking.

I appreciate suggestions too! Thanks all!

05-23-2020, 09:24 PM	#4841
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05-24-2020, 10:44 AM	#4842
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05-24-2020, 03:30 PM	#4843
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05-24-2020, 05:55 PM	#4844
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05-24-2020, 08:05 PM	#4847
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05-25-2020, 01:04 PM	#4848
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05-25-2020, 01:29 PM	#4849
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05-25-2020, 03:32 PM	#4850
KingsXman Private First Class 92 Rep 106 Posts Drives: BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: May 2020 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 428i XDriv ... [0.00]	After all this time spent in quarantine and not being able to drive the BMW as much it was nice to get in a long drive to the country yesterday. Nice getting on a pretty empty thruway and getting on it in sport/sport II mode. Before I realize it I'm passing people at 100+ MPH. The one downside of long road trips in the summertime, all the dead splatted bugs on the front of the car and windshield. Ceramic coating works nice but I think I need something for that 😂 Attached Images __________________ ~Scott~
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05-25-2020, 06:58 PM	#4853
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05-26-2020, 06:25 AM	#4856
wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2745 Rep 7,741 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	Been a while. Washed the car last night and figured i take a pic at the store this morning. Naked roof rack only because i washed it. Usually have my bike trays up there. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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05-26-2020, 12:01 PM	#4857
CHANTARS Private First Class 98 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 330i / 1989 BMW E30 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Walnut, CA iTrader: (0)	Took out the F30 to grab some pics! Not the best photographer LOL but had to take some pics after I did a full detail on it! 1-Step Paint Correction with Sonax Perfect Finish & Applied GTechniq CSL/EXOv4!
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05-27-2020, 07:02 AM	#4858
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05-27-2020, 09:02 AM	#4859
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05-27-2020, 01:08 PM	#4860
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05-28-2020, 02:08 AM	#4861
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05-28-2020, 08:59 AM	#4862
a404freedom Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 206 Posts Drives: BMW 435i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	New to the neighborhood New to the neighborhood, love this damn car. F32 M-Sport Jb4 AWE Catback w/ midpipe Active Autowerke intercooler Active Autowerke charge pipe Injen short ram cold air Currently having KW V1 w/ edc installed, deciding on braking. I appreciate suggestions too! Thanks all! Attached Images __________________ 2016 BMW 435i M-Sport - JB4 and MHD - xHP - Injen intake - Active Autowerke intercooler - Active Autowerke charge pipe - AWE catback * I want more!!!*
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