[Southern Jay]

I picked up my new grille this morning which is the last (for now) of the mods I will be doing to my new car. Thanks to Teaston for the heads up on where to get the Grille.

I think the Black gloss grille really works with Alpine white.



I've also changed my bonnet and boot badges along with the wheel caps.



I know the car is in need of a good wash, you wouldn't think I spent 2 or so hours on it last Saturday although I have done about 600 odd miles this week. I know what ill be doing this coming Saturday morning.

Cheers

Jay

[teaston]

You're welcome mate!

It appears fly season has started in your area already!!

So are you leaving the twin exhaust mod for now?

Black grilles look awesome on AW!

[Southern Jay]

Originally Posted by teaston

You're welcome mate!

It appears fly season has started in your area already!!

So are you leaving the twin exhaust mod for now?

Black grilles look awesome on AW!

It certainly has mate, bloody things are everywhere. I will leave them for the time being but I'm sure it wont be long until I'm wanting to change something.

[teaston]

I also notice you got the Pirelli's, you lucky bugger!

[Southern Jay]

Originally Posted by teaston

I also notice you got the Pirelli's, you lucky bugger!

I didn't even think about that mate, did you not get them with yours? I assumed they all came with the same.

[Buster Blue]

Originally Posted by teaston

You're welcome mate!

It appears fly season has started in your area already!!

So are you leaving the twin exhaust mod for now?

Black grilles look awesome on AW!

I would really like to do the twin exhaust mod but sure they don't do it for the 2.0i, do they? sure you would know.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Southern Jay

I didn't even think about that mate, did you not get them with yours? I assumed they all came with the same.

Nope, mine has Bridgestone S001's, you can also get Goodyear Eagles, it's just luck of the draw I think.

[Buster Blue]

Originally Posted by Southern Jay

I picked up my new grille this morning which is the last (for now) of the mods I will be doing to my new car. Thanks to Teaston for the heads up on where to get the Grille.

I think the Black gloss grille really works with Alpine white.



I've also changed my bonnet and boot badges along with the wheel caps.



I know the car is in need of a good wash, you wouldn't think I spent 2 or so hours on it last Saturday although I have done about 600 odd miles this week. I know what ill be doing this coming Saturday morning.

Cheers

Jay

Had mine detailed via DMC in Newbury on Monday now all clean and slippery fly's don't stick. www.detailmycar.co.uk / info@detailmycar.co.uk Very pleased.

[Southern Jay]

Originally Posted by Buster Blue

Had mine detailed via DMC in Newbury on Monday now all clean and slippery fly's don't stick. www.detailmycar.co.uk / info@detailmycar.co.uk Very pleased.

Newbury inst far from me at all, how long did hey keep your car for mate?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Buster Blue

I would really like to do the twin exhaust mod but sure they don't do it for the 2.0i, do they? sure you would know.

They don't do one for the 320i afaik. You can fit a 328i backbox with an adapter, but that would be expensive. Or try getting something like this to fit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-...item51b0de37aa but it would be a bit squeaky bum time if you cut the original pipe and the new tip won't fit!!

[Buster Blue]

Originally Posted by teaston

They don't do one for the 320i afaik. You can fit a 328i backbox with an adapter, but that would be expensive. Or try getting something like this to fit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-...item51b0de37aa but it would be a bit squeaky bum time if you cut the original pipe and the new tip won't fit!!

Thanks Teaston for looking but probably rather go for the 2.8 option.

Cheers

[Buster Blue]

Originally Posted by Southern Jay

Newbury inst far from me at all, how long did hey keep your car for mate?

Arrived 08.30 dropped me in Newbury and collected me @ 14.40

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Buster Blue

Thanks Teaston for looking but probably rather go for the 2.8 option.

Cheers

It will have the best outcome. Strange thing though, on the parts catalog it shows the 320i as already having a twin exhaust!

[Buster Blue]

Originally Posted by teaston

It will have the best outcome. Strange thing though, on the parts catalog it shows the 320i as already having a twin exhaust!

Excellent I take it from this I could order this from BMW along with the rear valance to accommodate the twin exhaust they are only about £80.

Hope I read this correctly as I'm all excited now.

Cheers

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Buster Blue

Excellent I take it from this I could order this from BMW along with the rear valance to accommodate the twin exhaust they are only about £80.

Hope I read this correctly as I'm all excited now.

Cheers

Yes according to the guys in this thread, although they fitted a 328i M Performance exhaust to a 320i, but should be the same:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=805887

See I don't actually know that much, I just search and find info from the web! Shhhh don't tell anyone though!

[Buster Blue]

Originally Posted by teaston

Yes according to the guys in this thread, although they fitted a 328i M Performance exhaust to a 320i, but should be the same:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=805887

See I don't actually know that much, I just search and find info from the web! Shhhh don't tell anyone though!

Really many thanks for that im on to it.

Cheers

[Southern Jay]

Originally Posted by Buster Blue

Really many thanks for that im on to it.

Cheers

lets see some pics when you are done mate

[M4dski11z]

Originally Posted by Buster Blue

Arrived 08.30 dropped me in Newbury and collected me @ 14.40

I think I've seen them driving around in Newbury. How much was it and did you get any before and after pics?

[ATM]

Originally Posted by Southern Jay

Wow you can really see the increased ride height here - or is that car on a slope or something?

[Buster Blue]

Originally Posted by Ray335d

I think I've seen them driving around in Newbury. How much was it and did you get any before and after pics?

Sorry Ray, no before photos however he did a very good job unfortunately on collection it was raining and followed lorries all the way back down the A 34 but surprisingly the car did not appear wet or dirty.

He charged £150

[Buster Blue]

Originally Posted by Ray335d

I think I've seen them driving around in Newbury. How much was it and did you get any before and after pics?

Hi Ray, A few Details on the process from Nick who carried out the work.


Estoril Blue has always been one of my personal favourite colours so I was pleased to put some work into this lovely 320i. The car was first of all pre-rinsed, snow foamed, wheels & arches cleaned, following this it was then de-tarred, IronX applied to remove fallout and gently clayed where needed. The car was then taken inside to be gently dried off using soft towels and an electric air dryer. The next stage was a single stage machine polish with 3M Ultrafina before a full CarPro Eraser wipedown and sealed with Finish-Kare FK1000p Hi-Temp sealant, and after this Finish-Kare Pink wax as the final wax. The car was then given a full wipe down with Finish-Kare 425 Ultra slick body wipe. Tyres treated with CarPro PERL.

All pics are now on Photobucket for you :-)

http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/de...W%20F30%20320i


Let me know if you've had any problems!

Nick Goodall
www.detailmycar.co.uk / info@detailmycar.co.uk

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Originally Posted by Buster Blue

Hi Ray, A few Details on the process from Nick who carried out the work.


Estoril Blue has always been one of my personal favourite colours so I was pleased to put some work into this lovely 320i. The car was first of all pre-rinsed, snow foamed, wheels & arches cleaned, following this it was then de-tarred, IronX applied to remove fallout and gently clayed where needed. The car was then taken inside to be gently dried off using soft towels and an electric air dryer. The next stage was a single stage machine polish with 3M Ultrafina before a full CarPro Eraser wipedown and sealed with Finish-Kare FK1000p Hi-Temp sealant, and after this Finish-Kare Pink wax as the final wax. The car was then given a full wipe down with Finish-Kare 425 Ultra slick body wipe. Tyres treated with CarPro PERL.

All pics are now on Photobucket for you :-)

http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/de...W%20F30%20320i


Let me know if you've had any problems!

Nick Goodall
www.detailmycar.co.uk / info@detailmycar.co.uk

Looks excellent, may have to take my ipad some place quiet and check out the new car porn...