[Harlequin]

C.Quartz paint protection applied today.

Getting a tan at the same time.

[Harlequin]

New bits arrived in the mail today....

[x328x]

nice. how much did it come to. the FX rate so crap at the moment

BTW how big is that JL audio Sub. did you have to buy that seperately or did it come with the enclosure

I am running a 12 inch JL but i have to remove it in advance whenever i think i need the boot space.

[_kp]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Thanks mate.

Both parts came from Mars Performance. So did the rear spoiler and rear diffuser.

The spoiler, diffuser, and splitter came unpainted. I had it all fitted at Rencal Motors and they had the rear spoiler and the two upper parts of the front splitter painted for me.

Total cost for paint and installation was $500.

The grilles came pre-finished and I installed them myself in about 10 minutes.

Oh cool. Yeah I was looking at installing the grill myself too. What was the quality on Mars products like? Not too sure whether I should pay little more for an OEM part or the replica part if the fit and quality is on par.

[Harlequin]

So much cleaner without the front plate...

[A'PEXi]

looks great without the plate! who did you end up going with for paint protection? dam shiny now!

[_kp]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

So much cleaner without the front plate...

That shine results amazing Harlequin

[Harlequin]

Paint Protection

I did my research on Opti Coat and Ceramic Pro etc but ended up going with a product called C.Quartz Finest by CarPro.

http://cquartz.com/cquartz-finest/

My major reason for this, other than the quality of the product, is because of the amount of training and support that they provide to their licensed Detailers. I have read and heard some not so great stories about Opti Coat in particular - not about the product but about some of the detailers applying it and their lack of knowledge/experience.

CarPro, on the other hand, require their detailers to know their shit.

Also, I did not like the process that Opti Coat require their detailers to perform every 12 months in order to maintain your warranty on the product.

Went to a place at Capalaba called Waves Detail Pro - http://www.wavesdetailpro.com.au/

Dan, Troy, Rory, and the guys at Waves are consummate professionals with second-to-none training and amazing attention to detail.

I cannot recommend them highly enough.

If you're after anything from a simple wash to paint correction or protection give them a call and tell them I sent you (nothing in it for me) and they'll look after you.

They worked a 13 hour day to allow me to have my car back same day.

They also have a mobile service which, after seeing how they looked after my car, I will be using from now on if I need to.

Here's some of the process (Infrared Curing Lamps and all) and another shot of the results...

[Harlequin]

It's at Rencal getting H&R Sports and M4 Side Blades installed now...

[Felosenco]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

It's at Rencal getting H&R Sports and M4 Side Blades installed now...

Not excited much are you ?

Will changing the springs affect the dynamic suspension in any other way apart from making the car lower to the ground and that "GAP" smaller?

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by Felosenco

Not excited much are you ?

Will changing the springs affect the dynamic suspension in any other way apart from making the car lower to the ground and that "GAP" smaller?

Not the ones I've gone with. The Sport are safe to use with adaptive suspension. The Supersport will make it throw codes.

They still have progressive compression so should be pretty much the same ride.

[Harlequin]

H&R Sport Springs + M4 Side Blades

Thanks to Stu @ BMR for being a legend as always with amazing prices and service and Rencal for their usual impeccable work.

It's still settling a bit at the front. Expect it to go a little lower over the next few days...

[x328x]

that looks sick

[Felosenco]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

H&R Sport Springs + M4 Side Blades

Thanks to Stu @ BMR for being a legend as always with amazing prices and service and Rencal for their usual impeccable work.

It's still settling a bit at the front. Expect it to go a little lower over the next few days...

STEALTH bro

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

[aacabriolet]

Car looks great!

Regarding the fog light delete could you kindly share:
- part numbers for replacement mesh grill after you remove the fog lights
- what you did to remove the error code
- easiest method to remove the fogs

Thank you!

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by Felosenco

STEALTH bro

Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

Car looks great!

Thanks boys!

Something little I did last night:

F3x LCI AC/Radio Trim with LED Backlighting:

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

Regarding the fog light delete could you kindly share:
- part numbers for replacement mesh grill after you remove the fog lights
- what you did to remove the error code
- easiest method to remove the fogs

Thank you!

I'll have to find the part numbers. I ordered those bits before I even took delivery of the car.

Lights are still connected so no errors and no coding required. They are tucked up safely in behind the bumper - secured in a place where they don't get any heat from the engine.

Easiest way is to take it to a mechanic you trust and let them do it. Mate of mine did his own and he took off the bumper. My mechanic put it up on a hoist, remove the front wheels, and did it all with the bumper still on the car.

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Thanks boys!

Something little I did last night:

F3x LCI AC/Radio Trim with LED Backlighting:

[IMG]http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...1&d=1442314347[/IMG]

[IMG]http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...1&d=1442314347[/IMG]




I'll have to find the part numbers. I ordered those bits before I even took delivery of the car.

Lights are still connected so no errors and no coding required. They are tucked up safely in behind the bumper - secured in a place where they don't get any heat from the engine.

Easiest way is to take it to a mechanic you trust and let them do it. Mate of mine did his own and he took off the bumper. My mechanic put it up on a hoist, remove the front wheels, and did it all with the bumper still on the car.

Very Nice, where did you order the LCI trim. I've asked around but couldn't find any leads

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by knightsabers

Very Nice, where did you order the LCI trim. I've asked around but couldn't find any leads

Will PM you. Not my place to post the member's name if he has chosen not to announce it himself. Also, could be a violation of the forum rules...

[knightsabers]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Will PM you. Not my place to post the member's name if he has chosen not to announce it himself. Also, could be a violation of the forum rules...

Oh my bad Can imagine they wouldn't want to be annoyed by random ppl

Thanks for the pm

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

Regarding the fog light delete could you kindly share part numbers for replacement mesh grill after you remove the fog lights

Pic with Part Numbers below:

[435iDriver]

Bro, your car looks absolutely sick!!! 10/10 in my Opinion!

Can you pls shoot a frew more pictures of the M4 side blades?