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Read the WELCOME ALL BMWFANATICS post.
D.Basson - The Garage
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RAArmstrong
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What a fantastic writeup!!! Fanatics FTW!!! :bravo::bravo:
Dewald Basson
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Fraser said:Bring me a tissue.....
Nice write up Dewald....
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:biglol::biglol:
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UPDATE 1:
As of 1 Nov 2013, I have the 325i for 1 year, and still in love with it.
On the maintenance side I have replaced power steering pump. Took me 11 hours to do, due to lack of tools (I buy tools as I require them so doing slowly building up a "workshop") and experience (I have read countless DIY's and I have the Haynes repair manual, but hands on exp means so much more). I would also consider it my first true attempt at servicing my car (changing a globe or a fuses does not count as a mechanical repair job in my opinion). Here is the view I had from underneath the car.
I also did the brakes(disc’s and pads).
And lastly did an oil service.
On the “mod” side of things:
I had the windows tinted, only job that I have not done myself as I know vinyl can be very tricky to get right, plus if they do it you get a life time guarantee. I then bought some Plastidip from Tiaan(Executor) and tackled my grills.
Which I followed up by getting some more Plastidip to smoke the lights. I used the smoke and glossifier to smoke everything except the headlights. The glossifier does make the Plastidip shine more but it will never get to the Lamin-X effect. I had the smoke Plastidip on the car for about 6/7 months, never had any issues no peeling nothing. I did remove all the lights to ensure that I can achieve the best possible finish and adhesion. I truly think it is an amazing product.
Along with the oil service I decided it was time to replace all the headlight globes with Osram Nightbreaker Plus globes. I bought some Yellow Lamin-X, to cover the fog lights with and to do some experimenting with the Lamin-X. I found the Lamin-X easy to apply and was convinced it will work on the other lights as well. Check the silver beast in the background.
The next mod was the first mod I wanted to do when I got the car but I could not find the right type of angel eyes. I am not a fan of the LED type for the e46. KSINGH post a DIY on a kit he found at Autostyle, it was exactly what I was looking for. I got the kit and installed it almost immediately as I got home. When I was done with the install I realized that the “matte” Platisdip smoke lights had to go. The next day I was back at Autostyle got me some gun smoked Lamin-X and applied it the same day.
And some Pink Valve Caps.
I will do a proper photo shoot in a few weeks’ time.
Thanks again to everyone for all the knowledge available on the forum it makes it so much easier to know what works and what not.
As of 1 Nov 2013, I have the 325i for 1 year, and still in love with it.
On the maintenance side I have replaced power steering pump. Took me 11 hours to do, due to lack of tools (I buy tools as I require them so doing slowly building up a "workshop") and experience (I have read countless DIY's and I have the Haynes repair manual, but hands on exp means so much more). I would also consider it my first true attempt at servicing my car (changing a globe or a fuses does not count as a mechanical repair job in my opinion). Here is the view I had from underneath the car.
I also did the brakes(disc’s and pads).
And lastly did an oil service.
On the “mod” side of things:
I had the windows tinted, only job that I have not done myself as I know vinyl can be very tricky to get right, plus if they do it you get a life time guarantee. I then bought some Plastidip from Tiaan(Executor) and tackled my grills.
Which I followed up by getting some more Plastidip to smoke the lights. I used the smoke and glossifier to smoke everything except the headlights. The glossifier does make the Plastidip shine more but it will never get to the Lamin-X effect. I had the smoke Plastidip on the car for about 6/7 months, never had any issues no peeling nothing. I did remove all the lights to ensure that I can achieve the best possible finish and adhesion. I truly think it is an amazing product.
Along with the oil service I decided it was time to replace all the headlight globes with Osram Nightbreaker Plus globes. I bought some Yellow Lamin-X, to cover the fog lights with and to do some experimenting with the Lamin-X. I found the Lamin-X easy to apply and was convinced it will work on the other lights as well. Check the silver beast in the background.
The next mod was the first mod I wanted to do when I got the car but I could not find the right type of angel eyes. I am not a fan of the LED type for the e46. KSINGH post a DIY on a kit he found at Autostyle, it was exactly what I was looking for. I got the kit and installed it almost immediately as I got home. When I was done with the install I realized that the “matte” Platisdip smoke lights had to go. The next day I was back at Autostyle got me some gun smoked Lamin-X and applied it the same day.
And some Pink Valve Caps.
I will do a proper photo shoot in a few weeks’ time.
Thanks again to everyone for all the knowledge available on the forum it makes it so much easier to know what works and what not.
RAArmstrong
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Car looks stunning! :bravo::bravo:
NOW... I spy an E39... Info? Pics? :fencelook:
NOW... I spy an E39... Info? Pics? :fencelook:
Dewald Basson
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RAArmstrong said:
Thanks
It's my father's '02 ///M5, will try to included into my photo shoot I want to do. That thing is absolutely AWESOME !!
Dewald Basson
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And this is mileage as it stands right now.
"I have been a BMW fan since I can remember, the love for cars was inherited from my father. He himself was first and Alfa man but changed somewhere in the early 90’s when he got a ’91 M5 which he replaced after 10 odd years with a ’00 M5(the first car I drove after receiving my learners license, was terrifying and exiting all in one) which was then replaced ,around 8 odd years later, with a ’02 M5 (also an e39 but with 100 000 km’s less than the one it replaced) which he still drives today."
Extract from my first post
ChefDJ said:
"I have been a BMW fan since I can remember, the love for cars was inherited from my father. He himself was first and Alfa man but changed somewhere in the early 90’s when he got a ’91 M5 which he replaced after 10 odd years with a ’00 M5(the first car I drove after receiving my learners license, was terrifying and exiting all in one) which was then replaced ,around 8 odd years later, with a ’02 M5 (also an e39 but with 100 000 km’s less than the one it replaced) which he still drives today."
Extract from my first post
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sash said:
Thanks Sash, ice cream social this month.
Does anyone know where I can find some good quality automotive paint in an aerosol can. I want to paint the plastic trim gloss black, the plastic is now to faded, guess that is what happens after 10 years.
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Dewald Basson
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ChefDJ said:
Why thanks kind sir :rollsmile:
My brother as a '98 e36 318is with +- 150k on the clock, that's only around 10k a year. :inlove:
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Some quick pics
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Andy1GP said:
Thank you Andy, still got a lot learn but like you say I am enjoying it !
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