D.Basson - The Garage

[Dewald Basson]

+1 I was asked by one of my friends why I would want to buy an older BMW (E39) when for the same money I could get a newer small hatchback...

I nearly klapped him over the head with a brick :rollsmile:

And because the "old" BMW won't have dashboard rattles, like these new small hatches.

And because God Forbid I'm in an accident the BMW is going to more than likely protect me far better than a small hatch :fencelook:

I would like to think so as well, ncap thinks differently.

This is true, nevertheless I'm pretty sure it'll handle an accident better than a Chevy Spark :fencelook:

For sure!!

 

[Philip Foglar]

I would feel a lot safer being in a BMW car than some sh1tty hatch when it comes to being in an accident, that's for sure! But with regards to NCAP, a warning bong that goes off when you or your passenger are not wearing your seat belts is often enough to gain that extra star, but it is interesting to see how well the cabin cells of newer cars are better able to cope with some nasty accidents compared to cars of say 15 years ago for instance.

 

[Dewald Basson]

I would feel a lot safer being in a BMW car than some sh1tty hatch when it comes to being in an accident, that's for sure! But with regards to NCAP, a warning bong that goes off when you or your passenger are not wearing your seat belts is often enough to gain that extra star, but it is interesting to see how well the cabin cells of newer cars are better able to cope with some nasty accidents compared to cars of say 15 years ago for instance.

I think it is more of a mental thing, more metal = more protection. But true the new design/engineering work in the body shells of all cars is very impressive.
Even a "simple"(I say that with great respect) car like the Tata Nano. Watched a show on it and the work done there is very impressive.

 

[Philip Foglar]

I would feel a lot safer being in a BMW car than some sh1tty hatch when it comes to being in an accident, that's for sure! But with regards to NCAP, a warning bong that goes off when you or your passenger are not wearing your seat belts is often enough to gain that extra star, but it is interesting to see how well the cabin cells of newer cars are better able to cope with some nasty accidents compared to cars of say 15 years ago for instance.

I think it is more of a mental thing, more metal = more protection. But true the new design/engineering work in the body shells of all cars is very impressive.
Even a "simple"(I say that with great respect) car like the Tata Nano. Watched a show on it and the work done there is very impressive.

True, with clever engineering cars, even smaller cars have become quite good, especially with the aid of airbags etc. But I think it is still fair to say that a generally bigger car with a nice long front end is going to allow for more "protection" in the form of crumple zone etc. Problem is, not all accidents are quite like they are in the lab, so there are so many factors that influence how effective even the best designs are. Of course, the key is to not be involved in an accident... :=):

 

[Dewald Basson]

I would feel a lot safer being in a BMW car than some sh1tty hatch when it comes to being in an accident, that's for sure! But with regards to NCAP, a warning bong that goes off when you or your passenger are not wearing your seat belts is often enough to gain that extra star, but it is interesting to see how well the cabin cells of newer cars are better able to cope with some nasty accidents compared to cars of say 15 years ago for instance.

I think it is more of a mental thing, more metal = more protection. But true the new design/engineering work in the body shells of all cars is very impressive.
Even a "simple"(I say that with great respect) car like the Tata Nano. Watched a show on it and the work done there is very impressive.

True, with clever engineering cars, even smaller cars have become quite good, especially with the aid of airbags etc. But I think it is still fair to say that a generally bigger car with a nice long front end is going to allow for more "protection" in the form of crumple zone etc. Problem is, not all accidents are quite like they are in the lab, so there are so many factors that influence how effective even the best designs are. Of course, the key is to not be involved in an accident... :=):

For sure the real thing is way different and a door can only do so much if you get t-boned. Plus these test crash are never done over 60km/h, I think.

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Crash at 1 min in, Fiat 500 ouch!

 

[Philip Foglar]

I remember seeing a 5'th Gear (think it was that, not Top Gear) where they drove a Smart into a concrete barrier - passenger cell was fairly "intact", but damm that would have hurt! :dizzy:

 

[Dewald Basson]

I remember seeing a 5'th Gear (think it was that, not Top Gear) where they drove a Smart into a concrete barrier - passenger cell was fairly "intact", but damm that would have hurt! :dizzy:

Don't think you would get out and walk away from that crash.

[video=youtube]

 

[Philip Foglar]

Nope!! :yuck:

 

[Dewald Basson]

Fresh new carbon fiber badges courtesy of Project Shift Racing, looks very neat. The bonnet badge was completely destroyed. Replaced all the outside badges with carbon fiber ones bonnet, boot and wheels. Also did a very over due engine bay clean..... do not judge me I have not had the courage to take it on until now. After the engine bay I started with a proper wash and polish, even got the toothbrush out. I polished it by hand with Autoglym Super Resin Polish and gave it the Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection afterwards. Finished it off by using Autoglym Bumper Care on the plastic bits on the outside and some of the plastic covers in the engine bay. All and all spent 14 hours on the e46 this weekend........ just rubbing it :rollsmile:

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[RAArmstrong]

She looks outstanding bud!! What an amazing transformation on the engine bay! My E39 is nowhere near that bad but am going to give mine a good and proper clean within the next few days :grin:

 

[Dewald Basson]

She looks outstanding bud!! What an amazing transformation on the engine bay! My E39 is nowhere near that bad but am going to give mine a good and proper clean within the next few days :grin:

Thanks man I know it got bad down there :thumbdo: , even had the air box out to try and get in a bit deeper.

 

[RAArmstrong]

What products/methods did you use on the engine bay?

 

[Dewald Basson]

What products/methods did you use on the engine bay?

Hose pipe opened very small to give light stream. Old sock over my hand, this allows me to get my hand into a space and use either side of it to clean what I need to clean and I used Cleen Green. Plenty of elbow grease.

Also removed the engine cover to allow the water to run right through and I wanted to clean it because of the ATF leak I had last year.

One of the angel eye rings went dead, nearly had a heart attack, but the hairdryer sorted out the "wet connection" :flyfun:.

 

[RAArmstrong]

Thanks! Will be getting the Glad Wrap out in addition to the pipe sometime this week :rollsmile:

 

[Dewald Basson]

Thanks! Will be getting the Glad Wrap out in addition to the pipe sometime this week :rollsmile:

That is a great idea I used some plastic bags was a bit difficult to manage, will try the glad wrap next time.

:thumbs:

 

[RAArmstrong]

Thanks! Will be getting the Glad Wrap out in addition to the pipe sometime this week :rollsmile:

That is a great idea I used some plastic bags was a bit difficult to manage, will try the glad wrap next time.

:thumbs:

Saw the Glad Wrap thing on one of Lambchop's threads :grin:

 

[Dewald Basson]

Thanks! Will be getting the Glad Wrap out in addition to the pipe sometime this week :rollsmile:

That is a great idea I used some plastic bags was a bit difficult to manage, will try the glad wrap next time.

:thumbs:

Saw the Glad Wrap thing on one of Lambchop's threads :grin:

:flyfun:

:thumbs:

 

[ChefDJ]

Car looks stunning bud raise:

I love the lights shots :thumbs:

Why not fit some LEDs to the number plate lights?

 

[Dewald Basson]

Car looks stunning bud raise:

I love the lights shots :thumbs:

Why not fit some LEDs to the number plate lights?

Thanks, it is on the to do list :rollsmile:

I have not read up about it, do you know how much they costs?

 

[sash]

hmmm.., these bmw engine bays get dirty so quickly, so i dont blame you for that. I have seen mine get very dusty just after a single drive on a dusty road.

Nice transformation though. Did the autoglym bumper care work on the plastic bits?