What have you done to your car today?

Big Andra · Post by **Big Andra** » Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:47 pm

Showed it some love

Jfgoldfish · Post by **Jfgoldfish** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:58 pm

Fixed a broken drivers side window regulator with a repair kit. Fiddly job.
Fitting the cable isn't the tricky bit; carefully cutting away the vapour barrier and generally working in the tight space within the door is fiddly. At least it's sorted

Also swapped onto winter tyres. Looks like the set I bought second hand are a little big. Getting a smaller tyre fitted to the fronts on Monday so I don't rub a hole in the arch liner!

Julian24110 · Post by **Julian24110** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:39 pm

Fitted the i6 DISA kit. The intake was clean as a whistle but the pin was hanging out when I removed the DISA

that’s at 62k and 16yrs
Very quick and easy and one less thing to worry about.

adam_sjg · Post by **adam_sjg** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 8:37 pm

Calipers cleaned and painted a "graphite" shade. Pad retaining clip might look better silver?

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Alpina 98 · Post by **Alpina 98** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:22 pm

Replaced yellow capped registration screw cover. A small job that has needed doing for a little while.

Phil40 · Post by **Phil40** » Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:05 am

adam_sjg wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 8:37 pm Calipers cleaned and painted a "graphite" shade. Pad retaining clip might look better silver?

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So cleaned, perfect color

Do you have used a "special paint kit" ? Or just a classic spray ?

adam_sjg · Post by **adam_sjg** » Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:27 am

Phil40 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:05 am Do you have used a "special paint kit" ? Or just a classic spray ?

Just an E-tech kit off ebay.

Bmwforachange · Post by **Bmwforachange** » Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:28 pm

Took the car for a spin. New diff ratio of 3.46 from 3.0i auto (old ratio 3.07).

1st gear still more than usable, 2nd easier to set off in without slipping clutch, 6th less like an overdrive but still high enough for the motorway.

Most of all it's transformed the car from 3rd to 5th. Really pleased with it. Thanks to all who did the write ups. Cheers mark

Big Andra · Post by **Big Andra** » Sun Nov 08, 2020 3:25 pm

Dropped it off at the paint shop. Hopefully have it back for the beginning of next week

Stevewi · Post by **Stevewi** » Sun Nov 08, 2020 3:32 pm

Finished swapping grills to black ones today.

rays545i · Post by **rays545i** » Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:02 pm

Sorted out this mess on back bolster
And a dam good clean too

yipikayee · Post by **yipikayee** » Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:08 pm

Waxed whole car yesterday with the old good Fusso coat

Alpina 98 · Post by **Alpina 98** » Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:21 pm

rays545i wrote: ↑Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:02 pm Sorted out this mess on back bolster
And a dam good clean too

You have achieved an excellent result

If anyone else is looking to repair their seats due to collapsed foam please PM me. I'm able to source a variety of foams as I work for a commercial furniture manufacturer.

rays545i · Post by **rays545i** » Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:40 pm

Well I am am an upholsterer

Bet you can’t get source much foam at the moment
I know I can’t
Due to German chemical manufactures

Alpina 98 · Post by **Alpina 98** » Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:36 pm

rays545i wrote: ↑Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:40 pm Well I am am an upholsterer

Bet you can’t get source much foam at the moment
I know I can’t

Foam supplies are not an issue. Depending on your usage, I can PM you details of suppliers Tues when I'm back at work.
Due to German chemical manufactures

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