What have you done to your car today?

[oldgitdave]

Took the day off work today for some leisurely gardening and car cleaning. I haven't cleaned my Zed since New Year as I've just not had the time with one thing or another. I've had to use it as my daily recently and been doing about 150 miles per week in all weathers. The car was filthy and rotten with road salt from the snow a couple of weeks back so I jacked it up one side at a time and snow-foamed all the underside and wheelarches and then jet-washed it all off. Then I went to town topside also, spending a leisurely 4 hours in the very pleasant afternoon sun getting it back in shape. Will have to order some new wheel centre caps as they've not fared well over the winter. Otherwise, she scrubs up very well for a 16 year old car. Gave it another coat of Soft99 Fusso Coat Dark to see it through the springtime
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Well that looks very nice indeed, Sterling Grey & MV3'S too. You just need get rid of the hard top now & make the best of the current sunshine .
I've just put a brand new set of Goodyear F1's on to my MV3'S. Tomorrow I hope to swap them out for my 103 daisies. Really looking forward to the much better stance of the car

Thanks Oldgitdave The hardtop will be coming off soon to hang in the garage until the autumn. My car had 103 Daisies on when I bought it 4 years ago. Fitted the black MV3s almost straight away and love 'em still

They do look lovely, I'm well chuffed with mine which I bought just before Christmas on here. They've had a refurb in standard BMW silver so the look will be different to your beauty. I'll put up some pics when fitted .

[patriot66]

Took the day off work today for some leisurely gardening and car cleaning. I haven't cleaned my Zed since New Year as I've just not had the time with one thing or another. I've had to use it as my daily recently and been doing about 150 miles per week in all weathers. The car was filthy and rotten with road salt from the snow a couple of weeks back so I jacked it up one side at a time and snow-foamed all the underside and wheelarches and then jet-washed it all off. Then I went to town topside also, spending a leisurely 4 hours in the very pleasant afternoon sun getting it back in shape. Will have to order some new wheel centre caps as they've not fared well over the winter. Otherwise, she scrubs up very well for a 16 year old car. Gave it another coat of Soft99 Fusso Coat Dark to see it through the springtime
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Whenever I see photos of your car, it makes me cry. Not because it's terrible, but because it reminds me of how mine used to look before 7 years of daily driving took its toll on the bodywork

Yours looks fantastic for its age

Thanks Ben G The front bumper was resprayed last July but the rest of the paintwork is all original. Just liberal applications of elbow grease

[mr wilks]

Fitted some elipsoid style 107 to the coupe i like em

I don't understand why this isn't done more looks fantastic.

To my knowledge this is only the 3rd E86 to have elipsoids fitted , i remember seeing "tomtvr" fit a set to his phoenix yellow si coupe around 5 years ago & i was bowled over it looked epic to me , i think they really suit but as ever with the 107s 202s they divide opinion they are staying on

[rosskins]

Fitted some elipsoid style 107 to the coupe i like em

They look absolutely stunning. Def my second choice after 326s

[mr wilks]

Fitted some elipsoid style 107 to the coupe i like em

They look absolutely stunning. Def my second choice after 326s

Fitted some elipsoid style 107 to the coupe i like em

They look absolutely stunning. Def my second choice after 326s

pop round anytime mate , always have a spare set of some sort you can try on

[MACK]

Fitted some elipsoid style 107 to the coupe i like em

I don't understand why this isn't done more looks fantastic.

To my knowledge this is only the 3rd E86 to have elipsoids fitted , i remember seeing "tomtvr" fit a set to his phoenix yellow si coupe around 5 years ago & i was bowled over it looked epic to me , i think they really suit but as ever with the 107s 202s they divide opinion they are staying on

They do look good, you certainly landed a real bargain there Mr Wilks. I dont know if its just me but there seems to have been a lot of 107 love around the forum recently
I have tried a few sets of BMW 18" wheels on mine over the years (mv2s, 108s etc) but always come back to my trusty 107s.

[Papa_Zee]

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What a difference! Very nice

[Papa_Zee]

Changed the wheels! Before and after pics 4 years on... (finally fully paid and owned as of Jan 2019 - hurray )...

This forum is one of the best for its moderation - the respect shown by its members, we are a true credit looking at other forums - the easily accessible information, 'How To' guides and valuable information, the tasteful jokes, mostly Thank you and spot the difference (erm i need to de-clutter my garage but I took the photo because I know most of us hoard rubbish and you will understand hopefully - skip on the way!) ...

Cheesos! There’s hoarding and theres that... spartan Germanic and spartan garage turned... a ‘garage’ lol

The E89 wheels look very good.

[philbo909]

Fitted some elipsoid style 107 to the coupe i like em

They look great on the e86

[Phoenixboy]

Washed it, cleaned engine bay, only for it to do what it usually does.... rain

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[ionofchios]

Installed new chain tensioner, as preventative maintenance.

[ErrErrminator]

Installed a new battery. Although my solar charger was keeping the old one topped up, it just wasn’t holding that charge once disconnected. All is good now though. Clock and windows reset and we’re back in business.

Also gave the engine bay a quick clean up as well.

[Coffee331]

Replaced the oil filter housing gasket....about 3 hours start to finish.

[LordOxygen]

Taxed it and drove it,
Was bored of waiting for the first of March, it's mild and dry so why not?

Getting back in a car with a fairly big engine is always a novelty after living with my daily driver over the winter, the shove in 3rd is lovely.

[oldgitdave]

Finally got her out from the winter slumber & went from these:

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To these:

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Fitted with brand new Goodyear Eagle F1's, a real bargain from Blackcircles. I usually use MyTyres but they didn't come close on this occasion. And just to say she started 1st time & ticked over beautifully. Really hard to put her back in the garage until March 1st given the fantastic weather at the moment .
On a side note, if anyone wants some 225/45/17 Vreds let me know. 2 with 6mm tread, 1with 5mm & 1 with 4mm, all 2013 date. 103 daisies are probably best scrapped. I think I was sold a pup with these but you live & learn .