Gone over to the dark side

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Thu May 12, 2022 2:33 pm

Thanks guys, just spent ages configuring the systems, ordering the Gtechniq stuff now

It’s a firmer ride than the 35is but like any new car, it takes time to get used to it.

Expect to have sore arms over the weekend from putting on some wax. Boys with their toys as my wife keeps saying.

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Thu May 12, 2022 2:59 pm

Can’t believe they have turned my ex zed around so quick.

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ori · Post by **ori** » Thu May 12, 2022 6:00 pm

Beautiful! Enjoy it!

Got to say that I wouldn’t bother with all that soft too conditioning. Really is no need. Just don’t use a jet wash directly on the roof as it does the fabric no good.

SonnyA85 · Post by **SonnyA85** » Thu May 12, 2022 6:27 pm

ori wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 6:00 pm Beautiful! Enjoy it!

Got to say that I wouldn’t bother with all that soft too conditioning. Really is no need. Just don’t use a jet wash directly on the roof as it does the fabric no good.

It's simple to do and I feel it does protect the top layer no end otherwise you will need to clean it more regularly.

Just need to be completely clean and dry and a sunny day.

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Thu May 12, 2022 7:43 pm

Good tip about the jet wash.

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Thu May 12, 2022 8:49 pm

My 718 sat outside in 3 Scottish winters and the G29 has been through one so far, neither have needed any special treatment of the roofs to stay in perfect condition.

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Thu May 12, 2022 8:50 pm

Nanu wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 2:59 pm Can’t believe they have turned my ex zed around so quick.

https://www.sytner.co.uk/bmw/car-search ... ail-images

How much have they added to your trade in price?

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Thu May 12, 2022 9:01 pm

Congratulations OP - that looks lovely.

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Thu May 12, 2022 9:23 pm

Nanu wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 2:33 pm Thanks guys, just spent ages configuring the systems, ordering the Gtechniq stuff now

It’s a firmer ride than the 35is but like any new car, it takes time to get used to it.

Expect to have sore arms over the weekend from putting on some wax. Boys with their toys as my wife keeps saying.

I can second the Gtechniq Smart fabric.
Used a few things on my first zbutbtgen used this fir years too now
It works very well

Car looks very nice, enjoy

sars · Post by **sars** » Thu May 12, 2022 9:45 pm

Congratulations, I do love the red

I think the wider wheels certainly impact the ride, also be interested in your views between the DCT and the ZF gearbox

dr_john · Post by **dr_john** » Fri May 13, 2022 1:28 am

ori wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 6:00 pm Beautiful! Enjoy it!

Got to say that I wouldn’t bother with all that soft too conditioning. Really is no need. Just don’t use a jet wash directly on the roof as it does the fabric no good.

Great car Nanu, looks very cool.

Got to agree with Ori, don’t fuss with the roof. Mine is 3 years old now and looks like new, I never pressure wash it. It gets an occasional brush down with a roller lint brush to remove particulates. My cat sometimes sits on the roof leaving ginger hairs behind, easily brushed off

Chippie · Post by **Chippie** » Fri May 13, 2022 6:35 am

It looks absolutely stunning in the San Francisco red, I’m sure you made the right decision getting the G29 altogether it can’t have been easy parting with the 35is.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Fri May 13, 2022 6:54 am

That looks very nice

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Fri May 13, 2022 7:48 am

dr_john wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 1:28 am
ori wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 6:00 pm Beautiful! Enjoy it!

Got to say that I wouldn’t bother with all that soft too conditioning. Really is no need. Just don’t use a jet wash directly on the roof as it does the fabric no good.
Great car Nanu, looks very cool.

Got to agree with Ori, don’t fuss with the roof. Mine is 3 years old now and looks like new, I never pressure wash it. It gets an occasional brush down with a roller lint brush to remove particulates. My cat sometimes sits on the roof leaving ginger hairs behind, easily brushed off

perfectly safe then, my cars are brown and silver

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Fri May 13, 2022 8:25 am

sars wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 9:45 pm Congratulations, I do love the red I think the wider wheels certainly impact the ride, also be interested in your views between the DCT and the ZF gearbox

Have not noticed any difference so far but have only driven on motorways travelling home from London. When I get a chance will put her in sports mode on some twisty stuff and use the paddles and see what happens. It does have a high bar to reach but overall very happy so far.

One thing is noticeable is that it is slightly wider by only a couple of inches which makes it a tight fit getting her into and out of the garage. Will get used to it though

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