What have you done to your E89 today

Adjusted rear Ohlin's dampers 2 clicks firmer to offset stiffer rear spring..much better ..now 4 clicks from original recommendation. Tried just one more click on front...bad idea..way too much compression..so moved it back..2 clicks firmer than original..again stiffer springsIMG_0328.JPG
 
Remeasured ride heights..still settling will lad justIMG_0329.JPG post NC500
 
My hilarious solder repair for my boot soft-close mechanism failed after...5 days? I swapped it out with a spare mechanism purchased from the previous owner (with original BMW wiring - what could go wrong?). So far, it's holding.
 
So prior to the first North Coast 500 trip this weekend a quick polish.

Although I very much love my car spending days polishing it with assorted compounds / mops / chemicals leaves me cold..

I'd rather be using it!

I suspect that after less than 5 miles it will be all for nothing!-:)Brief polish 1.JPGBrief polish 2.JPGBrief polish 3.JPG
 
B21 said:
So prior to the first North Coast 500 trip this weekend a quick polish.

Although I very much love my car spending days polishing it with assorted compounds / mops / chemicals leaves me cold..

I'd rather be using it!

I suspect that after less than 5 miles it will be all for nothing!-:)
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Damn Peter!
While you may share my lack of enthusiasm for detailing, what you have achieved is impressive!
Credit where due :)
 
A big day today, had the car for 15 days and got it on a ramp at a good friends garage.
Did a full inspection of the car but mainly the underside including wheels for cracks, wheel bearings, check boot for any signs of water/moisture etc etc along with engine oil/filter, brake fluid, coolant, air fliter was like new so didn't replace that. Very happy with what we found, a few photos of it on the ramp, think i took about 40 from just about every angle possible
 

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Dunk said:
A big day today, had the car for 15 days and got it on a ramp at a good friends garage.
Did a full inspection of the car but mainly the underside including wheels for cracks, wheel bearings, check boot for any signs of water/moisture etc etc along with engine oil/filter, brake fluid, coolant, air fliter was like new so didn't replace that. Very happy with what we found, a few photos of it on the ramp, think i took about 40 from just about every angle possible
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Looks in vgc underneath
 
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Dunk said:
A big day today, had the car for 15 days and got it on a ramp at a good friends garage.
Did a full inspection of the car but mainly the underside including wheels for cracks, wheel bearings, check boot for any signs of water/moisture etc etc along with engine oil/filter, brake fluid, coolant, air fliter was like new so didn't replace that. Very happy with what we found, a few photos of it on the ramp, think i took about 40 from just about every angle possible
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Has it ever seen rain?😳👍
 
B21 said:
Looks in vgc underneath
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When i viewed it i was very impressed with everything i could see, its mot ran out the next day but the seller booked it in at a local garage so i left a £200 deposit and agreed a deal to be discussed once he had the mot result. It passed with no advisories and according to the seller the garage were so impressed with it they wanted to buy it. The seller happily stood on our deal and even delivered the car to me the next day. After hearing this i wanted to see for myself just how good it is as it all seemed too good to be true hence i got it on the ramp as soon as i could.
 
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Has it ever seen rain?😳👍
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Apparently its always been garaged and hardly used, its not quite done 19,000 miles, backed up with service history mot history and its overall condition. The inside is virtually perfect as well and even the door sill covers are mark free along with door seals and plastic trims that get rubbed by your shoes as you get in and out
 

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