35 IS - Arrived.
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A small update, I've just realised that in all the excitement I never updated the thread. 
On Saturday afternoon we braved the rain, caught a couple of trains and went over to meet Adam (Gtechniq) whilst he was preparing her. By the time we arrived he was just finishing up and the results were breathtaking. The colour if anything looked slightly deeper and I've never seen 326 wheels look so good. Very impressed. Adam had prepared the paint before applying the protection so it was truly immaculate.
Had a chance to pick Adam's brains (Top Guy) and make sure I had everything ready to keep it looking that good for a long time.
Roll on Sunday, arrived at the showroom after a hectic morning and there she was looking absolutely stunning. Safe to say she was also getting more attention than any other new car in the showroom too. Even when we rolled her outside and went through the handover she continued to stop every customer in their tracks before they went inside. You could argue many of them were saying "who the hell would order a car in that colour", but I'd like to think they were thinking "wow". ;-)
Went out for a drive in the country, trying to avoid puddles. Found a pub where I could park away from anything else. Drove her home via every high street I knew on the way. Since then I've only managed a couple of small drives and setup sessions. Can't wait for the weekend.
On Saturday afternoon we braved the rain, caught a couple of trains and went over to meet Adam (Gtechniq) whilst he was preparing her. By the time we arrived he was just finishing up and the results were breathtaking. The colour if anything looked slightly deeper and I've never seen 326 wheels look so good. Very impressed. Adam had prepared the paint before applying the protection so it was truly immaculate.
Had a chance to pick Adam's brains (Top Guy) and make sure I had everything ready to keep it looking that good for a long time.
Roll on Sunday, arrived at the showroom after a hectic morning and there she was looking absolutely stunning. Safe to say she was also getting more attention than any other new car in the showroom too. Even when we rolled her outside and went through the handover she continued to stop every customer in their tracks before they went inside. You could argue many of them were saying "who the hell would order a car in that colour", but I'd like to think they were thinking "wow". ;-)
Went out for a drive in the country, trying to avoid puddles. Found a pub where I could park away from anything else. Drove her home via every high street I knew on the way. Since then I've only managed a couple of small drives and setup sessions. Can't wait for the weekend.
Make sure you put her in Sport+ for the high street drives (for the pops & burbles)AndyJ said:A small update, I've just realised that in all the excitement I never updated the thread.
On Saturday afternoon we braved the rain, caught a couple of trains and went over to meet Adam (Gtechniq) whilst he was preparing her. By the time we arrived he was just finishing up and the results were breathtaking. The colour if anything looked slightly deeper and I've never seen 326 wheels look so good. Very impressed. Adam had prepared the paint before applying the protection so it was truly immaculate.
Had a chance to pick Adam's brains (Top Guy) and make sure I had everything ready to keep it looking that good for a long time.
Roll on Sunday, arrived at the showroom after a hectic morning and there she was looking absolutely stunning. Safe to say she was also getting more attention than any other new car in the showroom too. Even when we rolled her outside and went through the handover she continued to stop every customer in their tracks before they went inside. You could argue many of them were saying "who the hell would order a car in that colour", but I'd like to think they were thinking "wow". ;-)
Went out for a drive in the country, trying to avoid puddles. Found a pub where I could park away from anything else. Drove her home via every high street I knew on the way. Since then I've only managed a couple of small drives and setup sessions. Can't wait for the weekend.
andya1 said:
Very little, I have all the gear already and once treated the car requires very little maintenance now for many years. It's just a case of washing with care and picking his brains about the best way to deal with stubborn residues without damaging the protection.
It does if you gun itAndyJ said:Jasey said:Make sure you put her in Sport+ for the high street drives (for the pops & burbles)
I use Sport most of the time, but hardly ever Sport+ due to disabling the traction control. Does it really make that big a difference to the exhaust over Sport ?
.Also the change downs (especially if you do manual changes) have bigger pops.
You shouldn't need TC PROVIDED you dont stand on the loud pedal when cornering
You need to put it into Sport+ and use the paddle shifters for the best sound track
Same here - but I bet you doAndyJ said:Jasey said:It does if you gun it
This I appreciate, but "gunning it" won't be happening down the local high street. It's ok, I do remember being 17, but it was quite a while ago.
Sweet