[deadmn1337]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

Never even pulled over. Knock on wood.

People who get pulled over are asking for it.

It is all luck of the draw. Most times cops don't give me a second look but other days they hop in behind me and follow just looking for something to get me.

[tmdals0213]

washed my car today after 2.5 weeks of hell.

today i redefined the term "TLC" 6am-10:30am hand wash/leaf bower dry/spray wax/interior vacuum/tire dressing/engine bay touch up clean/all windows cleaned


i think i should start up a mobile detailing gig.

[Sara]

Will you do mine?

[gtron]

Originally Posted by casmako

No.

Originally Posted by tmdals0213

washed my car today after 2.5 weeks of hell.

today i redefined the term "TLC" 6am-10:30am hand wash/leaf bower dry/spray wax/interior vacuum/tire dressing/engine bay touch up clean/all windows cleaned


i think i should start up a mobile detailing gig.

nice job, looks good! 4.5 hours is a serious was imo

i did mine today too but i do pretty much every friday so it was just a maintenance wash.

i think it's therapeutic hahe

[Defector]

Originally Posted by gtron

[gtron]

Originally Posted by classikcat

What do u guys think about debadging emblems?

depends, are you talking about the actual bmw roundel, the 335 badge, or both?

if you're including the roundel then depending on what you replace it with matters IMO. you start walking a fine ricer line. have to be careful. again, just my opinion.

if you just mean the badge then i think that's perfectly fine and it really depends on the look you're going for and what you like.

ps- i saw your question in the sighted thread and decided to reply to it here just to confuse everyone.

[tmdals0213]

Originally Posted by Sara504

Will you do mine?

haha maybe i can test my wax buffing skills on your car :P jk jk

Originally Posted by gtron

nice job, looks good! 4.5 hours is a serious was imo

i did mine today too but i do pretty much every friday so it was just a maintenance wash.

i think it's therapeutic hahe

yeahhh it was a like a maintenance wash as well, but idk.. i just take a long time... going over everything. i'm really trying to cut down the time though.
being a tall guy guy with a long reach helps, but i think being tall/big also slows me down haha. yeah today was really intense, but i wanna get all of that done in 2.5-3 hrs. i think a wash alone will take me 15.-2 hrs

[hongsc]

Anybody going to the Formula Drift event today?

[Defector]

*argh* want to pull out my hair (and not in a fun way) at work! Customers come in and see a waiting room full of people on a Saturday, and don't understand why their basic service is going to take 2 hours or more. Sheesh. do you not see the waiting room full of people?! Sorry, but let me tell all the other people in here that you are more important and even though they were here hours before you, we're going to push their cars' aside for you. ha!

rant over

[Bighorns]

Originally Posted by deadmn1337

It is all luck of the draw. Most times cops don't give me a second look but other days they hop in behind me and follow just looking for something to get me.

I tell people that they like to pull over "shiny cars". People with the nicer cars tend to pay their fines!

[gtron]

Originally Posted by hongsc

Anybody going to the Formula Drift event today?

this is the first i've heard of it. if i would have known sooner i wouldn't have drank so much last night.

Originally Posted by Defector

*argh* want to pull out my hair (and not in a fun way) at work! Customers come in and see a waiting room full of people on a Saturday, and don't understand why their basic service is going to take 2 hours or more. Sheesh. do you not see the waiting room full of people?! Sorry, but let me tell all the other people in here that you are more important and even though they were here hours before you, we're going to push their cars' aside for you. ha!

rant over

when is pulling your hair out ever fun? lol

they should be happy for same day service on a saturday.

tell them to buy a second car and be on their way. jk haha

Originally Posted by tmdals0213

haha maybe i can test my wax buffing skills on your car :P jk jk



yeahhh it was a like a maintenance wash as well, but idk.. i just take a long time... going over everything. i'm really trying to cut down the time though.
being a tall guy guy with a long reach helps, but i think being tall/big also slows me down haha. yeah today was really intense, but i wanna get all of that done in 2.5-3 hrs. i think a wash alone will take me 15.-2 hrs

i think i do my weekly maintenance wash in abt 1-1.5 hrs. you likely doing a better job haha.

i've been skipping the wax for maintenance since i started using chemical guys wash & wax car shampoo. seems to work well. i also picked up some quick detailer to keep with small stuff.

[Defector]

Originally Posted by gtron

when is pulling your hair out ever fun? lol

well, not me pulling my hair out...i digress...



so...anyone doing anything this weekend OC side?

[gtron]

Originally Posted by Defector

well, not me pulling my hair out...i digress...



so...anyone doing anything this weekend OC side?

i don't suppose you get a commission on a new car referral if you're in service, right? the wife has lexus on her short list of next cars.

[hongsc]

Originally Posted by gtron

this is the first i've heard of it. if i would have known sooner i wouldn't have drank so much last night.

Yeah I didn't know about it until a friend told me. It's pretty fun event and they have a mini car show inside. You still have HIN and CAME event. Actually back to back this month. Much better eye candy.

And thinking about SEMA as well. And the fun after parties. Since my overseas trip was cancelled due to Visa delay. Would have missed half my tour.

[tmdals0213]

Originally Posted by hongsc

Yeah I didn't know about it until a friend told me. It's pretty fun event and they have a mini car show inside. You still have HIN and CAME event. Actually back to back this month. Much better eye candy.

And thinking about SEMA as well. And the fun after parties. Since my overseas trip was cancelled due to Visa delay. Would have missed half my tour.

ahh niceee, a lot of people have been asking each other if they are going to SEMA, gotta see what thats all about, maybe we can all go, from the socal chat-thread

and again, a million thanks Steve!

Originally Posted by gtron

i think i do my weekly maintenance wash in abt 1-1.5 hrs. you likely doing a better job haha.

i've been skipping the wax for maintenance since i started using chemical guys wash & wax car shampoo. seems to work well. i also picked up some quick detailer to keep with small stuff.

ahh i see i use chemical guys maxi suds II i love that soap

and then i just use meguiaras quik wax, the spray wax i used wasnt all that great.. had to always buff it out

[casmako]

The CLA looks really good....like, really good lol. Hmmmmm.....Jon when do you get yours? Or did you already???

@KwlAznKid

[Defector]

Originally Posted by gtron

i don't suppose you get a commission on a new car referral if you're in service, right? the wife has lexus on her short list of next cars.

I don't get a referral, wish I did though. What is she thinking about buying?

[gtron]

Originally Posted by casmako

The CLA looks really good....like, really good lol. Hmmmmm.....Jon when do you get yours? Or did you already???

@KwlAznKid

soon there will be more cla's on the street than 350z's.

i really like the cla but the lack of power is a killer for me.

it's like a well done up tranny... she might look good on the outside but get ready for a surprise when your ready to open it up hahaha that was a terrible analogy

no offence to anyone that bought one. i'm sure they're great depending on what you're looking for.

[sesser]

Originally Posted by gtron

no offence to anyone that bought one. i'm sure they're great depending on what you're looking for.

You talking about the tranny or the CLA?

[gtron]

Originally Posted by Defector

I don't get a referral, wish I did though. What is she thinking about buying?

not sure now, she's been switching it up a lot lately. haha once she gets it down to three or so then we'll start really shopping. that sucks you don't get a refer.

Originally Posted by sesser

You talking about the tranny or the CLA?

both? ha

[Defector]

Originally Posted by gtron

not sure now, she's been switching it up a lot lately. haha once she gets it down to three or so then we'll start really shopping. that sucks you don't get a refer.

Well if you have questions let me know, as I deal with the service aspect, I at least know what issues you might run into. Oh and definitely buy either a CPO or New. And if you planning on keeping to car for a while buy the extended warranty. I don't sell those either, but just like all other car this price range, this shit's expensive when it breaks. And I hate to say this, but the Lexus extended warranty blows BMW's out of the water.

[casmako]

Originally Posted by gtron

soon there will be more cla's on the street than 350z's.

i really like the cla but the lack of power is a killer for me.

it's like a well done up tranny... she might look good on the outside but get ready for a surprise when your ready to open it up hahaha that was a terrible analogy

no offence to anyone that bought one. i'm sure they're great depending on what you're looking for.

Yeah the lack of power will be a big thing. I have been thinkin of just being a regular slow joe....but who am I kidding hahaha

Would probably add a few things to make it somewhat respectable!