What did you do to your car today?

Boganian Rubes · 12-08-2016, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Coupes33

I decided to give my rims there annual polish today. I couldn't have picked a better day weatherwise with the temperature at 28C and humidity 80%. I must have lost a couple of litres of fluids but completed the task.

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Holy crap what a transformation, chrome for days!

Socket · 12-08-2016, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Coupes33

I decided to give my rims there annual polish today. I couldn't have picked a better day weatherwise with the temperature at 28C and humidity 80%. I must have lost a couple of litres of fluids but completed the task.

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How come they r chrome finish Coupes??
Did you get them sandblasted?
Look very nice brah

Coupes33 · 12-08-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Socket

How come they r chrome finish Coupes??
Did you get them sandblasted?
Look very nice brah

I got them polished years ago. They removed the paint which was 3/16" thick in some areas by dipping them into a tank of paint remover and polished the entire rim inside and out. The finish isn't as good as chrome but they are very easy to keep clean and shiny.

DR-JEKL · 12-08-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Coupes33

I decided to give my rims there annual polish today. I couldn't have picked a better day weatherwise with the temperature at 28C and humidity 80%. I must have lost a couple of litres of fluids but completed the task.

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Sound slike thirsty work!

I recommend sealing the rims with sharkhide:

http://www.sharkhide.com/sharkhide_metal_protectant.htm

Coupes33 · 12-08-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Sound slike thirsty work!

I recommend sealing the rims with sharkhide:

http://www.sharkhide.com/sharkhide_metal_protectant.htm

Thanks Shane for this info. I will try some. It may save me polishing the rims every year.

EB89 · 12-08-2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Coupes33

Thanks Shane for this info. I will try some. It may save me polishing the rims every year.

With bare metal, do they rust or get the little rust dots on them at all?

Coupes33 · 12-08-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EB89

With bare metal, do they rust or get the little rust dots on them at all?

There has never been any rust. I didn't think aluminium alloy would rust anyway. If you have salt water (sea water) spray on them, they get a film on them which requires polishing off. This would be due to a low level of corrosion. The Sharkhide metal protection that Shane recommended would solve this issue.

Socket · 12-09-2016, 12:36 AM

Well they look great Coupes. I'm getting one of my 230 rims repaired by a shop here in Melb. I'll post some pics when done

e36mmm · 12-21-2016, 03:50 AM

Replaced all my conti 5p tires with new conti 5ps all round for summer. Originally ordered the new Conti 6's that are almost as good as the current michelins pss from reviews but a three month waiting time was no good as it's a new tire design so I chose 5ps again..Third time having 5ps all round and what a great tire. So satisfying going up to the car and seeing these new tyres fill the arches nicely. Conti 6 is highly recommended for all but nothing available until March 2017 due to 335i fitment..

For those that want to know whats new with conti 6. Improvement on centre steering input as 5p input was a tad slow in reaction, and 12% increased grip in the dry. In the wet they were stunningly effective so not much change in the wet and apparently reduced tire noise. Mind you the 5ps are very quiet. I'll add review of the conti 6 when I get my hands on them..

Socket · 12-21-2016, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by e36mmm

Replaced all my conti 5p tires with new conti 5ps all round for summer. Originally ordered the new Conti 6's that are almost as good as the current michelins pss from reviews but a three month waiting time was no good as it's a new tire design so I chose 5ps again..Third time having 5ps all round and what a great tire. So satisfying going up to the car and seeing these new tyres fill the arches nicely. Conti 6 is highly recommended for all but nothing available until March 2017 due to 335i fitment..

For those that want to know whats new with conti 6. Improvement on centre steering input as 5p input was a tad slow in reaction, and 12% increased grip in the dry. In the wet they were stunningly effective so not much change in the wet and apparently reduced tire noise. Mind you the 5ps are very quiet. I'll add review of the conti 6 when I get my hands on them..

How much for a set of 5s mate?
Im looking to put on a new set of tires

Trev88 · 12-21-2016, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

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Originally Posted by e36mmm

Replaced all my conti 5p tires with new conti 5ps all round for summer. Originally ordered the new Conti 6's that are almost as good as the current michelins pss from reviews but a three month waiting time was no good as it's a new tire design so I chose 5ps again..Third time having 5ps all round and what a great tire. So satisfying going up to the car and seeing these new tyres fill the arches nicely. Conti 6 is highly recommended for all but nothing available until March 2017 due to 335i fitment..

For those that want to know whats new with conti 6. Improvement on centre steering input as 5p input was a tad slow in reaction, and 12% increased grip in the dry. In the wet they were stunningly effective so not much change in the wet and apparently reduced tire noise. Mind you the 5ps are very quiet. I'll add review of the conti 6 when I get my hands on them..

How much for a set of 5s mate?
Im looking to put on a new set of tires

Phil didn't u just change tyres?!?!

Socket · 12-21-2016, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Phil didn't u just change tyres?!?!

Yes but I have a set of 230 rims to put new rubber on

Trev88 · 12-21-2016, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Phil didn't u just change tyres?!?!

Yes but I have a set of 230 rims to put new rubber on

Haha Phil try doing a 320d build hahahaha you can have an extra car

Socket · 12-21-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Haha Phil try doing a 320d build hahahaha you can have an extra car

not a bad idea mate....

Montye90 · 12-21-2016, 03:56 PM

Needed new rear tyres for my E90 2007. Tried to buy 265/30R19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport (On I think VMR 8" wide +35 offset) and Tempe told me they wouldn't fit and to wait for 255's. Reading the sticky in our Australian section, it says they would. Anyway, my wife is due with our second child, so I took a chance with Bridgestone Potenza S001's 255/30R19. Haven't even done 200km on them yet, but they are gripping much better than the Kuhmo's I had on there. Will get pics soon.

Trev88 · 12-21-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Socket

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Haha Phil try doing a 320d build hahahaha you can have an extra car

not a bad idea mate....

Diesel team awaits

e36mmm · 12-22-2016, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

How much for a set of 5s mate?
Im looking to put on a new set of tires

Sending PM..

Socket · 12-22-2016, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by e36mmm

Sending PM..

Thanks E

Socket · 12-22-2016, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Diesel team awaits

LOL Go team diesel

Socket · 12-22-2016, 02:26 AM

Beautiful day in Melb today. Best of all got to hang out with Vince on a marathon maintenance day... did a walnut blast, replaced coolant hoses, installed a new HPFP and starter motor, super washed engine and under body (so clean now) fixed a pesky oil leak and coded new battery...

Big day... Big thanks to Vince at Yoda Motorsports, for pulling the car to bits and putting it back together again.... LEGEND

pics on my build thread

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...9#post21017039

Coupes33 · 12-22-2016, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Sound slike thirsty work!

I recommend sealing the rims with sharkhide:

http://www.sharkhide.com/sharkhide_metal_protectant.htm

The Sharkhide products can't be shipped to Australia and there is no agent in Australia to buy them from that I know off.

Testercles · 12-22-2016, 09:46 PM

Had some MOSFET chips in my ECU replaced as they blew after a coil went causing a misfire.
PROTIP: If you have a CEL with misfire and you're not getting pulse to the injectors it's probably a $100 fix for the ECU chips + Coils.

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Socket Lieutenant General 4681 Rep 11,956 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Well they look great Coupes. I'm getting one of my 230 rims repaired by a shop here in Melb. I'll post some pics when done
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e36mmm Major 190 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Replaced all my conti 5p tires with new conti 5ps all round for summer. Originally ordered the new Conti 6's that are almost as good as the current michelins pss from reviews but a three month waiting time was no good as it's a new tire design so I chose 5ps again..Third time having 5ps all round and what a great tire. So satisfying going up to the car and seeing these new tyres fill the arches nicely. Conti 6 is highly recommended for all but nothing available until March 2017 due to 335i fitment.. For those that want to know whats new with conti 6. Improvement on centre steering input as 5p input was a tad slow in reaction, and 12% increased grip in the dry. In the wet they were stunningly effective so not much change in the wet and apparently reduced tire noise. Mind you the 5ps are very quiet. I'll add review of the conti 6 when I get my hands on them..
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Montye90 Private First Class 24 Rep 190 Posts Drives: BMW 335i 2007 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Needed new rear tyres for my E90 2007. Tried to buy 265/30R19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport (On I think VMR 8" wide +35 offset) and Tempe told me they wouldn't fit and to wait for 255's. Reading the sticky in our Australian section, it says they would. Anyway, my wife is due with our second child, so I took a chance with Bridgestone Potenza S001's 255/30R19. Haven't even done 200km on them yet, but they are gripping much better than the Kuhmo's I had on there. Will get pics soon.
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Socket Lieutenant General 4681 Rep 11,956 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Beautiful day in Melb today. Best of all got to hang out with Vince on a marathon maintenance day... did a walnut blast, replaced coolant hoses, installed a new HPFP and starter motor, super washed engine and under body (so clean now) fixed a pesky oil leak and coded new battery... Big day... Big thanks to Vince at Yoda Motorsports, for pulling the car to bits and putting it back together again.... LEGEND pics on my build thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...9#post21017039
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Testercles First Lieutenant 11 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335iA Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Had some MOSFET chips in my ECU replaced as they blew after a coil went causing a misfire. PROTIP: If you have a CEL with misfire and you're not getting pulse to the injectors it's probably a $100 fix for the ECU chips + Coils. __________________ Current: 2008 E90 335iA Sparkling Graphite Metallic Past: 2009 E90 LCI 323iA Black Sapphire Metallic, 2005 E46 325iA Black Sapphire Metallic, 1992 E34 535iA Glacier Blue BMW Driver's Club of South Australia member
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