Post a picture of your vehicle here Part 5 (don't quote pictures, 24h ban!)

Had been in this for a few weeks


X1 xDrive 18d Sport Auto, and wasn't too happy when I got a mail to say there was a new X1 ready for me, as I was quite happy with a Diesel 4wd Auto.

Pleasantly surprised to pick this up last week


Not much difference in standard spec between the 2 models, not as nice looking as the Blue one, but this is an xDrive 20d SE Auto, so I get to keep the 4wd and Auto and get more power!

Takes off like a hot snot in any weather we've had so far, and there is fantastic grip from the xDrive system. Handles very well for an "SUV" - practically no body roll. Fingers crossed I'm in this for a while now.

kiddums wrote: »

Good luck with the car and new job.

If that's the diesel keep on top of the servicing. They're easy to keep going and great wee motors.

Thanks man, its the 1.2 petrol so it's all good. PS delete your picture quote - don't want to see you banned

Leonard Hofstadter wrote: »

Back after some open heart surgery:pac:, the rear of the chassis was getting quite rusty, especially around the fuel tank area, but it's all sorted now thankfully.

Since the fuel tank and exhaust had to come off, it was the ideal opportunity to change the brake lines and weld in subframe reinforcement plates so they've been done too:D.

Great to see her in good form. Probably one of the most looked after e46 325ci in the country

vintagevrs wrote: »

Got the brillo pads out

You should put some oil on your front discs too as they're beginning to look rusty :pac:

You might brillo pad those expensive disks while you're at it!

Don't forget decent amount of oil applied onto tyre's tread vastly reduce their wear.

^^ Very similar thing IronX is.

Must be washed away very, VERY well though, once is left to dry, will stay for good.

Believe it or not the turtle wax wheel cleaner is amazing. Completely gets rid of rust and brake dust, silver bottle, can get it in any halfords or centra.

I’ve tried every other brand and they’re all useless. It’s either the turtle wax stuff or industrial stuff.

It just eats brake dust and rust.

Hunky Monster wrote: »

Believe it or not the turtle wax wheel cleaner is amazing. Completely gets rid of rust and brake dust, silver bottle, can get it in any halfords or centra.

I’ve tried every other brand and they’re all useless. It’s either the turtle wax stuff or industrial stuff.

It just eats brake dust and rust.

It also eats lacquer coatings and dulls the gloss on wheels due to it being so acidic. If you even smell it you can see how acidic it is because it'll burn the nose off ya!

joujoujou wrote: »

Not really. That thing removes rust, not protects from it to build up again.

I know it doesn't protect from building up but at least it will remove the flash rust from discs so that you don't get it all over your nice clean alloys. Having said that, the video doesn't show the inner side of the disc being done and you can be sure it's the same.

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

It also eats lacquer coatings and dulls the gloss on wheels due to it being so acidic. If you even smell it you can see how acidic it is because it'll burn the nose off ya!

I’ve never had an issue with it and I’ve had a lot of different wheels, from painted factory wheels to DIY painted and lacquer to chrome dished wheels. Never damaged anything.

I get what you’re saying though, inhale it and it burns the nose and throat off you. Must be one of the last acid based products left on the market.

TeaPot918 wrote: »

Six months with the Z4, no issues all going well.

Great pic!

Panic Stations wrote: »

That photo taken down in Kerry?

Looks like the car park before the beach.

Yup Rossbeigh beach

Nothing special, 2004 A4 1.8T BFB Avant, mapped to 200hp, sadly no Quattro.

Agreed, Avant's always look well no matter what generation. Audi's always look better in estate form imo.