Post a picture of your vehicle here Part 6 (don't quote pictures, 24h ban!)

James Bond Junior · 25-09-2020 10:20am

Kevvv wrote: »

Have always said the same thing... that is until I bought my first auto a few years back in a TSI Golf with a DSG box. Can't see myself going back to manual at this stage :rolleyes:

I love driving my E36 but it gets tiresome when you are used to an auto daily.

hooch-85 · 25-09-2020 4:09pm

Kevvv wrote: »

Think he was asking about the 435i, which I’m fairly confident come in manual too. Although other than to say you’ve a manual I’m not sure why anyone would go for it lol

My bad I was sending a tweet:D

the_syco · 25-09-2020 8:56pm

Got this recently. Drives well.

Automatic Saab 9-5 2L Turbo

Noccy_Mondy · 26-09-2020 6:42pm

Got this about a month ago. 2016 320d Msport plus auto. Happy so far!

CIP4 · 26-09-2020 7:14pm

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Got this about a month ago. 2016 320d Msport plus auto. Happy so far!

Nice looking car well wear

Did this replace the Mk6 Golf you had ?

wotzgoingon · 26-09-2020 7:19pm

Did you import that? Nice car too. You're coming up in the world. :pac:

Noccy_Mondy · 26-09-2020 9:24pm

CIP4 wrote: »

Nice looking car well wear Did this replace the Mk6 Golf you had ?

Yep that's the plan. Still have the golf though.

Trouser Snake · 26-09-2020 9:28pm

Is that MSport decal a factory fit so? Always thought they were aftermarket.

bazz26 · 26-09-2020 9:36pm

The black bits and wheels are part of a M Performance pack which is an option on top of the M Sport trim.

ba_barabus · 26-09-2020 9:46pm

Noccy_Mondy · 26-09-2020 11:02pm

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Did you import that? Nice car too. You're coming up in the world. :pac:

Yep imported it. Have to look the part if nothing else!!

Noccy_Mondy · 26-09-2020 11:05pm

Trouser Snake wrote: »

Is that MSport decal a factory fit so? Always thought they were aftermarket.

The front splitter, black grilles, rear boot lip and side stickers were added on at some stage. That's what I wanted on it tbh, like the look of it.

Technique · 26-09-2020 11:59pm

bazz26 wrote: »

The black bits and wheels are part of a M Performance pack which is an option on top of the M Sport trim.

The wheels are part of the M Sport Plus pack.

I think they're 19" 442m.

darragh o meara · 27-09-2020 12:26am

Picked this up last week from the UK.

2015 E220d Night edition Premium. Coming from a BMW F11 M Sport touring and I can really see that they were designed for 2 different audiences The BMW is a bit sportier of a drive and the Merc aimed more towards comfort.

So far so good, feels a lot bigger than the Beemer on the road despite there being very little in size difference.

walshtipp · 27-09-2020 12:37am

darragh o meara wrote: »

Picked this up last week from the UK.

2015 E220d Night edition Premium. Coming from a BMW F11 M Sport touring and I can really see that they were designed for 2 different audiences The BMW is a bit sportier of a drive and the Merc aimed more towards comfort.

So far so good, feels a lot bigger than the Beemer on the road despite there being very little in size difference.

Lovely car, well wear.

advertsfox · 28-09-2020 1:08pm

So my work plans have changed and the aim is to be back in the office early next year, so a car was required and I wanted something different, a bit quirky and fast - so I just picked up a 131 Citroen DS3 DSport - 1.6 THP 155bhp. Full Citroen service history with 1 owner, just 76,000KM, 4 x new Continentals and brakes all around + a brand new HPFP worth €850 for parts / labour (because of this, I've also added some BG 44K Fuel System Cleaner to ensure no build up of deposits which may have caused the HPFP issues in the first place).

Has already been treated to a full detail (wax, polish, detar and valet), debadged at the front and part back, LEDs all around (footwell, dome, boot and reg plate), OEM gear knob, carpets and rubber boot mat. Next up is the wheels - they are in great condition but the diamond cut part is peeling so going to get them re-painted gloss black :cool:

Truckermal · 28-09-2020 8:12pm

I'm at Home for a few weeks so tackled the Audi panel by panel fairly happy with the results so far!

colm_mcm · 29-09-2020 2:58pm

Got myself some OE LED taillights yesterday. They look exactly the same as the old ones until you switch them on

Bit of faffing around with coding to make them work, but totally worth it.

passatman86 · 29-09-2020 3:06pm

@colm_mcm that boot de-badged would finish it off nicely

pinking · 29-09-2020 3:09pm

Won't let me post a photo of my 3 series bmw? I can't see the option to upload an image am I doing something wrong? Just polished her up and applied a fresh coat of wax at the weekend its looking like glass!

h3000 · 29-09-2020 3:13pm

pinking wrote: »

Won't let me post a photo of my 3 series bmw? I can't see the option to upload an image am I doing something wrong? Just polished her up and applied a fresh coat of wax at the weekend its looking like glass!

You need to have a minimum number of posts for some options like that. I can't remember how many that is though but 25 is coming to mind.

bazz26 · 29-09-2020 3:48pm

I think it's more like 50 posts.

I just use https://postimages.org/ and then copy the link on here.

wotzgoingon · 29-09-2020 4:24pm

bazz26 wrote: »

I think it's more like 50 posts.

I just use https://postimages.org/ and then copy the link on here.

He still needs a certain amount of posts just to post links.

Wailin · 29-09-2020 5:33pm

pinking wrote: »

Just polished her up and applied a fresh coat of wax at the weekend its looking like glass!

I don't believe ya

CharlieCroker · 29-09-2020 9:05pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Got myself some OE LED taillights yesterday. They look exactly the same as the old ones until you switch them on

Bit of faffing around with coding to make them work, but totally worth it.

Had those on my hatch as well. Makes them look a million times better at night

colm_mcm · 30-09-2020 10:22am

CharlieCroker wrote: »

Had those on my hatch as well. Makes them look a million times better at night

They really do! Few more jobs in the pipeline for it. Being careful to not stray from the OEM+ look.
Window tint is next.

CharlieCroker · 30-09-2020 10:32am

colm_mcm wrote: »

They really do! Few more jobs in the pipeline for it. Being careful to not stray from the OEM+ look.
Window tint is next.

That was mine. Elegance with the sport pack. 17s, tints, LED and folding mirrors. Was a lovely spec but only 1.6 5 speed. Given it spent most of the time on the motoray, that was annoying.

Sadly replaced with a Picasso when #3 came along.

Rowley Birkin QC · 30-09-2020 11:10am

Trouser Snake wrote: »

Is that MSport decal a factory fit so? Always thought they were aftermarket.

Same. They look desperate imho, actively take away from what is otherwise a nicely put together 3-Series.

MetzgerMeister · 30-09-2020 11:24am

Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »

Same. They look desperate imho, actively take away from what is otherwise a nicely put together 3-Series.

I fully agree.

The front lip with matching side lip and rear diffuser look great and actually function. The sticker just detracts from the overall look of the car.

bazz26 · 30-09-2020 11:51am

Something barely change, this was my first BMW, an E90 from about 10 years ago:

Fast forward to present day and a F36:

James Bond Junior · 30-09-2020 12:07pm

What have neighbours replaced the X3 with?

MetzgerMeister · 30-09-2020 12:09pm

Volvo XC/ VW Touareg would be my guess

bazz26 · 30-09-2020 12:14pm

It's a Qashqai, the X3 owner moved away a few years ago.

advertsfox · 30-09-2020 1:21pm

James Bond Junior wrote: »

What have neighbours replaced the X3 with?

Haha I love this, poor bazz26... "hey guys check out my new car"... oooh what did the neighbours get? :P

Wailin · 30-09-2020 1:24pm

Love the carbon spoiler on it bazz, looks really well. What's your thoughts on it now compared to your previous f10?

Rowley Birkin QC · 30-09-2020 1:26pm

advertsfox wrote: »

Haha I love this, poor bazz26... "hey guys check out my new car"... oooh what did the neighbours get? :P

Can you also tell us more about your new doormat too please?

That's a lovely 4 Series GC, well wear

bazz26 · 30-09-2020 1:43pm

advertsfox wrote: »

Haha I love this, poor bazz26... "hey guys check out my new car"... oooh what did the neighbours get? :P

Ha ha, not at all.

Wailin wrote: »

Love the carbon spoiler on it bazz, looks really well. What's your thoughts on it now compared to your previous f10?

It's a different experience, cabin noise is a lot louder for sure but the handling is much sharper due to the reduced size and weight.

pinking · 30-09-2020 3:28pm

Wailin wrote: »

I don't believe ya

Lol ya got me here, I'm stuck in a box with that one

I'll come back and show ya in 25 posts time

wotzgoingon · 30-09-2020 3:47pm

pinking wrote: »

Lol ya got me here, I'm stuck in a box with that one I'll come back and show ya in 25 posts time

You can upload it to a image hosting site and post the link in text form but not as a hyperlink.

James Bond Junior · 30-09-2020 7:07pm

advertsfox wrote: »

Haha I love this, poor bazz26... "hey guys check out my new car"... oooh what did the neighbours get? :P

:D Ya that's a funny one. In my defence, Bazz and I know each other in real life, I did whatsapp him to say well wear in fairness!

Top Dog · 30-09-2020 9:07pm

Nice progression in engines too Bazz - 318d to 430d must be quite a change

wotzgoingon · 30-09-2020 9:18pm

Nice alloys on the 318. I actually prefer them more than what's on the 430. I'm not saying the 4 series alloys are bad but I just prefer the 318's.

Duke O Smiley · 30-09-2020 9:42pm

Are the alloys on the E90 off a 320si?

bazz26 · 30-09-2020 10:46pm

They are the same BBS alloys from the 320si. That E90 was a M Sport "Edition" trim which came standard with those 19" BBS wheels as well as some other stuff. The Edition was a limited run just before the LCI model appeared in late 2008.

GustavoFring · 01-10-2020 9:23am

Nicest E90 wheel those.

newmember2 · 01-10-2020 9:45am

Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »

Same. They look desperate imho, actively take away from what is otherwise a nicely put together 3-Series.

Think the spoiler is trying to improve on what is a pretty hideous rear tbh.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 01-10-2020 9:48am

GustavoFring wrote: »

Nicest E90 wheel those.

I think so too. I have a set in the garage I had to get in from Germany. Awaiting a refurb though.

Wailin · 02-10-2020 3:29pm

Did a bit of a job on the steering wheel to get it back to how it should look:

Atlantic Dawn · 02-10-2020 3:31pm

Wailin wrote: »

Did a bit of a job on the steering wheel to get it back to how it should look

Great job, can I ask what you used?

Wailin · 02-10-2020 3:33pm

Tried Dr. Leather at first but I don't really rate it to be honest for the more oily stuff. It's good for the seats and removing light stains. So just ended up using the old reliable hot soapy water, then the Dr. Leather to finish it off.

Post a picture of your vehicle here Part 6 (don't quote pictures, 24h ban!)

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