What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

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Originally Posted by webster

RE: Sunshade discussion

I got the BavAuto Ultimate Sunshade. It is pricey, but it is equally awesome. Fits like a glove and keeps the car noticeably cooler when parked in the sun.

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Pics?

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Originally Posted by 328ioc

Finally got my 6LED license plate bulbs in.

First pic is the old 3LED bulbs and second pic is 6LEDs.

NOTE: Driver side bulb in first picture was aimed incorrectly causing it to appear darker than the other side.

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Thanks. Personally, I'd take the 3 LED. I had the 6 LED presently and they were way too bright that they looked like aircraft warning lights. I had to turn them around. Does 6 LED burn out faster? I just placed an order for the 3 LED. Less of a beacon light.

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Originally Posted by fredo

Correct. I selected the "custom series " which is limited to 2 numbers + 3 characters. If you want another character, that's the "luxury series" which is more expensive.

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My daughter moved to Texas last year. I was dumbfounded at all the different combinations and options available for license plates. Totally crazy.

Ordered new front struts and a new steering Guibo this morning. Late next week it'll be in the shop for an alignment and to mount and balance four new tires. Assuming FedEx finds my fourth tire.

Goddamn FedEx, you had one job...

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Originally Posted by niart906

Goddamn FedEx, you had one job...

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Haha I laughed at this

Got a call from my indy shop today. My wheels came back from the refinisher. Said they "weren't right", color wasn't dark as I asked for, and there were some paint issues. Sent them back for another try.

Nice to know they've got my back, but I'd sure like to get them back already. This has been in the works for quite a while.

Alos got lined up to get my windows retinted tomorrow. That'll be nice. Imola car seems considerably more prone than the Alpine White to heat up inside when left in the sun.

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Originally Posted by jgt_zhp

Got a call from my indy shop today. My wheels came back from the refinisher. Said they "weren't right", color wasn't dark as I asked for, and there were some paint issues. Sent them back for another try.

Nice to know they've got my back, but I'd sure like to get them back already. This has been in the works for quite a while.

Alos got lined up to get my windows retinted tomorrow. That'll be nice. Imola car seems considerably more prone than the Alpine White to heat up inside when left in the sun.

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What tint are you going for? I am hopefully getting this done in the next week or two: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive_Films/

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Originally Posted by NorCalZman

What tint are you going for? I am hopefully getting this done in the next week or two: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive_Films/

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It's a ceramic, either 36 or 38% transmittance, I can't recall exactly. Has great heat rejection, which was more what I was after. The 20% my car had on it was just way too dark for me. And the rear and sides were 2004 vintage, and had taken on that awesome purplish hue. It really needed to come off.

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Originally Posted by NorCalZman

Has it protected his bumper??? How does he like it? :)

There was a card in the box for a few more products, such as this one to protect the corners of the bumper where a bumper bully does not reach. It appears to be much more subtle than other solutions I have seen. I might order a color sample and see how it matches up. check it out:

http://www.bumperdefender.com/

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He likes it. It's kept his bumper in good shape, although he has it on his garage queen E91 M3 clone so it doesn't get parked on the streets too often. Seems like I would forget to put over my bumper every time I park :rofl

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Originally Posted by Stigissimo

:jawdrop

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Originally Posted by Crestwood1001

That color is incredible

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Originally Posted by Stigissimo

+1 million

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Originally Posted by 330i ZHP

beautiful

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Originally Posted by jgt_zhp

wow. I want one of those

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Originally Posted by cakM3

@ 1 M Mike

:drool :drool :drool :drool

awesome job detailing her :thumbsup

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Originally Posted by Ryans323i

She looks great. The paint looks dripping wet.

And we want more pictures, anytime, anywhere, dirty, or clean. Period.

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Originally Posted by johnrando

Holy cow Mike your 1M just made my heart race faster.

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Belated thanks for the kind and extremely generous comments from my familia Mafia. :)

You can tell you're getting older when it takes you longer to recover from a full days worth of detail. Back in the old days I'd be right back at it within a day or two doing another car. Now it's more like a week or two. Which means the little frau's Touring is next in line starting this weekend. :headbang

I just added a keyhole cover from Ind. Like a bonehead I didn't put a towel down under the door, and naturally dropped it on the cement while trying to fit the new piece back into the hole. :facepalm

So it's a bit scuffed on the outside edge, but it's only fairly noticeable when looking at it from the 3/4 angle.

I think it's an ok addition, but frankly I'm not sure how long I'll stick with it. Sometimes I can be like a female constantly changing their mind like trying to figure out what hairstyle looks best. :)