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

[orange260z]

So another "active" day today -

Got my wheels back from P Jacques in Montreal where I sent them to be remanufactured. These guys are the old standard in wheel repair/reman and they did a great job as usual.

I wanted them a little darker than stock as they are quite hard to keep clean, and I liked the darker look that the brake dust gives them, other than the inconsistency. They came out a little darker than I expected, but they should look quite good on a white car.

They suggested I wait until Monday to let the paint fully cure before installing the tires. I will make an appointment at the tire shop for Monday AM!

I also pulled the plug and put in a big order with Bavarian Soundwerks - I purchased the Stage 1 speaker kit for HK-equipped cars, and the ib110 subwoofer system less the amp (I have my own Rockford Fosgate which is very similar to the one that they used to package the sub with). I dealt with Jason there, and he was excellent about answering all of my questions and really helping me understand the audio system in the car and details on their product. If the product turns out to be anywhere near as good as the service to date I will have no hesitation in recommending them. I hope to pick up the order in Ogdensburg NY on Monday afternoon, and do the install on Friday.

I'm like a kid at Christmas!!

[SoCalZman]

I believe my car has 20% rear and fronts have 50%

How do you get away with that here in the Bay Area and not get ticketed?

[SoCalZman]

So another "active" day today -

Got my wheels back from P Jacques in Montreal where I sent them to be remanufactured. These guys are the old standard in wheel repair/reman and they did a great job as usual.

I'm like a kid at Christmas!!

pics of them on car!!

[Hermes]

Frankly I hadn't waxed my car in a long time, so any wax would have been an improvement. With black I do as little as I can so I can avoid swirls. It's called Black Ice by Surf City Garage. It went on easy, looks good, and best of all does not leave that white wax residue when you're done. Gary and I saw it at Pep Boys and tried it on a whim.

I think a good old school carnuba will do more, I used that on my day's old black Benz and it turned out amazing. It is much more effort using that, but definitely worth the result over a synthetic liquid wax. Try that next time you wax

[johnrando]

Likely very true. I cannot deny just how clean and shiny it looks with this product though. Pleasantly surprised.

[orange260z]

pics of them on car!!

Ha! We'll have to wait until Monday next week to see them on the car. They suggested I give more time for the paint to sure before tire mounting.

[Pip]

Can't wait to see those wheels on the car!

[Vas]

How much was it to refinish the wheels if it's not a secret. 3 of mine are bent and was wondering if they can be fixed.

[trancenation]

How do you get away with that here in the Bay Area and not get ticketed?

I believe the laws for CA allow up to limo tint in the rears and none in the front. Because of my light interior (natural brown) my tints would appear more transparent than those with darker interiors such as black.

I haven't had any problems as of yet and I'm mainly in the South Bay where there is a lot of sun.

[Vas]

That is correct. When I lived in the bay area, I had 5% on the rear and 20% front. Front was illegal but the chp never gave me tickets.