What Did You Do To Your Car Today?

[Lyons]

Lol. Can’t see me getting one at all to be honest with no notice. Hopefully get a van in work just.

 

[southsky sunrise]

I have Gte here too but it’s for a winter build, il be puttin a thread up soon

 

[steaa]

Gave it a good polish and clean yesterday. The white really is so striking when kept spotless

 

[gizmo98]

Clutch out on the van,hopefully that’s the trouble,looks like a wrong clutch was fitted previously?
Was actually rubbing against the bolts on the flywheel,also has destroyed the flywheel and left gouging in it
CSC was in bits too,actually surprised it was taking gears and wasn’t a noise from it
@stevieturbo ?

 

[quattro Rick]

Last washed her over a week ago and the was a lot of driving done in that week, Donegal last weekend and a fair bit during the week and the weekend past. Ended up leaving it too late tonight though

Reminds me I need spot lamps for when winter comes along, can't stand being able to see half the car but not the other half.

Anyway, usual suspects used, a la anachem, wheels were in dire need of a wash, was almost tempted to do them and leave the rest

Then foamed in the dark, spent a lot of time making sure I got all the dirt so passed a couple of panels multiple times after rinsing...

Maybe I should install a car port with spots which would be ideal for washing and polishing/waxing... Ah well.

Next on the agenda is to rectify the fogging in the drivers headlight, will be getting more sealant wrapped around it and a bit of trickery to keep moisture out next week.

 

[Stu Beck]

Last washed her over a week ago and the was a lot of driving done in that week, Donegal last weekend and a fair bit during the week and the weekend past. Ended up leaving it too late tonight though

Reminds me I need spot lamps for when winter comes along, can't stand being able to see half the car but not the other half.

Anyway, usual suspects used, a la anachem, wheels were in dire need of a wash, was almost tempted to do them and leave the rest

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Then foamed in the dark, spent a lot of time making sure I got all the dirt so passed a couple of panels multiple times after rinsing...

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Maybe I should install a car port with spots which would be ideal for washing and polishing/waxing... Ah well. View attachment 248466View attachment 248467



Next on the agenda is to rectify the fogging in the drivers headlight, will be getting more sealant wrapped around it and a bit of trickery to keep moisture out next week.

It doesn’t need sealed, it needs aired. Take the back off for a day or two.

 

[quattro Rick]

It doesn’t need sealed, it needs aired. Take the back off for a day or two.

I'm not sure tbh, it dissipates completely after about a week, but as soon as water touches it again it happens, the back is held together with a makeshift bracket as the retainer is broken, but removing the back on my e36 did the trick when those lights fogged up.

Might give it a go if I can get access to it but it's a total b1tch, the only thing is if I air it and then re seal it and it keeps happening I really cba removing the back plates regularly

 

[veedubnoodle]

Clutch out on the van,hopefully that’s the trouble,looks like a wrong clutch was fitted previously?
Was actually rubbing against the bolts on the flywheel,also has destroyed the flywheel and left gouging in it
CSC was in bits too,actually surprised it was taking gears and wasn’t a noise from it
@stevieturbo ?

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Looks to me like the friction plate may have been fitted the wrong way round

 

[andy9eleven]

Fitted a Lidl fire extinguisher.

Pleased with how neat it ended up under the passenger seat.

 

[gizmo98]

Looks to me like the friction plate may have been fitted the wrong way round

Im thinking the same,it does says flywheel side on that side but I thinks it’s wrong,maybe some Chinese scrap ?

 

[quattro Rick]

The E36 had been slightly neglected of late, so gave it a good wash, and then contemplated purple as a possible wheel colour think I'll maybe leave the sunflowers as is and get a set of something light for track duties.

Will be installing an ASC(traction control) delete some stage this week too

 

[Ben]

You should wash your wheels before you use Purge, it's much more effective then.

 

[quattro Rick]

You should wash your wheels before you use Purge, it's much more effective then.

Rinse or actually wash them?

 

[Ben]

Actually wash them. Well, even some pre-wash/TFR and a blast with the powerhose will help significantly. It removes much more dirt than isn't actually stuck to your wheel, and allows the Purge to work better against actual brake dust and fallout.. You will get less "bleeding" but you'll need much less Purge and your wheel will be cleaner!

 

[quattro Rick]

Actually wash them. Well, even some pre-wash/TFR and a blast with the powerhose will help significantly. It removes much more dirt than isn't actually stuck to your wheel, and allows the Purge to work better against actual brake dust and fallout.. You will get less "bleeding" but you'll need much less Purge and your wheel will be cleaner!

I think they bled so much because I was trying out a new sprayer and it didn't spray how I was expecting so ended up using loads and the fact that the discs and pads are very very dusty, front wheel was definitely covered with brake dust.

Will try giving it a good rinse pre purge in future, just assumed it was a wheel cleaner and to be used to clean the wheels from the first step

 

[simy]

The E36 had been slightly neglected of late, so gave it a good wash, and then contemplated purple as a possible wheel colour think I'll maybe leave the sunflowers as is and get a set of something light for track duties.

Will be installing an ASC(traction control) delete some stage this week too

What kind is it?

 

[quattro Rick]

What kind is it?

328i sport, fairly fun car, will be more fun once I get my finger out and fit the lsd

 

[simy]

328i sport, fairly fun car, will be more fun once I get my finger out and fit the lsd

Cool, had a lowly 318is as my first proper car, bloody loved it.

 

[quattro Rick]

Cool, had a lowly 318is as my first proper car, bloody loved it.

I imagine that was still enjoyable, there's a company in nurburg with a 318 and 323 prepped cars for ring rentals, has me contemplating prepping this and doing plenty of track adventures!

 

[big_pete]

New rubber for the Cayman. Can't wait to see how much better than the potenzas these are

 

[Ruairi83]

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New rubber for the Cayman. Can't wait to see how much better than the potenzas these are

Only tyre I get now bud. I’ve tried them all and these are next level.

 

[Lyons]

Gave it an extra 110lbft.

 

[Boydie]

Proper clean, fallout and sealant applied. Not bad for white!

 

[Ruairi83]

Gave it an extra 110lbft.

You get the box working ok? Happy?

 

[Big Pimp]

@quattro Rick - get a good head torch for evening / weekend washing.

I got a led lenser H14.2 from @lightning a couple of years ago and it’s unreal for all manner of things as well as night washing