What did you do to/for your 1er today?

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by parameter416

I can see the photos now and it looks amazing! It does look like new. What product did you use for the deep cleaning?

Yeah, google doesn't seem to like hosting images (well it does, but only for a short period, it's weird).

I used Carpro Interior Leather Cleaner - and a soft brush to agitate the soap and pull up dirt.

Clean cloth to wipe away the dirty soap.

[bnace10]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Yeah, google doesn't seem to like hosting images (well it does, but only for a short period, it's weird).

Down again, but that could be my work's internet

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by bnace10

Down again, but that could be my work's internet

Arg.
Switched to imgur, so should be fine.
Anyone who quoted my post with google hosted images, they're probably still broken.

[WrathOTM]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Arg.
Switched to imgur, so should be fine.
Anyone who quoted my post with google hosted images, they're probably still broken.

I can see the pics now. I think all is good.

So are you able to solidly mount the spare somewhere?

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by WrathOTM

I can see the pics now. I think all is good.

So are you able to solidly mount the spare somewhere?

Good Q, haven't tried yet.
The tire bag has velcro strips on one side, hoping this is enough to keep things stable. My fear is mainly about bumps (so tying this thing down). I have to see if I can work out some anchor points... if need be.

[fotontom]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Yeah, google doesn't seem to like hosting images (well it does, but only for a short period, it's weird).

I used Carpro Interior Leather Cleaner - and a soft brush to agitate the soap and pull up dirt.

Clean cloth to wipe away the dirty soap.

Looks great! I will try Carpro on mine, even though it is black. Trouble with black is that it scratches and seems to get glossy with wear. I fixed the scratches with a coloring agent last weekend, and now on to the cleaning.

[Fishee]

Yeah. My driver’s seat was a bit glossy.
Turns out to be mostly dirt/body oil, etc. cleaning them returned the seats to a matte factory finish.

[Almuliman]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Good Q, haven't tried yet.
The tire bag has velcro strips on one side, hoping this is enough to keep things stable. My fear is mainly about bumps (so tying this thing down). I have to see if I can work out some anchor points... if need be.

You could add the forward trunk tie-downs: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...604&postcount=.

[apex_prd8r]

Replaced my leaking OFHG and while I was in there, the 'Mickey Mouse' coolant flange with an FCP aluminum unit, and flushed/replaced the 12-year old coolant. It took 6-gallons of water to flush and was still a very slight tinge of blue.

[NewDaddyDee]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Good Q, haven't tried yet.
The tire bag has velcro strips on one side, hoping this is enough to keep things stable. My fear is mainly about bumps (so tying this thing down). I have to see if I can work out some anchor points... if need be.

Just a heads up: be careful with Velcro on your trunk floor. It tears up the fabric if it slides around.

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by NewDaddyDee

Just a heads up: be careful with Velcro on your trunk floor. It tears up the fabric if it slides around.

Figured... Looking into adding the forward tie downs (there seems to be a way to add these to the floor, vs. the sides of the trunk.

Ordering parts now.

[Papa Popov]

Took a job in CA and now I'm scrambling to get my car CARB legal. Anyone know if I'll get flack for a custom axel-back, BMWPI w/ silicone intake boot, or a 3IM tune?

If so, any recommendations for shady testing shops in the Irvine area?

[jdt10768]

Originally Posted by Papa Popov

Took a job in CA and now I'm scrambling to get my car CARB legal. Anyone know if I'll get flack for a custom axel-back, BMWPI w/ silicone intake boot, or a 3IM tune?

If so, any recommendations for shady testing shops in the Irvine area?

Congrats! It's crazy out there, 10 lanes of traffic, insane I tell you
best of luck w new job

[Papa Popov]

Originally Posted by jdt10768

Congrats! It's crazy out there, 10 lanes of traffic, insane I tell you
best of luck w new job

Thanks man, I'm excited but its definitely a bit daunting.

Also just found out you can only have up to 70% tint in CA? This state is whack. Running 40% sides and 90% windshield so I'm def keeping my SC plates until I can get a doctor's note.

[jdt10768]

Originally Posted by Papa Popov

Thanks man, I'm excited but its definitely a bit daunting.

Also just found out you can only have up to 70% tint in CA? This state is whack. Running 40% sides and 90% windshield so I'm def keeping my SC plates until I can get a doctor's note.

90% on windshield??
Pretty sure that's illegal in SC or any other state, how do you see?

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by jdt10768

90% on windshield??
Pretty sure that's illegal in SC or any other state, how do you see?

Believe it's the opposite of what you think.
90% = 90% transmission of light, not 10% transmission.

So, 5% tint is SUPER dark.

[Papa Popov]

Originally Posted by jdt10768

90% on windshield??
Pretty sure that's illegal in SC or any other state, how do you see?

Anything other than a strip at the top of the windshield is illegal in SC (and most states), but it's one of those things that no one will ever notice. My train of thought was that my sides are legal and that's what cops usually check, so they wouldn't bother checking the windshield if they ever decided to check my tint.

90% is the percent of visible light that passes through, so it's only a 10% reduction in this case. Doesn't impact visibility in any way.

[jdt10768]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Believe it's the opposite of what you think.
90% = 90% transmission of light, not 10% transmission.

So, 5% tint is SUPER dark.

Originally Posted by Papa Popov

Anything other than a strip at the top of the windshield is illegal in SC (and most states), but it's one of those things that no one will ever notice. My train of thought was that my sides are legal and that's what cops usually check, so they wouldn't bother checking the windshield if they ever decided to check my tint.

90% is the percent of visible light that passes through, so it's only a 10% reduction in this case. Doesn't impact visibility in any way.

I understand, and now I'm interested because SC is bright and hot as dookie
Planning to look into it now, thanks

[jsigone]

Originally Posted by Papa Popov

Took a job in CA and now I'm scrambling to get my car CARB legal. Anyone know if I'll get flack for a custom axel-back, BMWPI w/ silicone intake boot, or a 3IM tune?

If so, any recommendations for shady testing shops in the Irvine area?

The tune and intake will give you problems, more so the tune since your sensors might not be ready.

[SKI-R]

Tore apart the passenger side dash that’s been rattling since the dealer serviced an airbag recall. I expected it to be horribly worse than it proved to be, just required contortionist maneuvers to loosen and retorque the airbag nuts themselves.

Carried the momentum through to install the Turner IAT relocation kit - absolutely simple. Followed that up with the BMS Cowl delete install - equally simple, but tedious.

First autocross of the year this weekend - really looking forward to driving it as it was intended!

[Papa Popov]

Originally Posted by jdt10768

I understand, and now I'm interested because SC is bright and hot as dookie
Planning to look into it now, thanks

100% recommend. Went with 3M crystalline - 40% on the sides, 90% on the windshield and sunroof. Think it was $450 when it was all said and done. Had it done in late august and deadass got cold on the way home. Do it, your asscheeks will thank you.

[NewDaddyDee]

Installed the Performance exhaust. It was a shit show of rusted and broken nuts and bolts but I managed to get the job done. Thanks very much to Fishee for finding this NOS exhaust. It’s exactly how I wanted it to sound.