Jimocles 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2005 thought I would try one out in J'ville last night before the car trial lots of fun even though I came last by a long long way. go to the next one! anywho, the jets got under my rear corner bumper trim and popped that baby right off, didnt notice until I got back to town, rung the gassy, pretty helpful in a just got stoned to see me through the nightshift kind of way. until it actually came to do anything, my mate rocked in there on his way home 11ish and it was still sitting right in the middle of the carwash , so that was cool dont have to buy one. got the carwash at 7pm couldnt believe it was still there at 11 and hadnt been run over repeatedly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2005 d00h, gutted... hence why I always cjump out of teh car after those and check everything, not to mention often rinse suds off that they leave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 11, 2005 i wouldnt mind having a go,want another passenger next time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted May 11, 2005 James you lazy - wash the car yourself Just don't go overboard like Martyn and spend 4 hours with the claybar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimocles 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2005 I was waiting for one of the Bimmersport 3 step reps to bring that up glad to see you didnt disappoint Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 sheesh i spent more than that,didnt have a claybar and ididnt finish! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted May 12, 2005 sheesh i spent more than that,didnt have a claybar and ididnt finish! its never finished - i feel your pain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowninja 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 That brushless carwash in Jville is truely awful (the Caltex on Broderick Road?). Half of the time it seems to be broken, and even when its working it leaves soapcrud all over the roof or only does a half-baked job. Avoid!! :thumbsdown: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 I used to use the one near the airport wen I had my trusty ol' DX. Its used to make the car wobble and shake just from water pressure. the Rolla neva leaked a drop!!!! :mosh: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 thought I would try one out in J'ville last night before the car trial lots of fun even though I came last by a long long way. go to the next one! anywho, the jets got under my rear corner bumper trim and popped that baby right off, didnt notice until I got back to town, rung the gassy, pretty helpful in a just got stoned to see me through the nightshift kind of way. until it actually came to do anything, my mate rocked in there on his way home 11ish and it was still sitting right in the middle of the carwash , so that was cool dont have to buy one. got the carwash at 7pm couldnt believe it was still there at 11 and hadnt been run over repeatedly Hey,If i were you i would never use a carwash again. They dont remove the dirt, and... In E36's they tend to flood the DME, so you end up buying a new one. The drainage is terrible, so if there is as much water coming at it like in a car wash, it will flood the whole thing. In conclusion, please dont use a carwash again, dont say i didnt warn you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 In E36's they tend to flood the DME, so you end up buying a new one. The drainage is terrible, so if there is as much water coming at it like in a car wash, it will flood the whole thing. That's true, my friend's e36 M3 has the engine computer damaged twice in 3 years. Both from auto car wash.When the computer is gone, it kicks into safe mode/limp home mode. It won't rev over 3000. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rxsumo 33 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 That brushless carwash in Jville is truely awful (the Caltex on Broderick Road?). Half of the time it seems to be broken, and even when its working it leaves soapcrud all over the roof or only does a half-baked job. Avoid!! :thumbsdown: and thens theres the story of the fresh Jap import SUV, that Caltex Jville repainted cos of the chemical damage caused by the cleaning fluids a couple or three years agoI'd rather drive a dirty car than have a Car Wash "clean" my car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2005 Half an hour doing it yourself aint a big deal anyway - my car doesnt look remotely clean from an automatic carwash.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted May 13, 2005 Carwashes suck. But the gas station has to pay for any damage, and it usually not hard to get them to do so. "hey bro, your carwash melted my piston, gonna need you to replace it..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowninja 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2005 You better be able to prove the damage is caused by the carwash. There is probably fine print on the carwash terms & conditions that say they aren't resposible for any damage to your car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2005 Theres guaranteed to be. Especially if they ruin something expensive, they arent gonna budge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowninja 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2005 Personally I do use the occaisional auto carwash, because my house (and water) is 80 steps away from my car... and it is a right proper pain in the ass to lug water & materials up & down. (yes I'm lazy) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2005 (edited) Personally I do use the occaisional auto carwash, because my house (and water) is 80 steps away from my car... and it is a right proper pain in the ass to lug water & materials up & down. (yes I'm lazy) Decent length of hose with a trigger gun on the end would sort that one out mate !Im off out to give it the once over.....doesnt look like Ill have time to wax too, but should be looking alright for this arvo Edited May 13, 2005 by martyyn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 Personally I do use the occaisional auto carwash, because my house (and water) is 80 steps away from my car... and it is a right proper pain in the ass to lug water & materials up & down. (yes I'm lazy) You could always drive to one of those 'drive in an DIY' places..The biggest issue is that carwashes flood the computer.. Its russian roulette ever time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowninja 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 Decent length of hose with a trigger gun on the end would sort that one out mate ! Would have to be about 150m of hose!And if my car can survive a Famous Wellington Southerly storm it can survive a carwash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 where is the dme in an e36?..i cant think of ANY way,short of submerging my e34 to the bottom of the windows that the dme would even get damp.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 behind the glove box on the other side of the firewall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jed 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 what is a DME? i just used one today, only thing i noticed, the brakes hated it.. it groaned really loudly for abit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 isn't that sort normal when you get water in the brakes anyway ... mine sorta makes a noise when i finished washing the car anwyay .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jed 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 its never happened in any other cars ive owned. this is like a reall DEEP groan, you can feel it vibrate thru the whole car. it was kinda scarry.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
