Tristan 338 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Awesome. Looking forward to getting my one... Think I'll buy when in the US and save on shipping though. Bugger about the boot surround but glad you got it in place anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Awesome. Looking forward to getting my one... Think I'll buy when in the US and save on shipping though. Bugger about the boot surround but glad you got it in place anyway. Good idea re: shipping, planning on bringing back a container by chance? I'd love to go to the US - maybe one day. The surround is quite easy to replace. Had a similar issue with the M5 one, as the surround is a few cm wider in the e39 than the e46. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
central3 31 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 That came out pretty good - I have the same US boot but thought that it wouldn't work because the boot is patterned for LHD as is the plastic base section - looks like it sits ok though To anyone wanting to mimic what Christan has done here - I have an Alcantara boot (and standard knob - cam with my short shift kit) which I will part with for beer money 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 Onya Paul - these parts are not at all cheap, so this is a really generous offer people. Good on you mate. Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Onya Paul - these parts are not at all cheap, so this is a really generous offer people. Good on you mate. Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk Agreed. If only was for E92.. Haha, I'm in the process of doing this now. Was about to buy a leather boot then realised I had one in the garage which I bought in August and totally forgot about. In here to refresh my memory on what adhesive you used... Silicone sealant. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Yep that’s the one Tristan, superglue was less than useless on fabric for me. Just be really careful with the silicone sealant, as it dries clear so will make an irreversible mess of alcantara! Checking in with the to-do list: COMPLETED:Fit bumper plinthRemake personalised platesHard wire Radar detectorTint glass & roof wrapRepaint rear speaker coversReplace wheels & tyres (twice now!)Fit front lip spoilerRepaint steering wheel plasticFit K&N intakeFit black fender gills & replace badgesFit ZCP gearknob & alcantara boot GENERAL MAINTENANCERear subframe fixed Starter motor reconditioned Spare key remote fixed Gear lever play fixed Bushes replaced Belts replaced Oil release value replaced YET TO DO:- Suspension: I really like the H&R springs, but as it is not a daily anymore I can probably get away with some good coilovers. Thanks to Tom & others, I have every real option under my nose! This one is a longer-term change, when the current shocks are up for replacement. Simply changing the LCAB’s & tyres has completely transformed the handling of the car, so I’ll be holding off any more changes for the meantime until I’m 100% used to it! - Fix rear window tint not sticking to the dot matrix. I’ve asked a couple of those ‘in the know’, and there’s not much that can be done about it. Still undecided whether I’ll just remove the tint completely. Seth has done a very good job of the tint, so it’d be a shame to remove it all. I’m pretty OCD though, so it’ll bug me unless I do something. Hmm. We’ve achieved a fair amount in the past year, and I’m pretty much done with the many-times-modified to do list now …! From here, it’s going to be weekly maintenance & replacing worn parts as and when I come across them. Speaking of OCD, I’m also keeping to a paint protection schedule; wash every week, degrease & wax with Meguiars deep crystal canaruba every 2 months, and a Mothers clay & Meguiars Tech Wax sealant every 6 months. I’m getting this down to a fine art now, and have saved up & spent a fair amount on getting the best product & applicators available. I’ve regularly washed all other cars I’ve owned in the past, but without any real understanding of paint protection, and the paint often scratched, discoloured or faded over time. I’m pleased to say the paint is looking as good as when I bought it from Team Mac last year, here's to keeping it that way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 With M TOY happily cleaned & tucked away I turned my sights on the daily during the long weekend. May I present quite possibly the cleanest Corolla in the world. Mind the (wheel) gap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 BBS LM it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Lol that would be a sight worth seeing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Great little runners Christian, I just picked up our 9th Corolla for our Royal Oak Ray White team today haha. Yours must be the 1.5 1NZFE version? they're quite nippy but do suit being manual rather than auto! Edited October 30, 2013 by Michael. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Yep, I saw your fleet in the carpark last night mate haha! I parked next to one of the older ones (I don't think it was your one tho didn't see your name). Yes 1NZFE, gutless as #%! being the auto but even so uses next to no gas. It's now on 59,xxx kms, added 30,000k's in a year from my commute. Has cost me $30 in repairs in that time.. no brainer. I've now spied something else I'd like for M TOY, to continue on the black-and-grey theme. That lack of spending lasted about a day Seems you can get these in a multitude of styles and materials.... Watch this space again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 CSL style diffusers finish off the back end really nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
central3 31 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Yep, I saw your fleet in the carpark last night mate haha! I parked next to one of the older ones (I don't think it was your one tho didn't see your name). Yes 1NZFE, gutless as #%! being the auto but even so uses next to no gas. It's now on 59,xxx kms, added 30,000k's in a year from my commute. Has cost me $30 in repairs in that time.. no brainer. I've now spied something else I'd like for M TOY, to continue on the black-and-grey theme. That lack of spending lasted about a day Seems you can get these in a multitude of styles and materials.... Watch this space again. Group buy? I need to replace mine as damaged during an act of stupidity - keep me in mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Group buy? I need to replace mine as damaged during an act of stupidity - keep me in mind Will do Paul, have yet to do my research and will probably save towards Xmas, so look to purchase in the New Year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Will do Paul, have yet to do my research and will probably save towards Xmas, so look to purchase in the New Year. This guy (AJ from "Happybuyitnow") seems to have a reasonable reputation on the UK boards. He apparently has his own M3 which he test fits his prototypes on before manufacture to ensure an acceptable fit. http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=78302 Price ain't bad either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 Thanks Tristan. I've been looking around at a few options, and think I'll go the full-carbon route for the diffuser rather than half-painted or brushed silver. In the meantime, I've bought an indoor dust cover for the car from Germany. This should hopefully stop all the dust and grime building up on the upper surfaces when I'm tooling around the garage. The rear window tint film is really bugging me. I didn't think it would, but it seems I am more OCD than I'd like to admit. My options: - Remove the rear window tint, and leave the side window film on - Remove all tint from the windows It'd be a shame to remove it all, because Seth has done such a good job on the tint. That dot matrix it such a pain in the ass. Ideas very welcome!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 The rear window tint film is really bugging me. I didn't think it would, but it seems I am more OCD than I'd like to admit. My options: - Remove the rear window tint, and leave the side window film on - Remove all tint from the windows It'd be a shame to remove it all, because Seth has done such a good job on the tint. That dot matrix it such a pain in the ass. Ideas very welcome!!!! Got any pics to show what it looks like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 Got any pics to show what it looks like? Generic Google imagine but it's like this: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 This guy took it upon himself to sort it out - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513195 - he reckons everybody is just settling for shite tint jobs instead of pushing the tint companies to prep it properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake1829 119 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 Generic Google imagine but it's like this: This has been bugging me lately - i have the same issue on my car (was tinited at Car Folie in the city) I opted for the carbon supreme when the car was tinted Has anyone gone back to Car folie on resolving this issue? - that thread you linked Jeff was very informative on sorting out the issue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjh 26 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 When I bought my first M3 in 2006 I had this issue. I worked with JG BMW in HB to resolve. What they did in the end was remove the tint on the dots and apply a solid black strip across the dots. It looked a lot better.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 This has been bugging me lately - i have the same issue on my car (was tinited at Car Folie in the city) I opted for the carbon supreme when the car was tinted Has anyone gone back to Car folie on resolving this issue? - that thread you linked Jeff was very informative on sorting out the issue Sounds like all that's involved is a bit of hard work and patience - hopefully Seth @ Car Folie will be willing to work with some owners whose cars he's done to resolve and do the job right. I'm very happy with the tints I've had done at Car Folie but neither car has had the dot matrix so it's not been an issue. I reckon go back to him, show him some research and see what he's willing to do. Would be good for his business - especially on modern high end cars - to find a good solution or he'll just generate more dissatisfied customers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrphil 1 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 i had the same issue with my old m3, i wanted to remove the tints cause it just doesnt look good anymore but was too lazy to ever do it would love to know they ever solved this issue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted November 9, 2013 Hmm interesting. I've had a couple of opinions from different tinters - and it's a well-known issue with the e46's. Interested to hear JG BMW's solution MJH. Seth & his team did a great job on the side windows, roof and my other car. This rear window just seems to be notoriously difficult. Jeff - thanks I'll have another chat with Seth next week. He's a great guy, and I stick by my original opinion that Car Folie is definitely the best tinter I have ever used, (and I've used a lot). Today's a bloody nice day. I went up to the park to take some photos. I've taken off the Luftwaffe livery, but had Speedy Signs print me another set just in case I want to re-apply in the future! Rutschig Deutscher is staying on though - has anyone worked out what it means yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Slippery German - Although I'd say it should be "Rutschiger Deutscher" E:Oh and the car looks great, like always! Edited November 9, 2013 by sascha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
