What have you done to your car today?

Howard · 16 Dec 2013 at 17:33

Two new Conti SC5s this morning thanks to Surrey's beautifully-cultured paved highways.

Now to try and get blood out of a stone...

Mr Gimp · 16 Dec 2013 at 17:53

I know they're very Marmite, but I like the way they look and they're much better than the winter wheels I have on there at the moment! It was that or MV2s which every body has.

As said though, they're getting some proper rubber and the ride height is being sorted before even going on the car. I bought them for a low price on a whim hence the test fit.

[TW]Fox · 16 Dec 2013 at 18:48

Today I changed gear in my car. All the way to work.

This is becoming increasingly annoying. Why did I buy a manual one?

Howard · 16 Dec 2013 at 18:50

[TW]Fox;25497809 said:
Today I changed gear in my car. All the way to work.

This is becoming increasingly annoying. Why did I buy a manual one?

Because when you drive it away from heavy traffic it feels good to be in control?

Matt82 · 16 Dec 2013 at 18:57

It's a bmw, the ultimate driving machine, and a sport one at that. An auto would be total sacrilege in such a beast

StonedPenguin · 16 Dec 2013 at 19:01

Booked mine in for a timing belt change, inc water pump change - £300 at local indie. He said it was booked at 3.5 hrs labour but didn't say how much the belt kit cost. Is that reasonable?

Vita · 16 Dec 2013 at 19:26

[TW]Fox;25497809 said:
Today I changed gear in my car. All the way to work.

This is becoming increasingly annoying. Why did I buy a manual one?

You're getting old Fox, either that, or lazy.

I drove my car today, and I'm now seeing more PB Mondeo ST's in my city. I am a trend setter.

loltim · 16 Dec 2013 at 19:30

I've fancied an automatic for a couple of years now, just cant think of a reasonably priced, reliable auto.

Probably a lexus of some sort.

[TW]Fox · 16 Dec 2013 at 19:44

Howard said:
Because when you drive it away from heavy traffic it feels good to be in control?

Plenty of control from a ZF8HP with SAT

J1nxy · 16 Dec 2013 at 19:47

[TW]Fox;25498138 said:
Plenty of control from a ZF8HP with SAT

Indeed there is...

Pabl0 · 16 Dec 2013 at 20:51

I drove also, changed into d and then into p once I arrived.

The 530i waft and yes, it's great being lazy!

Clarkey · 17 Dec 2013 at 09:50

Backed up into an S15, big whoopsy!

scratch · 19 Dec 2013 at 18:07

I finally heard back from BMW regarding the warranty claim they submitted for me a week ago...IT'S BEEN APPROVED

They want the car for two days to replace the CCC and the O/S seatbelt assistant.

koolpc · 19 Dec 2013 at 18:11

Had a flat. Had to buy a replacement! Only £45 though

shauncr91 · 20 Dec 2013 at 04:26

New wheels and tyres, need a good clean after the 80mile drive home but they are immaculate, not a chip on them and well worth it

bledd · 20 Dec 2013 at 09:06

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2's ?

shauncr91 · 20 Dec 2013 at 13:06

Yep, they came with Nankang NS-2 tyres all round which are pretty much brand new, probably going to switch them out for some Toyo's or Conti's shortly but will see how they perform for now. I had Parada 2's on my old wheels and I have to say, the Nankang's are better so far, any journey in the damp on the Yoko's and I was pooing myself, these are infinitely better but I can't speak for dry performance yet.

Going from a 40 to 45 profile has improved the ride massively aswell, but these may be more to do with the insanely stiff sidewalls on the old tyres.

3dcandy · 20 Dec 2013 at 14:50

had a tinker to find out why Le Puma stalls at lights....helps if the ICV is actually connected I guess

Stormster · 21 Dec 2013 at 13:26

16's? WAY better to drive on 16's aren't they

My 17's just scrubbed like mad and I aren't even as low as yours looks.

86JR · 21 Dec 2013 at 14:02

Washed it finally! See show us your motors..