A couple of great looking Coupes! Kurster - good call on those pieces. Looks factory to me.

 

As you wish here are some before and afters





Last one is just different angles



Btw scooter that diffuser is awesome!

 

thanks!

 

Next time you don't have to wipe. Just warm the engine up for about 5 minutes, spray simple green on engine, close hood for 5 minutes, up hood and rinse off with water, and repeat as necessary till engine is clean to your liking.

 

just purchased a Billy Club Smoothie shift-**** from SneedSpeed, its a little taller than stock, this what it should look like -





also installed my under hood eyes

 

now the big question: does it quick dis-connect for swift Beatings in case of trouble!

 

My r56 had its second oil service Monday (late post). With 6K+ on the clock, I was anticipating paying for the service (as I had 6 months ago), but since this was the 12 month delivery anniversary, the job was covered under the maintenance program. Did the happy dance in my mind when they told me it was free, or at least I paid for it in the purchase price!

As I went through the check-in I was told that there was a coolant temperature sensor recall (open campaign), and that the technician would do this while I waited. After the multipoint inspection the technician found an oil leak on the oil volume control solenoid harness, and that the repair would be covered under warrantee. With "Merlin" on the lift I got a good look at the leak. Due to my own time limitations, I had to postpone this repair.

The take home story here as there was no obvious oil leak at any time. Not on the garage floor or even on the newspaper that I placed on the floor, and checked next morning. Nothing, zip, zilch, nada...

I did a little research on NAM and see that I am not the first to have this leak, and that it is a known issue for my model. Just thought that casting a little light on the issue would be of help.

 

Hey it looks like you have the toffee lounge leather. How are they holding up. Mine are only two months old

 

hahahaha!

 

Same here, I was in on that deal too! great price for a brand new Alta V2 CAI!

Loving it since the install.

 

Gtouch - thanks for the pics. Another mod to consider now...

 

Valentine Day gift from my wife, i did not see it coming she is so sweet

 

Today I flushed all the fluids (brakes, power steering, transmission, coolant, oil) just before 50K. I also gave it a seafoam treatment, rotated the tires, and hopefully fixed a rattling issue with the rear sway bar.

 

Today I installed my new scan gauge. Very cool little toy! Now I just have to figure out what exactly everything means.

 

Last weekend I installed a set of Bilstein Touring shocks and struts with JCW springs. I replaced the Eibach springs they seemed a little too low and harsh.

 

New EBC Greenstuff pads, ATE super blue fluid change. clyde is a happy boy!

 

The greenstuff has so much bite! I love it! Everyone keeps talking about hawk pads here but I think I might have to try it next time.

 

I've got Redstuff pads on mine since last year around this time, and I love them.

C ya,
Dutch

 

I will give those a thought too if and when I need to change my pads.

 

Added customized side scuttle to my JCW.

 

Mine's home in a cold garage. I'm here in Orlando for most of the week. Passed some nice MINIS on I-95. One near Jacksonville looked familiar, like maybe I've seen it here. R53 MY/B with checkered bonnet stripes. Passing by MINI of Orlando was nice, too.

 

Washed, waxed, and polished today......then cruised PCH to the Malibu and Zuma. Waved and got waved at. Great fun.

 

Man that sounds like a perfect day. Much better then being stuck inside this cold a** day in the NE

 

Washed. waxed and a cruise !?.....just rub it in...

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I'm glad I'm not there!