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02-21-2012, 05:43 PM | #1 |
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What's your "on the road again" routine?
With the (thankfully) warm and snow-less winter we are having in New England, I am counting the days until the new Z4M is back on the road full-time.
And with it being back on the road, comes my "Spring" routine to prep it: 1. Safety and mechanical inspection by BMW tech at indy shop, alignment if necessary 2. Buy a few goodies (ZHP, aFe CAI, new windscreen, DICE) 3. Do a complete detail: Clay Swirl removal if necessary Dr. Colorchip Klasse All-In-One Klasse High Gloss Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax S100 (better known as P21) Clean top Good vacuuming Leather treatment with Lexol Plastic treatment with 303 Take it to the self-carwash, use the sprayer to do undercarriage and wheel wells 4. Check tires and air pressure 5. Check battery 6. Reorganize my play lists 7. DRIVE!!! So what is your Spring routine to get the Z4 back on the road again??? |
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02-22-2012, 08:18 AM | #4 |
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LOL!! Ditto!
The Ultimate infinite Do-Loop!!!
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02-22-2012, 08:28 AM | #5 |
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Yes, but failure to take appropriate preventative measures could lead to another very, very unfortunate step:
7. Bring car into mechanic for 2 weeks to fix engine/transmission/etc. |
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02-22-2012, 08:42 AM | #6 |
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I did all those prior to put the car away then any mods would be added during the winter time. Once the weather gets nice, the only things I do is check the fluids, check for leaks, adjust tires pressure. Then Drive away
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02-22-2012, 09:12 AM | #7 |
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Yeah, I know. I was just playin' in my post above. I baby my car like crazy, believe me!
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02-22-2012, 09:21 AM | #8 |
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I check my tires, suspension, and engine after every autocross (yes we have those in the winter down here).
Wash every week or two depending on how often it gets out of the garage. Battery is cycled often enough to be just fine. iPod gets wifi sync in the car, so playlists are always up to date. So I guess my list is the same as Huz-Z. |
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02-22-2012, 09:47 AM | #9 |
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02-22-2012, 11:07 AM | #10 |
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I get back in June, and my car is living the life in Orlando, FL. When I get it back, I'll make the 12 hour drive back to Louisville, KY. Once there, here is the plan:
Replace front rotors Replace missing headlight washer cover Replace broken headlight washer Full detail VT-445 or 500 hopefully in July!
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02-22-2012, 12:10 PM | #11 | |
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Unplug battery tender. Check fluid levels and/or look for puddles under car. Inspect exhaust pipe for evidence of small critters. Check air pressure. Wash. Drive. |
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02-22-2012, 01:34 PM | #12 |
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I thought that would get a rise out of some!
We wouldn't be on this board if we didn't take care of our cars already. I can't imagine someone throwing down 60g's and not caring for the car.....even though it happens (see 1,200 inspection). |
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02-22-2012, 01:54 PM | #13 |
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1) Installing all the stuff I have been purchasing all winter, wheels, tires, springs, shocks, exhaust, cold air intake, front lip spoiler & rear lip spoiler(both out for paint right now).
2) Called my insurance guy at State Farm today and told him to re-activate my full coverage effective on March 1st, I only have comprehensive over the winter since the car is parked in my garage from November 1 - March 1. 3) Called my favorite detail shop and scheduled a full "Showroom Shine" detail package that includes stripping of old wax and polish, clay bar, polish and wax, full interior cleaning including shampoo carpets and mats, clean and condition all leather and steam clean the canvas soft top. 4) Called my local BMW only Indy shop to schedule Mobile1 oil change, a trans fluid change and radiator coolant flush and fill and an allignment for the new springs. 5) Drive and Enjoy for the next 8-9 months |
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02-22-2012, 06:04 PM | #14 |
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dont any of you change the oil BEFORE storage? that just makes more sense than changing it in the spring...
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02-22-2012, 06:13 PM | #15 |
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Why? Not starting or driving it for 4-5 months in our weather will create some condensation in the crankcase during storage... Start fresh!
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02-22-2012, 06:18 PM | #16 |
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since you have to change the oil at operating temperature, you cant change the oil "properly" until driving the car. after a whole summer of use the car sits and all the contaminants sit at the bottom. once you start your car everything thats at the base of the motor starts working its way through the motor. it just doesnt seem right to me. i guess either way works
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02-22-2012, 06:21 PM | #18 |
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Of course if the filter is doing its job
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02-22-2012, 06:26 PM | #19 |
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lol, thats what i was thinkning. my car sits in a humidity controlled garage at 10 degrees celsius, so i dont think condensation is a big concern.
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02-22-2012, 08:18 PM | #20 |
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1. Detail (Done already)
2. Oil Change 3. Brake Fluid Change 4. Lower Pressure in Tires 5. Take off DD Tires and mount the RS3s to wear them in a bit (Track Tires) |
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