Gone for the winter

M_Rated · 03-03-2012, 02:07 PM

Took her back out today. Was just heading out for a doctor's appointment. The drive back should have taken 5 minutes. An hour later I made it home with a grin on my face and feeling great. I think the drive did more for me than the doctor.

Endless619 · 03-03-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Rated

Took her back out today. Was just heading out for a doctor's appointment. The drive back should have taken 5 minutes. An hour later I made it home with a grin on my face and feeling great. I think the drive did more for me than the doctor.

Pics please!!!

Aries326 · 03-04-2012, 12:16 AM

Weather supposed to be in the 50s next week for me. I think she'll be out full time. Gotta order the coilovers soon.

ANUSTART · 03-06-2012, 01:52 PM

I've been enjoying it all winter, even had the top down several times in January and February. Mid 60s today, will have it down for the drive home.

mshanno1 · 03-06-2012, 01:59 PM

It may be in the 70s down here, but I am about to put my car away for the next month if this pollen doesn't go away. I will never own a black car again!

Huz-Z · 03-06-2012, 02:11 PM

Sigh. We're getting a foot of GD #@$@#!@! snow tonight! All I can say is:

LOL!!!

bucko521 · 03-06-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

Sigh. We're getting a foot of GD #@$@#!@! snow tonight! All I can say is:

LOL!!!

Snow forecast for me too....

Although the forecast for the next 14 days....

Soon....soon....very soon!!!

nmulax · 03-06-2012, 05:19 PM

Tomorrow is supposed to be really windy; but a high of 62°.
Think it's time for the M to welcome 2012.

Hawkeye · 03-07-2012, 04:24 PM

I was thinking the same thing. About time to get my Zed off of storage insurance! If only they would hurry and clean the sand off of the roads...

epbrown · 03-07-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mshanno1

It may be in the 70s down here, but I am about to put my car away for the next month if this pollen doesn't go away. I will never own a black car again!

I hear this a lot - doesn't it just blow off when you drive the car?

Still love black, though for the Z4MC I often wish I'd gone with a color with some *pop* like Imola or Interlagos.

beta · 03-07-2012, 05:46 PM

Might want to try one of these. Saw lots of people using them at car shows.

As always reviews are mixed (see here) with people saying they've used it for 10 years without issue, and others saying it's the worst thing you can do.

ANUSTART · 03-08-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by beta

Might want to try one of these. Saw lots of people using them at car shows.

As always reviews are mixed (see here) with people saying they've used it for 10 years without issue, and others saying it's the worst thing you can do.

I have one and like it a lot. It can leave a little streaking. It is treated with some sort of "petroleum" product that attracts dust to it. But will leave a slight deposit on the paint. Looks most evident on dark paint. But, for a quick wipe down to get dust off it's nice. For instance, you wash your car and the next day you go to get in and you see a film of dust on it. Wipe it down with the duster. However, it's no replacement for a wash.

Hawkeye · 03-08-2012, 11:10 AM

Supposed to get up to 71 next week and no snow in sight. Screw it, my car is officially off storage insurance now

BTW, I have a California Duster and love it. It works GREAT for dust, pollen, anything short of actual dried on dirt. I have been using mine for years and it just gets better with time.

mgwatson48 · 03-08-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Panchio

We have been sooooooo Luky up here in Calgary Canada... The weather is just awesome and barely had any winter... Roads are dry and no snow...

Im in calgary too! I just picked up my M Coupe a couple weeks ago. Are you driving yours with all the salt/gravel still on the roads?

Also, I'm going to try and organize a more broad "Z" meet early this spring, so keep an eye on the Canada Regional thread here for more info!

Panchio · 03-10-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mgwatson48

I'm in Calgary too! I just picked up my M Coupe a couple weeks ago. Are you driving yours with all the salt/gravel still on the roads?

Also, I'm going to try and organize a more broad "Z" meet early this spring, so keep an eye on the Canada Regional thread here for more info!

Congratulations on your Awesome car... Mine is in hibernation mode... so no salt or rocks

For sure I would love to meet... I think it's an awesome idea!

aerobod · 03-11-2012, 11:17 AM

Still having fun in the snow here, this past week:

gcochard · 03-11-2012, 05:19 PM

It dipped down to 68 today, had to keep the top up!

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M_Rated Private 16 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4MC [10.00]	Took her back out today. Was just heading out for a doctor's appointment. The drive back should have taken 5 minutes. An hour later I made it home with a grin on my face and feeling great. I think the drive did more for me than the doctor.
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ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	I've been enjoying it all winter, even had the top down several times in January and February. Mid 60s today, will have it down for the drive home.
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mshanno1 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	It may be in the 70s down here, but I am about to put my car away for the next month if this pollen doesn't go away. I will never own a black car again!
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Sigh. We're getting a foot of GD #@$@#!@! snow tonight! All I can say is: LOL!!! __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Tomorrow is supposed to be really windy; but a high of 62°. Think it's time for the M to welcome 2012. __________________
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Hawkeye Brigadier General 2070 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	I was thinking the same thing. About time to get my Zed off of storage insurance! If only they would hurry and clean the sand off of the roads... __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
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beta Lieutenant Colonel 80 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Might want to try one of these. Saw lots of people using them at car shows. As always reviews are mixed (see here) with people saying they've used it for 10 years without issue, and others saying it's the worst thing you can do. __________________ modification journal
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Hawkeye Brigadier General 2070 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	Supposed to get up to 71 next week and no snow in sight. Screw it, my car is officially off storage insurance now BTW, I have a California Duster and love it. It works GREAT for dust, pollen, anything short of actual dried on dirt. I have been using mine for years and it just gets better with time. __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
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aerobod Car Geek 3615 Rep 3,585 Posts Drives: Caterham R500, M2-G87, Macan S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Still having fun in the snow here, this past week: Attached Images
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03-11-2012, 05:19 PM	#127
gcochard Captain 24 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South OC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	It dipped down to 68 today, had to keep the top up!
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