320d E92 (sorry, another derv...) new members car

Enjoying a decent coffee. My car is already up in the air getting the fluid done:



Upstairs they have a few of the more interesting BMWs.....including this absolutely stunning CSL:





Also a McLaren and an Aston... random.

 

Can’t argue with the service at the Tamworth Sytners. Drove in at 9am and drove out at 10:45am.
Huge amount of cars going in/out, very slick operation to watch.

 

Stop being promiscuous Kev!

 

Congrats


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The first cut is always the deepest.....especially when it comes to allow wheels...

I’ve managed to keep the wheels in pristine condition since Sept 2018, and today I’ve scuffed one.
Pulling into a car park space for work, mud and standing water so didn’t see the slightly raised kerb edge until the dreaded noise!
Not a massive mess but still, annoying.

 

So easily done. DAMHIK

Get some clear varnish (top coat) on the scar to prevent corrosion until you get a repair done.

 

I’ve been reading a few guides on the web as to fixing this keen damage on a diamond cut wheel. Doesn’t look too technical to me, so will buy some graduated wet and dry and give it a go. Very localised so will only treat this area, then finish off with a lacquer.

 

Let me know how u get on please I done the same a few weeks ago started to cry

 

Do i detect a video how to guide on way @Wynne71

Kev

 

I was half thinking of doing one....the 313 style wheels are so easy to damage, I imagine I’m not the only one!

Here is a proper job being done on these wheels:

 

Congrats. Love those wheels despite the horror stories.


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I’ve been uber paranoid since buying the car. Absolutely love these wheels, possibly my favourite BMW alloy ever, but, plenty of stories of them turning to cheese at the first sign of a pot hole.....
Hence me driving like a drunkard, weaving all across the road to avoid the the slightest bump or pot hole.

So annoyed I scuffed the front drivers side.

 

Tackled the drivers side from scuffed alloy today. Not 100% happy with the job, as in it isn’t the same a a new diamond cut, however, pretty happy over all.

Started with some wet and dry 800 grade, cut down the majority of the damage. Then went down to 1200, then 1500 and finally onto 2000 grade.

Finished with some cutting paste to get the final grade into the undamaged area, then masked up and did two coats of clear lacquer.

See what you think:

Original damage



Wet and dry technique



First few passes



Before the final grade



Masked up



Finished

 

That's a great job @Wynne71 Maybe not as good as full refurb, but I would say that it's as good as you'll get it for a local repair.

I've used the same method to touch up a couple of spots on my diamond cut wheels. It does work surprisingly well, and is almost invisible.

 

Cheers for the comment. I’m pretty pleased if the truth be known. Checked the lacquer today and it feels excellent. Will keep a beady eye on it just incase. Don’t want it to peel and ruin the look/work.

 

Not a lot to report on the car for a while, it has performed brilliantly as per expectations. I drive a lot of Enterprise hire cars, had a Hyundai Hybrid thing today, jumping back into the BMW is a joy. Love the seats, the feel of the internal components etc. Feels like it was built to last.

And on that note......have had the car eleven months now, so the BMW Warranty is up for renewal. I’ve been on and had some quotes. Car is a 2012 with 74312 miles on the clock. Here are the differing quotes, all with either £250 or £100 excess:



I’m tempted by the Named Components with £100 excess.
What are the thoughts of the masses on this? Experience with claims and such?

 

Comprehensive with £250 excess would be what I'd go for..

Kev

 

The Comprehensive quotes sound a bit expensive. I pay £520 Comprehensive, £100 excess Incl. Emergency Services.
But I suppose that age and mileage has a significant effect. I know people say that the price shoots up with mileage over 60K.

Have a look at this previous discussion.

https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/extended-warranty-offer.2243/

 

It was £1221 without any excess....!

Must be the age and mileage of the car. Definitely want to have a warranty on the main components, engine/turbo/auto box etc. The big money items.

Weighing up the cost v need.

 

Having thoroughly read the policy document, the comprehensive one does look very good. I don’t need the emergency cover as have the RAC top policy.
I have a month to decide.....(and find the money).