Recent content by ktdalton

Perhaps it is not the same product? However with regard to LIDL products all I can say is that I have been entirely satisfied with all the tools that I have purchased there. I have worked an angle-grinder that cost me €19 to the bone (when I moved house 5 yrs ago) and it is still going strong...

Welcome buddy. Good car no question about that. A future classic if you look after it.

Is Carnuba car wax as good as they say it is ? I've seen it for sale at classic car meets for €20/tin while LIDL sells it for €3.99 for roughly the same size tin. I have used the LIDL version it and it appears to be good but not outstanding. :confused:

Yes, I think you could have a point there. I'm having second thoughts about it. The calipers are kind of small allright. Incidentally are there E90 316 BMW's in the UK ? I read somewhere that the smallest BMW petrol engine there (2006 onwards) was the 1800 and that the 316 was only for the...

What the best colour to paint brake calipers on a mystic blue E90 ? I'm thinking yellow might be appropriate but I have never seen a 3 series with yellow calipers.

The carbonfibre on the door pillars looks brilliant. It also covers up the imperfections on the slightly damaged pillar. Would post photos if I could but I guess that will have to wait until I am eligible.

Yes I agree. Unfortunately BMW's are a very attractive target to these scum as you say. However yesterday I googled 'carbonfibre' and came up with an Irish company that supplies the car industry among others and they sell a vinyl carbonfibre roll in small sizes. I ordered a roll (€14 incl. post)...

Where do I post photos ?

You have done some serious work Prince. Your BMW looks great.

I like my car to be as it came out of the Munich factory. So the only things I have done are to clean the body of any minor paint scuffs and chip marks and clean the engine to look like new. Also I replaced the cup holder plastic covers as they were badly scratched. I need to cover the door...

Well Hello there, I'm 68 years of age, a car nut and my newest pride and joy is a Mystic Blue BMW 316i. It is an enthusiasts car in my opinion and its great to find so much interesting info. on line regarding the 3 series. :p