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[GDII]

I love my steelies but I want to do it proper and paint them. I sanded off as much surface rust as I could and it's a new car so the steel is painted a nice black but there are spots it's not so nice so I want to go over the whole thing. I don't plan on taking the tires off so I'm looking at DIY tips for painting your own rims. Gonna use matte black spray, two thick coats on each with a clear coat after?

Just tape up the tyres. You should be able to slip cardboard into the gap around the tyre and wheel to stop them being painted.
Any reason for using matt black and then a clear coat? Will the clear be matte/satin too?

Best to do 2 light coats then 2 thicker coats. This helps the paint stick and also prevents runs in the paint from too much paint going on to the wheel in one go.

 

[fortbo]

 

[Punknoodle]

 

[SuperVeloce]

Fancied a change from the MX-5.

 

[MXH]

I've previously owned a two door '99 Focus (2.0) and a two door '06 Focus and I was in dire need of an upgrade. I ended up treating myself with a new car back in April.

BMW 520d M-Sport (2009) / 177hp / Diesel

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Absolutely love this car to bits. Getting new tires and some love and caring on friday after last month's trip to Nurburgring with my girlfriend.
Only did two laps but the track is mental - the elevations changes & g-forces, it just has to be expereinced in real life.

Future plans for the car includes an upgrade to ~210hp, removing the speed limiter, possibly new rims and a trunk lip spoiler, as well a trip to Spa next summer.

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[ildd]

I put some fresh Pilot 4S tires on the rear and got my new camera in last week, finally got a day to play around with it and seeing as it came with a 10-22mm lens, I felt this might've been in order...
About to hit 87k miles already. Where does time go...

 

[Clark]

Has ran faultlessly on the run from Staffordshire, through France and in to Geneva.

 

[WrxScooby]

Had a nice day fishing trip at Kaibab Lake, Az. and took a few shots of the legacy.

 

[Carlos]

My dad his new ride makes my BMW look tiny

 

[XJ40]

My dad his new ride makes my BMW look tiny

This was taken last year as when I looked back after parking I couldn't believe how tiny the Jag looked next to the Ford, S Max I think.

 

[kikie]

My cute little car, my precious.

 

[7up747]

My dad his new ride makes my BMW look tiny

Opel Astra looks so big in these pictures and it's 3 door version! Is it CDTi? What is situation about diesels in Netherlands?

 

[Carlos]

Opel Astra looks so big in these pictures and it's 3 door version! Is it CDTi? What is situation about diesels in Netherlands?

It runs on regular gas. Situation in the Netherlands isn't that bad yet, cities still allow (not too old) diesels to run and it's cheaper than gasoline. I'm expecting it to become more expensive when Germany goes through with its plans.

 

[kikie]

It runs on regular gas. Situation in the Netherlands isn't that bad yet, cities still allow (not too old) diesels to run and it's cheaper than gasoline. I'm expecting it to become more expensive when Germany goes through with its plans.

Plans? What kind of plans? Please tell, this interests me a lot.

 

[7up747]

Plans? What kind of plans? Please tell, this interests me a lot.

https://www.dw.com/en/scrapping-perfectly-good-cars/av-44921977

 

[Slo_Wass_Mike]

My car is posted earlier in the thread. I just bought this to haul it around with though.

 

[ilikewaffles11]

Traded my 1983 Celica GT-S for this 1980 Volvo 242 the other day. B21 with M45 4 speed manual. Oldest car I've owned so far!

Haven't had a chance to drive it but it needs a head gasket so I don't really want to right now anyway. Needs a little love, but since he was putting cash on top and coupes are pretty rare I figured why not.

 

[zr1chris]

My car is posted earlier in the thread. I just bought this to haul it around with though. View attachment 757197 View attachment 757197 View attachment 757198

You're really going to make us flip through 470 pages of photos to find out what insane machine required a trailer like that?

BTW I just flipped through the last 7-8 pages and said forget it, I'll be hear all day searching.

Update: Nevermind, found it. Must have missed it on page 465 lol. Very nice! Must be loads of fun!

 

[Slo_Wass_Mike]

Sorry about that. I do know the admins on this site dislike double postings. I was just trying to avoid their ire.

You're really going to make us flip through 470 pages of photos to find out what insane machine required a trailer like that?

BTW I just flipped through the last 7-8 pages and said forget it, I'll be hear all day searching.

Update: Nevermind, found it. Must have missed it on page 465 lol. Very nice! Must be loads of fun!

 

[SVX]

Three years next week.

Maybe I'll fix the two year old rocker cover leak to celebrate!

 

[fortbo]

 

[Katiegan]

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Three years next week.

Maybe I'll fix the two year old rocker cover leak to celebrate!

I have a three year old rocker cover leak, you've got plenty of time yet.

 

[jjaisli]

Some pro shots from my favorite track:

(and the last, ironically, not actually me driving my car--I leant it out that session to a buddy who has a BRZ for his assessment).

 

[disinfected]

Well, this happened yesterday.

 

[RacingManiac]

picked up my next do everything car....GTI is going away after I finish SCCA Solo Nationals this year....

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[TheAdmiester]

Looking dapper (if a bit dirty ) at 15:

 

[Leicht]

 

[WrxScooby]

Took my wagon out looking for a new pohotoshoot spot full set on my Flickr, Thoughts?

 

[GDII]

I think I like it. You keep this car so clean and tidy. So much want for a GDB STi.

 

[jjaisli]

New personalized plate. Just in case there was any doubt.