What did you do to / for your E53 today??

[O3X5]

this week i got an alignment and ordered a side mirror cover/trim, ecs trans service kit & gasket kit. wonderful

[Scott ZHP]

New steering wheel install today. Followed by a long overdue major exterior detail: wash, light clay, Menzerna P400 followed by Menzerna P3800, then Sonax polymer netshield. I cannot remember the last time it was detailed. probably been 5 years.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by Scott ZHP

New steering wheel install today. Followed by a long overdue major exterior detail: wash, light clay, Menzerna P400 followed by Menzerna P3800, then Sonax polymer netshield. I cannot remember the last time it was detailed. probably been 5 years.

Probably feels amazing - pics - and what steering wheel did you get!

Menz 400 is an amazing compound! Almost finishes last step ready every time.

[Scott ZHP]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Probably feels amazing - pics - and what steering wheel did you get!

Menz 400 is an amazing compound! Almost finishes last step ready every time.

Same 4 spoke wheel that came with it, but recovered in smooth/perforated and with M tri-stitch. I wanted to keep the rectangular airbag, it's not subject to the Takata recall. Bought the wheel from a UK seller, the craftsmanship is as good as the original.

And I'm sure the paint *will* feel great, as soon as I get out in the garage and start, lol.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by Scott ZHP

New steering wheel install today. Followed by a long overdue major exterior detail: wash, light clay, Menzerna P400 followed by Menzerna P3800, then Sonax polymer netshield. I cannot remember the last time it was detailed. probably been 5 years.

What wheel did you go with?

[Scott ZHP]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

What wheel did you go with?

Same 4-spoke wheel it came with. Here are a couple of pics; the quality of the leather and stitchwork is superb. I got a quote from Dallas Custom Steering wheel for the same thing, and it was about $425. This cost me half of that and I didn't need to send mine as a core.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by Scott ZHP

Same 4-spoke wheel it came with. Here are a couple of pics; the quality of the leather and stitchwork is superb. I got a quote from Dallas Custom Steering wheel for the same thing, and it was about $425. This cost me half of that and I didn't need to send mine as a core.

^^^I did the same thing about 3 years ago - it was half the cost to half my wheel redone (standard 3 sport E46 - thickened, perforated sides, black stitching, leather) that Dallas Custom, shipped from I believe a seller in Germany with a Polish name, and no core needed - Still looks and feels great - sadly I have a Takata wheel

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by Scott ZHP

Same 4-spoke wheel it came with. Here are a couple of pics; the quality of the leather and stitchwork is superb. I got a quote from Dallas Custom Steering wheel for the same thing, and it was about $425. This cost me half of that and I didn't need to send mine as a core.

Looks good.

[Pre-H20]

jljljl,

Funny you should ask about the tire dressing and being shiny...............

So over the years I've used ALOT of the tire dressings out there, I mean alot of them...... some pretty good some not so good. ALL ranging from 4.00 to 7.00........................

I have a little sports car that I like to have nice clean rims and tires on, so I have always looked for tire dressing that works well. over all unimpressed with whats out there.

Soooooooooooooooooo last year I was out at the local Dollar Tree getting some little knick knacks and I remembered I needed to get some tire dressing....... I see that they sell some off brand tire dressing for 1.00 and it was a big container... so I figured why not. If its water and doesnt work I only spent a dollar.

So I use it with VERY low expectations.........

havnt used anything since....

[Scott ZHP]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

I believe a seller in Germany with a Polish name, and no core needed - Still looks and feels great - sadly I have a Takata wheel

Probably the same outfit; wheel was redone in Poland. I think the seller is globalparts-uk.

I have a rare factory Mota-lita wheel for my Spitfire that needs to be recovered; it was only used for about 8 mos in 78. I'm half tempted to ask the seller if they can redo it. Even with shipping both ways, it would still be much less than Dallas.