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I got new front rotors: StopTech High Carbon Cryo Treated Rotor 125.42080CRY
I had to get the hardware kit adjusted because squealing didn't go away after the change.
The great news is that the steering wheel doesn't vibrate when I brake!
Saturday I gave my car and my wife's MINI their weekly wash which is fast (60 minutes per car/1.5 hours together) but thorough with rims cleaned, wheel wells, door jambs, fuel door, etc. This week I also cleaned both engines as well and I don't treat the engine bays with any protectant - just clean with Simple Green.
Sunday I spent time detailing my interior using Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner along with Lexol vinyl treatment. I also did the sunroof opening and sunroof seal. Next on my list is all the rubber seals on the car.
Looks professionally prepped for dealership resale on the showroom.
I have a slight bit of OCD. My interior often looks like this, however my wife has different priorities...
Actually, I’ve found that when my cars always feel “new” I don’t seem to get tired of them. And I believe that people are more respectful of a car they think is either new or just purchased as I’ve been fairly lucky with dings/scratches in life (and I watch where I park).
-Eric
Last edited by llebcire; Jul 27, 2018 at 02:22 PM.
Want to spruce up the black plastic on your engine cover to match better? Try using Maquier's Tire Gel. Honest... tire gel.
I haven't cleaned it (the entire engine bay) in a while.... The missing emblem kinda put me off of caring lol. I have a solution for that missing emblem. More updates later, but the cover will look much better then
Alright, another weekend post lol. Part 1. Apologies for blurry photos in advance. Phone is still broken.
So I continued on my adventure to improve the air going into my engine, but first, since last weekend I finished building the wall in the garage for the workshop, had to finish the workshop.
And part 2, onto the blurry diy shots. I still have a gap that is just over an inch from the top of those to the hood. I ordered some 1 inch stripping that I will attach to the hood, forming complete airboxes. Now, just need 2 barbed tees to come in the mail so I can install the M370 manifold and connect that catch can. Then, I can finally get to fixing all that peeling blue paint on the plastics. Learned my lesson, got some plastic adhesion promoter, and flex paint made for plastics. Going to look mint
This shot was version 1. I didnt like the holes at the bottom, so remade the left piece and riveted it into place, to the other piece. Made a hole in the steering fluid mount, and bolted the shield there.
