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by c76jon
Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: 2 New Complete Polishing Kits from Pro-Detailing....
Replies: 7
Views: 380

Re: 2 New Complete Polishing Kits from Pro-Detailing....

I own both of these machines and this is very good value it amazes me that people go to the trouble of sorting out kits,deals etc and there is always somebody willing to diss them A lot of time and effort has gone into sorting good kit at these prices a little respect would go a long way think what ...
by c76jon
Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Using Zaino
Replies: 22
Views: 1214

Re: Using Zaino

zaino applies by hand no problem at all

prep work to surface is far far far easier by machine

jon
by c76jon
Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: for jon
Replies: 1
Views: 178

Re: for jon

hi

nice colour!!!

go here http://www.pro-detailing.co.uk/index.php

speak to nick.He will guide you in products you need and will give you service second to none

jon
by c76jon
Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Using Zaino
Replies: 22
Views: 1214

Re: Using Zaino

are you using zfx with the zaino when used in these damp conditions i have used it all weathers and apart from a differing length in curing time nothing alters to say it doesnt work in damp or unsunny conditions is not the case as with any LSP atmospheric conditions will affect curing times.Zaino is...
by c76jon
Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: best metal polish for unlacquered diamond cut wheels
Replies: 20
Views: 1462

Re: best metal polish for unlacquered diamond cut wheels

this type of finsh on wheels simply is not practical on wet roads period. if these wheels are used only on dry roads then you must and i mean must wipe the rim down after every time you drive it and pull up if you dont then the hot brake dust alone will corrode the polished metal they are a feckin n...
by c76jon
Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:26 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: ONE polishing product?
Replies: 5
Views: 291

Re: ONE polishing product?

TOP PRODUCT !!!!

j
by c76jon
Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: which is best?? d6dph where are you???
Replies: 27
Views: 709

Re: which is best??

ZAINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by c76jon
Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E46 m3 questions
Replies: 26
Views: 1249

Re:

if the software is the same then its the same it it has changes then its not the same?? i had a clutch and flywheel changd due to very slight slur tho this was at slower speedsrather than higher ones when it was done there is no slur at all i can assure you its driven as it should be so why would th...
by c76jon
Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: My New Daily...
Replies: 18
Views: 1020

Re:

CLEAN IT!!!!

very nice my friend

was i right about the remap or what??

jon
by c76jon
Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:11 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: BMW M5 E34 vs BMW M3 E36
Replies: 27
Views: 1662

Re:

they are not stupid on fuel if used sensible dont get me wrong i think you could make it terrible but they are nice and torquey no need for 7k gearchanges and mines giving me 19mpg round town with the odd stretch of the legs i think they need to be running right tho.ive had all valve clearences done...
by c76jon
Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:01 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: BMW M5 E34 vs BMW M3 E36
Replies: 27
Views: 1662

Re:

yep

and less of the purple

its daytona violet dont you know

jon
by c76jon
Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: BMW M5 E34 vs BMW M3 E36
Replies: 27
Views: 1662

Re:

billgatese30 wrote:thats Pete's old purple one isn't it Jon??

that was a nice specimen :cool:
it is

its coming slowly.very very very sound car.

iam quite particular and its all gotta be right.by the summer hopefully it will be where i want it

jon
by c76jon
Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: BMW M5 E34 vs BMW M3 E36
Replies: 27
Views: 1662

Re:

they did convert one.............scotchlock heaven!!! iam lucky enough to have owned them all (e36 evo and non evo and m5)and m5 is a weapon mine is in the touring form and its a very quick capable car which shocks a lot of people as to them its just an estate potential money pit but these cars were...
by c76jon
Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E46 m3 questions
Replies: 26
Views: 1249

Re:

really?

thanks for that

jon
by c76jon
Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E46 m3 questions
Replies: 26
Views: 1249

Re:

my comments were not aimed at you :D

jon
by c76jon
Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:35 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E46 m3 questions
Replies: 26
Views: 1249

Re:

csl runs different software for smg i think generally people dont understand what it is or does its exactly the same as a manual but no clutch pedal so you can shift with stick as you would a manual gearbox does nothing until you tell it except car operates clutch for you you also have control over ...
by c76jon
Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:44 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E46 m3 questions
Replies: 26
Views: 1249

Re: E46 m3 questions

smg all the way!!! its unreal.manual box without clutch pedal you could nevershift as quick once you have learnt how to use the smg its amazing a diff on a csl is a dozen not too over the top really youcan drive the car in auto mode if you want but you wouldnt!! the manual runs the same gearbox as s...
by c76jon
Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:36 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: wat products to get
Replies: 31
Views: 1029

Re: wat products to get

explain what you mean by fussy?? moreover very very fussy?? application of zaino does not need to be by porter at all removal of swirls (i mean removal as opposed to filling them) does not affect durability wether you do it or not perfect perfect flawless paint will need a machine without doubt but ...
by c76jon
Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:13 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: wat products to get
Replies: 31
Views: 1029

Re: wat products to get

IF chemical guys was better even if it was a grand a bottle id use it

i want the best

i use zaino for my paintwork

jon
by c76jon
Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:03 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: wat products to get
Replies: 31
Views: 1029

Re: wat products to get

AIO is a good dip in the ZAINO pond i use it for all shuts etc personally id use some z2 pro on top and then zaino CS on top of that then a misting of Z8 AIO is for speed of results and the durability is top notch if i had to choose one id say the z8 will give you most bang for buck in finish terms ...
by c76jon
Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:48 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: wat products to get
Replies: 31
Views: 1029

Re: wat products to get

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by c76jon
Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:36 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: wat products to get
Replies: 31
Views: 1029

Re: wat products to get

whats your budget and how much effort are you prepared to put in??

jon
by c76jon
Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:43 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: M5 problem
Replies: 13
Views: 507

Re:

Hi

id check simple things first

spark??
fuel??

eliminate those first then look deeper if needed

jon
by c76jon
Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:06 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: My M5
Replies: 30
Views: 2219

Re: My M5

All 3.8s have EDC (extremely distressing cost !) suspension. The optional nurburgring pack gives you wider rear wheels, thicker rear anti roll bar and a dash mounted switch. Tourings had the wider rears and fatter roll bar as standard. The switch can be retrofitted easily to any 3.8 as the wiring i...
by c76jon
Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:45 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: My M5
Replies: 30
Views: 2219

Re: My M5

valve clearences are absolutely vital on these cars and play a big part in how they run they eat plugs and my advice is use oem spec at 4k they pull real hard mafs wear out over time (350ish from bosch) oxygen sensor also plays a big part in idle and smoothness check its had one of them?? (75 quid s...
by c76jon
Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: My M5
Replies: 30
Views: 2219

Re: My M5

iam pretty sure they are not silly money

springs may be fecked

whats idle like??

any hesitaion on acceleration?

whats light throttle like??

jon
by c76jon
Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:30 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: My M5
Replies: 30
Views: 2219

Re: My M5

no you shouldnt be worried nice that its still working it injects fresh air into exhaust gases so it would pass usa emissions they are very rich running especially when cold and it is supposed to stop after a short while mines a 1993 3.8 too. if things are correct and you have edc then you should ha...
by c76jon
Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:08 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: My M5
Replies: 30
Views: 2219

Re: My M5

depends to what degree you played with cozzies.......... my last rs500 engine stood me 23k :eek: :eek: these m5s are an expensivecar to run and by that i mean properly do you have EDC ? they are just at that age where MAFS,suspension,gearboxes,diffs start to play up how many miles has it done? does ...
by c76jon
Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:37 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: My M5
Replies: 30
Views: 2219

Re: My M5

Nice car

Hope you got deep pockets!!

Brilliant car to drive

enjoy it

jon
by c76jon
Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:47 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Jon's M3?.
Replies: 50
Views: 2034

Re: Jon's M3?.

please.............. a lot have seen this car before and after winning at gaydon there was not a swirl,mark or any marring on that car when sold why would anyone pay for it what was paid and then bare metal it?? but i dont own the car anymore and have no idea what has happened in the months since i ...
by c76jon
Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:48 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 700 hp of Munichs finest!!
Replies: 17
Views: 784

700 hp of Munichs finest!!

recent addition is a 1993 e34 m5 3.8 touring can carry what the CSL cant http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/c76jon/Picture022-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/c76jon/Picture019-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/c76jon/Picture018-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668...
by c76jon
Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:56 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Nicest e34 m5 i have ever seen.
Replies: 37
Views: 1813

its currently having a ford twin turbo engine transplant

will be used as a drag car

see here http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showth ... p?t=106046


jon
by c76jon
Sun Oct 28, 2007 9:48 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Nicest e34 m5 i have ever seen.
Replies: 37
Views: 1813

Re: Nicest e34 m5 i have ever seen.

its not an m5

its a 525

jon
by c76jon
Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:02 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: clay bar......?
Replies: 4
Views: 366

Re: clay bar......?

the difference will be in the slickness of the painted surface

contaminants will if done correctly be removed

first time and all that to a car that hasnt had it done before

could take 2 hours to do it properly if heavily soiled

jon
by c76jon
Sat Sep 29, 2007 4:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Will these suit my M3?. Opinions please.
Replies: 59
Views: 2542

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