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vdubrick
06-02-2002, 01:17 PM
Since the weather is getting better here, I thought it`s about time to Z my car.
Here is a picture :
http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020010.jpg
Other pics :
http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020002.jpg
http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020003.jpg
http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020007.jpg
http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020008.jpg
http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020009.jpg
http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020011.jpg
My next project is to top it with carnauba :)
imported_Intel486
06-02-2002, 01:22 PM
Looks great!
Gotta love dark color`ed cars, not like all the people around here with white ones :D
imported_Nokiemon
06-02-2002, 01:26 PM
The CI looks great and the Pictures are awesome
vdubrick
06-02-2002, 01:29 PM
Thanks a lot.
@KenLee
Where did you get Klasse from , if I may ask, your sig says you`re from Belgium ? I couldn`t find Klasse here in Germany, since it`s suppose to be produced in Germany, but not avail in the market.
BradE
06-02-2002, 01:42 PM
Nice pics Deckard. Your bimmer has always been one of my personal favorites, I love the chrome accents on the door handles and on the rest of the car. It really makes it stand out without being too flashy. :xyxthumbs
vdubrick
06-02-2002, 01:46 PM
Originally posted by ShowroomLincoln
Nice pics Deckard. Your bimmer has always been one of my personal favorites, I love the chrome accents on the door handles and on the rest of the car. It really makes it stand out without being too flashy. :xyxthumbs
Thanks SL.
For better results and a good prep, I`ve searched the whole Europe for a PC, but no avail.
Finally, I`ve found a random orbital from Festo (a german brand) which is about $390, lots of $$$, but it`s a state-of-the-art machine. It`s the first thing in my must-have-buy list :)
Redcar GUY
06-02-2002, 02:07 PM
:up
imported_Nokiemon
06-02-2002, 04:06 PM
Deckard,
I buy products in the US. I live in Belgiumbut I receive US postal service and can order via internet at US shipping rates.
I have some product available for trade if you are interested.
KL
imported_BretFraz
06-02-2002, 04:38 PM
You know, I believe you can obtain a US spec PC for a lot less money if you can find someone to ship it to you.
I`m sure you`ve read the posts where people have purchased PC`s here in the states for US$109 plus sales tax. I went to www.ups.com and calculated shipping costs from the US to Hamburg and it came out to US$113 for UPS Expedited (5 days) shipping and US$122 for Express (1-2 days) shipping. That`s about half price of the buffer you found at home.
Of course a US buffer runs on 110VAC so you will need an adapter. But it still may be worth it to save $100+.
For $390 you can get a PC, a bunch of pads, a variety of polishes, more Zaino, etc etc.........
bjwebster
06-02-2002, 04:57 PM
Looks Great!! :D :xyxthumbs
vdubrick
06-02-2002, 05:32 PM
bretfraz,
thanks for the heads up.
I do have some friends in the USA. I may get in touch with them. The calculation you made makes sense. And with $100 I can order some more stuff to be used with the PC :D
Thanks again.
BTW, Happy Birthday !
C. Charles Hahn
06-02-2002, 06:26 PM
thats a beautiful bimmer! which model is it, I didn`t notice in any of the pics? I`m sure its probably different than those we see here in the states regularly by some.....
vdubrick
06-02-2002, 06:34 PM
Originally posted by SLPCar Luvr
thats a beautiful bimmer! which model is it, I didn`t notice in any of the pics? I`m sure its probably different than those we see here in the states regularly by some.....
Thanks, It`s a MY2000 323ci, cosmosblack with Tanin Red interior.
here`s a side-view.
http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/16-13.jpg
There are more pics on my website.
imported_Nokiemon
06-03-2002, 01:04 AM
Deckard,
to run the 110V appliances here in Europe you will need a transformer (not simply an adapter).
depending on the wattage of the appliance youwill need a specific size Transformer. A 300W transformers usually runs between $120-$150 US Dollars. You can buy used ones alsobut you will run the risk of it not meeting the standards. you`re risk.
KL
ultrajim49
06-03-2002, 05:47 AM
Hi, Deckard,
For a PC you need a transformer that has a 500VA performance (120Volt x 3.7Amp = 444VA , but standart is 500VA)
I called for pricing here (Gent) and such a transfo would cost me 290€!!!.:scared
This week-end I saw a random orbital sander-polisher from Bosh , about 190€ with velcro and one white buffing-waxing pad.
I`m gaining info on that one.
Great beamer , and thanks again for introducing me to the Z-sytem.:xyxthumbs
Christiaan