DCT's into OZ

[Androo]

Oh another quick question too all you aussie M owners what cleaning products do you use etc for detailing and where did you buy them? and if you know of any good detailers in Melb.

Thanks

[LuKe450]

Originally Posted by Androo

Hey Luke,

I read in another thread that you were looking at CF grills did you end up ordering them and if so how much were they and how much for shipping?

Thanks.

Short answer is, I didn't find out pricing or delivery costs.

Since purchasing the IB & not the AW one I'm happy to leave the CF grills off it. If I'd bought the AW with carbon roof I'd have bought them for sure. Couldn't be more than $500 landed surely..

[LuKe450]

Originally Posted by Androo

Oh another quick question too all you aussie M owners what cleaning products do you use etc for detailing and where did you buy them? and if you know of any good detailers in Melb.

Thanks

There's a small car wash place in Prahran called Muck Off, 9.5/10. It's near the Safeway carpark & Babble Cafe. Go there.

The one on Punt Road near Commercial Road I rate 7/10. The one on Hoddle Street Collingwood 7/10 but has crap coffee & a cramped waiting area.

The Montague Steet SMelb one is one to give a miss if you don't like other people finding the maximum volume on your car stereo..

[Androo]

Cheers,

I'll make sure I head down there

[Androo]

Just tracked down my car

Just left France heading to Africa, will be in Melbourne Sept 8th

[aggie57]

Originally Posted by Androo

Just tracked down my car

Just left France heading to Africa, will be in Melbourne Sept 8th

Are you using http://www.2wglobal.com/www/WEP/index.jsp ?? They shipped my wife's X3.

I also used www.sailwx.info and www.vesseltracker.com but neither had much information really.

In terms of car detailers, we use the magic car wash at Victoria Gardens. They know us now and seem responsible with the car, plus you can have a mocha at GLoria Jeans upstairs while you wait. Oh - and there is a Telstra hotspot there as well which is great to get some work done at the same time.

[neraij]

how do u track the cars androo? i need to do that so i can track the exact date the car is coming in since the dealers dont know much abt it atm

[Androo]

I went onto here,

http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/



It is showing my M3 has left Germany, has been to England and France.

Heading down near Africa as we speak



When you go onto the site, where it says “track by” click on RoRo Cargo (roll on roll off cars)



In Cargo ID enter VIN number or Chassis number of vehicle, press enter.



It will tell you if vehicle is loaded etc.



If you want to see where it is, there should be a code under the Vessel’s name, click that once and it will show you what ports the ship has been too.


Yeh it's the same site aggie57 I'm on a ship called TOSCA

[LuKe450]

Originally Posted by Androo

I went onto here,

http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/

It is showing my M3 has left Germany, has been to England and France.

Heading down near Africa as we speak

When you go onto the site, where it says “track by” click on RoRo Cargo (roll on roll off cars)

In Cargo ID enter VIN number or Chassis number of vehicle, press enter.

It will tell you if vehicle is loaded etc.

If you want to see where it is, there should be a code under the Vessel’s name, click that once and it will show you what ports the ship has been too.

Yeh it's the same site aggie57 I'm on a ship called TOSCA

Good news, it's inching closer!!

Not long now & aggie57 can show you his toilet block spot!

[Androo]

LOL must be an inside joke what the hell is his "Toilet block spot"

[LuKe450]

Originally Posted by Androo

LOL must be an inside joke what the hell is his "Toilet block spot"

PMSL!!

It's a popular place & it's clean. I'm sure you'll feel at home there too.. just think of George Michael in a cop uniform swinging a batton....

[Androo]

WTF...lol

[aggie57]

Originally Posted by Androo

WTF...lol

Geez Luke - I'll never live this one down. Thanks a mill!!!

Androo / neraij - it's a cafe called Kanteen down by the yarra. Used to be a toilet block until they completely rebuilt it 5 years ago.....

[LuKe450]

Originally Posted by aggie57

Geez Luke - I'll never live this one down. Thanks a mill!!!

Androo / neraij - it's a cafe called Kanteen down by the yarra. Used to be a toilet block until they completely rebuilt it 5 years ago.....

No worries..

[neraij]

i was just wondering is the idrive realy hard to use? or is it pretty simple? i hate waiting!!!!!

[LuKe450]

Originally Posted by neraij

i was just wondering is the idrive realy hard to use? or is it pretty simple? i hate waiting!!!!!

I'm use to it because it's on my current model X5 so I've been using it for 18 months anyway.

It's very easy to use. Only negative point I can think of (for me personally) is I'd wish for it to have a quicker response between spinning the wheel & pressing the wheel. Seems (IMO) to be a little slow.

[LuKe450]

My DCT has done just over 1000kms so yesterday I thought I'd give it a 8000rpm blast out of a corner into a straight section of road. WHOLLY SHEEEET does this thing move. And the sound it made

[MC444]

Hi guys.... First time posting here, and just received the call from my dealer to say that my JB DCT will be in the dealership today. Its pretty much loaded 19" wheels,high end sound,ski bag and sunroof.

Bit of luck i should have the keys and driving it by Friday.

Just traded a 335i that i have had for nearly two years and this is my first M series cant wait.. This board has lots of good info and hope to be around more.

[Androo]

Good to see you following the run-in procedure Luke..lol


G'day MC.

Welcome aboard, congrats on your purchase. Make sure you post pics when you pick her up

[aggie57]

Originally Posted by Androo

Good to see you following the run-in procedure Luke..lol


G'day MC.

Welcome aboard, congrats on your purchase. Make sure you post pics when you pick her up

Exactly - why did you wait this long Luke??!!

And ditto MC. Good to hear!

[LuKe450]

Congratulations MC444!! Welcome to M3post & please share your new car photos with us

Originally Posted by Androo

Good to see you following the run-in procedure Luke..lol

I have been, to the letter. Just a couple of times its hit 6,500rpm & only once gone to 8,000rpm the other day, it had to be done

Originally Posted by aggie57

Exactly - why did you wait this long Luke??!!

I wanted to wait until it had done 1,000kms then gradually use a bit more of the rev range. I rarely get it over 4,500rpm & my average fuel usage is now at 14L/100km.

[aggie57]

Originally Posted by LuKe450

I wanted to wait until it had done 1,000kms then gradually use a bit more of the rev range. I rarely get it over 4,500rpm & my average fuel usage is now at 14L/100km.

That's excellent economy...........very happy to hear that.