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RR racing intake, LCA, AOS, and fresh Michelins all going on as we speak. Looking forward to the tires the most….
FWIW the intake growls a little, the LCA doesnt make your steering stiff or uncomfortable and if anything maybe softened it given I have swift springs. It’s been pouring rain all day so no fun but man do those Michelin All Seasons grip up.
Did a full detail minus any paint correction steps. I wanted to try layering on Gyeon Q2 wax over the existing cquartz UK coating to see how it works out as a sealant.
Definitely have some water spotting because of winter and the inability to do full proper washes but not too bad. I’ll probably wait another year or two before doing a full coating strip + paint correction
my 2024 detailing stack:
Snow foam - koch chemie gsf
degreaser - carpro reset
iron remover - ironx
tar remover - tarx
long term ceramic coating - cquartz UK
sealant - nv jet, trying out gyeon Q2 wax this time though
wheel cleaner - NV purge
tyre cleaner - carpro retyre
tyre dressing/sealant - carpro darkside
interior - carpro inside
interior sealant - 303 aerospace sealant
glass compound - glaco compound
glass sealant - glaco ultra
and the multitude of different products I have but these are going to be what I use primarily for the season.
Installed this beautiful custom steering wheel to match my Blue Vector!
Couple of notes:
1) The battery was disconnected for about an hour or so while I installed. Upon reconnecting, the parking assist function was not working. Just had to drive the car for a few minutes and the warning lights went away.
2) I didn't align the wheel perfectly when I put it back on so it leans a little bit to the left and the car drifts to the right slightly if I let the wheel go. Will just take it for an alignment to get it fixed unless anyone has any other suggestions?
3) The steering wheel has heating functionality but after installing, when I push the heating button it works for about 5 seconds then it turns itself off. Has anyone else experienced this and if so, what are the possible solutions?
@Brosquito the steering wheel and steering shaft should be notched for alignment of steering wheel when removed or installed. it should only go on one way, unless the new wheel you put on was universal with no notch
TurkishRambo - I see you have a passion for detailing cars too - Those are fine products and I carry some of the same products/tools you displayed. I can't wait to get going on mine soon, snow is all gone but there is the on-going threat of snow so I am always a bit hesitant to get going. My new garage is just an oasis for detailers!
Where did you get these and how much did they cost?
I never checked but are tips easily swappable?
Got it from Lexus of Akron (Ohio) ~ $610 shipped to Hawaii, so your cost would be cheaper on the mainland. Easily swappable. Needs a rubber mallet to knock the tips out and replace them with these. They're held on by tension.
Just got my 24 IS back from getting the windows tinted, PPF full front (up to the windshield) and ceramic coated. Once it cures by next week, I'll be out driving! And I ordered my new plate...custom!
I think Bechtold has the same PPF. I think he said it doesn't stop every little micro pebble/pit but it helps a lot. His Atomic Silver paint looks amazing to me after 30k+ miles.
Btw, birds really don't like my car lol. More birdcrap on the drivers side door this morning. I rarely park under trees either.
I think Bechtold has the same PPF. I think he said it doesn't stop every little micro pebble/pit but it helps a lot. His Atomic Silver paint looks amazing to me after 30k+ miles.
Btw, birds really don't like my car lol. More birdcrap on the drivers side door this morning. I rarely park under trees either.
Just got my 24 IS back from getting the windows tinted, PPF full front (up to the windshield) and ceramic coated. Once it cures by next week, I'll be out driving! And I ordered my new plate...custom!
Incognito on white is amazing - never considered that combo! Welcome and congrats.
We need to do a GA IS 500 owners meetup soon, @arentz07 and @DLPTony !
03-09-24, 02:58 PM
And I ordered my new plate...custom! 
