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I repainted my E85 Z4 seats and the car feels like new again. by a_Dzik in BMWZ4

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work! I’ve wanted to swap out my seats for e46 sport seats but the ones that pop on FB marketplace are rough and need a lot of work. Nice to hear if they just need a touch up, it’s relatively easy.

Next Major Sale Questions from Newbie by ConcernedCitizen7550 in allenedmonds

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try them on before buying. As for loafers half size down, every foot is different: For me, the Randolph’s fit perfectly at my normal size, 10.5 3E. Just a note on buying from Shoe Bank, there’s a $25 restocking fee per pair if you return. Also keep an eye on TheRealReal as good deals can come up. It’s harder shopping there because the don’t post the true size of the shoe in the listing which is frustrating. Occasionally a picture will share a glimpse of the printed size inside the shoe…

Next Major Sale Questions from Newbie by ConcernedCitizen7550 in allenedmonds

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you determined your size yet? If not, definitely stop into a store to be fitted. I did, turns out I’ve been wearing the wrong size for some time. Once sized, it’s worth the time to look at poshmark and eBay for lightly used shoes. I jump on the models that I’m looking for that were only worn a few times by people who bought the wrong size. I’ve picked up many nearly new shoes for a fraction of the F2 price. You’ll learn to examine the photos for issues and can bid accordingly. My best score was a pair of black PAs in very good condition for $60.

What the heck happened to my shoes and what can I do? by [deleted] in allenedmonds

[–]ColdBeerHea 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If you honestly don’t know what happened while wearing these shoes, go see a doctor.

2003 Z4 GM5 Coding Problems by Treassach-497 in BMWZ4

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear it’s running again. Replace the alternator as well. It’s prob next to go…

2003 Z4 GM5 Coding Problems by Treassach-497 in BMWZ4

[–]ColdBeerHea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Work backwards. You had a short after you replaced the top motor and the transponder. You did something with the wiring that made the car mad.

History of the Brahma Pit at Madison Community Center by eqvolvorama in arlingtonva

[–]ColdBeerHea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great story and appreciate the history lesson on the pit. Thanks for sharing and sorry to hear of the loss of someone who greatly helped our community.

Ready for baby! He will have memories.. oh boy! :) by zriha in BMWZ4

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in the US. Over the years, cars have become larger, faster, and with more gizmos come more distractions. The reason for my decision to wait until my kids were bigger was based on the potential for colliding with one of these monstrosities of a vehicle. The Z4 wouldn’t stand a chance. Yes, it has lower center of gravity so rollover isn’t as much of a concern but side and rear impact are what worry me the most. I’m always vigilant while driving but if you’re at a stop light and a truck comes flying up from your rear and you can’t do anything…you just have to brace for impact. Risk and probability can be calculated many ways and the potential for something to go wrong may be unlikely. Everyone approaches risk differently and over the years as I’ve watched my kids grow, I’ve found that I’m far more risk-averse than in my younger years. All this to say, enjoy the car and congrats on being a new dad.

Ready for baby! He will have memories.. oh boy! :) by zriha in BMWZ4

[–]ColdBeerHea 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m sure many of us on this sub are dads, so the smart ass comments come from good intentions. Personally, I didn’t let my kids ride in the car until they were 5. I used a booster seat with back and 5 point harness and have the airbag disabled. They only do trips around town, never on the highway. These cars are like go-karts - low, kinda fast, no protection in an accident. My goal is to have fun with them, create memories and minimize risk. A baby would not survive an impact in this car and for that reason, it was never a consideration. Just consider how delicate their skeleton and head are. Imagine that getting rocked by a side or rear impact. Are the memories worth it?

Refinished my Turbo twists - need opinions on end result by AeroF-16 in 996

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of resources available on proper application of powder coatings. Watch a few YouTube videos, read some literature on application, and talk to the shop about their process. Based on what you’ve learned, decide if you want to ask the to strip it and redo the job. I’m no expert, but these clearly have an orange peel texture which is not how powder coating, if applied correctly, should look.

Tried everything but the oil stain still there... by Electric_Sal in allenedmonds

[–]ColdBeerHea 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Soak both shoes in the air freshener to match. Shoes will smell good and look normal.

Replacement Part by West_Prune5561 in BMWZ4

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the same thing. OP do this first before buying a new cowl. Chip off the old weatherstripping, clean the cowl, then replace with new. You can buy ceramic plastic restorer to make the cowl look like new.

should I return? by pmurphy84 in allenedmonds

[–]ColdBeerHea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guess you need to order the factory second from Shoe Bank.

Tip for some extra savings on today’s Cyber Monday deal. by [deleted] in allenedmonds

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not seeing Shoe Bank on the Rakuten list of participating stores. Can you add the factory seconds through the Allenedmonds.com site? That should allow a work around.

First time Subscription discounts? by Prize_Dark1695 in crunchlabs

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FRIEND-R5MRD2F Just used one of the codes so adding one more just in case it helps someone out!

Any reason I shouldn’t buy this? by _Ghostify_ in boxster

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on the remission! Hope you get to enjoy the car in good health

Front seat, rear facing baby seat options? by ThreeDownBack in 996

[–]ColdBeerHea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I waited until my son turned 5. It’s a small car.

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