Rukka's 440i

Rukka · 07-03-2016, 09:26 AM

So I decided to give it a go myself and have just spent the best part of 5 hours on my new baby.

When I collected it, it was in very good shape with no swirls or marks etc so I bought a Gardx kit of ebay for buttons and set about sealing it myself.

Now I know Gardx isn't the best, but the actual product itself isn't too bad and if applied properly should last a couple of years.

So after cleaning it to within an inch of it's life, I set about doing the bodywork, door shuts and wheels.

also did the seats with leather-guard and the carpets and mats with stain guard.

Whaddaya think?

RhysT1 · 07-03-2016, 09:34 AM

Beautiful car Rukka, Get some chrome indicator bulbs ordered asap,

CazuaLLUK · 07-03-2016, 09:59 AM

Stunning man, the 442's suit to the 4 series so well!

mikeoz · 07-03-2016, 10:06 AM

Oooh you can eat your dinner off her now

JustChris · 07-03-2016, 10:08 AM

Looks the same as the first set of pictures?

Looks really good mate, nothing like doing it yourself to know it's been done right.

BMWChap · 07-03-2016, 10:30 AM

Gorgeous!, but please get rid of your air freshner!!! you'll ruin the new car smell!!!

Danny Fireblade · 07-03-2016, 10:49 AM

I think you missed a bit.

Kal101 · 07-03-2016, 11:05 AM

That looks gorgeous.

Liking the individual leather with quilting.

Can I bring mine round needs a bit of a wash.

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-03-2016, 11:18 AM

Very clean well done.

Chompers · 07-03-2016, 11:26 AM

Love it Rukka, the door card leather looks very nice

Rukka · 07-03-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M4KingUK

Gorgeous!, but please get rid of your air freshner!!! you'll ruin the new car smell!!!

Haha. The interior actually smelt quite funny. A really strong leathery smell but bordering on offensive.

Had to do something - but it won't be staying. Freshener will be binned as soon as it done its job

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Rukka · 07-03-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

Looks the same as the first set of pictures?

Looks really good mate, nothing like doing it yourself to know it's been done right.

Sort of makes you wonder with all the "kits" on fleabay how many Dealership valeters are cutting corners and selling the gear on

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robwils · 07-03-2016, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rukka

Haha. The interior actually smelt quite funny. A really strong leathery smell but bordering on offensive.

Had to do something - but it won't be staying. Freshener will be binned as soon as it done its job

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Yes I've got same interior and know what you mean.
I'm hoping to visit a leather care specialist soon and will ask them about it.

Ps car looks great

AshMashMash · 07-03-2016, 02:54 PM

Absolutely stunning!

stefan4 · 07-03-2016, 02:56 PM

car looks great! jealous of you guys with individual leather, my only spec regret

willjames · 07-03-2016, 03:03 PM

Looks Tremendous. Great Interior, contrasting piping sets it off.

225 · 07-03-2016, 03:06 PM

rather pleasant! That individual leather looks great!

creepy coupe · 07-04-2016, 02:49 AM

Nice one Dave. Apart from the sound. How does it compare?

Rukka · 07-04-2016, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Nice one Dave. Apart from the sound. How does it compare?

Cheers

In terms of engine, its only got 130 miles on it yet but first impressions are that it drives the same as the 435d when you're pootling about. No noticeable difference in low down power.

Gear changes are early, which surprised me - changing up as low as 1200 rpm.

Smoothness is the biggest difference. Ie, vibration/harshness.

I was in an underground car park the other day and even with the window open, you couldn't hear the engine. Really quiet.

I've only taken it above 5000 rpm twice (when I picked it up - just to seal the rings you see.........) but it sounds lovely.

This 440i seems the best of both worlds between the 235i and the 435d.

I think it's a keeper

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HeresMyCar · 07-04-2016, 03:55 AM

Looking pukka, Rukka.

Makes the wait for mine more painful!!

k44ENT · 07-04-2016, 04:03 AM

Looks lovely, weather forecast is decent this week so it may stay clean for a few days!!

Rukka · 07-04-2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by k44ENT

Looks lovely, weather forecast is decent this week so it may stay clean for a few days!!

Lets hope so

07-03-2016, 09:26 AM	#1
Rukka Brigadier General 2647 Rep 3,664 Posts Drives: M4 Comp Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cheshire (UK) iTrader: (0)	Rukka's 440i - Now Detailed PIC HEAVY So I decided to give it a go myself and have just spent the best part of 5 hours on my new baby. When I collected it, it was in very good shape with no swirls or marks etc so I bought a Gardx kit of ebay for buttons and set about sealing it myself. Now I know Gardx isn't the best, but the actual product itself isn't too bad and if applied properly should last a couple of years. So after cleaning it to within an inch of it's life, I set about doing the bodywork, door shuts and wheels. also did the seats with leather-guard and the carpets and mats with stain guard. Whaddaya think? __________________ Current: M4 G82 Past: C43, X4 M40i, TTS, M4 CP, 440i, 435d, M235i, 220d, F30, E90, E87
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07-03-2016, 09:34 AM	#2
RhysT1 Lieutenant 105 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 430d Gran Coupé Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Warwickshire, UK iTrader: (3)	Beautiful car Rukka, Get some chrome indicator bulbs ordered asap,
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07-03-2016, 09:59 AM	#3
CazuaLLUK Banned 2221 Rep 5,897 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Black F30 M Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Portsmouth, UK iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 320d F30 [10.00]	Stunning man, the 442's suit to the 4 series so well!
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07-03-2016, 10:06 AM	#4
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07-03-2016, 10:08 AM	#5
JustChris General 17488 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looks the same as the first set of pictures? Looks really good mate, nothing like doing it yourself to know it's been done right. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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07-03-2016, 10:30 AM	#6
BMWChap Major 215 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Gorgeous!, but please get rid of your air freshner!!! you'll ruin the new car smell!!!
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07-03-2016, 10:49 AM	#7
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07-03-2016, 11:05 AM	#8
Kal101 Major General 3105 Rep 7,032 Posts Drives: 335xd Msport + Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West mids!!!! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Bmw msport + 3 ... [0.00]	That looks gorgeous. Liking the individual leather with quilting. Can I bring mine round needs a bit of a wash. __________________
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07-03-2016, 11:18 AM	#9
JOHNBMWM5 Live for today tomorrow never comes 1989 Rep 9,498 Posts Drives: 2022 LCI Marina Bay Blue/ Smok Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Very clean well done. __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2021 LCI M5 Marina Bay Blue/ Smoked White Leather
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07-03-2016, 11:26 AM	#10
Chompers Colonel 1155 Rep 2,727 Posts Drives: F31 320d MSport (M) BS /CR Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Co. Down iTrader: (0)	Love it Rukka, the door card leather looks very nice __________________ Curent: F31 335d xDrive MSport Individual TB / OW Merino Gone: F31 320d MSport BS /CR, E61 520d MSport Bus Ed, E53 X5 V8 Sport
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07-03-2016, 02:56 PM	#15
stefan4 Colonel 1084 Rep 2,376 Posts Drives: 340i on order Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: sheffield iTrader: (0)	car looks great! jealous of you guys with individual leather, my only spec regret __________________ Current - X3m Comp Gone but not forgotten - F80 m3 Comp, F30 340i, F30 - 320i
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07-03-2016, 03:03 PM	#16
willjames Lieutenant Colonel 709 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: G01 X3 3.0d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dukinfield, Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Looks Tremendous. Great Interior, contrasting piping sets it off.
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07-03-2016, 03:06 PM	#17
225 Brigadier General 2281 Rep 4,933 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	rather pleasant! That individual leather looks great!
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07-04-2016, 02:49 AM	#18
creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Nice one Dave. Apart from the sound. How does it compare? __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- Current car.M240i. Previous.MINI JCW. E92 325i. 435d M235i.M135i. 635d Coupe, E92 M3 manual, E92 M3 DCT Competition Pack. E92 335i, Porsche Cayman S Gen2, 135i Coupe. E92 320d, MK5 R32. MK5 Golf GTi,MK5 Golf GT-TDI,E46 318Ci.
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07-04-2016, 03:55 AM	#20
HeresMyCar Lieutenant 258 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F97 X3M Competition Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Looking pukka, Rukka. Makes the wait for mine more painful!! __________________ F97 X3M Competition MBB/AG
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07-04-2016, 04:03 AM	#21
k44ENT Lieutenant Colonel 492 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: M2 LCI DCT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Looks lovely, weather forecast is decent this week so it may stay clean for a few days!!
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