Recent content by todd.the.submariner

Sticky buttons are a… ahem… well worn topic. Leaving them white is certainly an option. Multiple threads on the site here about getting them professionally repainted or, more recently, using interior black spray paint and adhesive labels to restore them to their black glory. As for the panel...

Fixed! In the most unlikely manner possible. Called the dealer to make an appointment and the service attendant called in a mechanic on the phone, who asked for my VIN, and then provided the four digit code for free. Gobsmacked. Might have to leave a positive review for them. One more QP V...

Replaced the battery in the QP V. Now if only the previous owner had retained the code card… I take it this means a trip to the dealer? Tried looking under the ashtray but no luck there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Of course! Thank heaven for this group. Things I would know if asked but when standing at the garage bench at night - mongo’s brain no compute. Will tackle the wafer swap when I get back home from yet another work trip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Double tapping this thread as I was able to get back out in the garage this evening to swap out the trunk lock cylinder assembly. Bought new one off eBay that came with its own key. Thought I’d be clever and move my old lock cylinder to the new assembly, but alas… the old cylinder was the...

Pulled the CD changer to install a LoudLink in the QP. But before I pulled, thought I’d see if any relics were within. Not disappointed - five pristine CDs that probably haven’t seen the light of day in quite some time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wheels… complete! Had some Michelin PS4 All Seasons lying about (from the previous Coupe). Wheels without any curb rash - such an improvement. Though I should get new center caps eventually. All the big repairs are done! The only remaining little things are the rear glove box door adjustment...

Following up, the set of wheels arrived and are looking lovely! Can’t wait to get them mounted. Thanks for the tip on the eBay contact! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Posted separately already but a copy belongs here after a solid polishing job… before the seattle rain sets in again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The colour has grown on me, but this wheel style still leaves me feeling cold. 8 spoke refurbished wheels are being shipped this week from the UK to remedy that! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Next step: repaint the rear bumper and do a paint correction over the whole car. I thought I’d been cleaning her up pretty well, but after receiving her back from the professionals… well, see below for how a 21 year old car that wasn’t in all that good a condition can be brought back to life...

Yikes! Hope the kiddo is alright and you find less stressful ways to stretch the QP’s legs. And yes, those Contis are top notch for all seasons. Have them on my BMW for winter track days as well as on the QP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

She is an odd bird, but ticked all the boxes for what the Mrs and I were looking for. I’m off on vacation this week but somewhat obsessing about getting back to fixing up the QP! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Finally finished polishing the QP! Three days on and off to get through it, and that’s just the exterior, interior will be next when I get back from vacation in Belize. Can hardly tell it’s the same car, quite happy to see the labor was worth it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Improvised martini made with a special edition Empress Gin infused with rose and elderflower, mixed with a little Cocchi Americano for a bitter side taste. Lovely to look at, better to drink. Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk