Taking Delivery Tomorrow

EVO350 · 05-03-2011, 08:03 PM

Hey everyone, I'm taking delivery tomorrow of my new 335is. The dealership I'm going to is about 50 miles away and I have to take two major highways to get there. I'm kind of paranoid that my new car might get some chips and the like on the drive home since it's not protected. So I'm wondering, is there anything I can tell the dealership to prep or temporarily put on the front end of the car to protect it?

Thanks

Alessandro · 05-03-2011, 08:11 PM

Congrats on the new car, you have nothing to worry paint chips are normal but if you are paranoid just put some painters tape on bumper and partial on the hood and you are good to go

andrewket · 05-03-2011, 08:13 PM

Relax and just enjoy driving the car. Your paranoia is going to take all the fun out of the experience!

jopa489 · 05-03-2011, 08:15 PM

Congrats! I'm assuming you'll be getting a clear bra installed immediately, which is why you're concerned? I wouldn't worry about it for 50 miles though. Just drive conservatively, keep your distance, and avoid driving behind trucks.

Weebl · 05-03-2011, 08:28 PM

Don't drive it home, have them deliver it into your garage and never drive it.
You won't get rock chips that way.
Or

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Originally Posted by andrewket

Relax and just enjoy driving the car. Your paranoia is going to take all the fun out of the experience!

dryicerx · 05-03-2011, 08:28 PM

Congrats! Excellent pick and welcome to the is gang

Don't sweat it, enjoy the car. Just keep your distance and you'll be just fine.

CJ421 · 05-03-2011, 09:47 PM

Drive the damn car home. Pulling out of the lot is a great experience.

Congrats!!!

ibeclueless · 05-04-2011, 05:25 AM

congrats! just take your time and drive in the slow lane

roundle · 05-04-2011, 02:25 PM

Just drive the car and enjoy!

If you are crazy about your finish, as I am, keep the paint sealed every 4-6 months and have a good body shop fix up the minor issues every 24 months.

I had clear stone guards on an old Porsche. After a few years, the old, faded plastic looked worse than normal paint chips and they cost more to replace\repair then paint would have.

EVO350 · 05-04-2011, 05:20 PM

Got her home safe and sound. I'd like to put a nose mask on the front though until I get the clear bra installed. Do you guys know if the 335i mask will work or is there a different one for the 335is bumper?

Mrchin · 05-05-2011, 07:27 AM

That's like riding a street bike with no helmet and expecting not to get any bugs in your teeth when smiling.

quantumx · 05-05-2011, 08:19 AM

Nice man, congrats on the car and enjoy the ride home! As others have said, go easy on the car, steer clear of trucks/tailgating, and you should be fine. I get my car detailed once or twice a year and have just learned to accept that if you drive the car often and hard, there is nothing you can do about chips.

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EVO350 Private 14 Rep 62 Posts Drives: EVO X Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Taking Delivery Tomorrow Hey everyone, I'm taking delivery tomorrow of my new 335is. The dealership I'm going to is about 50 miles away and I have to take two major highways to get there. I'm kind of paranoid that my new car might get some chips and the like on the drive home since it's not protected. So I'm wondering, is there anything I can tell the dealership to prep or temporarily put on the front end of the car to protect it? Thanks
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Alessandro Major 111 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 335is [9.50]	Congrats on the new car, you have nothing to worry paint chips are normal but if you are paranoid just put some painters tape on bumper and partial on the hood and you are good to go __________________ 19 Audi RS5 15 Audi S5 GIAC Stage 2 white 11 E92 335is DCT FBO 441 whp silver 08 E92 335i FBO 6MT 427 whp space grey 05 E46 M3 red
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Congrats! I'm assuming you'll be getting a clear bra installed immediately, which is why you're concerned? I wouldn't worry about it for 50 miles though. Just drive conservatively, keep your distance, and avoid driving behind trucks. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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dryicerx First Lieutenant 27 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	Congrats! Excellent pick and welcome to the is gang Don't sweat it, enjoy the car. Just keep your distance and you'll be just fine.
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roundle EXPAT 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Just drive the car and enjoy! If you are crazy about your finish, as I am, keep the paint sealed every 4-6 months and have a good body shop fix up the minor issues every 24 months. I had clear stone guards on an old Porsche. After a few years, the old, faded plastic looked worse than normal paint chips and they cost more to replace\repair then paint would have.
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EVO350 Private 14 Rep 62 Posts Drives: EVO X Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Got her home safe and sound. I'd like to put a nose mask on the front though until I get the clear bra installed. Do you guys know if the 335i mask will work or is there a different one for the 335is bumper?
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Mrchin Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2008 WhtBMW 328i Coupe Beast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	That's like riding a street bike with no helmet and expecting not to get any bugs in your teeth when smiling.
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quantumx Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 280 Posts Drives: Invisible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Random iTrader: (0)	Nice man, congrats on the car and enjoy the ride home! As others have said, go easy on the car, steer clear of trucks/tailgating, and you should be fine. I get my car detailed once or twice a year and have just learned to accept that if you drive the car often and hard, there is nothing you can do about chips.
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