Sunday, July 11, 2010

Wow - It's Been a While

Nearly two months since my last post. I'm just not good at the blogging thing. Ah well - not like it's my job or anything.

These past couple of months have definitely brought some changes. I'm at nearly 2500 miles on my new 3 and I'm averaging 24.7 m.p.g. according to my Gas Cubby iPhone app. I was particularly happy this past Thursday when, during a 250 mile trip, I managed around 30.5 m.p.g. Obviously that's pretty much all highway.

I've also made some changes to the 3. First, I got bored and painted the brake calipers red. It's kind of hard to see in the pictures but definitely easier to see in person.





I installed a pair of 35W 5000K HID headlights and a pair of 35W 5000K HID foglights.



And I had the windows tinted by Mr. Tint on the south side of Columbus. I went with 50% in the front and 20% in the back. I think it turned out pretty good.







Next week I'll probably have some new wheels and tires. Hopefully I'll get pics up more quickly than this time.

I also did an oil and filter change at around 2,000 miles. I switched over to Mobil1 synthetic (5W-20) and used a Mobil1 M1-102 filter. I've had good experience with Mobil1 in the past so I figured I'd stick with it.