Thoughts on whether to go through the car wash. I coud never do it with the Vette because it was too low and the tyres too wide.
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I used carwash mode for the first time today. It does all of your items plus more. Very cool!I've used a auto car wash with the belt driven thing that moves you forward. Never been an issue, but I've heard of stories of peoples misfortunes. I just put it in neutral, lock the doors, and turn off wipers. I fold in the mirrors until I'm going through the last rinse and I unfold then... It's turned into a process. lol
Plastic on interior rail of Costco (Hanna car wash hardware). I apply a very slight right steering pressure to hug the left rail while going through. No damage so far to either side of rims.I love the local Costco automated car wash. $8 for a wash that is better than an upgraded $30 wash from anywhere else.
However, I am concerned about the wheels getting curb rash on the railings that guide your tires. Anyone know if they are rubber or metal on rim?
Thanks, that’s really good to know especially tip about the slight steering and the plastic railing. Do you have 18, 19, or 20” rims? I’ve never had such low profile tires before and for my older cars, I think it was always rubber on plastic railing friction for me so not a big concern. My 20” Induction rims seem to stick out further than even the rubber.Plastic on interior rail of Costco (Hanna car wash hardware). I apply a very slight right steering pressure to hug the left rail while going through. No damage so far to either side of rims.
Keeps my car clean with no clear coat damage - Never had an issue with my previous Prius or Legend before that - no reason not to continue using Costco car wash with my M3. Use car wash mode (car must be stopped to enable - fold mirrors) and practice putting car in Neutral.
18 inch aero wheels (first comment should have said hug right rail) the aero covers would get damaged by car wash rail as they do stick out from the tire. I would imagine larger induction rims pose the same risk - but much more expensive to repair if damaged.Thanks, that’s really good to know especially tip about the slight steering and the plastic railing. Do you have 18, 19, or 20” rims? I’ve never had such low profile tires before and for my older cars, I think it was always rubber on plastic railing friction for me so not a big concern. My 20” Induction rims seem to stick out further than even the rubber.
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