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Title: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on November 27, 2013, 07:44:16
... I'll be your mistress tonight

It finally arrived!! My brand spankin new phantom black Hyundai i30 premium!! Omg this car is so beautiful, everyone I show it to is speechless about!! I think my local Hyundai dealership is gonna have some people lined up  :lol:

I'll upload some pictures of it later if you all like, once I have her polished and waxed. Once thing that is weird tho is that it doesn't display alburm art of mp3s I'm playing, but I swear when I test drove an active model it did... Why would they include this on a low end model and leave it out on the highest trim...?

PS, the cars name is Dita which comes from Madonnas song eroctia which I find appropriate seeing this car is a total sex god!
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 27, 2013, 07:46:49
Congratulations, enjoy the moment.  :happydance:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: tla on November 27, 2013, 07:52:16
Congratulations!   :goodjob2:

Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: The Gonz on November 27, 2013, 07:52:45
 :lol: :victory:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Lakes on November 27, 2013, 08:06:14
 :brilliant:
enjoy it.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on November 27, 2013, 08:10:52
I thought it might have been after Dita Von Tease .. She looks pretty good in black!

Yes please to the photos  :goodjob:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on November 27, 2013, 11:29:43
Thanks guys, I'll take some pics after she's been polished and waxed with black fire, which is meant to be the best combo for black paint. It is said to give the illusion of fire over ice.

First mods are already on their way! I got off eBay genuine Hyundai mud flaps and the blue floor interior lights which are meant to be easy to install because their plug and play. I'll post a detailed install guide for both if you would all like. Other planned mods are the led tail lights and DRL eye line lights (topic in electric if you wanna see what they look like) and of cause a new sound system.

Does anyone have in info about the album art issue? And if Hyundai plans to fix it in a future firmware update?
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Shambles on November 27, 2013, 11:33:51
Excellent news :D

(PS, did you get my message about HOCGB?)
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on November 27, 2013, 12:04:20
Omg shambeles I forgot to reply! Yes I did and I can now access the site fully nowthzn you  :happydance:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Doggie 1 on November 27, 2013, 12:15:26
 :brilliant:

Enjoy the car.

Once you've had black, you'll never go back.  ;)
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Just Rick on November 27, 2013, 12:37:21
 :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: neptune on November 27, 2013, 14:24:36
:brilliant:

Once you've had black, you'll never go back.  ;)

Why I am not impressed, that you would be the only one to think of that.........seems you have done one too many country postings........*cough*....
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Doggie 1 on November 27, 2013, 14:26:54
:brilliant:

Once you've had black, you'll never go back.  ;)

Why I am not impressed, that you would be the only one to think of that.........seems you have done one too many country postings........*cough*....

 :D
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: neptune on November 28, 2013, 07:53:22
Thanks guys, I'll take some pics after she's been polished and waxed with black fire, which is meant to be the best combo for black paint. It is said to give the illusion of fire over ice.

You will probably find that Black Fire is a marketing ploy....

I wonder what fire on ice looks like ....... so I'm thinking Game of Thrones when Daenerys' dragons get to the Wall.....

Anyway, my two favorite waxes for my black cars are Naviwax Dark and Victoria Wax Concours (Vic's red). Both totally different, but both epic in their own way.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on November 28, 2013, 11:17:04
You reckon? I've read nothing but good reviews on Blackfire and all state its the ultimate polish and wax combo for black paint. Polishedbliss.com even recommends it for black paint as well and their a very reputable site.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: neptune on November 28, 2013, 11:51:33
You reckon? I've read nothing but good reviews on Blackfire and all state its the ultimate polish and wax combo for black paint. Polishedbliss.com even recommends it for black paint as well and their a very reputable site.

"You reckon"....hmmmm....... I have been detailing for a long time and this is the first I have heard of this product..... so I put it to many professional detailers and many have not heard of it and no-one would recommend it , let alone use it.....just remember , what you read is not necessarily what the product turns out to be....and you have to wonder why professional detailers throughout Australia have not heard or use it.......hmmmm....

can you supply a before and after photo of the " illusion of fire over ice"...that would be well appreciated.....
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 28, 2013, 12:10:54
As I have no idea what you're talking about I'd like to see a photo too.  :exclaim:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: neptune on November 28, 2013, 13:27:37
Just to add a bit more to my above post....I just got in touch with  a professional detailer friend in Hong Kong who specializes in top end market of the car world for high flyers . His specialization color is black as most company cars are black. If you go to Hong Kong you will see what I mean......Anyway I digress.....now, my mate has never heard of Black Fire and ask me about it ...so I let him know about this discussion.......

PS: just to let you know what he charges for a wash and clean...you don't get much change from a $1000...so you can imagine what a wax job will go for...
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on November 28, 2013, 13:37:40
You reckon? I've read nothing but good reviews on Blackfire and all state its the ultimate polish and wax combo for black paint. Polishedbliss.com even recommends it for black paint as well and their a very reputable site.

"You reckon"....hmmmm....... I have been detailing for a long time and this is the first I have heard of this product..... so I put it to many professional detailers and many have not heard of it and no-one would recommend it , let alone use it.....just remember , what you read is not necessarily what the product turns out to be....and you have to wonder why professional detailers throughout Australia have not heard or use it.......hmmmm....

can you supply a before and after photo of the " illusion of fire over ice"...that would be well appreciated.....

Sorry if that sounded sarcastic, i didn't intend for it to be read like that. If you do a quick search for the term "Blackfire Wet-Ice Over Fire" you'll find many glowing reviews on the combo. I only found it being carried on one Australian detailing store (ZAS) which might explain the lack of knowledge of the product in Australia. It never hurts to try new things...

Here are some after shots with the "Wet ice over fire" Look:

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicaldetailing/bfwax/gt2.jpg)

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicaldetailing/bfwax/fiat.jpg)

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicaldetailing/bfwax/f430black.jpg)
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: neptune on November 28, 2013, 13:50:54
Thank you for the photos.........

IMHO I cannot see the illusion of fire over ice......they all look like a good detailed job, but nothing that tells me its a wow factor....sorry for being blunt, but I have seen literally 100's of beautiful black cars....
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 28, 2013, 20:24:04
Can't see the effects either, but you can't argue over the shine, very nice. Thanks for the pics :goodjob2:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Lakes on November 28, 2013, 21:02:45
I like waterless wash.
i don't think its a good idea to polish a new car . a spray painter told me to leave two pack as long as possible before polishing for first time . but who know's. keep it covered with a cotton sheet don't drive it in rain. clean it every two hours with waterless wash day & night with the clean cotton sheet over it, unless driving & every time you stop go over it with waterless wash, keep it under cover at all times, i'm sure thats the best.  :)
if you got a white car don't worry .
cheers enjoy it all new car owners are like new mothers.
oh forgot, if it starts raining when your out in new car drive into first servo to get it under cover then as soon as stops raining drive straight home wash car dry then go over with waterless wash, put clean cotton sheet over it in garage & ring a taxi  :rofl:
i know a guy that does this.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on November 29, 2013, 01:49:44
Neptune, what is in your opinion the best detailing brand? I use a lot of megs on my older car but It doesn't seem "premium" enough to put on my new car. Looking around I really like the look and range offered by Swissvax, have you had any experience with this brand before?
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: neptune on November 29, 2013, 06:54:06
Neptune, what is in your opinion the best detailing brand? I use a lot of megs on my older car but It doesn't seem "premium" enough to put on my new car. Looking around I really like the look and range offered by Swissvax, have you had any experience with this brand before?

Try the one of the above two that I mentioned....
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on November 29, 2013, 10:18:04
Not just wax, I'm talking about glass, plastic, vinyl, leather etc...
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on November 29, 2013, 10:55:21
Not just wax, I'm talking about glass, plastic, vinyl, leather etc...

 Most on here swear by Meguiars and Auto glym (I think that is how you spell it?) 
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 29, 2013, 10:59:13
F****** Meguiars :exclaim: :lol:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on November 29, 2013, 11:00:49
Yeah i've seen a lot of  Auto Glym products in store, looks pretty good but I've never used any of it... might do some research into them.

On a side note the mud flaps and foot well lights came in the post today! The mud flaps are pretty straight forward to install but what i didn't realize is that the foot well light install requires you to drill holes into the trim! Might get my local Hyundai service centre to install these. Will post pics when done.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on November 29, 2013, 11:18:09
Yeah i've seen a lot of  Auto Glym products in store, looks pretty good but I've never used any of it... might do some research into them.

On a side note the mud flaps and foot well lights came in the post today! The mud flaps are pretty straight forward to install but what i didn't realize is that the foot well light install requires you to drill holes into the trim! Might get my local Hyundai service centre to install these. Will post pics when done.

Hope your auto wipers still work afterwards..  :whistler:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on November 29, 2013, 12:39:27
Lol yes I hope so as well, I don't want to experience that head ache thanks... After reading the instructions over again it actually looks pretty straight forward so I might give it a go.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: neptune on November 29, 2013, 12:51:22
Yeah i've seen a lot of  Auto Glym products in store, looks pretty good but I've never used any of it... might do some research into them.

On a side note the mud flaps and foot well lights came in the post today! The mud flaps are pretty straight forward to install but what i didn't realize is that the foot well light install requires you to drill holes into the trim! Might get my local Hyundai service centre to install these. Will post pics when done.

Hope your auto wipers till work afterwards..  :whistler:


I didn't have that problem with mine.... :happydance:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: agentr31 on November 29, 2013, 23:51:14
Each to their own with black paint. its a hard thing to keep clean at the best of times.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on December 01, 2013, 03:38:09
Update: installed mud flaps but didn't take photos because its quite straight forward. All you do is unscrew some screws holding the wall liner then replace them with new ones. The install is annoying tho because the tires are in the way... Particually the back tires because you can't steer them out of the way. I tried with the lighting mod but I got as far as pulling the pasanger A pillar off before giving up, so I'll just get the dealership to install them.

Hopefully I'll get the led tailed lights ordered soon, also looking at maybe installing the GT fogs lights. They make the car look much more aggressive!

Will keep you all posted  :goodjob:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on December 01, 2013, 07:48:53
I always use an S shaped screwdriver like below or a ratchet set-up for doing mudflaps  :winker:

Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Shambles on December 01, 2013, 09:51:47
I simply removed the bloody wheels :rofl:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on December 01, 2013, 10:05:50
I simply removed the bloody wheels :rofl:

That is the hard way! :head_butt:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Doggie 1 on December 01, 2013, 10:13:40
Shambles likes it hard.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Keith on December 01, 2013, 10:14:26
I simply removed the bloody wheels :rofl:

That is the hard way! :head_butt:


But it's the right way Daz!
Half arsed jobs so often yield half arsed results...
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on December 01, 2013, 10:22:18
I did go to bunnings to find a right hand screw driver but they said they didn't sell any, as for taking the tyres off, my drive way is a steep slop so it wouldn't be safe.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Keith on December 01, 2013, 10:39:11
No offence intended  Vaero I just speak my mind.
Given your situation I'd have taken the car to a mates to do it.
Just my way, do a job once and do it right.
Enjoy the car, I take the route of wash my car weekly or fortnightly and I use a nice easy to use cheap spray on spray on shine by CarPlan called Demon Shine, used it for years and never had any issues with it, always gives good results.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: agentr31 on December 01, 2013, 12:18:25
I did go to bunnings to find a right hand screw driver but they said they didn't sell any, as for taking the tyres off, my drive way is a steep slop so it wouldn't be safe.

yeah I made the mistake of jacking a car up on a hill... didn't end well! and it was my bosses car!! good thing he laughed about it!
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Lakes on December 01, 2013, 19:31:06
i've never used mud flaps on my i30's. as would cause wind drag at speeds 100kph up. every bit counts. i save on cost of mud flap & fuel.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Asterix on December 01, 2013, 19:39:30
i've never used mud flaps on my i30's. as would cause wind drag at speeds 100kph up. every bit counts. i save on cost of mud flap & fuel.

I'm ready to pay that extra fuel to save those expensive paint repairs.... :mrgreen:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: eye30 on December 01, 2013, 19:43:42
i've never used mud flaps on my i30's. as would cause wind drag at speeds 100kph

In fact it makes the car more aerodynamic as they deflect the wind under and around the lower wing part
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: neptune on December 01, 2013, 22:26:02
i've never used mud flaps on my i30's. as would cause wind drag at speeds 100kph

In fact it makes the car more aerodynamic as they deflect the wind under and around the lower wing part

only if it is in front of the wheels.....
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: rustynutz on December 01, 2013, 23:35:33
Aren't yours in front?  :p
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on December 02, 2013, 00:55:04
Aren't yours in front?  :p
only when he is reversing  :lol: :victory:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on December 06, 2013, 14:41:04
So I was looking at pictures of other Australian i30's and I realized that on the back of theirs they have 2 badges, the Hyundai badge is on the left then on the right is the i30 badge. Mine on the other hand only has the i30 badge and its on the left... Why would this be?
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: eye30 on December 06, 2013, 15:54:01
My uk gd has the 2.

Is there any evidence to indicate whether 1 was there originally
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on December 07, 2013, 01:03:23
It looks like its meant to be like that, like there's no residue or anything to indicate its fallen off (it wouldn't want to have fallen off the cars 2 weeks old!) Maybe they took to Hyundai logo away from the premium models?
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Post by: agentr31 on December 07, 2013, 02:30:28
remove those bloody badges, hyundai still cant get the fonts OR sizes the same, it looks so cheap and nasty, like they raided the parts bin from other models to get badges.

fishing line, and eculyptus spray, take all badges off (besides the 'H' in the middle)
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on December 07, 2013, 03:41:30
VaerO they changed the badging on MY14 models :goodjob:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on December 07, 2013, 06:47:45
So I have a 2014 plated car...?  :Shocked:
PS. Such a tease  :whistler:

(http://distilleryimage7.ak.instagram.com/ab26248e5c0d11e3894c0efd4fef123c_8.jpg)
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on December 07, 2013, 09:31:35
So I have a 2014 plated car...?  :Shocked:
PS. Such a tease  :whistler:

(http://distilleryimage7.ak.instagram.com/ab26248e5c0d11e3894c0efd4fef123c_8.jpg)
Not 2014 plate... MY14 is what they call a small update late in 2013.. my wife's late 2010 build FD CW is a MY11 version.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on December 07, 2013, 09:37:27
Ohhh ok. I thought MY must have meant Model Year as in the build year.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: agentr31 on December 09, 2013, 11:36:03
VaerO they changed the badging on MY14 models :goodjob:

about time!!

it was the one thing I told them about when i bought the car and got the 'customer satisfaction' form and envelope!
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Lakes on December 09, 2013, 20:07:18
Anyone know how the name i30 came about? like it's not engine capacity. just wondering.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: eye30 on December 09, 2013, 20:16:48
Anyone know how the name i30 came about? like it's not engine capacity. just wondering.

Yes i do
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Post by: VaerO on December 09, 2013, 20:33:21
30... As in it cost 30k? The i40 costs 40k... Makes sense to me  :snigger:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: eye30 on December 09, 2013, 20:34:40
I understand thatat the turn of the millenium the company were looking to upgrade the model range and in doing so they also wanted a innovative name to reflect the changes they had in mind.

The i was being used by the european manufacturers to signify an upgrade to the basic models.

The idea was to name the model rsnge with the prefix i.

The small car was 10 and the next size 20 etc.

Within some they introduced the x to signify a slight change to the i model but not to the car size.

Now does that seem rational?
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: eye30 on December 09, 2013, 20:37:07
30... As in it cost 30k? The i40 costs 40k... Makes sense to me  :snigger:

Does not hold here as when i bought it was on sale at approx 50% of £30,000
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on January 11, 2014, 10:49:44
Update:

Dita went in for her first service (1500km) last friday! Asked for a oil and filter change, also got them to install the scuff plates and footwell lights! Below are some pictures of the foot well lights, ill take some pictures of the scuff plates tomorrow in the sun.

The lights look a lot better in person btw, I was using the camera on my phone :P The lights behave with the dome lights, so they fade on when a door opens and fade off with dome lights.

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2s7xcud.jpg[img]

[img]http://i39.tinypic.com/w7269z.jpg)

(http://i41.tinypic.com/2qt8xtt.jpg)
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on January 11, 2014, 10:51:55
(http://i39.tinypic.com/w7269z.jpg)

(Turned off dome lights via switch for this picture)
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on January 11, 2014, 10:52:50
I like the blue and the idea of it fading out!  :goodjob:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on January 12, 2014, 02:00:16
And the scuff plates...

Front
(http://i41.tinypic.com/wc1h1h.jpg)

Rear
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2zfophl.jpg)

I would highly recommend these to anyone! They add a lot of class to the car!

And a sneaky picture of the sunroof :P

(http://i44.tinypic.com/2d9qjvp.jpg)
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Eureka on January 12, 2014, 06:59:12
You will have to put some clear plastic over those scuff plates.  You wouldn't want to scuff them!
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on January 12, 2014, 07:18:21
You will have to put some clear plastic over those scuff plates.  You wouldn't want to scuff them!

I wish someone had suggested that for me.. The ones I have put on the hybrid have got a bit scratched and stuff...(they may polish up)  :undecided:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: neptune on January 12, 2014, 07:29:04
You will have to put some clear plastic over those scuff plates.  You wouldn't want to scuff them!

I wish someone had suggested that for me.. The ones I have put on the hybrid have got a bit scratched and stuff...(they may polish up)  :undecided:

Daz...take them off...buff them up....then put a couple of coats  of that clear Armoural on.....
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on January 12, 2014, 07:30:32
You will have to put some clear plastic over those scuff plates.  You wouldn't want to scuff them!

I wish someone had suggested that for me.. The ones I have put on the hybrid have got a bit scratched and stuff...(they may polish up)  :undecided:

Daz...take them off...buff them up....then put a couple of coats  of that clear Armoural on.....

Might just do that!  :ta:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: joshtammi on January 14, 2014, 11:48:01
where did you buy the scuff plates?
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: neptune on January 14, 2014, 12:30:27
ebay has a few different types...
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Keith on January 14, 2014, 20:49:00
I changed the standard footwell white bulbs to red l.e.d's and fitted a red 22 l.e.d. strip between my glovebox lid and the dashboard.

Gives it a nice warm glow on entry that fades out smoothly when the ignition is on.

Matches the cup-holder lighting too!
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Dazzler on January 14, 2014, 20:56:10
Sounds good Keith  :goodjob:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Lakes on January 14, 2014, 21:04:29
there is a show on for you boy's n girl's, called Pimp my ride  :rofl:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Keith on January 14, 2014, 21:07:54
 :snigger: That show aired here ages ago but thanks for the thought mate  :rofl:
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Lakes on January 14, 2014, 21:39:31
 :) Thank's Kieth, think we are behind the rest of world on what we can see free to air, but if you don't mind paying for cable or what ever, TV it might have been around a while here to?
Bit if your a real Aussie you would not be so kind in reference to what they do  :rofl: but being a good ol boy i'm not mentioning what i think  :rofl: :wink: :lol:
But the young girls today like bright colours. :)
cheers
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: Keith on January 14, 2014, 21:55:17
:) Thank's Kieth, think we are behind the rest of world on what we can see free to air, but if you don't mind paying for cable or what ever, TV it might have been around a while here to?
Bit if your a real Aussie you would not be so kind in reference to what they do  :rofl: but being a good ol boy i'm not mentioning what i think  :rofl: :wink: :lol:
But the young girls today like bright colours. :)
cheers

I stopped worrying what others think about my choices when I was about 25 I think mate, I mean, if I was even slightly worried I'd say nothing but I like to share my work, especially with less adventurous or slightly more phobic folks  :whistler:
But actually a different model in the same range of cars come with what I fitted as standard, it's on a more expensive model though.
Title: Re: My name is Dita ...
Post by: VaerO on January 15, 2014, 07:54:55
where did you buy the scuff plates?

They're the genuine Hyundai ones, of you have a look at their website it has prices and info.
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