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New. Zealand is a seperate market to Au and has a number of key differences, most notably the fact of the ADR that applies to all new cars in AU that do not apply in NZ. As a result of the different homologation requirements all Aussie cars have to be built as Market specific, NZ only the general EU compliant model code. Not all Models offered in NZ are offered in AU and vice versa. There are usually a number of new technologies and features on cars in NZ that are not “allowed” in AU - I think they have finally given the green light to head-up display after it being in NZ for many years. So yes there are differences, and some fairly significant ones.

Loved the bit about the Senna, seeing a car shave almost 4 seconds off the lap records when previous iterations were in 0.1’s and 0.2’s was just ridiculous. With Top Gear, I reckon BBC should just ditch the format and give Chris Harris his own show. I’d watch it.

Hey all, Put the deposit down a couple weeks ago on a new custom spec M140i Shadow Edition, although due to a number of reasons it won't arrive until July. Been a company car driver for 15 years, it's amazing how unfussy you get with cars when someone else is paying for everything. Before that I was a real little petrolhead - MR2 Turbo, SR20DET Silvia S13, Soarer 1UZFE etc) but this will be my first BMW. New car hasn't been built yet obviously, but it will look very similar to this, only visual differences will be the sunroof and the internal trim being brushed aluminium rather than gloss black. Look forward to talking with you all and hopefully going to a few meets once it arrives! Cheers, Daniel.

Every time I've had the misfortune to deal with UPS, they've got it wrong. First thing to note, is they can charge pretty much whatever they like - within reason - for their Fees and Charges, for brokerage. This is not accounted for in the 'what's my duty' calculator. So the point to concentrate on is what figures have they used to calculate your taxes and fees. I've had to school them on their maths every time. Given they're collecting taxes on behalf of our govt, you'd think they'd want to get this right. Be patient with them, you'll get the right outcome in the end. It may cost you a couple of days, though. Contrast this with FedEx, who will contact you before the package has left the USA, provide you with emailed invoice, and advise that if you pay before x date, the package will be delivered without delay. They get their calculations right, and their charges are reasonable and consistent. All my UPS dealings have come from a UPS.com email address. UPS NZ are on 0800 742 587.‬

Hi Shaun, last running about 3 weeks ago when removed, shipping to auckland approximately $300 no issues with it, vanos has all been rebuilt

Hi guys new member here cheers

I'm in your boat Rob! This thread has given me the motivation to finally start pushing mine through the dreaded cert process. Keep the posts coming!

Agreed, his youtube channel was better than post clarkson "Top gear"

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Great work Richard. Reading this motivates me to get off my arse and do some more on mine!

Just received a fixed price offer from the seller for this at the winning bid price. The conspirator in me thinks of a "mate bidding up" gone wrong? Alternatively the winner could have also pulled out. Either way, I wouldn't be willing to spend $2k on this.

Hi John Wow, that's one expensive motor. EBay pricing for a 54347193448 gives - motor only NZ$330 delivered, you need to be able to do the motor change on the hydro unit - complete Hydro unit NZ$920 delivered (around 4 -6 weeks delivery time) Bet the BMW dealer will only put the new motor back into original position, ready for it to fill with water again and fail. Better off doing the job yourself and doing a relocation job at the same time. I have not had to do a hydro relocation on a Z4 but have an electrical fitting background and I'm willing to give you a hand. I'm based in Timaru. Regards Murray

Okay. Time for more update. Date: 17 Jan 2019 Distance: 258648km 1. Lock. The lock drove me bananas. Barrel was fine, I found getting the springs right was troublesome. Suggest you photograph every damned angle you know you'll never need, before disassembly. I had it apart 4 times and still couldn't get it right. Had to hand it over to Jon with an apology. He sorted it out, aparrently I had spring in the the wrong place; it's all sorted now and I have full central locking restored, including deadlock. Woohoo! 2. Rear End. Rear subframe mounts replaced (Meyle) Rear trailing arm bushes replaced (Lemforder) Differential Bush replaced, along with diff cover gasket and fresh oil My freshly-repainted 13.5mm rear antiroll bar installed with Lemforder drop links, BMW bushes, new brackets, bolts, hardware. Brakes bled, handbrake adjusted. It's now AWESOME. My new 13.5mm ARB bushes will be returned, they're measuring 12.5-12.75 internal diameter! Jon at Auto38 has done beaut work. If you're in Wellington - or away from Wellington and want quality work, you know where to go! Test drive: It took just one T-intersection and a couple of curves to reveal the improvements. The bushings and bar have really tidied up the rear end up, consistent tracking; but most of all the drive out of the corners! Though that drive provokes INSTANT UNDERSTEER™. This makes getting that 20mm front bar and the HD endlinks installed (along with new bushings), a priority. I’ve never been a fan of understeer. I took my neice for a manual gearbox driving lesson yesterday, while she was visiting. She got her licence with just two pedals. It went well, no burning clutch, no frayed nerves. She even managed her first ever manual takeoff without stalling. Next steps (February): Front ARB - 20mm, endlinks & bushings Gear Shift bushings and short-shift Power Steering Fluid flush Clutch Fluid flush Need 51mm Front Strut Housings, and make a decision on springs. Also look into new steering coupling. I'm ordering more of the cooling system hoses too. I'm very pleased with progress on Grey Thunder. Becoming very drivable, and soon will be great fun.

Plus, as you’ve “just bought it” you have statutory rights as to “goods of merchantable quality”. if it’s jerky, and unacceptable to you, it matters not that a scan reveals nothing. Get informed on your rights, and push it back on the dealer. You might need a lawyer, but better a pet crocodile than a pup, eh?

Those decals must add at least 5k though.