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    Have been looking into a CSL-style bootlid (Seibon Carbon) and diffuser, but undecided as at yet (have heard mixed reviews re fitment with the CSL-style bootlids). Anyhow, latest updates: I've since fixed the missing lip on the bootlid, left-rear door trim, centre caps and fitted Bimmerworld adjustable rear camber arms. The earlier-style mirror modules (non-ribbon-cable) have also been retrofitted, and the GM coded accordingly, so the M3 mirrors are fully functional on a car that originally used ribbon-cable mirrors. ?
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    I’ve been using one (after more than a decade without) since 2012. Initially I was seeking a high-performance Lower-cost used item as ‘proof of concept’. I did research and found that the V1 of the time had been bettered for range and selectivity - for a single threat, obviously - by a few models from BELtronics and Escort. I picked up a used BEL v995 for a little under $350, and enjoyed it for many years. I then did some research... I was commuting 60-100km round trip on state highways - in addition to a lot of weekend travel with family to sporting events - and figured that I should be better prepared. I did further research and landed on Escort Redline or BELtronics Magnum STi. The Magnum was a little cheaper, I landed one. The range is superb, giving me warning with plenty of time to verify that I’m traveling at the speed I thought I was (100kph, of course, Officer), before reaching the radar ‘kill zone’. There’s since been another round of detector updates, and the Magnum (indeed, BELtronics wholly) is gone, Redline has been superseded, and there are some new value challengers too. I’m not up with the play. Current detectors have greater selectivity and many new features (great integration with GPS and online data, in some instance), to avoid falsing. The downside is they don’t have the extreme range that the Magnum and REDLINE had. My views are: 1. Range (coupled with selectivity) is KING. You want to know where Ka is. Tickets from Ka hurt. This, to me, is the most important feature. If I know there’s an active radar out there a few kms before I’m in it’s range, so much the better. 2. Mobile Camera Radar is gonna get ya. It’s very low energy, and 45 degrees to your lane - your detector doesn’t see it until it’s too late. I doubt the latest detectors have done much about that. 3. Instant-on Radar will get you every time, and the best detector can’t make up for irresponsible speed, lack of situational awareness, and committed road policing in a clever location. BBQ talk. “Why do you have a radar detector? Are you a speed lunatic/looking to kill other motorists?” “ultimately, our govt chooses to broadcast on those frequencies. I’m listening out on those frequencies, which gives me a little time to ensure I’m not in the taxation zone; an example is 50kph on Ferguson Drive... it’s so easy to be doing 56 or 57 in a line of traffic... bet you’ve done that too! Long straight street, wide, clear vision, but a 50 zone. Getting a bleep from my detector reminds me to check my speed.” YMMV. Let us know how you get on. If you want to conduct your own proof of concept, buy my 995i for $210 including freight! ?
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    So since I don't have weekends to do anything fun, but still wanted something to tinker with, I decided on a longer-term tidy up project. Loosely "tidy up", as it will likely take much sweat and blood and probably a bucket load of $$ to bring this unloved wagon back to some sort of respectability. I have a vague idea of how I want this to turnout, but initially it will be a matter of cleaning up, sanitising it and making sure it's road worthy. Rough list of things which need addressing: Exterior: peeling clear coat, few dents, few small rust spots Interior: seats, door trims, roof lining, a really good clean Engine seems healthy, although wanting to upgrade later down the line Mechanical list of things pending WoF Wish me luck!
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    Evening all - my daughter is working on a NCEA Level 3 History Research Project. She has chosen to do this on the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. She would like to talk to any local Kiwi Formula 1 or even Non-Formula 1 fans that watched or remembers the events of the 1994 San Marino GP. If you are able help and answer a few questions please pm me. Also interested in any interesting facts that link NZ with Senna. Thanks in advance folks!
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    Bought this off Kris to carry on what he started, budget Rally Car build. The 4.44 LSD is awesome. Will be getting cage and seats done in the next couple of months. Will be doing club sport events, 1st up grass autocross in a few weeks. Cheers Paul
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    Holy crap, I missed this thread, it looks epic, I must come back and read it properly. Nice one. ?
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    Yeah it is such a shame. If you use Google Maps. Switch to Waze. As Waze uses both Google Maps and it's own data. In the US it is far more accurate. Google owns them anyway. Google Assistant is now built into Waze too.
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    Great post, thank you. I know what you mean about speed camera's and 'dedicated enforcement' etc. Yeah, I have heard that too. I find that it is disappointing here for traffic congestion obviously due to the same reasons.
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    I haven't used them in well over a decade too. Interesting thing I found in the US is that WAZE has a huge user-base in replacement of Radar Detectors. Which are illegal in some states. Any speed trap is quickly reported and then backed up by multiple drivers. Waze then alerts me. 'Police reported ahead' It is great for reporting speed cameras and tax revenue officers guarding the ends of passing lanes. I have been using it here in NZ. But it seems everyone sees it as nothing but GPS maps here. "It's state highway 1, i'm not going to get lost". So the user data is limited and therefore not as reliable. However it's best uses in the US were its user reports. Fuel Costs Road Closures Flooding POT HOLES Ice/Snow Police Accidents POT HOLES Construction on the Road. Animals on the Road (I reported a Crazed Homeless guy once. It got over 150 thank you's.) Oh and POT HOLES!!!!!! Especially in Jersey. You can even request roadside assistance.
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    I have until the first week of December to find a car.... too much time and the lust isn't abated, will i be on the edge for the next 5 months?
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    Seen the Wavetrac LSD units down at $700 USD at the big annual sale days.
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    $900 on a $100,000 car and it's a free inclusion on any $40,000 car lol.
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    Thanks for the link, those ones are actually mine haha. Sorted on the lip, fog lights and ICV pipe for now. On the look out for the much desired sport seats preferably the black unicorns horizontal stitching with vert/coupe folding function.
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    Time to add some brake dust to them lol
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    After a bit of luck I managed to score some genuine BBS RX206 18" Wheels that just need a bit of curb rash sorted out They not bolted up just yet, but they are going to look mint going to fix all curb rash, and re-paint them - I plan on going gunmetal on them Like this colour
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    Perfect opportunity for me and I love RE003’s, but sadly the timing’s all wrong. Kitchen first.
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