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  1. I got a used towbar and module from a wrecker and wired myself on the M5, took a bit of homework finding the wiring diagram but job itself was quite easy.
  2. Your thought is correct, different parts of the world use different frequency ranges for commercial radio broadcsts and radio units are made accordingly, that is why you need a band expander on jap imports to listen to NZ radio stations. There is some overlap, I think the UK uses a very similar range to us, but some time with google might tell you more.
  3. Done through gough analytical, less than $50 for the sample kit, includes freight and analysis, report etc.I just walked in off the street and told them what I was after. Took about a week. Honestly, the oil seems to be holding up, but im not willing to go more than 20k on it. It has had 4 x 1 litre top ups of fresh oil, fairly evenly spaced out since the last service so its not all manky old oil.
  4. I am getting ready to have the rod bearings replaced in the M5 as i am on borrowed time with them (157000 kms), looks like there are plenty of options for getting the parts at a reasonable price, but i doubt BMW will be interested in doing the work if i supply the parts, so i am hunting for a reputable shop to do the deed. I have seen Taylor automotive mentioned a few places and am wondering if anyone has any first hand experience with them good or bad? PM me if you don't feel comfortable mentioning here. I have also asked BMW for an estimate for the whole job. I am probably going to use the BE bearings replacements as i will be monitoring them with oil analysis at every service and they use a copper/ lead bearing surface which gives plenty of warning of impending doom, the new BMW bearings are aluminum/ tin which don't. I am also going to try and sneak a power pulley kit past the accountant at the same time....
  5. results of oil analysis back today, lead level is high, copper is quite low, so bearings have started to wear but are not terminal. Sodium level is also elevated which can be caused by coolant contaminating the oil (or about 4 other things) but water was 0%. Recommendation is to drain and replace the oil (due now anyway) and retest ASAP to monitor levels. Bearings will be getting replaced.
  6. My M5 told me that it would like a service over the weekend so I checked the mileage and it has done 20700 since the last one, done by BMW with the proper castrol stuff, I have taken a sample and sent it away for analysis mainly to see how much big end bearing is in it, but I am also keen to see how good/bad the oil is at that age, bearing in mind that it has had 4 litres of new oil added in that time. I will post results when I get them.....
  7. Can i see how many Km my car has done since the service light was last reset? 07 e61 M5, i can find out from the dealer, just wondering if i can find out from the car?
  8. What condition is your battery in?
  9. parked the leaf next to its brother from another mother in Takapuna this afternoon...
  10. Now you can start converting the blue one.....;)
  11. You need to sort out whatever caused the issue to begin with before you rush to repair or replace the loom, no point fixing it all if it's just going to happen again.
  12. Any half decent machine shop should be able to drill the holes out perfectly, you would need to be happy that it won't compromise tbe strength of the wheels doing so.
  13. Be carefull, you will binge watch all of them and then end up hanging out for more.....
  14. Maybe the towbar is for towing the generator you need to go further than 130Km, that makes it a hybrid!
  15. None at all sorry, I think jaycar may also have some 8 ohm stuff, not sure on what sizes they have though.
  16. https://www.trademe.co.nz/music-instruments/pa-pro-audio-dj-equipment/speakers/auction-1520561935.htm?rsqid=896470c2c3404b828b87cb27fc381654
  17. https://www.trademe.co.nz/music-instruments/pa-pro-audio-dj-equipment/speakers/auction-1521437015.htm?rsqid=e503fd58757e480ab52300b0b71557e9
  18. I will use my low tech battery ev for now, if and when the tech/ infrastructure becomes financially viable I will look at converting it to a fuel cell ev, it could be an interesting project but I'm not holding my breath!!
  19. Removes the electric gubbins and lets you run a standard thermostat, I think there are about 3 different temp thermostats that fit the adaptor.
  20. it's a pointless argument at this stage, you can buy an electric car and use it now, you can't buy a hydrogen car at the moment and use it.
  21. To be fair, BMW started it. My M5 has 20 ///M emblems all fitted by BMW, the logical next step is to just turn the entire car into an ///M badge!
  22. Sold the e36 and the e39 now its time to clear out all the spare bits i have left over. e36 steering wheels, self contained airbag system, 1 wheel with airbag one without $40 for both-SOLD e36 coupe foglights with mounting brackets $20 for both - SOLD e36 coupe front guards $20 for both e36 standard steering rack $20 all other parts $1 each !! e39 PFL halogen headlights, need tlc, $10 for both e39 touring tailgate upper section, frame is rusty, glass and wiper good, $10 e39 touring rear door double glazing glass $20 for both e39 headlight eyebrows $5 pair M62 tu thermostat conversion kit $40 e39 dash pixel repair kit $ 20 (no photo) SOLD e39 touring rear r/h outer tailight, new, $20 M62 tu Besian vanos repair kit, unused, $60 e46 compact rear l/h side window seal, new old stock, $10 (still in original box) e34 l/h headlight with damaged indicator $1 more to come...
  23. Average on fuelly.com Is 9.6 L/100km. A couple of them have been repowered though!
  24. If a $5k repair bill scares you, an e60 M5 Is possibly not for you!
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