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Herbmiester

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  1. It looks good for sure, but how much is a conversion worth compared to a factory original car? 1997 BMW 325i MSport coupe | Trade Me Motors
  2. The M8R looks nice. I guess its a BBS replica so of course it looks good.
  3. I bought an Aliexpress one for my 335i and it was a very tight fit. I then bought a VRSF one and it was perfect.
  4. 2007 BMW 550i | Trade Me Motors I am a bit tempted, seems to have had all the major engine work done. Might have a look this weekend.
  5. Ray, your work almost makes me want to move to Auckland.
  6. I am tempted, at 250k how much life is left in it, would be my thought. If its been well maintained lots more I would hope?
  7. Wheel magician did my X5 wheels that were Diamond cut. He couldn't replicate the diamond cut exactly but got very close.
  8. Herbmiester

    EGR Delete

    Just to let you know, Pramod did my X5 EGR delete, really happy with the result and he is a top man to deal with.
  9. I need a suspension air bag for my 2012 E70. Anyone got a spare? Second hand is fine as long as there are no leaks.
  10. https://www.trademe.co.nz/3975126344 Seems a bit expensive.
  11. I am looking at an Tidy LCI MS E90 with an n43 that has timing chain issues. Seller acknowledges the cost to repair will be high and has a timing chain kit already to go into it. It appears that he has lost interest or ran out of cash so is selling as is where is? What would you pay for it? What will it cost to repair? I am assuming that once replaced the engine should be reliable for another 100k kms? Also are the repair kits any better than the OEM?
  12. I have enjoyed reading this and to be fair, I think its time for another BMW and an E46 is on the cards. To be fair my old E46 was a very sharp handling car, sharper than my e92 or E36 (All 5 of them). Plus my daughter who will be of driving age in a year or so and usually never talks about cars said, "Dad I don't want a boring car, and I want a manual, can I drive your Purple BMW (E34540is)?" I said no you cant. "She said what about your old Blue BMW could I get one of those?". Maybe......
  13. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3919037341?tm=email&et=45&mt=6692DAD5-C82E-415E-BD74-527047BCDCDE&bof=MvWpjTjS TM has flagged that it had potential damage and has been re registered. A bit out of my price range at present but I am always intrigued by them. Nothing else looks like them.
  14. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/535i/listing/3881557912 Looks reasonably straight.
  15. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/535i/listing/3819699417 What about this one?
  16. E34 rear mounts are a completely different design.
  17. I wonder how much the malfunctioning EGR has had effected this.
  18. Well I just discovered a knock in the passenger side rear. Not sure what it is yet but I am thinking its like bushes. So that will also be getting some love. I will probably replace the dog-bones, swaybar links and subframe bushes.
  19. Well I went down the same path a few years back and ended up with an X5 40d 7 seater factory M Sport. There are lots to like: it is quick to be sure and wins traffic light dragstrip contests regularly. It also handles well for a 2t vehicle and my road home will test the ability of any vehicle in this regard. The N57 is the issue. Mine has had a myriad of problems; it needed a new glow plug controller and the vacuum pump failed. This cost me 5k but the mechanic did a full inspection while the pan was off and said everything else was great. The EGR is an issue and I have chosen to delete it. Pramod will code it out soon. Based on the research I have done the vacuum pump was a rare issue but the EGR is a common cause of problems, the upshot is that those that delete the EGR are almost universally happy with the result. Ironically it results in a cleaner engine and there is some evidence to support longer engine life. I suspect I have leaking injectors as my oil level is rising, I will have this rectified soon and I think that will be the end of it. I considered and N55 and drove one. There was a noticeable torque deficit but its not as bad as I thought it might be compared to a 30d but quite noticeable compared to a 40d. It revs higher of course so overall its not much slower if at all. As to timing chains I have come to the conclusion that the N57 with good maintenance will go past 200k kms. I did a fair bit of research on this mainly around when UK based vehicles started to have issues and yes they could fail as low as 160k kms but this was when service history showed late oil changes or missed changes. High quality oil frequently is as always the key, there are plenty that will go 250k kms.
  20. My notoriously unreliable X5 40d has now got another issue. This time its oil level, too much. I noticed this a couple of weeks ago and I though perhaps it was lightly over filled when I had the vacuum pump replaced. I verified on the dipstick that it was slightly over the max fill level so I siphoned out around 230mls using my little vacuum pump. I checked the dipstick and this gave me the correct level and the computer agreed. I have since done approximately 200km and the warning is back. Could I have a leaky injector what else do I need to check?
  21. The 540is is the one I think, but I am biased.
  22. If you look at Europe and to a slightly lesser extent E34's are on the rise. Not like E30's to be fair but certainly appreciating. I see it happening here as well.
  23. I have done firmer bushes in my e36, 46 and 92 and have been very happy with the result. I do agree the ball joints are probably gone so complete arms are probably the way to go. Meyle HD are probably where I will go and as reccomended the idler arm bushing.
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