CSET 564 Report post Posted August 1, 2013 The only place I know of that has a working Hoffman machine is in Hamilton (they are apparently over $80K to buy) - the one that was in Auckland is broken now. I have heard a rumor there's a guy with one in a big truck that goes around prestige vehicle places to mount tyres (still trying to find out who he is) - he apparently has a pretty trick machine. I am lead to believe although have not confirmed that Michelin in Newmarket might have something very similar that can mount without damage. Otherwise ask where the GTR guys are getting their 20 inch runflats mounted. Mobile Tyre Fitting Could be this chap - photos depict some higher-end cars - but the machine is red (Hofman's seem to be blue from my research). Thanks again Tom Michael - I'll keep an eye on it for sure. Thanks for the link, I didn't know where to start looking! Tristan - lol, I'll give you a call when planning the trip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted August 2, 2013 Mobile Tyre Fitting Could be this chap - photos depict some higher-end cars - but the machine is red (Hofman's seem to be blue from my research). Thanks again Tom Could be .... wish there was a better photo of the machine he's using, can't quite make out what it is - but does seem like the one I've seen before that does runflats really well. Will check with my friend if this is the guy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted August 3, 2013 Could be .... wish there was a better photo of the machine he's using, can't quite make out what it is - but does seem like the one I've seen before that does runflats really well. Will check with my friend if this is the guy! Thank you mate, let us know! I highly recommend the intake thus far! We waited until witching hour last night then went for a drive towards Maraetai. With the windows all closed, you can hear the intake in-cabin from about 4k to rev limit, but only under full load. With the windows open it sounds like the apocalypse. Supersprint exhaust + K&N sure is a loud combination. It really picks up faster in the higher rpm's (over 5k), seemingly without losing any of that delicious mid-range torque. The only problem was running out of road - I'd love to see what sort of speed these M3's could do unlimited in the right environment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted August 10, 2013 Does a Hofmann machines means those that got a disc for breaking the tyre bead as oppose to the normal machines where it got a L shape metal and the operator slip a pry bar into the tyre? I've seen that kind of machine at Beaurepaire Grey Lynn (next to Lamborghini show room and Pit Stop). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) The rear wheels have arrived, and are looking nice! Now to find some good tyres. I drove down to Tauranga today with some of the NZHondas lads to have a go on the Dyno at CDM. It's a hub dyno (rather than a rolling road), so the wheels came off and they hooked the contraption up. It made 221kw, and a bloody racket. I really didn't know what to expect, having never been to a dyno before and not knowing the standard output of the car at the hubs. Google tells me that 220kw is just under 300hp, which is quite good going when you take into account some drivetrain loss. I have the dyno printout thing I can scan and post up if anyone's interested. Those that were asking about the noise from the new K&N intake, have a look at video 3 M3 Dyno Run 1 (Rear) M3 Dyno Run 2 (Rear) M3 Dyno Run 3 (Intake) I've also registered for the Gumboot Rally in a couple of weeks' time - will post up some photos once the car is stickered up and ready to go. Edit: And a couple more photos from today: Edited September 14, 2013 by CSET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
central3 31 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 That sounds very angry - like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 Very nice, Christian. Looking forward to seeing those CSL wheels mounted up. Planning to space them out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 Excellent! Solid output there thats for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 That sounds very angry - likeHeh me too, I'd never heard it outside before - sounds quite different in the cabin! Very nice, Christian. Looking forward to seeing those CSL wheels mounted up. Planning to space them out?Thanks mate. I'll mount them up without spacers to start with, then have a look afterwards if there's room for a little more poke. I am a little nervous as the previous wheels rubbed quite badly under load (with 25 profile tyres too!). Aside from TradeMe, do you know of anywhere I can get good quality spacers? Excellent! Solid output there thats for sure.Sounds like it's about standard output, which I'm stoked with - shows the engine is still in great condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 Not got any experience with spacers but if I were to buy some I'd be looking at either Macht Schnell or Rogue Engineering. Two names that pop up frequently with spacers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Hi all! We took part in the inaugural Gumboot Rally the past weekend (www.gumbootrally.com) - and had a blast! Drove some amazing roads down and around Taranaki and the Waikato, including the Forgotten Highway. I highly recommend this event; it went off without a hitch and the organisers did a grand job of planning the route & challenges. There were prizes for the best themed, so I got in touch with Speedy Signs who made up some German crosses & VW decals for MTOY. The Suzuki Swift below came out best-themed - it looked incredible in person. We were the overall winners of the rally in MTOY, lucky number 11! The prizes were amazing; I now have a fair sum to invest in some good tyres for the new wheels! There'll be some more pics to come, but here's some I had on my cell phone: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Pics made me smile - specially the VW stickers..........bet ya had fun bigtime!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Haha sure did mate - still buzzing! There were a couple of VW's in the rally, nothing like a little friendly competition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Haha love the German cross on the car. Where is this 'forgotten highway' you spoke of?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Just out of Stratford mate. Here's a few more: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Are you can keep the Luftwaffe livery? Looks pretty tough! haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Awesome, I really like your M3 Christian, the best colour, sweet wheels, and the front lip really sets it off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Are you can keep the Luftwaffe livery? Looks pretty tough! haha I hadn't planned to, but it is growing on me for sure! Speedy Signs printed me out another set, so I can remove the ones on there if I'd like. I may remove the VW logos though - they're a bit on the nose. The prize for winning the rally is $$ towards tyres - so I can finally afford some good tyres for the CSL wheels! Will get them fitted up and post some pics when I can. The only chrome left on the car after removing the wheels is the side-fender gills. This would look a little out-of-place with the black/grey theme, so I've ordered some black ones from overseas. I also have a ZCP gear knob and alcantara gaiter turning up shortly - can't wait for these two! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Awesome, I really like your M3 Christian, the best colour, sweet wheels, and the front lip really sets it off! Thank you mate! I'm really happy where it's at now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Where is this 'forgotten highway' you spoke of?? It's a very cool road! There is one corner I remember, I think it's actually signposted as a 10 or 15 km/h corner, it goes left AND uphill at the same time - the only way I had to get my VW bus around it was to keep the power on, and leave a cloud of tyre smoke around it otherwise the twist in the road meant no traction. Stopped in the republic of Whangamomona for a while too. Worth a trip if you're heading that way and got a few extra hours to go that way. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigPoppa 9 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Dammmmn. This car is like sex on wheels. I haven't read through the whole 10 pages, but mind if I ask what you paid for it? I'd love to get myself something similar, but have a sinking feeling this is far outside my price range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 OK tyres are now on the way, so watch this space for the new BBS rims! Picked up a set of Nitto Invo's, they've had glowing reviews from guys running these on M3s overseas. Plus that tread pattern.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 Dammmmn. This car is like sex on wheels. I haven't read through the whole 10 pages, but mind if I ask what you paid for it? I'd love to get myself something similar, but have a sinking feeling this is far outside my price range They're still coming down in price! I picked mine up from Team MacMillan, so it's not really a good yardstick to use to compare price against a private sale. There's a few on TM for low $20's (on higher k's, granted). Beware though - I've found parts can get quite expensive, so the capital cost is only a small part of the investment...! If you're really stretched to buy one, it may be worth saving until you can afford the maintenance (to save disappointment if something breaks). Otherwise, get a cheap daily runabout - it's worked really well for me this way; I'm not dependant on the M3 for work this way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigPoppa 9 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 I live about 5 minutes walk from work - I'd just end up walking! Shame though, $20k is outside my price range by a solid 5 - 8k. Oh well, maybe in a few years! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 564 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 If you're dead-set keen on an M3, you could also look at an e36 shape? Have a read around the forum, there's heaps of info on them. Awesome cars. I saved for my M3 for a number of years, it was well worth the wait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
