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I think your comments are fair and valid Glenn, you could probably take it further and forward safety aspects and the risk involved in fooling around with thing's you aren't trained to be fooling around with. The idea of an airbag going off in my face and smacking my teeth out is as worrisome as a spring compressor letting go and impaling steel fragments in my jaw or opening a hole in my cranium. It's something to think about. DIY is DIY, we could fall off a chair changing a lightbulb or off a ladder pulling leaves out of the guttering. Folk at home are still climbing chairs and ladders though. I think it's all worth a mention though. If someone is confident enough to give something a go they're going to give it a go until they realise they're out of their depth or have bitten off more than they can chew. That's generally what I do, and once the hole is dug, defeat will be admitted and it's time to pass it onto someone more skilled. It could be argued that scenario can be avoided altogether and you take your broken item to a professional to be fixed straight off, that'd be a valid point but for folks either inherent curiosity, financial necessity, or belligerent stubbornness to try fix it themselves regardless. The safety aspect should be a priority though, we should all be covering our ass somehow.

when the hell did BMW make a 5 series coupe ???????

Probably the reason the forum is moving on to other mediums like Facebook where change isn't resisted.

Well put Rod, and my intention was not to criticise but to put forward helpful facts. I'm really starting to feel that the forum is turning away from it's intended direction these days

Many of us have specialist tools in our arsenal that in many cases have costed a fair amount of money to obtain. Instead of buying your own, prehaps there is someone below that has what you need that you can hire from! Those with tools and gear to be added to this list, please send me a PM with what you have, and Ill update you onto the list. Please include if you are willing to ship or not Please note, Bimmersport or the OP is not responsible for any "he broke my such and such" disputes. As a general rule, it will be expected that if you break it, you brought it. Both Parties would be expected to sort out by themselves! *If a mod can sticky that would be great??? -------------------- Gaurd Rollers Polley (Troy) - Hamilton, can Ship Evo30 (Ruel) - Auckland OBDI & OBDII Scanners (please include brand) EthrtyAndy (Andy) - Carsoft - Wellington, can Ship Airbag light Reset Sonic_attack (Rod) - Auckland, can Ship S50B32 (not B30) Vanos Cam Locker, Beisan rattle kit tools (S50xxx) M3AN (Dave) - Auckland Spring Compressors/Clamps EthrtyAndy (Andy) - Wellington, can Ship Ball Joint Splitters EthrtyAndy (Andy) - Wellington, can Ship Engine Crane EthrtyAndy (Andy) - Wellington

As this sits in my garage with a smashed sump and destroyed exhaust, I decided to reflect on better days. in a couple weeks it will be lower in the front and have some wee touches of sweg

Nice one! One tip if it isnt too late is you should paint the lip spoiler body colour as it makes it look super clean. P.S. i cannot take credit for the idea.... whome ever painted my car before i got it did that very thing and it looks swish

E39 COUPE!!

Sounds like the next project maybe? Make the first 5 series coupe?

No such thing...did you mean E46 330Ci ??

Looks like balls

Looks good bro. I would quite like an e28 just so I have something to put my throwing stars on. Sadly there isnt too many around.

smashed exhaust and sump and you still want to go lower? Superb

Grandad beige and mudflap styles. I like it!

pretty much every exhaust ive worked on ever

yes

True. you have to know how to use the tool, but dont think all this is relevant to this threads intended purpose? Noone is saying you have to let whatever it is you have out of your hands. is a mod able to clean up the last few posts?

Yup. But if you want to give it a go you're welcome to it. I just got lucky for the one time I used it. The second time I used it was for fitting non airbag steering wheel.. The instructions basically say the same as you did. And it was only $60NZ. :-)

I just love my car as a weekender. No, it isn't an M3, but it still feels like a bit of an event every time I start it up. I love everything about it. I love that it's a sedan and is practical, but also that it has a twin turbo 300hp straight 6 under the bonnet with a 6 speed manual between me and the rear wheels. Sapphire black exterior with lemon Dakota interior and full M Sport spec from the factory. It looks so well proportioned and with the type 193 alloys and shadow line trim it looks purposeful without any nasty add-ons. It isn't the best at any one thing in particular, but it sure is pretty good at a lot. Like accelerating faster in 5th than many so called performance cars do in 3rd. My perfect weekend toy.

I'll fight the lot of you for it

Miss the old girl. Clearly, I also have a soft spot for that colour.

Yeppers.

Smashed the boot lock so I could get into it. Also ripped my exhaust to pieces coming down Mt Hutt..

Did a skid.

I was a mechanic for ten years, I advise you not to buy the super expensive stuff. You don't need it if your not on the tools for a crust. If I were you if go and buy a set with tool box and draws with the foam inserts. I never had these as they take up too much room but It's easy to see if you've misplaced anything at the end of the day. A real money saver if you've lost tools in the past. Find a friend who has an account with Repco or BNT I find there both good brands and will be plenty good enough for what your after. They sell a sh*t ton of different kitsets. Get your mate a bottle of something for there troubles. Most people are happy to help out. If you want a list of tools or me to suggest a kit send me a pm and I'll have a closer look. Just a couple more notes: Go for single hex sockets, you can put more torque through them with out having to worry about rounding the head off. If you want to spend some money on somthing... get a snap-on ratchet, there increadably fine an worth the money. Make sure you have a good 1/4 socket set, deep and normal sockets. Out of all my tools I have (I have lots) I use a simple BNT set with snap-on ratchet the most. Hope that helped.

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