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But really, what is the point in increasing the limit a measely 10kmh for a distance of less than 100km. Apart from causing confusion with varying limits within one stretch of road (maybe the govt coffers haven't thought of this...), it's not going to achieve anything apart from burning more fuel and giving a few city slickers who venture on the open road twice a year a good feeling for driving 'fast'. Heavy vehicles and towing vehicles still limited to 90kmh. Retarded drivers will still hog the right hand lane traveling the same speed as the car next to them. Retarded drivers will still merge onto the motorway/expressway at 60-80kmh. Retarded drivers in the lane being merged will switch lanes to their right and fail to increase speed, so now all lanes are down to whatever speed the muppet has merged at. So there goes any argument for it improving traffic flow. Of course it may be a different story off peak/at night, but maybe the revenue raisers could use some discretion, or maybe tackle real criminals. When you have 1000-1500km to travel in one day like people in Aus face then fair enough. In NZ, you're going to get held up by SH1 town crossings/traffic lights, tourists doing 80kmh, road works. It may just be easier to travel at night or leave one hour earlier. Failing that, just jump on two wheels.

Guys, forum sponsor Jon at JKSE is putting these together and i think is very close to having a product to take to market. If you are happy to wait, would be awesome if you supported a forum sponsor He has also supplied braided lines for me in the past too Ill text him now in case he not coming on tonight, he can say where he is at

Spotted at 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Georgia, during the Super Bowl meet: Obviously wasn't me, but a friend went along and sent this.

I agree that on certain roads, an open speed approach can work, but for NZ i think they need to focus on a KEEP LEFT on the motorway for a starter and stop getting pedantic on small duration over-speed limit situations (over taking periods). This will allow traffic to flow better, ensure people are more aware of their surroundings, and keep peoples minds working.

Hi guys Mark here and I bought an E36 M3 off KwS on this forum a couple of weeks ago. I live in central Auckland, wondering who else has one around auckland? Welcome any tips and advice!

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Nice post ! Well documented. Personally not a fan of t clamps but they are the easiest. Proper solder and heat shrink is best but a lot more work .. Especially if working inside the car !

me too, and also central auckland. Mine is a NZ new car, converted to tarmac spec in 2014

Jk southern euro. They're in Newtown. Jon's a good guy, and he's a forum sponsor

Threw the front calipers on to give me some motivation. Car needs a visit to the Dr, it's caught more STDs. (Before I get slammed yes it's on upside down, was just mocking it up.) Mmmm bbk :wub:

Thought the exact same thing this afternoon. Give it a crunchy special and go drifting!

Schmiedmann.com have oem lips for $225NZ incl. shipping at the moment. Usually takes 6-8 days Part #51 71 1 968 488

Prefect for boost!

Same car, another pic.

His new workshop is scheduled for opening end of march.

Yeah pretty lucky there, scatter with laser is pretty unlikely.

Min and Max to be 120km/h, every single car gunna get a ticket!

Have driven almost all the State Highways in New Zealand now. Australian Terrian is totally different to New Zealands. Despite living in Wellington, only two places i could reasonably say that 100km/h is too slow is the Waikato expressway, and Auckland Northern Motorway after Albany, in that order. intercity motorways 100 is fast enough, and the open road is just too windy. Potentially the Desert Road could be increased north of Waiouru for the 20km or so before it starts to get windy.

Hi! I'm 22, almost finished with my piano performance degree, and I have a 1990 318i E30 that I absolutely love. I'm learning about how to fix and service it, partly because it's fun and partly because I'm a broke student. I'm replacing a leaking power steering hose (took it to a mechanic, but he just resealed it and it's still leaking, so I'll do it myself). It's the low-pressure hose coming off the ATF reservoir, and it should be a pretty simple job. However, since it's my only car and my boyfriend and I use it on a daily basis, I'm really screwed if I mess it up or break something. I was wondering if there's anyone out there in the Wellington area who would be willing to be sort of on call in case I catastrophically mess it up. I would totally give you some fresh-baked cookies. Thanks so much.

Spoke to Gavin from Hi Velocity today. Have penciled a custom map in for next month' ish.

State Govt. at the time set the limit to 130kmh... Citing fatal accident stats... Which little to none were speed related. Think drunk abos driving over loaded cars that will never pass a RWC. I work in Western Australia as diesel mechanic and drive up to 900km in one day all rural for breakdowns. Our speed limits are 110kmh and aren't enforced. If driving a light vehicle you don't want to be on the road between sun set- sun light due to cows, roos and the odd horse and dingo. So yes for Australia vast rural highways the open limit where the drivier is entrusted and responsible for driving to the conditions is a great idea. We have 70 series Land Cruisers and these thngs are in no way ideal to drive at 130kmh. Even 110kmh is pushing it, exposing the flaw in the enforced 130kmh NT limit. A Commodore will be safer at 160kmh than one of those Cruisers at 130! The Hume highway could handle 130kmh limits. I can't really see an increase in NZ limit being beneficial. The only suitable road I can think of would be the Waikato expressway to Puhoi, but the amount of retarded drivers in NZ will show what a waste of time it is. I rate the driving standard as far as etiquitte and common sense goes higher in Oz than NZ.

An Infringement notice for the above can be issued for laser jammers. Radar detectors do not interfere with speed measurement equipment. They are a passive device. Laser jammers on the other hand are active and transmit light. So no it's not illegal to use a radar detector. On a side note, come up against a good radar operator and no matter what detector you have it will be useless. Speed reading will be obtained at the same time your radar detector goes off.

Don't I wish!

Ahhh, you're a cop?

I've now done this. He essentially talked me round to a G 260, on the basis it will be the most cost effective vs strength option. First post modified accordingly, and now looking for a Getrag 260 from an M30 (preferably ex 535i), including shift cradle, clutch arm (release fork). Cam

Beautiful car. Man I love E30's. Good luck with the sale of this, wish I had a garage!!

supreme rims

Ashkans mate Callum was up buying this minter .... Ashkan gave us a call and so I took off for a cheeky Techwan photoshoot with mine and his. Enjoy.

Love your work. Keep it up

Seems like a good car for 6k.. manual conversion kit plus an entire E39 to part out. Easy money maker!

Manukau today .. Some frontal cosmetic damage

Yeah just get them from Gavin. His prices are cheap anyway. He's even swapped parts I've ordered incorrectly from overseas for some of his ones. Support the people that support us.

Yeah, that m20 valve tap.... can hear it for miles lol..

Just a fancy 328i in wrong hand drive.

Asian ( 7 separate times I've seen this they have been Asian, its an observation not a racist statement ) superfamilies who buy 2x Brand new SUVs to drive around Central Otago, Man - Drives slow but consistent, Wife behind - Drives slow and swerves all over the road then slows down to 35kph for every 70kph corner AND THEN THEY f**kING DRIVE NEXT TO EACH OTHER ON PASSING LANES! These people need to be put in prison.

Oh yes!!!!