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I did hear one of the monkeys died when it went to Hamilton... are you the new incumbent?

Way to keep the prototype on the down-low... might save a few Euros on the crash testing now though..

I'm delighted to report I've traced my oil leak back to the VANOS, it's probably quite a straightforward fix (famous last words?). I thought it was my valve cover gasket and replaced that (and stripped head threads), still leaked but gasket looked like it might be seated incorrectly, removed valve cover again, realigned gasket, clamped down (no stripped threads this time), still leaked . So today I got brutal with the rags, brake cleaner and degreaser and cleaned the area at the front of the engine up like it was factory new. Sure enough it seems the leak is higher than the gasket and coming from the back of the VANOS unit. This is good news because only 3 o-rings seal that area, the ones that are being used sat on the shelf for a while and I need to replace them when I swap my VANOS unit back in anyway. The leak is small, unlikely to get worse, in a 'safe' place and will be fixed shortly. Knowing this gives me confidence to drive it like I stole it and I haven't had that feeling for some time now. Sweet. Edit: something I did learn/confirm through this exercise is that 7nm is sufficient torque to lock down the valve cover. 8nm as documented in various web procedures and the BMW TIS stripped threads for me and is not recommended (by me).

Is it some sort of Kiwi tradition to drive around with your rear fogs on at Easter? So many dumbasses doing this on the roads this week-end, must be a reason for it. Also Skoda drivers that dont use their mirrors before pulling out into a passing lane.... faaaaarrrrkkk!!

Wait till the schools realise one of their puples has a zoo connection ....

I'm starting a new job at the Zoo... I just won at being a dad!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-870591662.htm

^ Youi is a bit of a joke, with my last car (325ci) they were $15 more than State, when I told them that they matched it, but the excess was $2k. Then I said it was unacceptable so they lowered the excess and kept the premium the same. Then I said okay, may as well go ahead, let's organise the contents insurance - they couldn't insure me because I had more than 4 people in the house...

My soul died when I went to Hamilton.

I am with Swann, and at the time I was phoning around, they were the best. I qualified easy, im old, car is old and a 530i gets a nod from them, and she was very good over the phone. I got a quote and even after 2 months after they said sweet, that quote is still fine! So agreed value 8k, cost me $305.00 and straight from my old email: Benefits Include: Agreed value 24/7 emergency roadside assistance Full glass cover (All glass including headlight lenses) Unlimited mileage (although not intended for everyday/regular use) Your choice of repairer Guarantee on repairs Classic or club event cover (Excess: $750) Laid up cover Multiple vehicle discounts Flexible payment options Total loss salvage options

I like Audi. I just wouldn't buy one in a hurry. Maybe the upcoming RS3 but even then I would rather a Focus RS that will cost two thirds or less the price. The car above will be the CLK, the new C Class is already out, and is a smart car if you ask me, I really like the interiors on the new Mercedes, something I think has been lack lustre for many years. Would most likely still end up in a new 3 series vs the other two though, still the dynamic leader and the BMW engines haul arse.

from where i am sitting i would agree with you, and seems to have been that way for a long time. A mercedes buyer is probably always going to be a mercedes. BMW and Audi much more likely to cross over, they are more sports focused, or at least marketed that way

Audis.

The ACS wheels will stick 4mm further out than your current setup. Going down to a 215/35 will help with the rubbage.

Currently running a 225-45 on a 17x9 ET24 out back, I know all about rubbing under load

Cannot believe people are loving Audi on a BMW forum!

I know! Hopefully I'll be in a position to organise some pretty cool stuff. Thanks Graham. On one visit, one of the keepers took one of the kune kune pigs on a walk past the tiger enclosure... They got pretty excited then and were banging up against the glass (my son, who was pressed to the glass on the other side just about shat his pants!!). Haha. Have you got any issue with the current one?

Although I no longer work there, give Classic Cover a ring. We do these on a daily basis cover now, and the 'modifications' aren't the slightest issue.

Nymphomaniacs. That is all.

Wife New little boy on the way Family Friends Beer Challenging career Learning new stuff Goal smashing for the last 10 years Writing music Being a geek, and being practical about it and applying it to everything I do. Opening the bonnet and smirking.

OEM brake porn - I have no real need for a BBK (after much deliberation) but these factory brakes are as good as I'll get them and they're now mounted on the front: - powder coated calipers and mounts - braided lines - brass slider bushings and new pins - new seals and boots - new stainless fittings and cap Installed:

Tap water Falling asleep after work Falling asleep under the car Not falling asleep when I get into bed.

is there a more quintessential bad guy car? screams don't F with me.

Just tape up the threads on the joms and cover in dirt and they'll pass a wof haha