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Even though I haven't lived in NZ for a few years, and haven't owned a BMW for the same length of time, it was great to catch up with one of the other original Bimmersporters in San Francisco. Here is a photo of Ollie and me at the top of Twin Peaks in San Francisco. This ordinarily gives a great view of the city from the top of a hill, but unfortunately the fog rolled in and we saw a sea of white (the second photo shows what the view is actually like on a good day).

Lawd.

People who slam the bloody brakes on because they see a cop car or speed camera van... ...even though they aren't going over 100kph anyway. This zero tolerance bullshit is doing nothing to improve the piss poor driving standards in NZ!!

Noooo the mudflaps and towbar must remain! This would make the coolest tow vehicle ever for a rally car. Or race car. Or really any trailer.

Looks great. Greatness might be enhanced by removal of mud flaps?

Ls conversion is pretty popular plus you can buy pretty much everything needed for a drop, not a bad thing

insurance might throw their toys, best ask them first. technically its a VERY modified 528i in their eyes. You would also be well exceeding their book value for a 528i.

Thanks for the timely bump Dave. These sold today - have to admit I was still a little reluctant to let them go as I doubt I'll ever find a set as nice again, but at least they've gone to a good home. Good luck with your search for the centre cap.

LS1 would be a better swap candidate in my books. V8 340 hp / 350 ft/lb vs. V12 320hp, 360 ft/lb. Being an iron block I'd imagine the V12 to be far heavier over the nose than the LS, plus the V8 requires minimal mods to the subframe. From memory the LS is about the same weight as an iron M50. Better power to weight ratio, massive amount of aftermarket go faster bits for the LS as opposed to none for the M72, far easier conversion as you'll actually have a bit of room around the V8 and the LS is physically a tiny wee engine given capacity and output. Probably fewer if any suspension changes with the LS too, I hate to think what you'd need to counter the M73 with. Brakes will need changing with both conversions. On the other hand, the M73 would have the wow factor for the purists. Cheaper initial costs but i reckon long term the V8 would be more cost effective. Just my ten cents

Yah, I'm pushing my luck getting stuck into this with baby #2 getting closer as it is! But the GSR would bring back a LOT of fond teenage memories......... The missus would kill me, the missus would kill me, the missus would kill me, the missus would kill me..................

I'll mull it over for a few days and see whether I'm still keen. Any info anyone could share so I'm as informed as possible would be highly appreciated. I'd say a V12 E36 coupe with half decent brakes and suspension would be awesome to drive. Even as an automatic.

I thought it said there was going to be a fight?

You'd have to start reading a WHOLE 'nother forum! No time for projects!

Negative Ghostrider, everyone will think I've got Apex wheels if I run them without caps. I had absolutely no interest from buyers (Like Mpulsive) when I sold them. I guess people are keener on knock off made in Taiwan shite than legitimate brand new in box with valves and nuts BBS wheels. I've never seen a minter set of second-hand wheels, which is why I bought them back!

What I saw in that video was why the English are leaving their own country in droves. Is good for NZ though. Welcome.

nothing to do with what car they drive at the end of the day its the individual, in this case 2 idiots. but the numberplate "BOSSIN" its pretty funny haha edit its actually BOS5IN haha i just feel bad for the white mercedes who got smashed into for no reason and the innocent bystanders who tried to stop these idiots and got injured. also there was a small girl in the white car? what a way to set a great example fkn tard.

I am not embarrassed at all. Not sure why you think BMW owners will or should be. Just because a couple of morons do something silly why does that embarrass other people with the same brand of car.

Allanw, on 02 Jul 2015 - 07:48 AM, said: I call these people the one speed drivers, its around 65-75kph everywhere... and then they flash or *555 me when I pass them.

E30 prices (buying), that have been steadily rising whilst their conditions have been getting worse

That's because Alpina. Nuff said.

98 e38 735i, one lady owner, 2 months rego, 1 month wof, panel damage, blown head gasket, $900.00 No just joking lol

That's about 70% of the population though... I think they actually have NO IDEA what's going on around them, or what they are doing.

Reliable as, just needs oil changes every 5000km, love an attention, a few kind words, 98 Pump gas, your first born child, your wallet, credit card, your wife, your mum, your hot sister, warmed up before thrashing, cooled down after thrashing, then it'll probably still need a new Turbo.

Anyways, not to worry for you, you are still 3 years off registering your E30

Really? Swear I just saw them in my garage this morning ...... Eric , have replied back to your pm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hydro dip them Woodgrain... Or Technoviolet