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My wife and I may be muppets........but we have managed to pull the front bumper off the E60 four times. Even really low parking bars are a problem. It goes up without a sound and then when reversing it catches....... Anyone else have this issue with their E60 Motorsport? We try to avoid but skill is clearly lacking.

Just some maintenance stuff. Found it quite a fun process though from a geeky engineering point of view. Was driving the e30 around and felt the shifter get very sloppy. Though ahh well time to replace the bushings in the shifter mechanism. Drove it home and though nothing of it. Next time I go to drive it, lucky I was at home, the shifter completely disengaged and I heard a ding sound as the connecting rod dropped onto the drive shaft. On closer inspection, turnout the retaining clip had broken or disappeared at some point and one of the bushings had disappeared :/ That was the sloppy feeling. So as this isnt exactly an off the shelf part, I put the call out to some close car mates and one of them had a friend who is a machiest. So he turned up a couple of new bushes in brass, bang on spec. It turned out the old bushes after 5 years had started to wear a bit so its nice to have that new shifter feel back again Thanks to ray@hellbm again for the retaining clips, and getting me out of a jam once again Old bushing on the shifter assembly You can see the old bushing inner diameter is egg shaped. I actually dont think that was entirely cause by 5 years a of wear, probably more the pin being mis-aligned after the other bush fell out. New turned bushings ... Here is an old pic of it fully assembled

It was owned by Sir Richard Carter don't you know.

So after changing my mind numerous times on engine options I have gone 6ltr LS (L98) with 6spd tremec. Roll cage has been started. Still need some advice on the rear end Ideas I do have a winters quick change I am considering using. Any advice would be appreciated

So I roadtripped to Mokau today in the trusty (surprisingly) Range Rover, to pick up a new steed. Enter a 1962ish Landrover Series 2a SWB ute. The rangerover certainly looked the part towing its dad around! Now I'm going to be busy with a grinder and a welder for some time.

E30 m50 Sedan for sale – SA assembled Selling my E30 – I’ve been slowly working at this for the last 5 years or more. Great motor very strong and drivable. Loads of torque and mid range power. I'm after $8.5k Feel free to ask questions. Selling as I’m back into motorcycles and it hardly gets used. Car is in Mt Maunganui - PICS COMING ASAP Motor/Drive train · M50 “stroked” to 3L with M54 piston,rods & crank - Under 10000k since bearings /gaskets done throughout · Getrag 260 gearbox (manual) · Aftermarket Alloy radiator with front mount pusher fan, 2 speed running from thermo switch. · Straight through 2.5” exhaust · LSD Body & Exterior · 140k’s · Sunroof · 16” Alloys with near new rubber · OEM Sump Guard (Custom to fit) · XYZ Coilovers front & Rear. Adjustable shock & ride height adjustable Interior · Leather interior · Genuine AC Schnitzer steering wheel · Pineeers Ipod/iphone headunit. Pioneer 6x9’s & front Sony components run from Sony 4 ch Amp. 10” Sony Sub & Amp. Good points Have had the M50 in for 3 years, have had time to iron out the issues that come with a engine swap and it is running great and very reliable. · Recent service (oil/filter, new battery, wiper blades) · Respray in late 2013 & had minor rust spots removed - looks great · All certified (Engine,Wheels & Coilovers) · Current Rego & WOF · Recently replaced brake lines with braided aftermarket · Electric windows/mirrors/sunroof all work as they should · New front wish arms Bad points. · Minor Oil leak · Boot carpet is a bit rough · Passenger lock sometimes doesn’t work · Leather showing its age.(still looks good) · Needs a new coolant sensor plug (easy fix, may do if I have time)

Hey everyone, Yesterday I flew down to Wellington to collect my 1999 BMW M5. Before heading on my way back to Auckland, I caught up with Aaron "str8_6" to grab a few pictures of our matching M5's. I've just started a project thread which I'll update in due course.

Hi Bimmersport, Yesterday I took ownership of a very special //M - The E39 M5. It was a rather irrational purchase, though I couldn't be happier in hindsight. I picked the car up in Wellington. It's done 150,000kms and the previous owner had it since 37,000kms with full service history. I plan to keep this car long-term and no major plans aside from putting on facelift goodies + muffler delete. ** A big thanks to Martin (BreakMyWindow) and Ray @ HellBM for all the help and advice! Catching up with another Avus Blue owner on the way up: Sitting at home next to the E46:

e36 4 cylinder manual conversion $600 ono comes as per photo Getrag 220 gearbox flywheel clutch cylinder clutch lines pedal box shifter arms gear shift surrounds located in christchurch but will ship at buyers expence

Did you count the number of studs? Real style 24's are 5 stud.

Maybe look at the system they have in Finland because something needs to be done.

The reinforcement plates are currently $50NZ from turners motorsports excluding shipping. It shouldn't be a problem to beat that price. Here is the first quick sketch up I still need to print it in paper to check for clearances and other potential f**kups. I'd planned on making them out of 5mm stainless. If you'd like it to be different I'm happy to make something that'll suit your needs Me and a mate are getting a few things cut out at once to get a better price from the profile cutters. I'll try to get some prices tomorrow and see how far away my mate is from being ready Cheers Michael Id forgotten about making the control arm reinforcement plates.

its probably on its 3rd engine by now doesn't blow any smoke probably because all the oil has dripped out

Cars are always targeted as they are thought to be the worst polluters in the towns and cities. Out of sight and out of mind applies to things like power stations, ships, steam trains, etc. Push bikes for all...

Better living everyone!

Hi all, Anyone interested in a potential project? selling my E36 328i, Automatic, Cosmos Black Coupe, Msport Kit, but has standard steering wheel so i assume at some point it was Msport kitted but not from factory? Bilstein setup on the rears, Boge on the front? LOL, previous owner to blame for that! But still feels tight. mileage sitting @131, XXX km's atm. I have owned the vehicle for a few years and never really used it much, probably travelled 8k in the past few years, have more than a few vehicles.. It is Definitely not a show car, there is a ding in the drivers door ( Pics to follow ) M3 Mirrors, and various paint imperfections. I purchased with the intention of doing her up, and did to a certain point but it is no longer a project i am attending to, will be travelling overseas next year so grab a quick bargain! It comes with partial service history, Jap import, previous owner was not an enthusiast.... i will be booking it in to BMworkshop Botany for a general service and checking for any maintenance work to be done. I am most interested to let this go to the BMW club members for a good price, $4250 ONO, feel free to get in contact via this post, PM, or contact number below. Also have a 3 Spoke E36 Msport steering wheel ( Yet to be installed ) which will complete the Interior Msport style. Pics will follow soon. Regards Peter. Contact me on : 02108439606

LED street lamps

Yup. Want to buy one - rep or otherwise is fine. PM if you have one, however i'm not hopeful. Alternatively I'd like an OEM High-Arch wing (Not low arch). Cheers

There is a couple sellers on ebay selling them now, not the 'duraflex' ones. You can get the 4pc fiberglass versions for $400-500 NZD shipped to your door, if your not in a hurry i'll let you know if there is any sagging/fitment issues when i receive mine, should arrive in the next week or two.

As mentioned in the turner link i posted, only guaranteed from 96 onwards, anything older may not. have seen a couple of posts on other forums with damage done.

Haha small world! I do recall seeing an e30 that stood out on the way back, not too far from Ohakune.

This. Kayne takes no short cuts when it comes to BMW drive lines.

Its a brilliant machine for turning petrol into noise and smiles

springs sold

lol, the goal is to have the most heavily optioned 740i in NZ. Suspension upgrades and paint are in the list too including installing 750il disks and calipers because in the distant future I see one of these. Almost forgot the 6 speed manual conversion too.