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But anyway... With the help of Nathan (@zero) I reassembled the rear end of the 328 today with new wheel bearings and shocks. That whole job was a total PITA, I don't think I'd do it again, I'd probably take it to a shop. Would still be working on it if it wasn't for Nathan so thanks mate! Pro tip 1: you do NOT need to remove the half shafts if that's going to be difficult for you, mark the camber bolt and remove the upper and lower arms from the spindle and you'll be able to lever the arm using the flex the RTAB gives you so the axle stub can be removed. Pro tip 2: reinstall the handbrake shoe assembly BEFORE putting the hub back on. Ask us how we know. Now to the new front shocks have to go in, then the 3rd alignment in 18 months and we're good to get a warrant. Don't you love "cheap" cars? Almost brand new from the inside out.

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as per title, 2004 530i sedan, NZ New, FSH from Dealer (Jeff Gray, Manawatu BMW, & Winger) Black on black 185km asking $5k Car is in Welly Stephen Marks 021 744 881

It would be interesting to see what that exhaust system looked like underneath, it's certainly not stock BMW. Nice car though and welcome! Glad you're enjoying it. ?

Im sorry but it doesn't look like a ACS kit at all to me. It's likely someone has replaced your front and rear bumpers and added those AC emblems after it came out of the factory. The side skirts are factory, ACS ones noticeably protrude with additional lines. It appears to have some sort of aftermarket replica M sport style front bumper. Rear bumper looks M sport with an extra cutout of the right hand side for the additional exhaust tips (has it even got a muffler connected to those?) In terms of performance increase, the best thing you can do besides usual maintenance items is replace the vanos seals, this should give you a noticeable amount of low end torque back below 3000rpm.

Nice e36 m3! Im a local also.

For the record, brand new rear wheel bearings and shocks. Thanks to @zero for his help and company again!

"nice pair!" Welcome aboard. Loving that technoviolet M3. Bet your lab likes riding in them both, too.

Ive been busy with this little project over the last few weeks. BBS RS033 Staggered 15x7.5/8.5 Fresh Powdercoated faces/Barrels, polished lips etc Picked up some Toyo Proxes T1R 205/55/15 off @Deano1968