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I installed an R32 VR6 ?. More complicated than a catch can... but very effective ?

Only a few hours of work. Engine on stand. Removed, cut & cleaned sump. Need to source out some sleeves and tubes for the engine mount bushes. Loving this build...???? 20200108_140110.mp4

As requested by some of you a stand alone projectthread for my E39 530i - this will stop me spamming the WDYDTYC thread lol Backstory - April 2019 I decided to look fo an E39, 530i to replace my mint E46 320i, the E46 had served me very well for 9 years, i had modded it to the end of my wishlist and after a BME Club trip to Tokaanu with a 3 year and 5week old, my theory about needing a bigger sedan with the arrival of Bodhi, was proven correct. upon my return home - the search began. After looking at a few as "do ups" i decided as mint as i could get for 7k ish was the way to go. I wont go too deep into the unicorn i let go the previous year, as it still burns me - and was recently sold again - a mint individual grey 530i, nz New, with color matched interior stitiching. After some further searching and a well timed post on the BMW Car Club NZ Facebook page a local example was coming up for sale, a couple of views, a test drive and it was mine. it was mint enough for the 6k price tag including a full service history, with a few things needed doing to fit my desire for a "Project " Since picking the car up in April i have done (all in the WDYDTYC thread) some optional other maintenance / replacement of worn parts - brakes rotors and pads -recon ABS pump & booster - GROM Bluetooth adapter - refurbished parcel shelf and installed child seat anchors -new rear suspension links, top hats, spring pads etc to even the rise height out -panel beating to the drivers side frot shock tower (under bonnet) to straighten it out -new "Pork chops" to replace smashed ones incl dnew hardwas for the centre undertray also ( this cobined with other wrok makes me think the car was nose dived at some stage or repeately abused leaving an angled driveway - new arm rest inserts and handle - Bavsound speaker upgrade (awesome) - tinted windows -Replaced front and rear windows gaskets - made hard in the front by a misalinged windscreen and lots of glue used by whomeeer did that job - spark plug change -gear box flush - oil change and all filters, cabin etc... - new camshaft intake angle sensor - 2nd hand mint drivers side auto dimm mirror - paint correction at Auto Niche, Hamilton - claybar and degrease wheels - replaced center caps in wheels Future works - 2003 sterring wheel with multifunction and paddle shift ( in the garage just need ot sort install) - refurb the style 42s - new passenager mirror or great 2nd hand one - fix rip in drivers seat side bolster ( on the look out for material from good condition m psort rear seat) - new windscreen cowel - newA pillar trims (middle clipswere borken whe nwindscreen replaced, i beleive) Any further updates will be sposted here in due corse Cheers the old E46 The new to me E39

Hi All, My partners E30 is up for sale. $4500 ONO WOF: 18/07/2020 Rego: 08/09/2020 Odometer: 277904 kms Odometer did not work for a period of time. I would estimate total kms over 300000 kms. Odometer has been fixed. Reg: ZF2265 VIN: WBAAD220503885101 Australian Import Date of Production: 01/03/1989 Year of First Registration (Australia): 1989 Date of First NZ Registration: 09/06/2000 Positives: -Strong, healthy motor and drivetrain. -Extensive servicing and records up to date going back to 2010. -Inspection I completed 14/02/2019 267256 kms -Oil Service completed 08/10/2019 276932 kms -Smooth suspension (Bilstein Shocks) -Paint in fair condition. -Electric sunroof works as it should. Issues: -Aircon inoperative. Compressor clutch is not engaging. System is still pressurised. -Rust area on sunroof panel and boot lid by spoiler. -Front leather seats cracked through to foam on bases. Seat covers included. -Head unit inoperative. -Original front floor mats missing. Rears included. -Rear window motors are getting weak, still work, just slowly. -Rear swaybar removed, can be included.

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Yup 2.0 FSI. Making a catch can to hopefully reduce the intake garbage. The inside of the plenum is pretty wet with oily residue. Turned a paint can with some JB weld and old BMW quick connectors into a chur bro catch can mod The top one ain't going to be a breather but sealed with a dip stick in it haha Going to have a tyre valve on the bottom as a drain valve. Using an old BMW filter in it to help stop the oil

Hello folks. Currently driving a Prado and Colorado ute. I had a mint E38 740i M-sport back in Ireland but that ended thanks to hail on the road and a 3 series....picture attached. on the lookout for another e38 but having fun looking at all the knowledge here on the forum.

If I didn't have to carry a large peice of freight with me I'd take it. https://www.transfercar.co.nz/relocation/Christchurch_Airport/Queenstown_Airport/387668.html

Hi all, I'm Nigel & have a 2002 E46 M3 cabrio with supercharger, upgraded suspension & interior. I've had this since 2016 and it's my second BM after a 735iL a few years ago. Super happy with it, but am looking to have it converted from SMG to manual. Does anyone know a good workshop in the Auckland area who have done this before? Cheers!!

Front end suspension done, bar the swaybar, that can wait for the waterpump and thermostat tomorrow. M3 lower arms are simple to fit. Struts are a struggle to get in, takes some brute force to get them under the gaurds. All that remains from the original struts is the washer for the upper hat, and the upper perch plate. Found a few kg of gravel and dead insects under the bumper trim, so busted out the water blaster again...

Todays effort, Unleash the parts cannon! Slow going getting the Diff back in, Kayne did a nice job with the Quaife innards swap (quick turn around too!) The bush kit has a big ass washer between diff rear mount and the subframe, its a mare to get in and lined up while balancing diff on jack and jiggling it around to get holes to line up. Shocks and springs fall in though, which is a pleasant change! Back ends pretty much done now, other than covers and exhaust... Just the clutch, box, shifter rebuilt, front struts, water pump, thermostat, m3 LCAs, and an oil change to go now!

Day 4. Bush is a four letter word. So many bushes, takes ages, way worse than subframe bushes. The trailing arm ones in the hub are a bastard, for some reason the ali external clamshell is really soft (brake heat?) And likes to swag its ass all over the place. Peening it all back in and swearing solves it. All the bushes done though. Its downhill from here. Time for a beer.

Tried to finish the rear calipers and rotors install, took half a day to remove drivers side rotor. ? Installed calipers went to replace brake hoses only to find one of the hard line fittings is rounded. Will try looking for a replacement tomorrow.