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X5 in with Jon for window, squeaky passenger door trim and ABS. The ABS repair guy hasn't come across the set of errors we've seen happen twice. Odd. It will be checked out... this will be the last claim under Autosure as the 4 years is up next month. Can't say enough good things about Autosure. Other stuff.. ordered some stuff from Schmiedmann... new rear wiper assembly for the X5 new trunk lights for the E46 (as the top seals are split) - John Autoteile units were $US30ea. Jon had real trouble trying to find replacements here in NZ and more importantly new RHD heated left wing mirror glass for the M5... well priced at ~$US144 vs $US475 for the auto-dip variation. It is worth noting that there are different parts for RHD and LHD vehicles - I expect this is due to the different curvatures being optimised for the different driver positions. Always good to use RealOEM to chase down specific parts based on your VIN!!! Met with Jon this morning, reviewed what we needed for the M5 and ordered stuff from Turner Motorsport MOST importantly - the rod bearing overhaul kit with BE Bearings and rod bolts for the M5's S85.... $US1580 few bits and bobs for the overhaul replacement hood alarm switch for the X5 - I've unplugged it currently due to the alarm going off at random times of the day and night- which isn't ideal So I'll be up for the 5% duty and GST on the big Turner order of course... but that's to be expected. Pleased to see I actually already had a Customs Client Code from 2016. One article I read recommended replacing the M5's sump pan with a LCI unit as it has a second drain hole and is less likely to retain mucky oil through changes - but these cost a heap ($US1200 from memory) and weigh a heap!! So maybe not.... Was looking at replacing the X5's rear door speaker covers as one is missing a label/emblem - but discovered that somebody has installed Soundstream aftermarket speakers and covers - so will have to flag that idea. No biggie. All good fun! ?

Im not going to waste my time, but if you want proof im sure you can find it. Seeing some of the stuff presented to certifiers that gets fixed, its obvious that there are a lot of cars on the road that otherwise would've been deathtraps. Sure, there will be a few out there that arent following the rules, but between road policing and the WOF system, it picks up a lot of the stragglers.

hay Jon, I came here to give you some words of encouragement on your project. hurry the f**k up. You only got 7 months until the start of the 20/21 season

The Ecu was at the door this am???? Removed the pump...got a holden V8 one... will use original as ZERO advised today..thanks for that. Getting a FPR and gauge tomorrow...want to start Ls on Thursday. Got the sleeves for the mounts...dont they look gorgeous??freaking cost me heaps to get the Od and Id machined, cut and tapered...annnyway a lathe, milling machine, drill press and welder will be on its way from Sa in a year when my brother and dad move here. They puttin a chev 350 into a mark2 Escourt. 220kw into 850kg??, also have a 1Uz in a Mitsi ute. Checking out wiring for start up.

Saw you the other day - car looks mint. Super clean. Surprisingly few mint e46 on Auckland roads....

South coast was pretty lit tonight

Assembled..waiting for the ECU....hopefully by Thursday.....going to test out the original fuel pump pressure..just to start up.. which should be around 50 psi...can anyone confirm?...will get an in-tank pump and external reg. New gearbox mount..??...so Y pipe clearances should be better. Abs pump relocation might only have to fab up 1/2 lines, Clutch slave pipe adapt hopefully 3/4 bore on master has enough muscle to push the American pressure plate, and headers material next...oh yea..sub frame strenghten...

@Gaz I know the feeling sometimes you just dont know where to start so you procrastinate, but just allocate yourself a day or even a couple hours over the weekend and chip away at little things. Next thing you know that big job wont seem so big I love wrenching though, I pretty much do it every weekend.

f**k I feel lazy just reading your threads having done nothing to my cars

In case you guys were wondering, 620 nzd GST inclusive to chop and weld the front half and balance. Cheers