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In Ranelagh, Dublin today - Alpina B10 3.2 manual.

Hi all, I’m not a BMW owner myself, but my Dad is a long time owner and he is into his second BMW (first one was 525i the 1987 to 94 series, second and current is 320d), while my brother and sis-in-law own one X series SAV, and I like to consider buying one as my next car at some point. nice to meet you all, I look forward to learn more in depth about BMW!

I found out today that a piece of metal tube longer than 200mm is considered a no go, shorter than that is fine, but no sharp edges involved....

To the average car buying public all X3s would be the same, but to the BMW cognoscenti the number of similar cars is much less. Six to be exact, if you are looking for an LCI NZ new. You’ve got to pitch your sale to those that appreciate the subtle differences, rather than drop your price for someone who knows no different.

Hey all, new BMW owner here. As per the title I'm working on building up a 130i as a clubmans rally car, for use on gravel Hillclimbs, Rallysprints and Rallys. The intention isn't for it to be a world-beater or anything, just something that is relatively reliable and that gives maximum smiles-for-the-miles while out on the stages. Here's what it looked like when I picked it up and drove it home from its old home in Taranaki. I can guarantee that it's not going to stay this low for long! The basic plan with it is: Suspension, brakes and LSD - Not sure there's any suitable suspension available off the shelf, so likely to be MCAs (which another local running a 135i uses) or custom-built Bilsteins. Interior - Cage, seats, everything else stripped out, reroute brake and fuel lines to protect them from rocks Electronics - Defang everything! ABS is out, TCS is out, all the nanny warnings about missing airbags/seatbelts/lights etc will (hopefully!) be excommunicated from the vehicle. Engine/Gearbox - Standard. 260hp is twice what I've ever had for rallying so should be enough to keep me smiling... at least for a while! And all the million other minor things that need doing for a rally car - intercom, helmet holder, mudflaps, underbody protection, rerouting wiring to keep it save from the elements etc. And remove the towbar; it's way to heavy to keep as a towing eye for the rear... Since I'm doing it on a (relative) budget and keeping things simple, I'm hoping to be able to build it in stages over the next few months so I can keep doing club events. And all going well it should be ready for the Northern Rallysprint Series starting in Feb 2023.

Thank you for your comment. There are 24 LCI X3's on the market The cheapest msport under 100km is $29k, in Christchurch. Open to offers if you think the asking is too high....

I had EBC Yellow in my E34 race car when I purchased it. The compound on one pad on the front detached from the backing plate and was nearly the end of me on the back straight of Puke track. I also had the Red stuff pads in one of my 180sx's. I swear they were no better than the stock Nissan pads I removed. I went to Endless pads in this car. They chewed through rotors but for a road car it had amazing brakes. Hawk pads are my go to now days.

If a major state highway has its speed limit reduced from 100kph to 70kph for around 50kms. Is that stretch of road still really a state highway or is it now just a local road? Going by NZTA: State highways are those roads in New Zealand that form a nationally strategic purpose in moving people and goods nationwide. Local roads are those roads that form a regionally strategic purpose in moving people and goods within regions. These roads are managed by local government. I would argue that 70kph speed limits mean that strategically moving people and goods nationwide is no longer the priority as efficiency for moving those has been significantly reduced. The reduction in speed is due to road surface neglect and poor road layout planning. Also refusal to bypass Carterton and Greytown.

with $10k quoted to fix it, I'll give you $2k for it At today's pricing you won't get anywhere near $10k for it.

Ahh yes, spoilt for choice. 253 for sale on TradeMe today, highly sought after for sure 😕