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Christmas came early Already have a CSL airbox on my car but its the old V1 Geoff Steel box, so decided to bite the bullet and get the karbonius. The newer Geoff Steel box is okay and fine functionally but I wanted the best which seems to be karb by a long shot, snorkel piece is still on the way, won't arrive until next year. Cannot believe the quality of this thing. Everyone says they are perfect but photos don't do them justice, they are insane. Can't find a single imperfection in the weave or clear coat. Feels like it doesn't even belong on my old M3, looks like it belongs on a Ferrari with the quality of the carbon. Not a cheap exercise though... Ouch. Car got a much needed wash today too, still cleans up okay. Plans for the car next year as of now are: Brake upgrade - leaning towards 996 brakes all round, mostly cause I will enjoy the project of rebuilding them/painting them etc Diff rebuild - Racing diffs has an interesting option which replaces the clutches and has a preload bevel washer to make the diff behave more like a mechanical diff and I've never rebuilt a diff so I think it would be fun. Solid subframe bushings - I'd do this as the same time while the rear subframe is down. CMP auto engineering out of Aus have nicely made solid bushings that correct the roll center from the car being lower, at the same time would do a bit of a rear end bushing refresh, replace all ball joints and rubber. Considering getting a set of CMP's monoball RTA bushes as well. MK60 ABS conversion - This is pretty unlikely to happen since it's a big job and perhaps beyond my skillset with the amount of wiring involved but it's something I'd like to eventually tackle.

They are awful things to try and maneuver, oversized with a poor turning radius. Just piles of crap in general really, that why they only have one type of owner.

Red alert ! "Selling my absolutely beautiful BMW M Coupe!" And your 2005 Toyota RunX, your Mitsubishi, your Audi RS4, your Kawasaki...? Possible, that's a lot of vehicles for a 'Private seller' to have listed at once.

Wow so long since I posted that I forgot my password. This one has had a couple of small updates, new big brake kit has arrived, swapped on the semi slicks + e39 wheels (painted gloss white), new tune for the carbon CSL intake and had the RTAB's replaced again. Need to do a nut & bolt check then ready for the South Island tour next year. For now she's sitting pretty in the dust-free Showcase.

IF you search bimmersport I think you will find the history of this car, there is plenty. I *think*, because I can't be bother to search at the moment, it was imported as a LHD wreck from Japan and rebuilt using a RHD non-M car. It is said to be done to a very high spec but still... I don't think it should be sold without its true heritage being advertised. I think the silver one (for less $$$) on TM right now is NOT a rebuilt wreck, but I haven't gone to lengths to verify this. Here's a starting point. There may be another posting with more history.

That big brake kit 🤩

@m325i spotted you giving it the berries past Diamond Takeaways as I was en route to London via the airport, sounded good coming on cam 😁 When you say MF pad do you mean foam as compared to wool? I went down the Rupes rabbit hole a few years ago and run Farecla product on rupes pads and DA in a professional setting - I'd be interested to see if the CarPro range compares

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It is a common occurrence on most cars these days unfortunately Dave Often I explain that to them, in the usual fashion 🙂

I was just thinking, having driven to Hamilton today, how annoying it is that Ford seems to be delivering all these new Rangers with apparently broken indicators, very few seem to work, I'm sure the drivers are just as upset.

I am running 255/35x18's on the rear of my 130i using 135i rims no problem at all.

Watched some kid and his brother in daddies new Ranger trying to Stevie Wonder their way around the Supercheap carpark this morning. Cameras and sensors on every corner, all the gear an no idea.

All the N54 ones were manual or 6 speed auto. All the N55 ones were manual or 7 speed DCT

As long as your wheels are 8.5" and have normal-ish offset there's nothing else to worry about.

Definitely do it. That’s the easiest time to

Nice work - I am about to jump on the Carpro band wagon and looking at using Reflect as a finishing polish and then a coat of C-Quartz. I've got some Mezerna 2400/Chemical Guys to use as light compound and then top up with Reflect using their Gloss pad. I haven't used a MF pad before as i've been using the Orange foam pads. Anything to watch for with an MF pad? And any reason you went straight to Essence? Cheers

Good to hear - it looks amazing. Keeping a car always clean is the best mod. Might explore ceramic coating after I get panel / paint done.

Nice work looks mega. I shelled for OCD treatment on my carbon black - been very happy with result and resilience. need to do it myself for the daily drivers…….

This monstrosity crawling down Lambton Quay. Somehow someone has managed to ruin an i8 ☹️