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Not me, but this came up on the box yesterday in case anyone else is interested in following along

Well after the last post, and always following the do it once do it right my long term cars, I ordered a new waterpump, belt, tensioners, idlers etc, which have been on hand for a while. Only thing not ordered was thermostat (as thats right on the front and easy accessible if ever needed), and the crank pulley which, while a vulnerable part on these M47, was replaced by Graham already. Ive also known since turbo swap that the rubber intake charge pipe could also do with changing, so ordered too. also after last post, the 320d was parked up down the back. With the December rush, christmas break, welcoming my newest son to the world mid jan, and then busy back into it, there its sat for just under three months! Well today being all caught up finally, i booked the day for myself to finally do the pump. Moved some other cars out the way, key in and bumped the key, and started up first pop! Disassembly done, and I was astonished to find the waterpump was a genuine BMW item. Surreeelt not.. I thought. BMW genuine parts as well as many aftermarket ones have manufacture dates cast into the part, and this one, would you believe it, said 02 on it!!!!! Meaning it is either an original part from new and never been changed, or changed within the first 2-3 years of 02. Which means it has done this milage!! Worth remembering, it wasnt even leaking, just a very slight wobble. Tensioner pulleys also replaced, although the tensioner itself prooved within spec, as well as the belt with plenty of life, so reused “old” ones. intake charge pipe also replaced, the rubber all perished due to oil contamination from the turbo failure. New one all good to go. Anyways , back on the road today, and really enjoyed running about in it again!

Hi mate, I recently fitted an aftermarket towbar to an E70 X5. If you manage to source one, factor in the wiring side of things. I used this wee module which splices into your existing wiring loom: https://anythingelectronic.co.nz/aenz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_85&products_id=455 No errors on the car. Lights, electric brakes, all the basics work like magic.

I'm stunned and shattered. Sanjay was the ultimate enthusiast. Yes his knowledge of local BMW's, particularly e24, e34, e31, e39 M5, was truly next level. But his ability to recall particular cars, their owners and locations, and time period they owned them was mind boggling. And he would rattle off local build and import numbers like you wouldn't believe. For those that didn't know, Sanjay was an ex-pat living in the States. I connected with him several years ago when I cheekily PM'd him enquiring about his 840ci (he had mentioned in a post that it was still here). Within minutes of passing on contact details he gave me the first call of what would become many. Although conversations where mainly talking cars, there were many times of just chatting about life. Sanjay was a ball of excitement and enthusiasm, always freely passing on his knowledge and advice. We looked forward to one day meeting kanohi ki te kanohi, tangata ki te tangata (in person) to talk about and drool over cars. Alas, this was not meant to be. Our connection was over the e31 - I was constantly picking his brain! "My 840ci was a keeper" he would always say (he was fastidious about it and it was one of the better, if not best, examples) until... he acquired his e39 M5 Dinan. Not that long ago, he did let his 840ci go so in his honour, I share with you 'his 8' ... Rest In Paradise my brother and until we meet...

So I might need to sell my car quite unexpectedly, would I get 12k for it? 130i seem very cheap on trademe, but none are "modified" nor seem to have been mechanically sorted. If you guys can give me some idea of what I could get for mine it would be greatly appreciated Basically everything that's a mechanical issue on the N52 has been sorted on it, mickey mouse flange being done this week. Big list of work done/parts replaced below. All done last 10k kms unless otherwise stated. Has all the oem interior parts that have been replaced with it in boxes. BMW Roof racks too. 4 door White Manual, 185k kms. Work Emotion D9Rs staggered 18" Wheels, RE003s all round Supersprint Exhaust backbox BMW AERO Spoiler Ohlins adjustable coil overs Cert for Wheels/Suspension Fauxcantara mirror BMW Performance interior parts, handbrake cover/handle, shifter gaiter and BMW ZHP weighted shift knob. Android/Carplay idrive screen replacement Old pics, roof racks removed. When Purchased: Major service items replaced include DISA valves, water pump. Told clutch replaced but no proof. Service history By Me in last 10k kms, all with OE or OEM parts FCP Euro/Schmiedmann with receipts for 90% RE003 rear tyres K&N Airfilter and Cabin air filter PCV System and hoses MAF sensor Eccentric shaft sensor Chain and tensioners checked at 177xxxkms Rocker Cover Gasket Oil change/Service Electronic relay for valvetronic motor Valvetronic motor and fuses Spark Plugs x6 Coils x6 Front and rear driveshaft Guibos(couplings) Shifter bushings replacement(upgrade kit) Transmission Mounts New Diff oil, gearbox oil replaced at 180k kms Instrument cluster cover in Alcantara Starter motor Intake manifold gaskets Turner Motorsports Intake boot Rear indicator bulbs New Idrive controller plastic surround Work Wheels centre caps New Wipers New side indicators Oem tail lights full replacement Power steering reservoir and new fluid Oil Filter Housing Cooler Gasket Front Accessories Belt, Tensioner and idler pulley Replacement rear License Plate light Pierburg OEM Solenoids Stabilus hood struts Schmiedmann upgraded brake lines all round - Outer lines front and rear TRW Front and Rear rotors Ceramic brake pads Front and Rear New brake screws, Rubber caliper slides, and brake hardware Replaced brake fluid Wheel sensors front and rear Vanos Oil filters/Check valves x2 Meyle Boot struts All wheels refinished by Wheel Magician Also have some parts like oil filters, engine mounts and sump gasket for work I planned to do. I also have some extra bits but can't recall atm. Bad things on the car are cosmetic aka stuff I was doing this year after mechanically sorting it. There's a dent in the rear left crease line. Slight damage to front bumper plastic beside front license plate. I would cut and polish car before sale and paints pretty good apart from a couple stone chips. The interior, everything is nice except for the head lining and the wheel. Headliner is sagging and has been pinned up, and wheel and insert are not great. I have two replacement inserts and leather for the wheel that requires stitching. And a $700 quote for headliner to be done properly.

I’m extremely saddened to say a dear friend of mine and great contributor to bimmersport suddenly passed last week. To me he was Sanjay but you will know him as ssbmw. He had a wealth of knowledge on bmw stats in nz. He would eat, drink and sleep the brand and love to talk with anyone who shared the passion. Bimmersport was a great outlet for him to share his knowledge for which he was regular contributor. A huge loss to all.