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2005 BMW 130i - Manual Asking: $7000 firm for Bimmersport and on Monday 28th I will put it out to Trademe and Facebook at $8000ono Phone, TXT or message me on here. Dan - 0211887733 Chassis: E87 Production Date: 27/10/2005 Rego: HWR717 VIN: WBAUF92030PS88568 WOF: 01/10/25 Rego Exp: July 25 KM's: 212800 Engine: N52B30 Color: Exterior: Black Sapphire Metallic Interior: Leather Black Wheels: BMW Style 386 from a F2* Tyres: New Laufenn (Hankook sub) Z Fit (Best bang for buck by far in NZ) Brakes: Near new stock pads but I don't like them and would upgrade to Hawk/Endless/Padgid street pads. Engine: - Has had a new water pump at some stage by previous owner The following has been completed by me in the last year - Oil Filter and Oil Cooler gaskets - Valve Cover gasket and valvetronic gasket - Vanos control solenoids and o-rings - Camshaft Position Sensor - Rear Main Crankshaft Seal - Baffled Oil Catch Tank installed to replace junk factory PCV system. Gearbox: - Valeo single mass conversion kit. This includes a new flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disk, thrust bearing, spigot bearing, flywheel bolts. Installed by me following correct procedure. - Removal of CDV (Clutch Delay Valve) which slows clutch release for comfort driving but terrible for feel. - Replaced Driveshaft couplings x 2 Result: The clutch is much more direct and sharp compared to the dull factory duel mass flywheel. Perfect for spirited driving and track days. A little sharp but not terrible for comfort traffic commuting. Servicing: Engine - Penrite 5w-30 HPR every 5000kms Engine - Hengst Oil Filters every 5000kms Gearbox - Penrite 75w-80 Trans Gear <8000kms Diff - Penrite 75w-90 Pro Gear <8000kms Cabin Air Filter - <8000kms Engine Airbox Filter - <8000kms New Windscreen - Jan 25 The Negatives: Aesthetics are average. "Good from afar, far from good". Bonnet and Roof paint is in poor condition. Common for black/blue E87's. I could have this painted for you for $1350. Both front guards are dented. Number of scratches and small dents on the paint/body. Interior is clean but could use a little color touch up on the front seats. Headliner is being held by pins - I expected this to annoy me but I forgot it was a problem. Steering wheel has a wrap as it is in terrible condition. Stereo recently decided it no longer wants to boot up. None of the above bothered me as the car was to be used as a track car with the idea to turn it into a full race car or Targa car. It could easily be tidied up. It has only had one soft track day at Manfeild where it performed well other than me not loving the new brake pads. The car would be happy doing round after round. Doesn't get hot, oil temp stays low. However I already have a dedicated race car and so does the wife. I am putting my efforts back into my race car. I also own 3 of these 130's. Keeping one as my commuter (been that way for 6 years) and another will be sold also (both Autos). Editions and packages S337 M Sports package S339 Shadow-Line S704 M Sports suspension S710 M leather steering wheel S715 M Aerodynamics package Comfort and interior equipment S411 Window lifts,electric,front/rear S423 Floor mats velours S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip S441 Smoker package S449 Toll interior mirror for Japan S459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory S473 Armrest front S481 Sports seat S493 Storage compartment package S494 Seat heating driver/passenger S4MG Int. mouldings aluminium glacier-silver Multimedia S609 Navigation system Professional S640 Preparation f tel.installation universal S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer Driver assistance and lightning S520 Fog lights S521 Rain sensor S522 Xenon Light S534 Automatic air conditioning S548 Kilometre speedo S563 Light package S5AB Two-stage stoplamp discontinued Wheels and drive S249 Multifunction f steering wheel S2MG BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 207 Environment and safety S313 Fold-in outside mirror S321 Exterior parts in body colour S354 Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip S807 National version Japan S818 Battery master switch S823 Hot-climate version S845 Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder S852 Language version Japanese S876 Radio frequency 315 MHz S8S3 Automatic locking during starting S8SP Control unit COP Individual equipment S775 Headlining anthracite Other equipment S1CA Selection of COP-relevant vehicles S925 Dummy-SALAPA S992 Control of number-plate attachment S9AA Outer skin protection SB070 Battery 70 Ah, plant

I suppose I should have promoted my auto for sale also in this thread for those that don't browse the other ones...

And so it begins in the 'actual' 530iT. The old drivetrain (M54B30, ZF 5 speed manual) and DSC system were removed and the DSC8+ module installed, with the necessary brake line fabrication: An E39 diesel coolant reservoir was installed in the factory location with rivnuts, though unfortunately we didn't get the placement quite right and this will need to be revised. With the use of an E39 'gulf' oil cooler the horns cannot be kept in the factory position. As I'll be using an E90 combined condensor / receiver-dryer unit, the E39 receiver-dryer was removed and the horns were relocated in its place. The brackets used to hold the E60 DSC pump are temporary while a more final bracket is fabricated. Using the E60 DSC pump also removes the need for a precharge pump, so that was removed and a new brake fluid reservoir installed. Onto preparing the new hardware, the gearbox was fitted with new pivot pin, slave cylinder, etc: A new factory clutch and dual-mass flywheel were installed on the engine: The engine and gearbox were then gently offered into the chassis:

It’s with some regret that I am selling this car as I really love it but no longer need it. It’s been a fun and faithful not-every-day daily for the last 5 and a half years during which I’ve given it the best care I can. Perfect for a driver that wants a rapid auto, or who has the means to do a manual swap. Highlights Essentials: Mileage: ~138,000 kms Warrant Expires: June 2025 Registration Expires: June 2025 Price: $10,000 firm Viewing: Epsom, Auckland by appointment - 022 413 9857 (please txt first) Showroom Thread: https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/62890-my-fun-130i-e87-lci-motorsport-auto/ – note: the contents of that thread may be dated and no longer accurate, if you see something over there that’s important to you please ask rather than assume. The Good: It’s fast and agile, absolutely planted w/custom geometry, no rear end hop Mechanical LSD Custom adjustable coilovers w/Eibach springs (fully cert’ed) M3 front suspension components Custom full length stainless exhaust w/Y pipe 280hp tune and gearbox flash (it’s absolutely feral in Sport mode) Really good condition inside with some genuine BMW Performance additions Blue Brembo F series brakes (rears not installed) New battery and nearly new front pads and rotors Refurbished style 208 wheels in Ferric Grey II (small rash on LR) External billet PCV/CCV (Orange Wolf) Proper sequential aluminium shift paddles (R pull = up, L pull = down) Cruise control (full OE retrofit) 10.25" Android touch screen w/Bluetooth The Bad: Headlights could do with a polish Headlining has recently failed, held up with upholstery pins Stupid personalised plate FUNWON (included free if you want it, not sure of procedure if you don't tbh) The Ugly: Roof and bonnet paint are both scoured, it’s weird as it’s under the clear coat – I’ve had the whole car professionally cut and polished and that hasn’t improved it, if it bothers you then a new (used) bonnet (~$150) and a wrap for the roof (~$250) would be my recommendation. But it's really difficult to see other than close inspection, see first pic below as good evidence. Additional Details Drivetrain: N52B30 w/280 hp + 340 Nm tune Annual oil and filter changes (Penrite HPR5 5w-40) VANOS solenoids & filters removed, tested, & cleaned Mishimoto silicon intake hose BMC performance washable air filter Billet CCV/PDV valve (Orange Wolf, no more blown valve cover or oil filter housing gaskets) Gorgeous custom stainless 'Y' exhaust (Orange Wolf) Automatic w/tune (Sport mode is wild) Proper mechanical LSD (presumed to be Orange Wolf but unconfirmed) Chassis: E90 M3 front lower control arms Poly bushed front tension arms (E90 M3+) E90 M3 front anti-roll bar w/new bushings & droplinks Camber pin mod Front Ultra Racing strut bar CPM centre chassis brace M140i front Brembos w/new slotted & dimpled rotors (<1000kms) Braided front brake lines M140i rear Brembos (not installed) – I have new E39 M5 rotors available separately if you want to install these brakes as that was the prevailing solution when I purchased the brakes but now, you’re much better off going with these: https://vysgarage.com/shop/ols/products/rear-caliper-bushings-slash-inserts-for-rear-brembo-m-sport-f2x-slash-f3x-slash-f8x-calipers which is what I’d do if I were keeping the car and MUCH less faff. Braided rear brake lines (not installed) Custom adjustable coilovers (Orange Wolf w/Eibach springs) Rear Nolathane poly subframe bushing inserts Custom corner weighted geometry (Racelign) Body: Sapphire Black Metallic Matte black kidney grills Dual Xenon HID's LED angel eyes (5800k) Philips X-tremeUltinon LED fog lights (5800k) Smoked progressive LED side indicators M3 wing mirror covers OEM Blackline tail lights Replaced rear wiper motor (no leaks!) Replaced fuel cover flap (“Pot”) BMW stubby sport aerial Refurbished & painted (Ferric Gray II) style 208 18" wheels (225/40/18 + 255/35/18) Rear valance painted in Ferric Gray II (to match wheels) New battery (11/2024) Interior: BMW Performance Alcantara gear lever & boot BMW Performance Alcantara steering wheel insert BMW Performance aluminium pedal covers LED interior lights Nelson Racing Wheel aluminium paddle shifters w/rewiring (R pull = up, L pull = down) Ashtray replaced w/OEM storage compartment Replaced armrest phone tray w/OEM storage compartment Avin USA 10.25" Android touch screen (replaces stock screen) Factory cruise control retrofit New cabin filter <1000 kms I'll clean the door jambs! Extras: Buyer can have as much, or as little, of the spare parts I have, including many ‘return to stock’ parts and extra trim pieces. Extra key pictured is NOT for this vehicle but is OEM so can be reprogrammed. Orange Wolf Links: LSD (type/brand unconfirmed): https://www.gulfstream.co.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=55 Suspension (non-ECD fitted): https://www.gulfstream.co.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=457 External PCV (4 reed): https://www.gulfstream.co.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=127

They arent commonly sold but ive seen them for sale as low as 12-13k before covid\2019-2020. Hard to say exactly what its worth with no information about the car. 20k may not be a bad buy if its got proper service history and a pre-purchase check comes out decent. Its certainly not a bargain given the very low demand for these, very hard to sell. Cars like these only makes sense if you financially comfortable enough that you can pay someone to handle the repair and maintenance costs, or that you are skilled and knowledgeable enough to buy parts and perform required work yourself.

Thanks David, yeah I've got a homegrown four channel CAN bus translator based on a PIC32MK that I'll be using at the core of this project. I've been extremely slack with keeping this thread up to date, so time for another update. Since the last post, the gearbox crossmember has been finished. And fitted to the test chassis, alongside the modified propshaft (135i gearbox flange, retubed, E39 540i from CSB backwards): Onto the next job, creating a custom coolant hardline between the coolant reservoir and electronic thermostat (still needs some brackets): While on a roll with bending up hardlines, an oil supply hardline was fabricated as I didn't want to have -AN fittings visible off of the oil thermostat. For this I also machined an adapter fitting for the oil thermostat. The coolant and air conditioning hardlines I had been working on previously were also finish welded: Next up was making the N54 engine loom use the E39 e-box grommet: And the shift linkages were modified: (Not quite sure where the selector rod photos went unfortunately) Propshaft had a fresh CSB and CV joint installed: I'd also performed the typical maintenance on the N54 I'm going to be using, namely replacing all of the gaskets I can easily access (valve cover, sump, VANOS solenoids, etc) and injector decoupling elements. New spark plugs and coil packs (standard N54 items for now) will also be used. Looking nice and clean in there. Nice and clean down under too. The next major hurdle was fabricating exhaust downpipes; there's not a lot of room to work with unfortunately. The vehicle will need to keep the catalytic converters for passing emmissions testing during LVVTA certification, so those were extracted from a factory downpipe set. To complete the factory-like look, some small brackets were designed and 3d printed: And laser-cut and machine folded: Welded on and oxygen sensors added: I'm extremely happy with how these downpipes turned out; they're currently off being ceramic coated (in an effort to keep under-bonnet temperatures down). A few months have also been spent working on electrical and electronics, starting off with a jump-start terminal. The E39s all use engine-mounted jump-start terminals, while the N54 never came with an engine-mounted jump-start terminal - all usages of the N54 have them mounted on the chassis. For this, I designed and 3d-printed a jump-start terminal that will attach to the intake manifold: And finally printed out of PA-CF: Mounted and wired in the fuel pump (EPKM) module: Designed a replacement case for the Comfort Access module, allowing it to attach to the same bracket as the factory E39 PDC module: Created an adapter loom for between the E39 X6001 and E9x X6011 / X6021 engine connectors: The wiring is still ongoing at this stage - chipping away at it slowly.