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Hahahah I thought I'd be clever but someone already beat me to it. Inevitable https://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=nnl573

Well, I motored down to Christchurch last week and had two business days there to get some things done. Before leaving Nelson I sent messages to every locksmith in Christchurch who looked like they could cut & code a new key. I only got about 4 replies; one couldn't do it, one could for $220 plus the key itself, one from Dan (https://lockncode.co.nz/) for $380 total, and one referring to Dan. Dan it was. I called him late on the first day & he said come to his lockup at 4:45. It took a while through the rush-hour traffic, and on the way the Engine Management Light came on... Once reaching Dan I said I'm not sure whether to go ahead with the spend now, the EML has come on. He said no problem, I'm plugging in the computer anyway, let's see what it is. Turns out it was a transient VANEOS error, may or may not be serious. Cleared it anyway. Then he said that the FRM module had a different VIN on it, and showed as being out of an E90. Maybe that's why the rear wiper & glass hatch don't work... Dan said he knows a guy who can reflash the module for about $250, I said I'll wait & see. So he went ahead & coded then cut a new key, tested it ok, then tried it in the door lock... That's funny, he said, there's no resistance. Then he realised he could turn the lock without fully inserting the key! I don't think there's any wafers in the barrel, he said. Maybe that's why the central locking doesn't lock this door... Another big discussion, Dan explained how to get the door handle & lock barrel out with one allen key, could probably get it dealt with in Nelson. The next day while I was waiting for the radio to be recoded (see https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/69603-e91-ccc-fm-frequency-change-in-christchurch/), I called Dan & asked him for the contact of the guy who could reprogram the FRM module. He checked first then texted me back 'Chris at Vantage Auto Diagnostics' (https://www.vantageauto.co.nz/). I went along to Vantage & spoke to Chris; very helpful & confident it could be done without risk, but in the end I decided not to spend the $250 just yet. Anyway, job done, lots & lots of extra advice from Dan (free, he wouldn't take a tip). Super helpful and highly recommended! P.S. I spotted a superbike in the loft while he was cutting the key. Turns out his business partner is an NZ champion & that was his winning bike. They'd initially met through bike racing including sidecarting. Dan is the one who gets to hang out. Nutter.

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

Almost , but air intake to low on those. Needs to be a e90 m3 with bonnet level intakes to make it through that

116's are unreliable. If it were a 6 cylinder if it would of made it.

Tested out the X5 as a tow vehicle the other day when taking the wife's horse float in for a WoF. Handled the task with ease despite the float being a heavy old homebuilt lump from the 80's. Lining up a trailer is an absolute breeze with the addition of the reverse camera. At first I thought I might be in trouble as none of the lights worked with the trailer plugged in so I was fearing another dodgy wiring job with the aftermarket tow module but turned out it was just a matter of the pins on the trailer end being too tightly squeezed together. Spread them out a tad and she was all sweet. Didn't notice the rear sagging with the trailer hooked up so not sure whether airbags would have improved the experience in any way. Then just a couple of days later the X5 got to enjoy a fun ride on the back of a tow truck... It had been a bit sluggish firing up the past few weeks, the first crank would be a lazy one and seemed to take an extra crank before coming to life. Then the other day it refused to fire up at all after a good 4-5 cranks and only started up after cycling the key 2-3 times. Something was up but didn't get around to addressing it at the time. Then today the wife popped by for a visit to my work and the tractor wouldn't start again when she went to leave, would barely crank until it stopped doing anything at all - no clicking, no grinding, no sound whatsoever when turning the key. Prior to that, the last time it drove I tested the voltage through the cluster display which said the battery sat at a steady 13.8-14.0V, and still had 12V with the engine off so that ruled out the battery (and the alternator). My best bet is the starter packing up after 20+ years and 292k km's of service, assuming it's still the original. Can't even be mad if so. Luckily, the wife still had her AA Roadside Assist membership active, which she had completely forgotten about. The only reason I even knew she had one was that I happened to be on the phone to AA earlier in the day making a change to our house insurance policy and them mentioning that we get a discount due to being members... So we got a free tow out of it. Handy. Will dig the starter out over the weekend, once it stops pissing down, hopefully. With any luck it's just the brushes that have gone, have a mate who has a knack for these things and can easily rebuild it if that's the case and get her back up and running pretty quickly. Fingers crossed that's the extent of it.

Never thought I’d see the day @M3AN!!! Wicked little car and getting rarer. 100% on the manual swap.

Recent addition to the collection F06 M6. 38000km in Singapore Grey. M Performance exhaust We installed Evolve Downpipes,chargepipes & filters Bootmod3 stage 2 tune pushes it out to aprox 700 hp My new favourite. We also have a M6 Competition undergoing full motor overhaul as preventive maintenance.

Someone should buy this one and my manual one and make one amazing car.

VDO\Continental make a few different ones, not as cheap as they used to be though.I put a TR7412UB in my old Mercedes which matched quite well.