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Hey Everyone We have finally got some action going! called up the engineers and as promised he had started some work on the heads. Popped in to have a look and he didn't disappoint, so excited to finally get this build back on track. One of the heads in the CNC machine getting the intake and exhaust ports done, not sure on specs but looks to be 2-3mm of porting done. a view of some of the exhaust ports Yet to be machined. Machined Intake side. A comparison of one done and factory. Billet blocks to be machined into the throttle housing. Throttle plates and the trumpets that will be going on top So thats it for now, Engineer was originally going to weld and make the intake adapter plate by hand but has now decided to machine it out of a solid billet piece. Regrind factory cams and find some stronger valve springs to suit. can't wait to see more of this build taking shape. Thanks Richard

I had planned on putting these on a E39 Touring which I doubt now I am going to own, and looking to do more work on my 540 so needing to free up some cash. These have been balanced twice by Miramar bridgestone as I had a shimmy but I believe that is my suspension, not the wheels. These were originally @qube's which he bored out to 74.1 CB for the E39 but they will fit the E34 72.6 with hubcentric rings. 1 wheel (rear) has been refurbed by wheel magician. Two front tyres are new (maybe have done 100km on them if that) and the rears still have plenty of life. Asking $2000 ONO. Located in Wellington, tyres are currently mounted. Includes the BMW centers. Tyres are OEM sizes staggered. Fronts 235/40/18 Hankook Ventus V2's (new), Rears 265/35/18 Hankook V12 EVO (used but plenty of life left)

Property is an investment, a car is a liability. Honestly, the more money I pour into BMWs over the years, the more I consider just buying a Lexus. Now you can all throw rocks at me because I’ve given up on life!

New-ish member here, onto my third BMW wagon, this one is a significant step up in performance from my previous E46 318i and E91 320i - loving the 6 cylinder, diesel a bit rough sounding at low speeds but goes like the proverbial when you put your foot down in sport.

Welcome! I see one beautiful E39 in that photo ?

I know it's a different market these days, but we signed up and had the 1% rate penalty, it only took us a year or so for that to go away as we had capital gains sort it out for us. The 1% difference didn't make us even blink. Also, if 1% additional rate is going to cause you concern now then you really can't afford the mortgage anyway. You should be comfortable being able to afford at least a 3-5% rate increase. I would hate to see you lose on the 135i after putting some time and money in it.

Getting way off topic now haha I don’t need Lexus talk on my page plz

Good to meet you at the coffee meet Matt!

GOOD jumper cables and a second, running, car There are a LOT of modules hidden in modern stuff! It doesn't run when the engine is off, but the electric auxilliary cabin heater in our VW Tourans draw 80 amps at full power... but on a winter morning, the cabin is hot, before the engine is up to temperature

Hi, I ended up replacing the whole arms so these are no longer needed. $40 located in Wellington. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-upper-control-arm-traction-strut-bushing-e39-31120006482l OEM Lemforder 31120006482

Hahahaha its now or never jon

i had altenzo sports comforters on an old car and nearly slid to my death on a wet day. never again. there is a fine line between quality economy tyres and cheapshit dangerous rubbers pretending to be tyres.

Keep say 10k on floating so as you pay it off and if the car breaks then you can pull some of it out to pay for the repair. I do instead of saving so I pay less on the mortgage. Have to be careful not to overspend on it however

It's nice and clean, courtesy of a service from Winger BMW so thought I'd add another pic

Not something you see everyday

This is 2019.. you can't offer 2000 repair procedures for vehicles that have entirely different operational and repair requirements . People come on here trying to find out what the correct procedures are. Not guesses or ... I think you could do this or that. DIY is not an excuse to offer such advice. The advice I gave to the OP is correct and I stand by that. You can offer what you like but your in the wrong sand pit with your advice.