mr E34

More maintenance on the Tardis Doctor!

Pistonheads in the U.K. has a good range to look at.Might be easier to buy a N.Z. car here?? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/index.asp?c=15

More info on M30 engines. http://www.m535i.org/officers/ra/article.html#motor

Did you take it for pre-purchase inspection? NEVER buy anything without one. Take it to Velocity where Brent said for assessment.

Did you drive it Brad?? Just wonder what they actually feel like on the road, yeah, those M Par do look fantastic.

Brent, can you get your friend to call me, would like to know a bit of its history & talk to him about it.

Those prices are probably right. I would have thought the Alpina B10 sat at around 12? maybe a tweak more. Market always decides, i would buy at the right price.

A mate was down that way and spotted it, his overall impression closeup was 'needed work to bring it up from scruffy' I think it's way too expensive for a B-10, U.K. prices are pretty low for this one. They also changed the diff to get the thing moving off the line a bit quicker. What do you guys reckon it's worth??

Have you seen the Korman website Glenn? They fiddle around with M20/M30 engines etc, their worked carb 3.5 delivers 250hp, doesn't sound high but they say it's reliable. Have a look if interested. http://www.kormanfastbmw.com/e34m30.htm M20 http://www.kormanfastbmw.com/e34m20.htm

for a cool car.

Had a look on the net Andrew, when they say corrected that refers to a standard that takes into account temp, air density etc, so the dyno reading is corrected for all those variables. If anyone is interested in dyno's this site has an easy explanation between HUB DYNO VS ROLLER DYNO. http://home.earthlink.net/~spchurch/church...sting/id12.html

Going GREEN, a load of P.C. nonsense, along with Global warming!

Hi Brent, just spotted this. I know it's not what you prob want but maybe good for bits? Rgds Boris. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-137378550.htm

Any interest in the red 535is on TradeMe Brent? Not leather tho, just a thought.Did you sell your Hartge engined 535i? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=135520297

yes, does say correction method: SAE other sheet with 136.1kw says correction method: DIN whatever that means. Must take to Gavin when have time, he said with the wheels on his roller dyno he would expect 8-10kw less, depending on the day.

Just another footnote on the subject of bragging rights.(yeah, i know my car doesn't have enough pwr for you guys) Possible Flywheel Pwr? Car developed 186.31HP, +15% = 214 @ Flywheel? 186.31HP + 20% = 223 @ Flywheel? This is the figures from Dynapack hub dyno.

Nice! True history in those cars, didn't Enzo name the car after his late son all those years ago?

Yes, E30 does look older & boxy. It lacks rake in front/rear screens and body curves need filling out (E34). E30 M3 shell looks good, rear rake improved and blister guards. Classic BMW : E30 & E34, plus the fabulous C pillar return, all proportions excellent for their time.

Let me know when you have some, thanks.

E34 535i?

You are probably right on the M5, mileage conversion equates.Yes, purchased it from him. He spent a bit on it after he got it because the head gasket went, he gave up and purchased an E39 540i.(lucky you didn't buy it, what price back then?) I have spent a small fortune on it fixing neglected/postponed issues, but it is going o.k. at the moment. People don't fix things as they arise, in the end you have 20 issues, rolling road tuned now,very strong mid punch- i mean really enhances the engine strength, which is mid torque. I have always liked the E34 since my first in the late 80's, a classic shape without stupid FASHION ideas! All the body creases are in the same place as an E30.

That was the Aston in the movie when bond had to swerve to avoid the bird lying on the road!!!! Yeah right.

Hurry up and buy it. We all want to look at it!

Don't think so, the other one was listed with 165,000km????

Looks tidy, very low k's for age. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-136813624.htm