mr E34

I looked at putting a 4.0ltr V8 in my E36 coupe and was told that it is not a viable project.

You have to move engine mounts, cut into the firewall etc. and once the project is complete you will not be able to change the oil filter.

That was the advice I was given by two BMW specialists.

What oil filter?....The Jap's don't change them!

On a serious note Alpina built 4 E36 4.0ltr cars, think from memory all left hand drive...BMW told Burkard that it was unable to make the engine fit into an E36....but that was because engines were inserted from underneath on the assembly line, Alpina quickly discovered that the engine could be made to fit if it was dropped in from above.

They then released the 4.6ltr version in 1995, i was told they built 250 units...saloon,coupe,Touring & convertible.

For the 4.6ltr a special cast aluminum sump with integrated oil pump was among the many mods.....BMW built all the body shells with extra 42 additional brackets etc for Alpina.

Mr E34 aka Mr Alpina.....my family should have stayed in Europe.

The birds are top notch, forget all these old cars for the calender.

2 on the BMW Club website...

i still want it

Why? You can buy a factory built for another 2-3k.

Look's superb condition...i don't get it though, why spend 35k on a replica?

Check this video teaser........worlds coolest steering wheel..........BMW have finally woken up....always far too conservative. Check out ALL the videos, really good.(at the end you can view up to 15)

:D

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=19017

there is absolutely no difference between any of of the intake manifolds whatsoever.

Thats not correct Brian.

Where do you pick it up mate? Think I have it once but that was overseas I think.

I get if flown out, won't be in the bookshops yet, i think Apex said he bought an issue some time ago from Sylvia Park centre.

Cheap NZ black 1999 328ci manual

The right colour and gearbox - also a big bonus being NZ new too.

I think it is pretty good buying at $18k with 100km on it.

These cars seemed to have dropped in value a lot lately!

Also right colour leather BMW built Recaro's, plus the front end is pre facelift so doesn't have squinted stretched headlights/indicators etc.

Nice car for that money.

Latest December issue may be of interest to Bimmersport members....

Improving the E39 M5 article.

E28 Alpina...Classic B9

Hamann 455bhp V8 M3...ecu remap + exhaust.

Project E39 523...full detailed (photos)step by step instructions on manifold/throttle body upgrade.

E30 M325i Rebuild Article.

Maybe of interest to the onrs of E30 M3's, copy of Homologation specs for Group A & N, only GBP30.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/791153.htm

The 840 wins over the 850 autos, 6 speed manual, NZ new, low k's, nice black leather BMW Recaro's, better 4.4 ltr engine....rather pay 40k for that 10 yr old car than those auto 850's.

Two irishman walk into a pet shop in Dingle, they walk over to the bird section & Gerry says to Paddy, 'Dat's dem'

the owner comes over & asks if he can help them,yeah well take four of dem dere little budgies in dat cage up dere says Gerry.

The owner puts the budgies in a cardboard box..Paddy & Gerry pay for the birds, leave the shop & get into Gerrys truck to drive to the top of the Connor Pass.

At the Connor Pass, Gerry looks down at the 1000ft drop & says, dis looks a grand place!

He takes 2 birds out of the box, puts one on each shoulder & jumps off the cliff....Paddy watches as the budgies fly off & Gerry falls all the way to the bottom, killing himself stone dead..looking down at the remains of his best pal, Paddy shakes his head & says, 'Fook dat, dis budgie jumping is too fook'n dangerous for me!

There's More..

Moments later Seamus arrives up at Connor Pass

He's been to the pet shop too & walks up to the edge of the cliff carrying another cardboard box in one hand & a shotgun in the other..Hi Paddy, watch dis, Seamus says

He takes a Parrot from the box & lets him fly free, he then throws himself over the edge of the cliff with the gun, Paddy watches as half way down Seamus takes the gun & shoots the parrot.

Seamus continues to plummet until he hits the bottom & breaks ever bone in his body.

It's not over yet...Sean arrives, hes been to the pet shop, he pulls out a chicken, holds onto its legs & hurls himself over the cliff untill he hits the bottom.. dead..once more Paddy shakes his head..Fook dat lads..First der was Gerry with his budgie jumpin, den Seamus parrotshooting & now Sean with his fook'n hengliding!

Simply repair the head & you have a fuel efficient daily driver?

Alpina E30 B6s......if you don't know what that is youve been looking at too much common junk.

Your best bet is to live in New Lynn (close to work)& have a good nosey around Auckland so you find an area YOU like.

2 brm flats in New lynn around 250-275, have a look on Crockers for prices etc.

pm me if you can't find anything or not sure.

Have a read of this E36 article i posted earlier in the year.

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=15665

i am looking at doing a set for my 635 as it goes back together, can you do anything that will bolt on and clear the steering... thanks

If you have a spare $1500 odd you can buy some from Fritz Bitz in the UK.

Who wants a 325iS?

PM me some time for a look.

Nice selection here.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?p=1&s=834

That model Opel Vectra is a NICE car, your pix doesn't do it's lines justice.

Have you looked at Waynes (Wayney)range of stainless headers on Bimmer?

Would this universal Remus be suitable or is too small/single in/out?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-186426673.htm

It was when I came over four years ago. Why bring it over?....it was my baby, isnt that enough!

17' Alpinas, suspension all fixed up, sump gaskets all taken care of, it would go for another 20 years and still scare the pants off of most modern day cars.

I miss it

Yeah thats enough, didn't realize it was your baby over there. When you spend a bit on a car & know everything about it it's hard to part with it.

The big plus is that its been here all it's life (legal & R/H), colour is ok, not leather unfortunately, prefer Hi-Teks colour...but the ultimate E30 M3 is still the last batch of Evo Sport (2.5ltr) so you wouldn't want to change that car to R/H.

To release some of the engines potential they need carbon intake, no AF meter & custom remap.

Yeah the new laws are not helpful, basically if it doesn't meet the new crash testing criteria (or emissions) you can't import unless it is 20 yrs old(build date) Over 20 yrs you can bring in & register legally even left hand drive, someone might correct me on something but thats what i was told. Also don't forget if you owned the vehicle overseas for a certain period & you immigrate here you can bring it in & register.

Why bring in an E32 anyway??? Plenty of better cars Penry.