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Want. I'd just need 75k a year to pay the driver.

Thanks @m325i. Indeed, the S55 is pretty epic and the power delivery is next level, I haven't even stretched it properly to be honest, easing into it, getting used to it. Decal is from this store on Etsy, arrived pretty quickly from the UK and was packaged well, it seems like high quality vinyl and it's easy enough to install. I got the door jamb PPF from them also. I can't comment personally on durability but anecdotal evidence suggests it will be fine, seller claims as much also. Covering that expanse of aluminium in the engine bay is an aesthetic leap in my view, it looks heaps better with the decal.

Nice seats! You have some work ahead of you though, it's not just the electric movement, you'll also need to deal with the airbags and belt tensioners. I'd start with working out how to get your old seats electrified, that will cover the modules, wiring, and coding, this might be a helpful thread in that regard: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480313 Once you understand that then you may just need to re-pin some of the wires to support the new seats. Some people with E92 M3's have done the conversion so you should be able to find any pin conversion requirements. Good luck, keep us posted.

Caveat emptor but I think those mirrors will also work on an E8x and a hundred bucks is a steal... you'd pay that much for good Ali clone covers alone. Damn, the OE mirror glass is probably worth that.

Fistpump 👊 and a bump for a good deal S55. Now that I'm an owner I have a much better appreciation for this epic platform. Worth noting that the aftermarket mods on this one are best in class (Bootmod3, VRSF, BMS, H&R) and worth well over $6k installed, and that's not to mention the Competition parts. That stage 2 is like 500+ hp right? GLWS, with the included M3 goodies that's a lot of car for 70k.

Totally. I'd really love this to go to a Bimmersporter to manual swap it, it would make one of the best 130/N52's in the country. I mean, it's f'ing awesome as an auto, it's seriously good as is, but as a manual it would be truly epic.

It's bitter-sweet but now for sale:

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) 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

I also updated the NZ/AU maps to 2024, let me know if you need the files, happy to share although you'll need a FSC for your VIN to install them (edit: I can point you in the right direction for one of these if you need, beware that they come at a cost).

Mod #5 - It's actually more than aesthetic because it creates a contrast with the other buttons so it's easier to hit when not looking. Matches the start button red and keeps the backlight. NZ$6 from Ali with free shipping, as opposed to £30/USD35 which I'm sure are the same product from China. Use some ceramic grease when installing for best results.

Mod #4 - another practical one to fix a BMW design flaw, the door seals start to rub off the paint in the jambs, some people even have rust forming there! You can see the tell-tale marks on the passenger side in the first pic. Cleaned them up and applied custom cut PPF which is the accepted fix (second pic).

Mod #3 - a practical one, CTEK charger adaptor hard-wired in, needed to remove the carbon V brace to tuck away the wires, and took the opportunity to clean under all the covers and clear out the drains and gutters.

Second mod... I struggle with standard issue plates, made this one up myself and I wasn't drunk this time so it's actually good (IMHO).

First mod... just a sticker/decal, I like it and it's actually a closer match to the rest of the black in the engine bay than the camera lets on.

The purchase ended up happening pretty quickly although the journey took a while. M2's first caught my attention early last year and only the OG M2 was in reach then, and I was thinking I'd need to sell the M3. In the end I couldn't exchange an S engined M for an N engined one, it's an emotional thing. So I forgot about them until early this year and then kept a casual eye on the market, looked at a couple but never pulled the trigger. I checked out a few other cars to validate, or challenge, my preference for what was by now the M2C. F82 M4 - I really had to try this before I could eliminate it despite my biased preconceptions. But they were right, this car is enormous and it doesn't feel any smaller when you're sitting inside. But it doesn't feel heavy to drive and that surprised me the most. It's a monster, a real monster, and an unruly one at that, it'll step out at the slightest provocation, which can be quite fun if you're ready for it. I drove a pre-LCI and the tech has dated a bit, the LCI is quite a step up but man, it's got a lovely interior and the extended leather is so much nicer than the M2's plastics. Oh well. But too big, not for me. G42 M240ix - Holy crap, this is quite an incredible combination of electronics and machinery, but it's a messy, incoherent combination, clumsy even. It's a bit ugly, it's a bit big, it feels hefty when changing direction but it's an absolute weapon in terms of power delivery, only really being left behind by a proper M above about 5k rpm. Sticks like sh*t to a blanket as well. But my lord, the cabin is a chaotic combination of switches, buttons, and touch interfaces and just yells "VERSION 1.0", it's a visual and ergonomic fail, wait for the LCI. G87 M2 - Can't afford it, don't like how it looks, don't want it. But seriously dealers can be annoying and I capitulated. Don't like the digital dash at all but that's only a future software update away. Drives fine, can't really use the power, doesn't feel as heavy as I expected it to and does not have the same hefty feeling of the G42, tricky suspension. Still, couldn't own it even if I had all the money in the world, it's just as fugly in person as in the pics. So, a new journey starts...