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You probably shouldn't have quoted the whole post then Ron. I also had no idea what you were talking about. You missed the part in my post, even though you quoted it, that I was talking about non-official agents. I really think you need to read things a little more slowly. Might help with comprehension which is important when you're the type to fire from the hip.

You get the first two of course!

No, I just need non-charged ones for my E36 seat project.

I need two as well for those looking at this.

I did challenge your assumptions recently and you threw your toys out of the cot, are you still bitter about that?

I did. And my logic is still watertight. In this case he's half right and half wrong. If you're saying you believe everything he's posted in this thread then you've been fooled.

Dude. For the last time I'm not (that means "not") saying the penalty is unlawful. I'm saying the penalty doesn't match the crime because there are worse crimes with lessor penalties. Take a deep breath and think about my words, not your emotional reaction to my post, and you'll eventually work it out. You're arguing against the wrong thing into empty space.

My god you're contrary. My logic is fine. If you compare the penalty for this "crime" against other, more serious crimes, then the punishment here is clearly and obviously disproportionate. I'd already stated that the penalty was supported by law and I'm not arguing it isn't. I'm stating the legal penalty is disproportionate. And that's easy to prove.

I don't disagree that the letter of the law was probably applied here. But I don't think it's reasonable (the law) and I believe it can be easily proven to be disproportionate. That's why I mentioned that stupid bitch.

Wow. Some people just have to win every argument don't they? Anyway, first things are first - not everything from China is rubbish. It's an unreasonable generalisation and just a little bit racist. But I agree with the predominant sentiment in this thread and one thing in particular irks me - even if you do buy from a NZ source you (read: I) often find that any warranty coverage can't be fulfilled by the NZ "distributor" because they're not an actual agent for the original supplier! They're just acting as a freight forwarder and have no liability. You return a faulty part to them but can't get a resolution until they return it to their supplier and get a resolution from them. Hell no! That's what I pay a margin for, value add, not just pushing product. Next time you consider a NZ supplier ask how they deal with warranty returns - you should always have two options, immediate replacement (i.e. they stock them) or immediate refund. And you should normally have both options. Anything less and you should just get it online and act as your own middle man.

I agree with most here, even if he was a recidivist offender the punishment doesn't match the crime. Judith "Crusher" Collins is a National shame (pun intended). I bet he was being a dick but far, far more serious crimes are dealt with far less severely and this is entirely disproportionate. On that basis alone this is neither justice nor justified. No analogies are required to work this one out.

I have just purchased 2 of the NZKW bases for my M3. They're sitting on the floor of my lounge if you want to come and have a look at them. I'm planning to test fit the passenger side one this weekend.

I'd take either colour!

Oh dear.

Black one has been taken off Trademe, will possibly be back soon, watch this space. Edit: PM me if you're a buyer and need details.

I suppose it all depends on how you define "maniac". I'd love you to elaborate. In public if you wish. Edit: please tell me you're not the one with that 'X' on the side of your car... ??? The one sitting in the right hand lane?

And I've driven it... hard...

Yep, same one.

Diving in the Bay of Islands (well Cavallii Islands actually) at the Rainbow Warrior for the first time and swimming with dolphins during your surface interval. Magic, just pure magic. Edit: oh, and a trip back from Russell to Auckland that involved only about 10 other cars/trucks/vans on the road. Pure bliss. I've never, ever tracked 230 odd km's on NZ's State highways with less traffic. Ever. And I got to do it in an M3. What a f'ing great long weekend (took Fri/Mon off) that was!

I have the big-arse thick BMW ones and they're just too thick. You're better off with thinner ones and replacing them every 10 years.

Thank you. But also where and cost - that would be the mere mortal cost, not your 'have contacts' cost

When a car has been in storage for 5 years it always has a project list. And when an E36 ages it always has a project list because normal maintenance only cover 50% of the things that go wrong. If this thing has original shocks, springs, VANOS, clutch, headliner, exterior trim, glovebox, air-con, the list goes on then it certainly has a project list. If they've all been done then sweet, but it was still a project, perhaps just a long term one.

You should have seen mine! Dusty and dirty. All welcome to our casual meet. It's the correct colour for an ageing wine, I'd grant you that, a fine Cabernet I'd say. Even I'm coming to terms with the fact that this is a very fine line, the E46 M3 does have a lot going for it. I really hope it does sell for the asking price, it will be a great benchmark and will be clear evidence the the price of good ones is going up. And I think mine is a good one. I just need to finish my project list!

Can you elaborate Amber?

But I've been told it's a 2010? WTF!