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You just need DIS and INPA, perhaps NCS Dummy and NCS Expert (for coding) and the correct hardware. Have a read up about those first and when you're more familure with the terms post back here with what you know and I/we can help get you across the line. There are pre-built solutions (laptop and cable included) available on ebay.uk but I created my setup myself. No. Different sensors and feeds. The software listed above will aid with this.

Probably none I'm afraid based on the age of your car. Pre mid/late 1997 most (all?) BMW's were not OBD compatible, they used a proprietary (and more powerful) interface called ADS. I'm not aware of any modern systems that are ADS compatible (but would love to know if there are any out there). For a 1996 E36 (mine is also a 1996) your best (only?) bet is a laptop with BMW's DIS and INPA software and a compatible cable that plugs in to the engine bay (there's no in-cabin interface pre 1997 either).

Yeah, running out of brakes implies you had enough then you didn't. If this is the case you fix this will fluid, pads and cooling. If you ever have enough then you always have enough, you just need to fix what's wrong with the current setup. On the other hand, if the stopping distance is below par when everything is fresh (think >35m to stop from 100km/h) then you don't have enough brakes and you need to upgrade something. I don't think you'll ever fit 300mm rotors (with calipers!) under 16" rims but stand to be corrected. If you can it will be tight as... 280mm might be more comfortable. How much will the car weigh (+/- 100kgs?)

You can't modify the sedan seats to fold forward (or rather it's possible but nowhere near practical). Any aftermarket seat can be fitted with the correct brackets but that will get pricey. I've just got some Recaro SR3's that fold forward to adapt but it's not a straight swap - and you should get a cert if you change the seat brackets. I recently picked up a half leather rear coupe seat on TM (from a member here actually) for $12.50 so they do come up. And as for the fronts, have you checked HellBM (Ray) or BM World (Brent)? Both are sponsors here and I'd be quite surprised if between them they didn't have coupe seats for sale. Did you post a WTB thread?

Yep, mine is from a Z3. Depending on the year of the M3 you may need to add nutserts to the front cross member (subframe). Edit: mine's a coupe and it comes standard on the vert but I can't speak to the sedan. Should be the same but can't promise. Probably worth a speculative purchase, if it doesn't fit you'll flick it no problems.

They all suck but make sure you ask for a flatbed and not a tow and you'll reduce your risk 1 million percent. Edit: and make sure they use dolly's and do *not* haul it up by the front or rear arms, only the tow hooks, however much of a PITA that is.

Before you overheat it PM me your rock bottom cash price. I'm not afraid of cosmetically challenged... although a 5'er might be a bit bigger than I want.

Wood panels! Rock on!

It's very sweet in absolute terms. It's incredibly damn sweet for the price he paid. Quite amazing actually. Well done mate!

Still want rid of this? Any possibility of getting it to Akl? Could be willing to discuss. Send me a PM if you like.

No problemo.

Your old ones.

That's looking sweet! What are you doing with the door cards/inserts?

Ask the seller to confirm how they've confirmed it's a "Competition Package" - if they can't provide proof then they can't claim it is in the auction. So, either they have proof or they're misrepresenting and would have to alter the auction and probably their asking price.

I'm not sure I understand? All I meant was that a house that costs you 300k elsewhere might cost you 600k in Auckland.

They may be brash but they're quite good ideas for addressing growth which is the problem here. I'm sure there are others. We don't have the infrastructure in Auckland to support current population levels and we can't build enough infrastructure to catch up with demand let alone surpass it. Ever. Auckland doesn't have a housing crisis, it has a population crisis and more houses aren't going to fix Auckland's problems they're going to exacerbate it. If you don't like my ideas then proffer some viable alternatives that are economically viable? It's easy to be a critic.

That's a 600k house in Auckland I'm afraid. It's exactly what I'm in and that's on a subdivided section.

Good price. I'll take it.

^ agreed. We seriously need a one child policy and to shut down immigration entirely for a few generations. **I am not anti-immigrants nor anti-children, I'm anti-population increase.

Welcome Murray. Certainly can't criticise the colour choice and they both look like they have mint paint as well, props!

Have a read of these as well: http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-70-Power-Windows/101-Projects-70-Power-Windows.htm http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/power_window

Agreed. I'm not that impressed.

Thanks for the reply. I can't get the impact in there because I can't get the wheel off, it's been done up with air!

Yeah, that's how it works.

Price? Trademe link?