M3AN

Wow, a good looking modern BMW!

Good result, approx cost? How many pics did you need to send in?

Bugger and yeah, that's an odd exclusion. Could you get it powder coated? Or might that alter the fit and tolerances too much?

Yep, they call them "dumbo" mirrors. Also CCC -> CIC, (proper) Bluetooth as standard and the intro of the DCT box.

Couldn't get it from FCP with lifetime warranty?

I have one of those, well two actually...

I suspect all seatbelts since the mid-90's in cars with airbags will have pre-tensioners right? My M3 does for sure. That pretty much rules out rebuilding anything modern.

@euroriffic: iInteresting, I thought the fronts (or was it the rears?) were NLA, are they genuine? Considered them for mine some years back but decided against (partially because of cost). I like the M colour weave in recent M cars but am advised that it's illegal to re-wind seatbelts and I'd need to buy complete units (which of course won't fit an older car).

Yes, very odd. Glad it's still workable for you. Perhaps do a picture search with the part number... perhaps they come all wonky? The fact that the split looks the same as your other one indicates they might be made like that? Strange.

Manual, interesting colour combo I've not see before, $12k... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3228775305

Titanium and no excuses Chris!!

Check your DISA valves when the manifold is off, so much easier! Interested to follow your progress @NZ_InFerno, mine hard starts some times even with a full battery. Got a link to that FCP kit?

Yes, thanks Martin, and I've thanked him for that in PM and for acting so promptly. Edit: post restoration in my M3 PLOG thread was even better than I could have hoped for, I'm very grateful for that, thank you!

I'd probably skip the cheapest of the cheapest when it comes to brakes.

OBC said pads... even after I shorted the sensor. But yeah, I suspect it's so you take it to a dealer who will then replace stuff that doesn't need replacing and charge you a 400% premium on parts. Funnily enough, I got a brake fluid warning about 800 km's after I'd just done a full flush... 🙄

Not urgent (I discovered today) but soonish, didn't know new was so inexpensive. Give me a ping when you've done yours and if I haven't got replacements by then we can discuss. Cheers. 👍

Annoyingly I discovered today that the 130i has both pad wear sensors and a distance-based alert (why?). Removed the rear wheel, inspected the pads and sensor, all looked fine so I assumed the sensor was faulty, clipped the end off and connected the two wires, restarted the car, same error that wouldn't clear. Subsequently found the place to reset the OBC which cleared the error... sensor was probably fine all along. If both systems are required (again why?) then the OBC should at least distinguish between the two when it tells you one of them has been triggered.

Does anybody have a set of viable rear pads for stock calipers they no longer have a use for?

Yes, Japanese size radiator, viscous fan, standard aux fan (the stock pusher is very high volume). If you can't get a clutch fan I'd get a bigger aux fan and use a lower temp fan switch.

Hi there, Can we have the following threads restored, they contain some useful information: https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/51758-car-spluttering-from-idle-momentary-oil-level-light-s50-vanos/ https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/47779-e36-m3-evo-vanos-home-job-invite/ https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/51677-kiwishippingconz-amazoncom-my-amazing-experience/ Must have been deleted along with my other threads when an admin got a bit trigger happy with their privileges a while back. The following thread (which was 'restored' after the above incident) is also missing my posts from between about 1 Jan 2014 and 16 Jan 2014 which would be good to have back as well. https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/47049-m3an-e36-m3-plog-project-log/ I hope checks and balances have been put in place to prevent a reoccurrence of the same. Cheers.

I'm not sure I actually understand your question sorry, what makes what different? I originally meant your setup is not a stock (warm climate) e36 setup, I had incorrectly assumed it was.

^ "Presented in Black with contrasting Black" 😂

Yep, sorry, thought it was a stock e36 setup, ignore my comments above! Yeah, that's a tiny aux fan... but I suppose the size doesn't matter if it's not working, Clutch fan sounds like a good idea.

Classified has "expired", I don't think that means it actually sold. When was it initially listed does anyone know?

If it's a Japanese import (high ambient temp coolant system) then you shouldn't the clutch fan to keep temps under control in Auckland's climate unless you're constantly stuck in traffic on hot days. I run my M3 without clutch fan or shroud and did the same on my 328. The aux fan should be well enough. Not saying you shouldn't get one, just don't think you should need one. Under what circumstances is the car overheating?