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I wasn't aware the rear shock mounts were an issue, what's the lowdown on them? Koni's will be fine, you'll need to dump the OEM springs and bumpstops though or you'll still pogo down the road. My preference is Bilstein + Eibach because the two companies work so closely together and their B12 kit's aren't just mix and match, they're made for the specific vehicle they're intended for. Not sure on price but if I ever need to replace my suspension it's likely to be with the B12 kit (I don't need coilovers).

They're from a bespoke JDM workshop called "Orange Wolf" - hard to find much info on them but they seem well made. Exhaust is from the same place and is well made. They're brilliant really, even if they're well worn. I found the stock motorsport suspension (on other 130's I tried) to be downright awful, even dangerous at speed. Upon further reading I understand BMW absolutely cheaped out on the suspension and use linear springs with struts that ride on the bumpstops which is such terrible engineering I'm embarrassed for them. If you don't need coilovers (most don't) then the Birds B1 or Bilstein B12 kits are the go.

Yes. I'll take them. ?

Sweet, it's yours. As simple a job as it is, it'll probably be the weekend so send me a PM so I can find you quickly, I'll likely lose track of this thread.

I might try these guys for the 130 (paint has been punished): http://www.mobilecarspecialists.com/car-detailing.html - and they're honest about the benefits of ceramic coatings. They come to you and charge less than $100 for ceramic "nano" coating after they've done a cut and polish. Which is the proper price point, not $700. Looks like for $349 + $89 I can get a cut, polish, detail, wax and ceramic coating. For $440 it's probably worth a punt. Anyone used them? Experience?

You told us how good they were! How could we resist? ?

It's well dumped... do you have access to a jack? If so lift the rear end, remove a wheel, take a few photos of the suspension and springs and post them here somewhere, I'm sure we'll be able to provide some insight. ?

Nice, some more 130 love. A few have popped up around these parts in the last 6 or 12 months, mine included. You definitely have some aftermarket suspension components in that, that thing is low! I'd have a look-see as a priority, you never know what you'll find! And welcome!

The actual aerial itself? The stubby "sport" one is 65 20 2 296 761 - mine just arrived yesterday. Assuming my swap goes to plan you can have the carbon fibre one I'm removing, it works fine but is not in perfect condition.

Use original BMW gaskets for the cam cover and plugs.

Schmiedmann Christmas order arrived (no GST). I added the free mug because it reduced the shipping cost by US$20. ? Matt black grills (replacing the tatty CF ones) BMW Performance Alcantara steering wheel cover (to match the shifter and boot) OEM stubby aerial to replace the naff carbon fibre one 3.5mm + USB aux 'switch' - requires quite a lot of wiring and coding I think, might never go in. I also received another package from the US that I'm a little bit excited about but I need to work out if it's a win or fail before I release the details (which I will do regardless of whether it's a win or fail). I want to install it all now but I'm on BBQ duty! ?

http://bmwspecialistreading.co.uk/why-we-dont-recommend-runflat-tyres/

Yep, that translates to about 100 BMWNZ dollars. Each.

Nice one Nick, good to meet you and chat. I'm glad the car has gone to a worthy and suitable new owner and that you're someone that can appreciate the handling... because it cost me a bucket-load ? also a shout-out to @sweetm3 here for his contribution to the mix, thanks as always mate. And holy crap, you moved fast on the 'box... I understand your lack of enthusiasm for the slushy though! Not the best... ? Looking forward to the thread updates. ? Edit: I'm rating the new wheels!

The 130. I have 3 #11 bolts and 1 #11 key. I'm not attached to #11 but I have what I have and don't fancy buying a whole set (I'm assuming the BMW price is, hmm, 'challenging')...

At least your oil is clean... tells you you're not losing your coolant into the engine. Silver lining and all... ?

Naa, dealers are cheap once you've swallowed the mandatory $500 commencement fee... ?

I need a few... do you have an approx cost for: Normal wheel bolt Security wheel bolt (#11) Security wheel 'key' (#11) Yes, I can call the dealer and don't want you to go to any trouble but I thought I'd ask in case you know off the top of your head (approx)...

Yeah, I don't reckon it'll happen.

Bargain is right! 21k just seems wrong for so much car. And people reckon an e36 M3 is worth 30+? ?

DSC light has never come on in my ownership... I'm not particularly merciful... good sign. Well it's certainly not a 3.07! If anything it's shorter than the other 130's I've driven but I wouldn't bet on it being different from stock. And no, I'm not going to take it apart lol. I still have a cw&p to put in the M3. Priorities.

Yeah, that's where that test fails. If traction is close enough to equal left and right then the circumstances may allow an 11 even with an open diff.

I'm not convinced either way but given the actual housing is not from a 130 we can assume something has been done... and the wheel spin doesn't rule out a LSD, that's all we know. If they'd spun the other way, as you'd expect them to, we'd have a conclusive answer. I didn't pay for nor expect an LSD so if it's there it's a win. FUN"WON" may end up being prophetic after all. I'm still (mildly) convinced it's had an ECU or trans flash... I'm not sure BMW would push it out the door as it drives, it's pretty aggressive. The perfect daily lol... ??? If anyone can provide more info on these numbers I'd be grateful, best I can do is an uncommon housing from a 120d?

If the market is such, that an e36 M3 can command 32k and an e46 10k more, then it's also a very, very narrow market. And with a population of ~5M that means only one or two a year will sell at those levels (edit: dealers excluded). tbh, I think they're all being unrealistic. But if they're not, I'm sitting on a pot of gold. However irreversible conversions will never hold their value. I'm not sure if the changes made to the CSL can be cost effectively reversed?

? If you do change it out and don't want to store the alu then tap me on the shoulder.