basildogz

April 13, 2010

After watching Target, they say if you purchase a product with a warranty, it only depends on the warranty date of the product.

If the product was 2 years on a shelf before sold to a customer, then depending on the warranty time, the warranty could be void.

This could be the case for the battery problem i have. The warranty could have been void, from my opinion sitting as dead stock. Which could be false advertising of the battery if it still says 3 years warranty..!!! when the battery is infact rather old.

The Repco was in Mt Wellington branch. The Repco batteries. Special european ones. (Those batteries could be slower to move, turnover to be sold, than the normal batteries).

April 13, 2010

have you tried threatening the car with possible out comes if it does not start ?

worked a few times for me

but then again, mine had a dizzy cap

My BMW is still pretty sick, I am getting really pissed off now, taking it to so many mechanics, they can not solve it - but they will charge me like $100+ for telling me they dont know whats the problem.... Probably just gonna sell up the bmw now. A family mechanic also knew of a client with the same problem, BMW suggested to change some parts, so he did, in total he spent $5000. In the end it did not solve the problem.

HA. The value of my car is probably around $11000+ ish ... depends. my car is old now. and all the maintenance which glooms around is not make it priority to keep my car. Damn the e46 with all the electronics. Its just very expensive to maintain. Unlike the e36 and older models. You could just slap on a supercharger (bolt ons).

March 3, 2010

Are there not 2 tests that can be done on batterys??

One a charge and one a current draw or something like that??

I've bought a battery once that initially tested fine, but wouldn't draw enough amps to start a car.

I believe i may have the same problem... also the battery was pulled out of the back room and took the repco staff like 10 minutes to find it. So in my opinion it was deadstock battery too. THey had to look for the computer and search for it. I reckon the battery life time was at its end. Hence the problem with the battery. Which repco 100% ensures its not there fault.!! Really, I got independent tests from BMW, they found it 30% battery charge. Battery failed. Showed them this, the guys deny. Not our problem. 36 months repco warranty not really!.

March 2, 2010

the battery says

"repco

ultra high performance

european

36 months nationwide warranty

genuine repco quality,

lead battery recycle"

You can view them at any repco"

On a sad note the guy that served me was telling me, did i take off the postivie and negative caps (before put on the car) then he removes them and can see its been on my car.., then again says.. whats with the caps? i think when u purchase a battery, there are caps on the contact points.!!! To show the points are clean and protected. I guess this is showing that repco does not like warranty batteries.

March 2, 2010

hi

please be careful when purchasing batteries. I recently purchased a battery from repco 19/12/09.

My car needed its battery replaced, once i replaced it, the car still had power issues, so i checked my car into mechanics, bmw, bmw workshop, to see if its a internal car fault.

In the end it was the battery, the battery has a 36 month warranty, and i took it back to repco for a replacement.

They did there volt checks and said nothing wrong with it. But only volt checks on the positive and negative contacts. I know it is a battery fault as i have another battery in my car now and the car works perfectly.

I feel a little pissed off as repco will not replace my battery saying that the volt check is standard. BMW has done an independent test on the battery and it came out 30% charge! "failed test".

So in the end, batteries could have internal problems beyond a stockest ability to pick up faults and no refund or replacement!

I am not bad mouthing repco, but i believe a more internal battery check should be provided. IF the battery does not work in a car, with another independent battery working obviously it means the non working battery has a fault.

March 2, 2010

hi

please be careful when purchasing batteries. I recently purchased a battery from repco 19/12/09.

My car needed its battery replaced, once i replaced it, the car still had power issues, so i checked my car into mechanics, bmw, bmw workshop, to see if its a internal car fault.

In the end it was the battery, the battery has a 36 month warranty, and i took it back to repco for a replacement.

They did there volt checks and said nothing wrong with it. But only volt checks on the positive and negative contacts. I know it is a battery fault as i have another battery in my car now and the car works perfectly.

I feel a little pissed off as repco will not replace my battery saying that the volt check is standard. BMW has done an independent test on the battery and it came out 30% charge! "failed test".

So in the end, batteries could have internal problems beyond a stockest ability to pick up faults and no refund or replacement!

I am not bad mouthing repco, but i believe a more internal battery check should be provided. IF the battery does not work in a car, with another independent battery working obviously it means the non working battery has a fault.

February 24, 2010

EWS (key recognition) will not stop the car cranking, it only stops the car from running. Cranking faults can only be battery, ignition switch, inhibitor (if its auto) central body control unit or starter motor.

I'm surprised others havent been able to sort it. How did you get it to these other repairers if it doesnt go ??

Battery discharge in sleep mode should not be any greater than 20 mA. If its greater, you must find which control unit is causing it. This can be quite a prolonged process. Has the vehicle been scanned ?

The most common problem for battery discharge is the heater resistor block. Do you have all heater fan speeds ? and does the heater fan sometimes keep going when the ignition is off ?

Was anything done to the car prior to this happening ?

You can give me a call if you like (09)2722546

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BMW has done a computer check, left it there for the day, and said the computer picked up nothing. BMW says it probably my aftermarket alarm immobolising my car.

Sometimes it cranks sometimes it does not, hence i think its a battery problem, as i can leave it overnight and it would start, but then after usage it just does that... i not gonna crank for you 100% of the time.. lets give you a chance between 0 - 100% of each crank... LOL.

When it does not wanna crank start, all the display lights come on, the heater starts, so i turn off the heater and remove key and crank again. the car does not crank how ever the heater is on again...

This problem really only started just before xmas. not sure why. The problem is, BMW told me once my car will never start again, then they can find the actual problem.

So as you mention before "Cranking faults can only be battery, ignition switch, inhibitor (if its auto) central body control unit or starter motor. " The display light is on, but no cranks. ..... mmmh

I hope other people with this problem can speakup, and tell me whats the problem. Surely i am not the only bmw owner with this problem.

My ride is a 328ci, manual, 1999 e46 coupe. 141000kms.

February 24, 2010

Hey guys.

i got a problem with my bmw. its a 1999 e46 328ci.

Its recently had problems starting, the display lights up, but it does not crank.

I have taken it to BMW, and BMW workshop and local mechanics.. and they dont know whats the problem either.

We sort of believe it could be something to do with the ignition or key or something like that.. it feels like the car is immobolised. or the key and ignition are not reading each other to start the car.

Any of u guys had this problem? what did you do?

Have checked batteries. replaced car battery, replaced key batteries. its not the alternator. and went to my aftermarket alarm provider to see whats the problem. (still no resolution).

Hit me back with any questions or answers to help out.

sigh.....

something else i have noticed today is that.. when i crank it, the display lights seem to dimmmish ... and looks like a flicking light, from full strength display light to timid.

When i took the car to bmw, they did a battery check.. and said my new battery was at like 30% strength, which they said is bad.

So i guess i could have a power wasting device on my car.

Another question.. at which stage will my car be at the least power wasting mode? Do i have to arm (lock ) my car with alarm on? or do i suppose to unlock the car?> which status is best for the car to be idle like parked in the garage at night time?

February 24, 2010

Hey guys.

i got a problem with my bmw. its a 1999 e46 328ci.

Its recently had problems starting, the display lights up, but it does not crank.

I have taken it to BMW, and BMW workshop and local mechanics.. and they dont know whats the problem either.

We sort of believe it could be something to do with the ignition or key or something like that.. it feels like the car is immobolised. or the key and ignition are not reading each other to start the car.

Any of u guys had this problem? what did you do?

Have checked batteries. replaced car battery, replaced key batteries. its not the alternator. and went to my aftermarket alarm provider to see whats the problem. (still no resolution).

Hit me back with any questions or answers to help out.

sigh.....

April 25, 2008

hi guys

just wondering if any of you guys .. know where i can get some racing seats for my bmw

bmw 328ci 1999 e46

want some aftermarket racing seats... for the track

thanks

April 9, 2008

thanks for all your help

found a guy on trade me with aftermarket headers for e46 cars, he is also gonna bring in alot of bmw performance products too.

just chatted with my mechanic and asked if i need to certify the change of headers or full exhaust system,

simple answer is not.. no certifying is needed for changing these, unless your exhaust system is louder than the legal noise level.

now i am also thinking of changing my pulleys and cams too.

if you are keen to see this bmw in action just go to pukekohe on open trackdays..

i be racing a black bmw e46 coupe on the track... representing the bmw's (japanese car eatter ... LOL :lol: )

March 29, 2008

Gavin Bellars is proberly the most professional BMW performance contacts in Auckland.

Hes remapped my HSV LS2 and got around 260 on the flywheel. Lately hes remapped my BMW m3 e46 and I am

Booked in to have the Bimmer fitted with a airbox and exhaust with Gavin. If there is anyone around that can do

Bmws its gavin. Previously the owner of Bellars Motor Works.

Hi Velocity

16D Parity Place, Glenfield, Auckland

info@hivelocity.co.nz

09 442 4451

Cheers

is that email address of hi velocity correct

i tried to send an email before.. it just got sent back to me

really only wanna email him.. as i do not want to bother him.. and he can answer back when he ready with the info i want him to answer.

lol

March 29, 2008

Gavin Bellars is proberly the most professional BMW performance contacts in Auckland.

Hes remapped my HSV LS2 and got around 260 on the flywheel. Lately hes remapped my BMW m3 e46 and I am

Booked in to have the Bimmer fitted with a airbox and exhaust with Gavin. If there is anyone around that can do

Bmws its gavin. Previously the owner of Bellars Motor Works.

Hi Velocity

16D Parity Place, Glenfield, Auckland

info@hivelocity.co.nz

09 442 4451

Cheers

is that email correct for hivelocity.??

i sent an email.. and it just got sent back to me....

i suppose i could ring.. but i wanna send an email really, so he can answer it in his own time.

March 29, 2008

Correction to last post

real OEM lists your engine as an M52 and shows same exhaust flange gasket as mine SO E36 M3 will fit

Real OEM part numbers for E46 M3 headers are different and they have a triangular flange so they will not fit -

E36 M3 3 or 3.2 is the go.

thanks.. i will be looking into some e36 m3 headers.

also... i have the opportunity to get a miltek full cataback system .

do you know of any problems? such as.. if i change my cataback system... coudl my computer like throw a fit at me for changing the system?

or is cataback systems just bolt on no problems?

e46... too much computers.. dammit. ...

March 28, 2008

Kerry's raising the US M3 is worth expanding on - this is essentially a 3 litres cast iron block with stock M52 inlet and exhaust manifolds - it churns out 176kW.

The Euro M3 is 210 kW and got rave reviews about how tractable and grunty it was when it came out.

Euro M3 headers are wat you want.

They use a small diameter primary so watch out of after market ones with bigger primaries - i belienve these lose mid range torque.

See attached dyno of Euro M3 3.2 headers onto my 328 with NO other mods NO losses just ALL gains

This made a huge difference to the car

Yours with the better inlet manifold should be even better.

are you referring to the e46 m3 headers? for my 328ci 1999 e46 car?

March 28, 2008

so... the best thing is to get m3 headers, and a straight exhaust system...??

i wanna try do most work locally, so might see wolfe exhaust mufflers specialist in dominion road...

not sure where to get the headers thought.

March 27, 2008

Your opening a can of worms if you start playing with the intake manifold on an e46. The e46 dosn't suffer as much in the top end as the e46 anyway.

If it was me I'd be looking at a lightened flywheel and a shorter diff ratio.

We have both the e36&e46 328s in manual and with these two mods the e36 would eat the e46.

lighting the flywheel and shorter diffs...

i suppose have to get these from bmw? or aftermarket ones available?

where to get these from?

March 26, 2008

but guys.. wouldn't like doing somthing like changing headers and full exhaust system have enough power gains???

i mean... just change the stock bmw to some aftermarket ones..

than like hardcore.. change bmw parts for bmw parts?

March 26, 2008

a e46 328 manual nice !

id say wolf mufflers in auckland city would be good heard good stuff about them for the likes of remus

what a about a ecu remap ?

yes i have already ecu remap.. and got a remus back muffler from wolfe mufflers too

hahaha

March 26, 2008

:rolleyes: hi guys

probably this has been asked many times, but i am looking to increase hp, but still maintaining an NA BMW.

which means stuff like full exhaust system, headers?..... (what else can i do?!?!?!)

what are some things i can do to increase power in my bmw 328ci 1999 e46.

its manual. 5 speed. nz new.

also can you tell me places where i can get a quote for this upgrade? i rather do this local than import headers and systems.

who are some good full exhaust specialist ? and other modifying specialist?

at the moment just installing a PSS10 bilstein b16 suspension kit, as i love taking my bmw to the pukekohe track and burn it up with the rest of the NA cars.

thanks.

October 17, 2007

here is a reply and cost on supercharging a e46 328 bmw

also you can check there website and query your specific car model for supercharging but i just asked for the 328 supercharger kits available.

"Hello basildogz,"

in regards to your questions I have listed some information detailing the supercharger kits that our workshop

offers for the 328ci model. Please note that all these kits are suitable for the 2 door coupes, if your vehicle is

fitted with an automatic transmission your are limited to the SK plus and SK stage 1 kits.

The Infinitas Bavarian Supercharger systems are designed, built and developed in Germany.

Infinitas is Germany's leading supercharger kit manufacturer for BMWs and it's high quality products

are sold in over 25 countries around the world. Infinitas is also credited with developing supercharger

systems for well known German car tuners such as Alpina, RUF and Lorsiner.

The supercharger systems features a compact ASA centrifugal type supercharger, high quality

factory like presentation and are designed to work with the standard BMW engine internals.

SK Plus

Performance figures for 328ci:

- 180 kW (245 bhp)

- 320 Nm of torque

- Running 0.3 bar boost

Kit features:

- ASATM III-12 centrifugal type supercharger

- Centrifugal clutch for silent operation of supercharger at idle

- Supercharger mounting bracket system

- Integrated belt drive

- Oil supply and return pressure lines for the supercharger

- Sport air filter

- Casted aluminium supercharger intake pipe

- Stainless steel pressure side piping

- Electronics upgrade

- Throttle body relocation kit

- All hoses, clamps, vacuum lines, brackets and fasteners

SK Plus kit installed onto a BMW E46 6 cylinder engine

Installation time:

- 2 days

Price:

- Supplied for AUD $8100 (freight to New Zealand will need to be added to this)

:rolleyes:

An SK Plus system installed in an E46 3 series

SK Stage 1

Performance figures for 328ci:

- 213 kW (290 bhp)

- 340 Nm of torque

- Running 0.4 bar boost

Kit features:

- ASA TM I-12 centrifugal type supercharger

- Centrifugal clutch for silent operation of supercharger at idle

- CNC machined supercharger mounting bracket system

- Integrated belt drive system and guide roller setup

- Oil supply and return pressure lines for supercharger

- ASAtronic electronic upgrade

- Sport air filter

- Air to air intercooler

- Polished stainless steel intake plumbing

- Silicone hoses and clamps

- Bypass system

- Performance fuel pressure regulator and upgraded fuel lines

- All hoses, clamps, vacuum lines, brackets and fasteners

A complete SK Stage One / Two kit

Installation time:

- 4-5 days

Price:

- Supplied for $12490 (freight to New Zealand will need to be added to this)

:rolleyes:

SK Stage 2

Performance figures for 328ci:

- 228 Kw ( 310 bhp)

- 350 Nm of torque

- Running 0.5 bar boost

An SK Stage one system installed in an E46 3 series

Kit features:

- ASA TM I-12 HD centrifugal type supercharger

- Centrifugal clutch for silent operation of supercharger at idle

- Supercharger pulley upgrade

- CNC machined supercharger mounting bracket system

- Integrated belt drive system and guide roller setup

- Oil supply and return pressure lines for supercharger

- ASAtronic electronic upgrade

- Sport air filter

- Air to air intercooler

- Polished stainless steel intake plumbing

- Silicone hoses and clamps

- Bypass system

- Performance fuel pressure regulator and upgraded fuel lines

- All hoses, clamps, vacuum lines, brackets and fasteners

- Stainless steel catback performance exhaust system

Front mounted intercooler fitted on an SK Stage one setup

Installation time:

- 4-5 days

Price:

Supplied for $14300 (freight to New Zealand will need to be added to this)

:rolleyes:

SK Stage 3:

Performance figures for 328ci:

- 243 kW (330 bhp)

- 370 Nm of torque

- Running 0.6 bar boost

The compact ASA supercharger featuring a centrifugal clutch system

Kit Features:

- ASA TM I-12 HD centrifugal type supercharger

- Centrifugal clutch for silent operation of supercharger at idle

- Supercharger pulley upgrade

- CNC machined supercharger mounting bracket system

- Integrated belt drive system and guide roller setup

- Oil supply and return pressure lines for supercharger

- ASAtronic electronic upgrade

- Sport air filter

- Air to air intercooler

- Polished stainless steel intake plumbing

- Silicone hoses and clamps

- Bypass system

- Performance fuel pressure regulator and upgraded fuel lines

- All hoses, clamps, vacuum lines, brackets and fasteners

- Performance exhaust system including extractors, larger freer flowing catalytic converters,

stainless steel exhaust pipework and a stainless steel performance muffler

Performance muffler used in the SK stage two & three kits

Installation time:

- 5-6 days

Price:

Price on application.

:rolleyes:

If you require any further information please feel free to contact me.

Friendly regards

Erik Gattermeier

Bavariacars Motorsport

Unit D 39 College St

Gladesville NSW

Australia

Phone: +61 2 9879-7557

Fax: +61 2 9879 7505

Email: erik@bavariacars.com.au

Web: www.bavariacars.com.au

check out the website just above if you want specific supercharging to your model bmw

enjoy

October 17, 2007

on a serious note .. had a look into Superchips and others like Dinan, Active autowerks, Technik etc etc. They do make some good mild gains...

Best mated with a great flowing exhaust and intake system ... will give you some more power. Not sure if its worth the money though. Certainly not for the 330i ... your 328i may have picked up some better gains however.

i think your assumption note is quite correct

i have experienced gains at lower torque... :rolleyes:

as correct me if i am wrong the vanos will only kick in like 4000revs or 4500 revs,

the lower torque gains just means.. there is more power quicker at 1500 revs than before at say 3500 revs.

will get a dyno soon, probably closer to december if all plans go well. :mellow:

but in hinder sight, powering up a car probably the best thing you could do is supercharge for some serious power,

i have contacted AUStralia for a supercharging kit, and the cost is quite premium

"here is an email with quoted prices" for my car ... LOL :wacko: i need to sell an arm and a leg for these."

Hello basildogz.,