330iMSport

Yup I use Oilchangers for a straight oil and filter. Full synthetic for $140 from memory

Hillcrest Auto Service according to Google. A couple of guys from work take their BMW's there and have good things to say. I think the guy is ex-BMW

I've used SD European out past Te Rapa with no issues. Also heard good things about the mechanic on Riverlea Road

It it helps I bought my 2000 MSport, done 90k a year ago for $11k. I thought it was a bargain

Lucky enough to go last year. A happy happy place!

I just put new rears on in that size. I was looking at mid range and the main options (in that size) were Nankang and GT Radial. I went with the GT Radial HPY which had better reviews than the Nankangs and have been fine to date. A bit of a step down from RE001's that were on, but can't complain about the value

$400 will go a fair way for a 3bdrm. Nawton, Melville Enderly and Frankton would be on my avoid list. In saying that I live in Fairfield which has it's share of problems in parts Nice newer suburbs out North, but if you're working in town, the traffic from out there builds up in rush hour

I paid $420 for a second hand V1.8 not long ago. Cords and packaging included

I'm also a big fan of "flooding" the paint. Makes it so much quicker and easier to dry. Example here although I suspect that guys has far too much spare time on his hands which is spent waxing his car

Yup, that's roughly what I get with mine

Litigation lawyer. Wide range of disputes, commercial/franchise/insurance/property. Solve problems on a good day

Loud bang today which sounded like it came from the right rear. Still seems to drive ok (gently) but seems to sit slightly lower on one side. Apparently rear coil failure is reasonably common on E46's so I'm guessing that will be the problem once I jack it up. Assuming it is, does anyone know a ballpark cost for replacements and installation? I'm guess aftermarket coils are going to be cheaper an easier than genuine motorsport ones. No doubt it makes sense to do both rear ones at the same time? I'd also be interested in any recommendations in Hamilton. Have used SD European in the past but a hassle to get out there. I'm wondering whether a suspension specialist is a better option than a BMW specialist Thanks in advance

Does sounds like torque converter. My Passat is currently in pieces having it rebuilt. Not a cheap job if you have to pay someone for it

Started and finished my own thread... Red and yellow wire is always on. Purple wire is switched. Hope it assists someone!

Hi all After much searching and looking at numerious DIY's I'm strugging to find a power source to hardwire my radar into my 2000 Jap Spec e46. Most of the overseas explanations have a green and blue power feed above the interior light but for whatever reason I don't. Unfortunately I don't have a multimeter/tester handy. Does anyone know which wire to tap into? I'm assuming it's one of the fatter ones but would rather not get it wrong Many thanks!