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Many thanks to Jochen for resolving my speaker problem :-)

we did have a hell of a time getting it out to the paddock... the first attempt in broke down 3 times on the motorway due to the distributor rotor being faulty, the second attempt the belt driving the alternator, and the water pump decided to let go as i was cruizing on the m'way, i ended up having to change the belt over on the side of the m'way lol....so we thought we'd paint all the swear words said whilst getting it out to the paddock haha. The Avenger would not be alive to this day if it wasnt for our custom front mount..........electric fan we scored of a honda poolude

A mate and I purchased a 1980 Hillman Avenger for 4/5ths of f**k all and decided it was going to be perfect for the paddock our friend has. This is what she looked like when we first got her...its almost a sin to see what it looks like now, but so far we've done over 200 laps of the paddock, and i'm happy to say, the avenger lives on :-D The weekend that just past was the best ever for two reasons. 1. The avenger finally looks like a paddock basher, and 2. after we thought it was well and truly dead, it still lives! We began the day, by checking the oil, adding fuel...and giving it an artistic dribble of rattle can paint.... After 2 laps of the paddock, both engine mounts were rooted, and the engine had shuffled to the side, just enuff so that the altenator pulley rubbed on the lower radiator hose, ripping a hole in it. A bit of belt strapping from an old delivery truck wrapped around the entire engine, some radiator hose repair, fresh water and we were away again. To improve our subjects aero dynamics, and its appearance, we felt a rather large sledge hammer was needed.... Towards the end of the day, it was scorching hot, we were covered in dust, and i became a little too over confident behind the wheel...heres a vid of me almost taking out a tree http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...c5-cccba27178f9 All in all it was a great day, and i look forward to next time

correct me if im wrong but the X5 is basically an e39 on stilts? if this is true then they shud be a solid reliable ponsonby tractor lol.

Hi all, i have a nz-new 97' e39 528ise with the business RDS system. The rear-shelf speakers are not working, and the E39's seem to be put togeather like a brick sh*t-house, making it a c**t to work on. I've been doing a bit of research and have seen that some E39 bmw audio systems come with a seperate amplifier for the speakers, would my one have a seperate amp? if so, where would it be loacted? (checked in the trunk, behind the side panels, and couldnt see anything resembling an amplifier) Does anyone know what things i should be checking to try and suss out why the back speakers are not working? So far i've inspected the rear speakers, which seem in good shape, and played with the fader/balance, but to no avail.