curryinahurry

Nice looking car!

Does anyone know how it compares to the E70 X5 diesel in terms of performance and reliability?

Hi Team,

As per title I'm considering getting the XHP flash done on my 6 speed auto on the E70.

Has anyone had experience with this and is it worth doing?

Cheers,

Andrew

I have some style 32's for sale, all 17"

3 x 7.5" Silver (ET41)

1 x 8" Silver (ET47)

1 x 8" (Chrome) (ET47)

PM me for details.

9 hours ago, jom said:

Not bmw packaged but Meyle. The part no matches, it came from MillAnd.

Cool - I'll send you a PM

5 hours ago, jom said:

I have one for a 328 that has only done about 40,000km. It was a replacement and the sender crapped out. I'm in Porirua, $50 + shipping.

Thanks Jom. Is it an oem one? Could be keen.

I'm after a fuel pump to suit a 96 323i - preferably one from a lower mileage car as mines crapping out.

Realoem suggests part number 16146758736 - and should be the same for all E36 (4 and 6 cyl) models.

It can be complete with the fuel level sender or just the pump motor alone.

If its the pump motor alone, I think an E46 one should work also.

Please let me know your price and location.

Thanks

Andrew

6 hours ago, HELLBM said:

Have both sizes

Hey Ray - could you please PM me with price?

Thanks

Bump! Still looking for a 17x7.5" or 8" style 32

@Kobra I thought I've found the perfect match....but not quite

I am in a similar situation with 3 x 7.5" and 1 x 8"

If you're willing to part with 1x of your 8" rim let me know!

4 minutes ago, qube said:

form attached. you normally get it by emailing the staff at licensys.

 

Statutory declaration.pdf 53.93 kB · 0 downloads

Thank you Sir!

23 hours ago, qube said:

There is a statutory declaration form which you need to get signed off by a JOP then the plates will be entitled to your name. You need to send this to licensys. Not vtnz, nzta, or kiwiplates. 
You can do this if you own the car the plates are on and it has been over 30 days. 

 

after that you can just go to a VTNZ and go fill out a form for replacement plates to standard govt issue in order to sell your car. $25~

 

then you do another of the same form when you want to replace the plates on your new car with the personalised plates. $5~
 

you don’t need to do the stat declaration and still move the plates around your cars but you can’t get it remade unless it’s in your name. 

Thanks Kyu, thats very helpful!

Would you know where I would find this statutory declaration form?

Thanks

Hello, I have a question about personalised plates.

I'm thinking about selling my car which came with a Europlate when I first purchased it but now I'm thinking about selling the car and transferring the plate to my family car.

Would anyone know whether its a simple case of filling out a form and transferring the plate?  

I've heard somewhere that I may not actually own the plate even though I own the car.  

Hello,

I've got a set of mis-matched style 32's.  Needing either a 7.5" or a 8" to make a complete staggered or square set.

Let me know if you've got one for sale or keen on swapping.

Or if you want to buy them from me, shoot me a message.

Cheers,

Andrew

Being a modern diesel, they're required to be fitted with a DPF (Diesel particulate filter) in the exhaust.  These can be problematic if you mainly use the car for short trips.

If you regularly drive it on long trips and allow the DPF to regenerate, they're all good.  Otherwise you could be in for a hefty bill.

Hi Derick,

The newer LEDs do can do a great job in getting your angel eyes bright and white.  Getting the inner ring bright is easy, but most people have trouble getting the outer ring bright enough.  This is where you need to get the brightest LEDs possible.

With the factory  headlights, the bulb is placed behind the inner ring, and the larger outer ring is lit up through a plastic fiber optic.  This means that regardless of what bulbs you use, the outer ring will always be dimmer as most of the light is lost through the transmission through the optic.

If you wanted the ultimate solution, it is possible to replace the plastic fibre optic rings with complete LED rings.  However, this is a big job and not suitable for the average DIYer out there.

I have a lot of experience with these as I supply and fit these lights.  If you'd like to know more, send me a PM.

Cheers,

Andrew

Hey Tony - welcome to the family.

Nice looking 335 you have there - those aren't the standard Msport wheels?

I see your photo was taken at Ormiston college - but you're based in Wellington?

@richard great - i'll take the headlight.

Hi,

Interested in the e36 headlight.  

Where in Auckland are you?

Cheers, Andrew

Whats wrong with the old one? In most cases they can be repaired

Hi Scott,

For the LCI models with Xenon Headlights, the angel eye bulb can be accessed without removing the headlight.  The Pre-LCI ones require you to remove the headlight, but LCI models, the angel eyes are powered by an H8 bulb.

I can supply and install replacement factory or aftermarket led options that won't give you any bulb out errors.

Send me a message.

Cheers,

Andrew

Hi - no I didn't.

Ended up going with the Pentosin ATF-1, had to pay a premium getting it shipped from the states.  But for me, it was worth it for the piece of mind.

Welcome.

Yes, you MUST do the swirl flaps or you will regret.  An absolute must do - it can fail any moment and that'll be the end of your car!

Funnily enough, I have a 330D auto and I'm interested in a 320D manual or 330D manual haha

I too am still looking for the right ATF for my E92.  Have heard from various sources that certain reputable shops uses a Fuchs ATF, and Glenn has recommended the Amtex fluid (but those guys won't sell me any ), hence i'm still on the hunt.

I came across the Penrite Full Synthetic BMV. 

https://www.penriteoil.com.au/assets/pis_pdfs/ATF BMV.pdf

It states : 

"ATF BMV may be used in ZF 6, 8 and 9 speed automatic transmissions where Lifeguard 6, 8 & 9 is recommended"

and also:

"REPLACES OEM PART NUMBERS

ZF No. S671 090 255 (Lifeguard 6), ZF No. S671 090 (Lifeguard 8), ZF No. AA01.500.001 (Lifeguard 9)"

I've contacted Penrite NZ and they suggested this one would be suitable.  

Quite tempting given the lack of options in NZ.  Any thoughts / experiences?

21 minutes ago, B.M.W Ltd said:

Make sure you replace the loom socket as well when you do this. They leak and can only be replaced with the pan off. These pans have a fit once or leak tolerance

Thanks Glenn - Do you normally replace the bolts as well?

Hi Team,

I've been wanting to get my trans serviced on the 335i for a while.  Done plenty of reading on the type of fluid, but theres no general consensus on the best alternative to the factory ZF LG-6 fluid.

So, the question is - does anyone know a good place to buy Lifeguard 6 fluid without bending over at the dealer???

Or a different fluid which had been used with proven success?

Thanks,

Andrew