CamB

Changing the sway bar bushes is easy enough but unlikely to do a lot. I put new shocks in mine (Bilsteins - approx $1600 from www.speedfactor.co.nz ), and all the bushings are in good condition (although my strut tops front and rear are a little tired) and my otherwise standard M3 handles very, very well.

Is there any particular reason you need 400-500hp? Its quite a lot.

My keenness is confirmed, basically only subject to making sure they actually fit on the '02.

Just one of the many things I ROFL'ed at. Oh that bits true. You know it. Mine's 4 door, like a touring car.

Mergers and acquisitions. Keeping lawyers, bankers and accountants busy.

Just to reiterate my earlier point with boring stats - a quick look at www.stats.govt.nz at the Household Labour Force survey suggests that 15-19 year olds have 23% unemployment (its 11% for 20-24yo and between 3 and 6% for the other age ranges).

If only it was that easy.

It's not the greatest economy for a year 12 leaver to find a job. Do year 13, and figure out what you wanna do.

This is not particularly helpful (as it raises more questions than answers), but ... ... I had one of those and two key cards. With one card, it always played incredibly quietly.

I think they'll fit the M3, so I can do better than $5 - how about $10.

Lookin' good. If they're going to fit the 2002 I'm potentially keen on two sets (or 6x)

Ireland Engineering does them - www.bmw2002.com Others do too.

You'll need to save some pennies for brakes too if you go SR20 and you're at the track (or worse - tarmac rally).

FWIW I bought Bilsteins for the M3 from Speedfactor (DTM Autohaus - quattro.guy on Trademe) in Tauranga. Good price and very happy with the customer service too.

Price looks like it might be stink though. Also 25p is too weak for my 2002 and they wouldn't clear the brakes. * And it doesn't go.

If you go to the forum sponsor Gavin @ EuroItalian I think you'll find he is onto it and has a lot of common stuff from OEM suppliers.

I lol'd Given how farked the rim is, you'll never know if he had a tyre pressure problem prior to the accident (ie, if he had a flatty, it may have contributed to never-before-seen oversteer).

It happens when circumstances exceed talent - I'm guessing he slid sideways into the curb at speed, because he's not Brian O'Conner.

I noticed the "no helmets" too. I'm not sure I approve, but I guess that's not really relevant.

Looks like you're getting there... at least you'll know how the car's wired when you're done!

Make sure you measure how tall it is. Beyond that, go for it, as I also think this is a good idea (and have also done so for some time).

Have you found the answer - my car does it too (only in hot weather, LOL).

Mint - thanks I feel better now.

Is that definitely the case? I am sure I have seen a different recommendation last I looked into it. Does the latest TIS definitely say 10W40 (I'd feel better if it did). Either way, what's in there now is what Guido @ BMWorkshop put in (10 or 15W40) and it seems good and I'm sure he knows what he's doing. (edit) Have also started replacing it at 5k intervals as I noticed the vanos was quieter and operated better when the oil was fresher. I could be imagining it (spending money helps my imagination), but I figure it won't hurt.

Whatever's cheapest. Just kidding. Have used a few options, as BMW have changed what they believe is best for an S50 and every BMW mechanic you talk to has a different view. Current BMW recommendation is a special Castrol RS 10W60. It seems to run better and the Vanos is quieter with a 15W50 or 15W40 (I think the latter was the original BMW recommendation).