CamB

I've got a 3.64 med case LSD, which is a bit longer than you want.... but if you're interested, $700.

Just to clarify, although I think you understand so apologies ahead of time ... the reason its so hard to work out is that you have to (potentially) meet the building code (what and how its built) **and** the district plan (what and where its built). The stormwater one gets me - the requirements are not in the district plan but (at least in Auckland) a requirement to manage stormwater onsite is somehow tacked onto the side of the building consent process. I live in a 150 year old suburb. We have no stormwater and poor permeability, but somehow that's my fault not Metrowater's fault... so my house + garage features a gold-plated on onsite stormwater management system funded by the previous owner and me (he renovated the house, I had the garage built) with a large rainwater detention tank, 2x huge soakage pits complete with manhole covers, and an exorbitant fee paid to a drainage engineer to design and convince the council that we should be able to discharge a modest portion of water (just the garage roof) to the street.

Where'd you get the plating done, and what's the basis they charge on? Looks awesome

In Auckland, if the council was involved (and I'm not sure how the new building changes affects it) you'd need to consider site coverage and storm water.

For completeness... it can have neither, just mapping throttle position and rpm (alpha-N). Presumably what its doing if you disconnect the MAF.

I thought it was going to be this guy:

Well Clinton, the diff might as well be off a dump truck, so you can rule that in as ok. Its 210mm diameter, weighs 45kg.

Graham - you need a shorter diff and taller 1st / 2nd and probably 3rd. Proper ratios not road car ratios. For a road car, 6 gears with top gear being a genuine overdrive should be enough. Greg - what's wrong with DSG? Its two clutches. "D" is rubbish, especially on my car, as it changes gear with fuel economy in mind but that's hardly the boxes fault. I mean I am sure the Porsche PDK is way better, but so it should be given the price difference. Geez, I am sounding like an automated manual fanboy - I am far from it, but they are better than I expected.

Well will you look at that. Unfortunately its quite beguiling for the manufacturers, as they offer ridiculously fast (and repeatable) acceleration. My VW one is 100x more awesome than me at upshifts and downshifts. Not so much fun though.

Sounds not far off a 1M then. I wonder if they'll build it to rev (and commensurately big turbo). Potentially yes, if its going to have more power than current M3. I'm not entirely sure why the hate on the DSGs. I'm in two minds on them these days (I drive one every day). They have good moments. They feature on exotic cars.... but .... not on a GT3 (my personal (dream) benchmark). In my humblest of opinions, a 7 speed shift it yourself manual on a turbo car is an odd, odd choice. Almost missing the point. One could argue 5 speeds is enough for most turbos.

You need this guy: http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....amp;hl=throwing

How many revs are planned (for peak power)?

I've got a set I think - can't promise they'll be in good working order but can address that by making them cheap. Does that help?

I think its ok value, if it genuinely has no rust and no mechanical issues. Wheels aside, it looks to be mostly original and all there (especially the trim), which is nice. I don't mind the wheels, but mine used to have similar. I don't like the sunroof. Carpet is worn as well as the seats. Look carefully for rust. And water leaks. And they say "would benefit from paint", so look carefully at that.

This is the thermostat (#9) - are you sure you don't have one?: http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E30/2-do...at_water_hoses/ http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-...n-481975866.htm Do you mean the auxiliary air valve thing - number 11 in this one - which bypasses air when the engine is cold? http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E30/2-do...ir_flow_sensor/

Are those green brake lines!

I'll try take some. I should sell it - haven't been riding it at all. Size = 56cm ish

Nice photo!

Haha - that's awesome!

I'd suggest before piling in on the cars shortcomings, its worth a drive as well. I drove this one before JiB bought it, and I owned a mint one for 3 years. Yes, it has some (honestly represented) visual shortcomings but they're not actually THAT bad, and it drives pretty nicely. Especially for the price.

And I do believe you need to specify evo vs non-evo M3 (ie 5spd / med diff vs 6spd / big diff).

"Just" an HX35 - it looks bigger!

*like* I may have missed it in the thread - that's a pretty big looking Holset... which one?

You'll be into pretty skinny tyres, possibly, eg this guy has +20/+22, but needed 205s and 215s: http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8887

No o2 sensors on the m3?