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Haha... not since i was a kid, am in the installation end - primarily retail outlets so deal with the guys who design / install fuel systems etc, or more simply I build service stations. cheers Matt

Hi Grant, I don't believe there is any weight in the claims of non-compatability as the damage to Jap engines was due to corrosion (in a Japanese trail), the Gull mix has corrosion inhibiters in the mix. Ethanol blend fuels have been around for a while overseas notibly Australia, US, Canada and most of Europe I've not heard anything to support the claims made today. I work in the Petroleum Industry so am only repeating what I've heard, all the oil companies have been doing work in this area. Gull has links to oil industry big players so may well be rolling out first as lead to "big brand" roll outs. If in doubt I'd call BMW or Gull cheers Matt cheers Matt

Hi Ollie, Good to see you on the boards. On the money Grant done deal last week. cheers Matt

Thanks Zenetti, Not sure if the rims are genuine, but they are a very snug fit on the hub. We have some rims to trial fit later this week but unsure what size, they're on a 540 import arriving today or tomorrow. cheers matt

Q - what size rims will fit pcd & offset? cheers Matt

Hi Just checks rears are Bridgestone’s fronts are Dunlop Dizerra 235/40/18 neither of which I'd call budget tires. They've all been balances 3 times also had a wheel alignment replaced disks & pads used BMW parts, thrust arm bushes didn't seem to be worn but guess that’s the next thing to replace? The rims don't appear to be bent at all and there's minimal weights on them, would have thought that if they were bent the "shimmy" would be more consistent. It only vibrates when not under load, all good under med-hard acceleration and braking. We put 2 new tires on the fronts ran it still the same. Thinking maybe trial someone else’s rims see if that fix's if not then look at replacing all bushes etc in the front. I agree with you 3pedals doesn’t seem logical that lowering the ride height can cause balance issues, the 2 people that have mentioned it both said it wouldn't be the cause but could compound the problem due to the EDC, makes no sense to me. There is always the option of simply throw $$ at it seems to work for most things trick is getting the $$ first. Keep the ideas coming thanks for response to date. cheers matt

Hi All, Our E39 540 has started to vibrate through the steering at around 70k/h disappears again about 80k/ph it was only very minor but has got bad. Have had the rims balanced tires checked etc there is no visible damage to the rims and they all balance up. Have had the car up on a hoist and thoroughly checked over and no real results. The rims are 18" x 8.5 tires are Bridgestone Potenza? 235/40/18. The car has been lowered and have been told that this can cause similar problems, though I cannot see how as the vibration wasn't there when we bought the car 7 months ago. Does anyone have a set of 540 rims that we could trial fit to see if that is the problem? Any advice is greatly appreciated as this is seriously detracting from what is otherwise a great drive. cheers Matt

5172 down - 685 up. at work through Slingshot, mostly seems ok for everything I need. cheers Matt

Sorry to hijack your thread.. but what is the background track? cheers matt

IMO less hassle to go through an agent that brings in automotive gear. I did last time cost US$95 per cubic meter, US$55 for US Customs docs and US$35 for hanlding fee. Get registered as an importer through NZ Customs also makes it easy at this end (provided no convictions) no cost involved. I used JasJenners they have containers reguarliy out of the US and Europe. There was a tread about 2+ years ago from someone involved in shipping, Michael someone? cheers matt

Ultimate sleeper... great backing track too. cheers Matt

Mostly the 540, on the w/ends YZ250F... rather well too... Picking off Julie Manner (former World Womans champ) couple of years ago at 4 Stroke Nationals 2nd for the w/end i think.

Hi Everyone, Jared has just installed an alarm to our E39 540, unbeatable price & service, 100% recommend. Had a few unforseen tech issues that he went way out his way to sort out for us offered to travel to Hamilton to attend to. If your going to get an alarm I'd talk to Jared first. 0800CELLTEK cheers Matt There is a tread as below but it won't let me reply? bimmersport.co.nz > Marketplace > Sponsors & Preferential Rates > alarm deals for fellow bimmersporters

BMW hands down (I like the "bland" but would term it understated)... Merc looks like an after thought, kit looks too rice. cheers matt

Happy B/day Gus.

Same as Grant for me, drive it and enjoy some of the best motoring or the era. cheers Matt

Up on Tardeme - just got WOF yesterday will Reg prior to selling. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=107737759 cheers matt

Try your local library, got all my wiring diagrams from there when I did my engine swap. Laid the loom out traced everything. bloody slow... would never do it again but if you've got no $$ and plenty of time. cheers matt

Sell it buy a V8 stomp on the right pedal 2 - 3 times daily the feeling will compensate any fuel consumption worries.....

Hi, As above I'd like 4K but am open to sensible offers, as with everything price is negotiable. I've spent 10-15K in the last 4 years realise I'll never recoupe that. Feel free to come have a look. Not yet on Tardme, been crook so not doen WOF etc yet. cheers Matt

Pics added more available or can take specifics if anyone interested. cheers Matt

Yep same problem for me, "Upload failed. Please ask the administrator to ensure the uploads directory is writeable" cheers Matt

Happt B/day Carl

Thanks Penry, will have to have a look. It's a bit like Aladins cave finbd somethiong new nearly every time I get in it... cheers Matt

Doe's this mean "AUX" channel on my TV could support an external device? which leads to my next Q where would the connection be? cheers Matt