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  3. Posted · Report reply

    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

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    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

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    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

  10. Posted · Report reply

    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

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    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

  23. Posted · Edited by MattA · Report reply

    Hi everyone,

    Time has come to move the E30 along to someone who has time & motivation to show it some love.

    Pics to come

    Was 320 manual coupe NO sun-roof, have basicly upgraded about everything (folder of receipts etc).

    - Colour - Gold or whatever BMW's take on gold was in '87

    - 2.5ltr (running on L-Jet system)

    - new cam belt & tensioner, eccentric adjusters(2-3k ago approx)

    - 260 box with short shift

    - disc rear (standard on 325) new disk's and pads

    - rear sway (Msport available not fitted)

    - EVO IV disk's / calipers Front. (Ex Glenn ex Gus)

    - 25mm Master Cylinder fully re-built

    - Proportioning valve on front (Willwood)

    - new brake lines

    - new front shocks 2-3k ago (munro gas?) 55mm struts

    - 17" Avanti rims

    - near new 215/40 rears -fronts 205/40 ok but getting down

    - NO air-con

    - NO stereo

    - BRIDE sport seats (reclinable)

    - MOMO race 2 wheel

    - black interior (excluding head liner)

    - NO carpet underlay

    - Lowered springs unknown

    All mods certified.

    Have had rust cut out but still needs paint

    May be able to supply LSD 3:91:1 at additional cost

    also have spare clutch plate / pressure plate and Motronic ECU for 2.5

    The car is not 'Mint" be a good base for someone to spend a bit of time on. Selling because I don't have time / space to do anything else.

    Price as with everything is negotiable but would like 4K or whatever the market will pay. Will be listed on trademe next week, will be sold with WOF & 6 months Reg.

    Has about 180k's on the body no idea on engine box etc as all been bought 2nd hand.

    Car is in Hamilton can be viewed PM for further info.

    cheers Matt

    photo's available just can't get to upload - PM and I can email if anyone interested.

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  24. Posted · Edited by MattA · Report reply

    Hi,

    You can drive on your Aus licience for 12 months before your required to get a NZ one. If you leave, say to return home for a holiday you get another 12 months apon your return. Only condition is that you aren't disqualified from driving in Aus.

    refer fact sheet 56 LTSA

    cheers Matt

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