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I don't think I have seen one even close to how nice this one is in NZ.

I have no loss of power. But a loss of power would result in a code of some kind. If the hiccups are actually misfires you will have a code. The Vanos and valvetronic motor will also both throw codes and will both cause a loss of power. Only reason mine wasn't throwing codes was because it was actually the Torque converter playing up. As others have said get someone with INPA or ISTA to scan the car.

Mine was a PFL 4 door with an Mtech kit that I got off my cousin for a $1000. Nobody wanted them back then.

Great base for an E30 Series car. Keep it in the family and go racing with your old man.

I already have. Twice. I was living around the corner from it for a few weeks. Near the corner of Tinakori Road and Hobson Street. You never know your luck. Its Red, Manual and not that bad looking.

It was designed for the Chinese market wasn't it? Would explain why it looks like a terrible offbrand Chinese copy. Kind of like the new 4 series.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/325i/Brake/?year=2006&m=20&e=2053&t=5&b=5&d=700&v= We will all agree with Jacko. Shipping from the US from FCP is not that bad. I made an order from them on Saturday. Estimated to arrive on Thursday. Also Life time Warranty. Nobody offers that here in NZ.

Just letting you know that Gull changed their 98 to 95 after lock down. And it's sh*t. Most should be back on 98 by now but I highly doubt they drained the tanks. Probably just mixed it.

Maybe not that quick though. As the 535is never existed in the US in E34 form. Only the E28. Edit.. OK wow. E34s are on the move.

I should have brought that. Even just for the parts. V10 E34 would be fun.

I would quite like to buy the red one that is parked in Thorndon. But it is in the condition where it wouldn't be worth much. Be nice to experience a non stripped out E34.

It is nice. Saw it in the weekend in person. Must be pretty rare by now. I only know of the 3 down here. Mine being one of them.

Come on now you have to do it haha.

Cool. Will plug the controller in and have a watch.

I'm not keen on pulling the box out on a cheap car like this. Not worth what little time I have at the moment. And there isn't anyone down here I would pay to have it done sadly. Will try the service and Dr Tranny and see how it goes.

No worries. It's only due about now. But I took it to the track and it's done some work over the hill often. And sprints at Ohakea. I just need to make sure I have the right box so I order the right parts. But Mdecoder is not working at the moment.

Yeah you can pick them up for less than 10k. Guys in the DMV were buying them just to strip for parts for projects.

Yup that's it. Well everything else needed doing anyway so no loss. But more work ahead with servicing the box.

So here's a twist. Located the exact problem over the weekend with the help of my Mrs. I sent myself off in the wrong direction just by chance. If the Coil pack and Valvetronic motor had not been playing up at the same time I would have found this issue straight away. But it took a fresh pair of eyes and some testing to narrow it down. The issue is not a misfire. It feels just like one though. And with the loss of a coil pack at the same time it is what I focused on. The issue is likely the Torque Converter. It's low RPM shudder feels just like a misfire. But changing the car to sport mode virtually eliminates it. And manual gear selection it is gone. Which is odd behavior for a misfire. You can read all about it here. https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=675181#/topics/675181?page=5 Many suggest the same things we all thought. Plugs, Coils, Valvetronic motor. His symptoms are identical to mine. So I ran the info on the box. Fluid quality is at 23%. No idea what that means but it can't be that great. I have ordered a new filter and oil kit for it from FCP. And may end up chucking some Dr Tranny in too.

I need to introduce you to my friend Ed. He has an absolutely mint AW11, SA22, Starion, DR30's and BFMR's. If it was a colt 80's Jappa he probably has one.

Taken a hit to the front? Might have set off the bags.

Awesome. You should have good fun.

I watch too much vehicle related video content. Usually about old broken down junk that I fall for and end up wanting my own.

Defence or Private? 6x6?

No Autobahn is the issue for the E60. Though it was nice going over the ranges to Hahei in your one. The sound was the greatest pleasure.