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  7. Posted · Edited by mixja · Report reply

    Looking for expressions of interest at this point, but basically I have a 2011 BMW 135i Coupe for sale with following specification:

    - Space Grey

    - 6 speed Automatic Transmission

    - Black Leather

    - M Sport Package with 18in Alloy Wheels

    - GPS Navigation

    - Sunroof

    - Single owner

    - 3,000kms

    - Original RRP with options = $99,000

    Any genuine offers or interest please PM me.

    Thanks :)

  11. Posted · Edited by mixja · Report reply

    See http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=364086110

    Fits a large range of later model BMWs:

    E46 320i Sedan

    E46 323Ci Coupe

    E46 323Ci Convertible

    E46 323i Touring

    E46 323i Sedan

    E46 325Ci Convertible

    E46 325Ci Coupe

    E46 325i Touring

    E46 325i Sedan

    E46 325xi Touring

    E46 325xi Sedan

    E46 328Ci Coupe

    E46 328i Sedan

    E46 330Ci Coupe

    E46 330Ci Convertible

    E46 330i Sedan

    E46 330xi Sedan

    E46 M3 Convertible

    E46 M3 Coupe

    E53 X5 3.0i SUV

    E53 X5 4.4i SUV

    E53 X5 4.6is SUV

    E53 X5 4.8is SUV

    E60 525i Sedan

    E60 525xi Sedan

    E60 530i Sedan

    E60 530xi Sedan

    E60 545i Sedan

    E60 550i Sedan

    E60 M5 Sedan

    E60N 528i Sedan

    E60N 528xi Sedan

    E60N 535i Sedan

    E60N 535xi Sedan

    E60N 550i Sedan

    E61 530xi Touring

    E61N 535xi Touring

    E63 645Ci Coupe

    E63 650i Coupe

    E63 M6 Coupe

    E63N 650i Coupe

    E64 645Ci Convertible

    E64 650i Convertible

    E64 M6 Convertible

    E64N 650i Convertible

    E70 X5 3.0si SUV

    E70 X5 3.5d SUV

    E70 X5 4.8i SUV

    E70 X5 M SUV

    E70N X5 35dX SUV

    E70N X5 35iX SUV

    E70N X5 50iX SUV

    E71 X6 35iX SAC

    E71 X6 50iX SAC

    E71 X6 M SAC

    E72 Hybrid X6 SAC

    E82 128i Coupe

    E82 135i Coupe

    E83 X3 2.5i SUV

    E83 X3 3.0i SUV

    E83N X3 3.0i SUV

    E83N X3 3.0si SUV

    E85 Z4 2.5i Roadster

    E85 Z4 3.0i Roadster

    E85 Z4 3.0si Roadster

    E85 Z4 M3.2 Roadster

    E86 Z4 3.0si Coupe

    E86 Z4 M3.2 Coupe

    E88 128i Convertible

    E88 135i Convertible

    E89 Z4 30i Roadster

    E89 Z4 35i Roadster

    E89 Z4 35is Roadster

    E90 323i Sedan

    E90 325i Sedan

    E90 325xi Sedan

    E90 328i Sedan

    E90 328xi Sedan

    E90 330i Sedan

    E90 330xi Sedan

    E90 335i Sedan

    E90 335xi Sedan

    E90 M3 Sedan

    E90N 323i Sedan

    E90N 328i Sedan

    E90N 328xi Sedan

    E90N 335d Sedan

    E90N 335i Sedan

    E90N 335xi Sedan

    E90N M3 Sedan

    E91 325xi Touring

    E91 328i Touring

    E91 328xi Touring

    E91N 328i Touring

    E91N 328xi Touring

    E92 328i Coupe

    E92 328xi Coupe

    E92 335i Coupe

    E92 335xi Coupe

    E92 M3 Coupe

    E92N 328i Coupe

    E92N 328xi Coupe

    E92N 335i Coupe

    E92N 335is Coupe

    E92N 335xi Coupe

    E92N M3 Coupe

    E93 328i Convertible

    E93 335i Convertible

    E93 M3 Convertible

    E93N 328i Convertible

    E93N 335i Convertible

    E93N 335is Convertible

    E93N M3 Convertible

    F01 740i Sedan

    F01 750i Sedan

    F01 750iX Sedan

    F01 ALPINA B7 Sedan

    F01 ALPINA B7X Sedan

    F02 740Li Sedan

    F02 750Li Sedan

    F02 750LiX Sedan

    F02 760Li Sedan

    F02 ALPINA B7L Sedan

    F02 ALPINA B7LX Sedan

    F04 Hybrid 7 Sedan

    F04 Hybrid 7L Sedan

    F07 535i Gran Turismo

    F07 535iX Gran Turismo

    F07 550i Gran Turismo

    F07 550iX Gran Turismo

    F10 528i Sedan

    F10 535i Sedan

    F10 535iX Sedan

    F10 550i Sedan

    F10 550iX Sedan

    R50 Cooper Coupe

    R52 Cooper Convertible

    R52 Cooper S Convertible

    R53 Coop.S JCW GP Coupe

    R53 Cooper S Coupe

    R55 Coop.S JCW Clubman

    R55 Cooper Clubman

    R55 Cooper S Clubman

    R55N Coop.S JCW Clubman

    R55N Cooper Clubman

    R55N Cooper S Clubman

    R56 Coop.S BEV Coupe

    R56 Coop.S JCW Coupe

    R56 Cooper Coupe

    R56 Cooper S Coupe

    R56N Coop.S JCW Coupe

    R56N Cooper Coupe

    R56N Cooper S Coupe

    R57 Coop.S JCW Convertible

    R57 Cooper Convertible

    R57 Cooper S Convertible

    R57N Coop.S JCW Convertible

    R57N Cooper Convertible

    R57N Cooper S Convertible

    RR4 Ghost Sedan

  15. Posted · Edited by mixja · Report reply

    Thanks for the feedback, I've actually got a new M3 (V8) and looking to get the following aftermarket parts installed:

    • Springs
    • Down Pipes
    • Crank Pulley
    • Final Drive Differential (to be done at a later date)
    I've used Qualitat European in the past when I had an Audi RS4 but they didn't do a good job on an exhaust install (ended up getting my dealer to straighten it up) so I'm put off them.

  18. Posted · Edited by mixja · Report reply

    Lol regarding the clutch - probably is the same red M3 whose clutch I burnt out down at Taupo on Tuesday :unsure:

    How did you find the gearbox - I was pretty disappointed with that aspect of the car...

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    Thats the same engine thats in the rs4?

    Yeah same engine, the exhaust setup is different on the R8 (shorter) since the engine is behind the driver, makes less low RPM torque but a bit more top end power...

    Here's a dyno comparison of the two:

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    The R8 was named the best handling car of the year by US Autocar - it keeps pace pretty well with the Porsche GT3 RS ($310k NZD) as shown here: http://www.egmcartech.com/2007/10/03/video...porsche-gt3-rs/

  20. Posted · Edited by mixja · Report reply

    Here's some video footage:

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-BMWM3E92Walkaround142.wmv - BMW M3 E92 Walkaround

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-BMWM3Slalom865.wmv - BMW M3 E92 Slalom 1

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-BMWM3Slalom474.wmv - BMW M3 E92 Slalom 2

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-M5DriftingShort420.wmv - BMW M5 Drifting on the Track (Short)

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-BMWM5Drifting677.wmv - BMW M5 Drifting on the Track (Long)

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-BMWM5HotLaps475.wmv - BMW M5 Hot Laps with Mike Eady

  23. Posted · Edited by mixja · Report reply

    Had a reasonably fun day at one of the customer launch track days for the new E92 BMW M3.

    The day consisted of three main activities:

    1. Two Laps each driving the M3, M5, M6, 550i, 130i and Z4 (3.0L) on Taupo Track 2

    This activity was really interesting, as you got to compare a number of different BMW models and it was surprising just how different they all were.

    First of all the M3 - first impression was how well the engine revs - it has a lot of power in the high revs, and it just keeps on pulling right to the 8400RPM redline. Below 4000RPM it is lazy just like the previous M car, although the extra 800cc or so of capacity does give it enough useable torque for daily driving. The ride is firm and chassis is well balanced. The steering is pretty good, although not quite as direct and precise as the previous E46 model. On the track, a little heel toe is needed when changing down, otherwise the rear end tends to get a littly twitchy. The big let down with the car has to be the transmission. The manual gearbox is dissapointing, the throw is very long and the gearbox lacks the notchiness of the E46 or the B7 RS4. Many drivers had real problems on both M3s either changing from 2nd to 3rd or vice versa - I personally had real problems shifting from 2nd to 3rd. The clutch also is very soft and doesn't seem to have the necessary performance required for this level of car.

    On to the M6 - well this was without a doubt the most powerful car in the pack, with over 500HP cranking out of the V10 engine and running lighter than its M5 sibling. The M6 felt like a caged beast, snarling its way around the track. It certainly felt very fast and very dangerous, hence it drew a conservative driving approach from myself. The rear end was very twitchy and consequently DSC was often being initiated by the computer. Definitely a car for the more technical driver, but probably a little bit too raw and powerful for the average driver.

    The M5 in comparison was almost as fast as the M6, but seemed to have a more balanced chassis that instilled even the average driver with confidence despite its immense power output from under the bonnet. The M5 does suffer from quite a bit of body roll, this was very evident when driving behind it. The M5 definitely was more a every day car than the M6 in all respects and would be my pick of the two.

    550i - this drove quite well, engine was powerful and the car handled so so. You could real feel this cars weight and it probably was the slowest of the pack on the day.

    130i - along with the Z4 coupe, I found the 130i to be the most enjoyable car to drive. Whereas with all of the M cars you had to really have your wits about you trying to control all of that excess horsepower, the 130i just had the perfect balance of power and agility that allowed you to drive it really quickly with ease. The 130i is a very balanced and extremely nimble car, and was managing to hold its own on the reasonably twisty layout of Track 2. The Z4 coupe felt like the uncivilised cousin of the 130i - it was a little bit quicker, much more aggressive exhaust note, a twitchier tail and had much more sensitive steering.

    2. Expert Slalom course driving the 130i

    This was a great slalom course, taken from the recent BMW Advancer Level 3 Trainer Certification that Mike Eady recently completed in Germany (he is only one of ten certified trainers in the world). Jono Lester managed 55s on the course, the closest from anybody on the day was 59s (I managed a 1:02).

    3. Braking and Steering course driving the M3, M5, 130i and Z4 (3.0L)

    Probably the least interesting activity, but I did manage to burn out the M3 clutch after several tyre smoking launches :-[

    Weather

    The weather was OK in the morning, but turned to custard in the afternoon. Consequently we missed out on the final activity of the day, which was driving one-on-one laps on Track 2 in the M3 with Mike Eady/Jono Lester in the M3, and instead had hot laps in the M5 with Mike Eady driving.

    Pictures and Video

    Pictures of the day can be viewed here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/11933854@N06/...6816497/detail/

    Video:

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-BMWM3E92Walkaround142.wmv - BMW M3 E92 Walkaround

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-BMWM3Slalom865.wmv - BMW M3 E92 Slalom 1

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-BMWM3Slalom474.wmv - BMW M3 E92 Slalom 2

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-M5DriftingShort420.wmv - BMW M5 Drifting on the Track (Short)

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-BMWM5Drifting677.wmv - BMW M5 Drifting on the Track (Long)

    http://blip.tv/file/get/Mixja-BMWM5HotLaps475.wmv - BMW M5 Hot Laps with Mike Eady

    Summary

    All in all a pretty good day, just marred by some poor weather. The new M3 is a very nice car and very quick car, but it just doesn't have the same character the old E46 M3 had. Less direct steering, an average gearbox and soft clutch let this car down - the press that I've read seems to concur with this conclusion. If BMW do a good job on the upcoming DSG transmission, then the M3 DSG (released March 2008) may very well be the model to own...

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