NZ POM

Time for the Paint Master to explain whats happened here!!!!!!!!!!!!! Auto Paints, whether from a shop or a panelbeaters are all made to a formula, some colours even have 2 or 3 different shades of that colour so it is important to make sure you have the right variant. Once the correct shade has been selected the paint is then made to the formula at this stage it is usually checked against the master or the vehicle taking a petrol flap is an ideal thing to do if it is exactly the same shade as the area you wish to paint. But bear in mind that these paints are formulated to be applied via a spray gun which has a lot higher air pressure capability than that of a spray can, because the spray can has such a low air pressure the paint has to be thinned far more than if it was being applied through a gun. The result of this addition of extra thinner is a lower opacity (it wont cover as well) and a difference in colour due to the pimentation being dispersed more. Unfortunately silver colours are the worst for this kind of thing. I'm not saying this is the problem, but more of providing you with info to question the shop where you got the paint from. Did they match the colour, Did they allow for putting it in a spray can rather than a gun.

Thanks for the comments guys, see you around soon.

Give my regards to the "Arab" he made a nice job of his halo's so i'm sure he'll do the same for you. look forward to seeing the ride at the next meet !!!!! You can show me your mods and i'll show you mine LOL

Yea exhaust and headers next anyone know anywhere in the ChCh area that can supply and fit a good system, i would prefer someone who knows what it's all about regarding flow, tuning etc as i dont mind paying a bit extra for the right result.

Theres nothing wrong in wanting to be different. i think it'll look good when its painted, who's gonna paint it and when are you planning to get it done.

Broomfish.co.nz, they do all sorts of air filters for BMW and others, A guy called Peter runs it and he's great to deal with, because its imported he kept me fully up to date with the tracking and eta, all prices are including gst & delivery, you pay half up front and the other half when it arrives in NZ.

Fitted this the other day and thought i'd put up a pic, i'm very happy with the extra performance and it was so easy to fit, sounds nice on my 328i too

Were the pins on the bulbs set at a quarter to 3, or at 10 to 2, as ive yried both of these outlets for my E36 but they only do the 10 to 2 type which will not fit as the other sort are required for the E36.

Damn you beat me to it, nice one Mark

A big welcome Pics are a must....... Any mods planned or already done

If i had one i would'nt have had to ask

Cheers Laurence, my one must be different because i had to hold down the clock button to get it to flash, but its all done now for another 6 mnths or so.

O.K i know, but someone had to ask so it might as well be me. How do you change the time on a E36 OBC.

7.13 not bad for a bald nearly 50yr old

I'll be watching NHRA on sky with a renewed respect from now on.

Welcome to the forum, i did the same thing (traded the VR6 against a 328) and never regretted coming over to the dark side. good luck with the tow bar and again welcome

Is the E30 JPS 325, the one that the RAT had a stint in, if it is Graeme (now at Impwerks with Brian) formely G.A.C was working on it about a year ago here in ChCh. G.A.C was always full of BMW track cars both new and old and he enjoyed nothing more than talking about their pedigree. Im sure he'd know the whereabouts of any missing S.Island cars.

Hi Riley, sounds interesting site, any idea where i can find the weight of e36 328 4dr

Welcome Dude, car sounds nice, dont forget the pics

Ditto, also Graeme from G.A.C works there too. he's really knowledgable especially with race stuff for BMW. WELCOME Shame you missed the chance to meet up with the guys today, maybe next time.

Hey Tom are you related to Bob Spargo

Close but no cigar

Welcome to Bimmersport Kyle. Nice 6 The BBQ is at the Groynes, picnic area 3 date-- 24/02/08 start -- 3.00pm til closed Dont worry about the age thing, i'm even older but the younger guys dont mind, to them i'm another Bimmernut who loves his car

Good find

Ha,Ha Arming yourself with a few trade terms and words was a good idea.