Carl

I'm after an uncracked E30 F/L front bumper, don't care if it's painted or not, PM me if you've got one spare I can have

The view from my cubicle

I'm rushed off my feet Grant, can't you see that? Nice Martyn, I wouldn't be half surprised if I saw you wearing a cowboy hat

Dan's

You can tell alot from a persons shoes, mine

I've never liked the US styled cars, oversized behemoths IMO but that's what their market likes, and while I don't mind the style of their MUSCLE cars their technology is lackluster and their performace shows this. 5 litre V8's really should be producing more than 350 bhp IMO.

I was surprised to see myself come in way under aswell Martyn, 0.4 overall average. Strangest thing, the only thing that I was over the national average on was the Physical Anger...odd because the only things I do are glare and give dirty looks to bad drivers, not to mention trying to prevent them from doing what they're doing...is that bad?

10 and 2 was old days before power steering air bags My momo type wheel has a grip setup that's in between those two and it feels fantastic, works on the track too, don't need to shift hands much

There's some pics on this in the g/box converserion thred in the maintenance section. The BNT clutch alignment tool will suffice.

Interest expressed

I hate being sick on weekends

just keeping the blanace between yin and yan, we have a hate thread so here's the love thread I love the hate thread I love it how Sam's g/f makes them watch super badass porno together

I think the diff ratio and gearbox have the biggest part to play 1990 320i, I measured the distance travelled from leaving on a full tank and measured how much it took to top it back up again, the fuel useage meter is fairly damn accurate. auto with 4.45 diff = open road 10k / 1L manual with 4.45 diff = open road 8k / 1L manual with 3.25 diff = open road 13k / 1L manual with 3.45 diff = open road 12k /1L manual with 3.64 = open road 11k / 1L

My city is better than yours? WTF?

I find your original method easier, what's hard about printer formatting?

Explain to me what you're trying to do? My initial advise would be to not use Word for anything but low level stuff

So where exactly did you say you were driving at 260kph???

It's called photoshop, and you can also use it to rotate the pictures

You get that at Shelley's BMW service centre aswell, useless *female anatomy*s Do you have the ETK? If not grab a copy then if you've got balls you can quote him the part number.

==== Other Parts/Services ========================================= Mag and Tyre Direct Johnno will see you right on anything from tyres to wheel alignments and rims, to plain old good advice. Auckland Engineering Supplies Auckland Engineering Supplies better known as AES is a small engineering supply store located in Westhaven, Auckland. AES focus's on giving great service and support. they have great staff with a wealth of knowledge regarding marine, motorcycles, race cars, general engineering and they are more than happy to pass this on to help solve any problems that you may have. AES has set up a cash account for bimmersport members. This account will have full trade discount applied to it and will be offering a discount from 20-25% to bimmersport members depending on items. The stock range is huge! Hand tools: Koken, Teng, Kincrome,Ampro, Irwin, Record, Bahco The list goes on and on Powertools: Hitachi , Makita, Bosch, De-walt ect... Consumables/oils: CRC, TERGO, Castrol, Chemtech, 3m abrasives, norton ect Saftey gear: Auto welding helmets, general saftey glasses ect.. Engineering: Speciality drill bits, step drills, taps & dies, Nuts washers and bolts(metric,imperial, unf all the odds and ends) dial gauges carbide burrs ect... Workshop equipment: jacks, axel stands, presses, air compressors Contact details: 154 beaumont street Westhaven Ph: 358-8448 Email: [email protected] Race Brakes 351 New North Rd, Eden Trce, Auckland email: [email protected] 0800 BRAKES Andrew: Best place for brakes - most helpful guys, more geared toward race cars. e30-323ti: Best place for brakes - most helpful guys, Steve knows his sh!t bekker: Got some Pagid pads sent down to Wellington, arrived next day, quality product at a great price SKF Lower Hutt (04) 569 3159 Carl: I got a steal on some front wheel bearings from these guys Saeco Mangere (09) 634 7540 Petone (04) 568 3189 Al's Mufflers Unit 3/147 Target Road, Glenfield email: [email protected] 0508 683 626 or (09) 444 5314 Mention you are from BimmerSport Andrew: I can personally vouch for these guys. They did great work on my car Advanced Brake Skimming Auckland (Mobile unit) Dave Malam 0272883636 Pt Checalier, Auckland. [email protected] QuickSilver: They are a mobile service, but he came without booking, didnt charge extra, but let me use his tools, and took the time to speed the process up by doing the other side while i was doing one. I had a sweet as day and had such a mean as experience with these people i felt they be credited this and I should tell you guys, I recommend them for great serviice. Pitstop 108 Calton Gore Rd, Newmarket email: [email protected] P (09) 520 4619 F (09) 520 4620 Grant: Ask for Lance, he's a member on here Tuffy Auto Centre 15 Raroa rd, Lower Hutt (04) 566 1560 Carl: Did a good job on my exhaust Ian: Take my cars there for exhausts and warrants Firewise 153 walkers road, Palmerston North email: [email protected] (06) 3540715 Carl: $49 for a 1.1kg fire extinguisher and mounting braket needed for MANZ events Quickfiretech Auckland 12 Tristram Ave ph. 449 1230 QuickSilver: IF you have a steal shield alarm and there is ANYTHING you need done with it, this guy is the way to go, other companies can fix alarms and get them working, but this guy is the only nz retailer and he does it cheap

==== Servicing / Repairs ================================= Botany Motor Worx East Auckland 0800 269 583 E30stz/Andy: would recommend Glenn and the team down there M325is/Shelley: Prompt and helpful service and parts Hi Velocity 16D Parity Place, Glenfield, Auckland [email protected] 09 442 4451 Run by Gavin Bellars previously from Bellars Motor Works. Gavin is now in to the performance side of thing and is doing the work on my Turbo. Great guy and knows his stuff (ex BMW SA) Bellars Motor Works Unit 2/3 Vega Place off Constellation Dve Mairangi Bay Auckland 0-9-478 7011 Andrew: Talk to Ken. Great guy and ex-BMW so knows his stuff. BM Workshop Grey Lynn 0508 349269 Grant: They looked after my E30 well once I moved to Auckland JP: Took my e30 in, came out with a large dent on the bonnet which they would not own up too. NOT HAPPY! SD European Hamilton 0800 269772 Grant: They looked after it when I lived in the Waikato Page European 25 Home St, Mt Vic, Wellington 04 3828218 Tane: A decent bunch of guys who are friendly and and know what they are talking about. Ask for Vijay or Bho. Paul, Martyn Jeff Gray European Palmerston North Carl: Considerably helpful Jeff Gray European Kaiwharawhara, Wellington 04 3852418 Mike: I've found them to be good Tane: They've always been good to me, I must admit, even got a free BMW.Williams calendar off them.. A big @ss looking one not a puny looking one that you normally get. Formally Shelley's, the new management has promised bigger and better stuff so check them out. Hutt City European Ltd 11 Wakefield St, Lower Hutt 04 5692027 MADBMA: got my clutch fixed down there the other week, good price and the guys were real helpfull, been in a couple of times since just for help on little bits and pieces, easyier to get to then into wellington so ill be sticking with them. chainsmokencoder: I did my last oil change then WOF there. The guys really helpful, gave good and sensible advices. Great service and even though they're not BMW specialist, (since they handle all sorts of european cars not only BMWs), they really know their stuff and the most important for me, they're honest. Coombes Johnston European 575 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton 0800 801269 E30stz: Always helpful. Speak to Ryan Patterson in Parts for any help Coombes Johnston European 113 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui 0800 801269 Andrew: Extremely helpful guys - would recommend them as one of the best BMW dealers Paul Cooke Howlison BMW 484 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin Emma: Well, the car gets fixed and serviced well Carspot 57 lake Rd, Hamilton 07 847 0511 Direct workshop line 07 847 8612 Pre purchase inspection for $70.00 on average. We specialise in BMWs both service and sales in Hamilton. Also race car preperation and building, cheers, Alex Mike Page European 122 Kapiti Rd Paraparaumu Kapiti Coast 04-298 8563 Mike's a one man band, so don't expect miracles in turnaround time, but his work is absolutely top notch, his prices very reasonable and he has many years of experience with BMW's. I don't take my car anywhere else. Sam (-Alias-)

Hmmm, drain the oil, put new oil in...

See this FAQ thread BMW Places

Edit (bravo): Sponsors listed at top and bolded - recommended first port of call. I got pissed off of having to search the phone book and net when trying to find something so here's a list of BMW related places. It is my opinion that if you're looking for a service or part that you should get quotes from several places, try an email en mass for quotes, is quite effective. NOTE: The attached comments are individual memebers own experiences and do not represent the overall view of BS. If you have something to add be it info or comments reply or PM me. ==== BMW Parts ========================================== Euro-Italian 15C Saturn Place, North Harbour email: [email protected] (09) 444 9817 bravo: Every time I ring up for prices Gavin's regular retailbeats SD Euro, BM Warehouse and the dealer by a significant amount. He knows his stuff and has tightened the odd price down for me. Parts are quality, known brands too. Bimmersport discount and free chocolate with each delivery! grinding low bimmer: Awesome pricing and service. He actually rang me back!!! JP: Very well priced, and even offer further discount if unhappy with price! Gavin knows his parts, all which are quality German made! AAA+++ Conclusion: basically don't go anywhere else. H&R Springs NZ - Suspension Progress The H&R philosophy is simple and effective: To manufacture the best suspension products, using only the highest grade materials, and then back all of our products with unparalleled customer service. This philosophy has made H&R what it is today - the industry leader in high performance, quality suspension components. Be it on the street or on the track, H&R has become synonymous with consistent, proven suspension performance. Contact Keith if you are serious about a good suspension set-up for your BMW or European Car. Email: [email protected] or Phone: 021 378 902 want to do some of your own research before you talk to Keith? visit the H&R website. HELLBM Hell BM has a huge variety of second hand BMW parts, perfect for when you need an affordable repair option for your car. Contact Ray on 021 2 HELL BM (021 2435526) SD European Hamilton email: [email protected] 0800 269772 Carl: helpful over phone and email and put things right when they got something wrong. These guys have had some bad rep from a few of you but of all the dealers they're the only ones that have registered user (SD European, Jonny) who participates on here and responds to PM's. BM Warehouse aka Mosens, Hamilton email: [email protected] 0800 267727 Carl: helpful over the phone, good pricing European Car parts Papakura (09) 299 1234 E30stz: Were pretty unhelpful and hugely overpriced European Auto Spares / Europart 8 Ryan Place, Manukau City (09) 262 3752 Tane: Bought my original MtechII kit from them. Good friendly service as well. Although rang them once a year later asking for a quote on a price Specialised Auto Parts Upper Hutt email: [email protected] (04) 527 8111 Carl: I found these guys hard to deal with as they don't return calls, but if you ring them back you can get some okay deals Petone: Never had a phone call returned Parts Plus Ltd 160 Tinakori Road, Wellington email: [email protected] / [email protected] (04) 4712755 e30-323ti: Awesome service, always answer emails/return calls for parts prices, same day courier for those urgent bits, most parts half $$$ than the $tealer Carl: quick email response but prices haven't been overly exciting Euro Marketing Limited Auckland Unit G 51-55 Richard Pearse Drive Airport Oaks (09) 275 8977 0800 387 622 Christchurch 14 Gerald Connolly Place Hornby (03) 344 0162 0800 181 333 Mops: They are easy to deal with on the phone and prices are really good.

SI reset info has been around since the dawn of bimmersport, see topic 147 SI FAQ, so lets drop that issue please. As for a revamped marketplace, what's the point??? Trademe is the best place for selling and buying things. Bimmersport really is just a place for preferential treatment and a heads up for any sales. I do agree, however, that some peeps can be useless traders. Ask me how many times i've arranged a fair deal on here only to find the aforementioned item end up on Trademe set at the price i've negotiated. Satisfyingly though it usually works out worse for the seller after the incorporation of the success fee