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  4. Posted · Edited by Carl · Report reply

    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.

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    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?

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    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

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    ==== 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

  19. Posted · Edited by pando · Report reply

    ==== 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

    :mellow: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-)

  22. Posted · Edited by bravo · Report reply

    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.

    :mellow: 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

    :angry: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

    :mellow: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

    :angry: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

    :mellow: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.

  23. Posted · Edited by Carl · Report reply

    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 :D

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