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Coded in the BBK to the car, +SPBR to VO, wrote to CAS and FRM, flashed rest of modules. Of note is that it worked fine, despite the car being outside the date range that the BBK was an option. It definitely makes a difference, no idea what its like at the limit now, but the bite point in the pedal changed and it feels more aggressive in applying pressure. Still scratching my head as to how to code out the MOST-Bus ISTA+ hanging issue, considering the car never had anything on the MOST before, just now it doesnt have a headunit that controls it (nothing)... annoying

Spot any LCI leather door cards at zebra? I regularly search tardme, but all the LCIs seem to be poverty pack options...

ISTA+ installation just randomly goes tits up, redownload and reinstall the 12gb, still dont work. Throw toys, have a tanty, order bimmergeeks cable, then have a beer. F(*&^^*&en BMWs, who buys this sh*t.

I can hear your wastegate rattling from here.

Fixed it for you I agree though, N52 isnt in the same class, it wasn't designed for boost but to be very very very light, everything about an N52 is about adding lightness. Anything more than about 6psi seems to make for very short, albeit fun, life spans. The only reliable boosted N52 Ive seen is a 130 in singapore that does something like 280hp to the wheels with a centrifugal blower.. he had heaps of tuning issues but its went for years before a rebuild at 200,000+km (rings failed, bores still mint)

Anyone had any experience with these? They're quite sharply priced. https://www.blaupunkt.com/ase/nc/productos/car-multimedia/speaker/products/single/16613/ https://www.blaupunkt.com/ase/nc/productos/car-multimedia/speaker/products/single/16611/

That and the generation that grew up idolising them as kids now have cash to get them. 80s kids lust after 80s cars, its the circle of life.

Was replying to Dave, it wont have any serials.

Yup, so does mine, ACS also "make" whole cars. In the 1 series case its an ACS1 (essentially gets all the ACS parts bolted to them).But, none of them were 130s.

None of the ACS1s were 130s, the were all diesels as ACS did some tunes. Not even clear if they ever sold any of them, other than as parts.

Really low ks, nz new, intake worth a crap load if you flicked it on, mine was at 140,000 when I bought it for 13k I hope he gets 13, the market need correcting hahaha

BMWP Intake and gearknob...

It has a nice badge on the front I guess ?

One odd 1 serues fuel filler factoid for you, when the lanyard snaps, if you order the BMW part it comes with the cap for a couple of thousand rupee, but if you get the mini part (which is identical) you can order the lanyard as a separate piece for like $7...

Stockish? Probably just not flogged Maybe it sat on yard for awhile before being registered in 2007, Its 2005 build, about 25 odd s/n after mine, Options list is carbon copy, all the good stuff (bar a sunroof), other than wheels (207 vs 208) https://www.mdecoder.com/decode/ps88799

Something freaky is going on, another of the 13 NZ new manuals up for sale - https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2538196754.htm?rsqid=e2d28c7a98a04166b565690687204761-003

GM are no longer going make RHD vehicles, so maybe HSV will start doing RHD conversions?

All over for RHD GM Vehicles, no corvette for us.. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12309271

Despite the excessive trolling, this seems to have concluded amicably, with no rage quitting. The internet must be broken.

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Saw it expired... Im guessing it sold, it was silly cheap and looked legit (and unique as the only red nz new manual). Hopefully it gets looked after.

Its simple, N52s are for the BMW purists, N54s are for the german RFB fam.

Ahhhh, go get a walnut blast http://www.zeperfs.com/en/duel1325-1329.htm

Somethings odd there, A 130 is as fast, or faster, than an R32 golf on a racetrack, topgear and 5th gear both had shoot outs. Probably not in a drag race but the R32 was 130s direct competitor after all.