Jacko

From ISTA - Im not currently connected to my car so cant bring up the program for testing, but its definitely there.

Wonder what a compression test would say. I saw there is a procedure for checking the CCV in ISTA+, required some BMW part numbered tools, but it might be worth looking into. Ill drag up the doc later tonight

WIll call them in a second, but yes it'll be going to BMW now.... In fairness I tried Novus for a windscreen on the 130 a few years ago and they didnt bring the right windshield (same deal, no rain sensor) and cancelled it. Shame on me for trying them again I guess... I cant believe the hack job reinstall of the cowl around the wipers, there is a literally a inch between the seal and glass. Dude must have been on another planet.

f**ken Novus. How are they so big and so sh*t at what they do. Turned up, pulled trim apart, scratched bonnet, realised didnt bring the moulding to replace windscreen, and then put the trim back incorrectly so I have a inch gap at the base of the screen now. Thats just what I wanted! A cracked screen, a scratched bonnet, and a gap that'll let birds make a nest in. Fantastic job.

Did you clean out the intake when you did the CCV? There are lots of places for oil to pool and hide in the intake

Stumbled over a thread on the internets that mentioned the BMWP calipers have ali pistons Vs the 135i calipers steel/ceramic. Which might explain why the BMWP calipers do exist as an upgrade for the 135i, other than the slotted/drilled rotors (and the paint) Finding part numbers for these things is absurdly difficult for a "modern" car, spent hours trying to find the bolts for attaching the caliper to the bracket, as Brembo keep it top secret, M12 1.5m x 72mm with a socket head... For anyone referencing this in the future - Porsche p/n 99907340201 Was curious what the "lumps" bolted to the outer edge were, so took em off, they're steel so Im assuming some sort of harmonic dampener.

Might be fibreglass and chewing gum,, but damn cool. https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2194809292

After two of these -

Nope, but I will! thanks.

Slow progress, but progress.. 2nd round of paint stripper, 3rd should have it. The factory paint is toughAF, bead blaster doesnt even touch it. Still havent found a source for high temp phoenix yellow locally, any suggestions?

Not fan of the "stance", nice and shiny though.

You'll need to bleed the ABS system, there is a INPA/ISTA function for bleeding brakes. Never done it, just seen it. Press button, it pumps fluid, etc.

M2 comp Vs. Supra.... Toyota building a better BMW than BMW build an M car... (wtf...) (also not the Toyota is more expensive there, whereas in NZ base model Supa is 30k less...)

Washed all the mud and cowshit off its underside.

That is porn.

Whomever is in charge of kidney grills at BMW needs a slap.

Drive to the Tron and see Tim at TTT Auto in Te Rapa, he deals in welding porn. Its not Auckland, but only 40m away.

bump...

Absolute junk, their marketing campaign is next level though, its all over social media with the "silicon valley drone expert" nonsense, its all bollocks. Chinese factory with about four different brands of the same $50 toy, that'll all end up in the bin about 2 hours after opening the box Have a look on Ali express etc for Mavic Clones and you'll find them for peanuts. The way DJI market their things, and their target market, means that the "old" models devalue rapidly. If you want something Mavic sized and an impressive thing for the size/price, the old Mavic 1s you can find for pretty cheap secondhand on trademe and they are much better quality than the aliexpress/banggood/goodluckbuy ripoffs. Also checkout Dronedepot in ponsonby, Grant there is a good guy and regularly sells refurbished/secondhand DJI gear at good prices (and with a warranty).

Chasing drift cars with a miniquad has become a bit cliche, there are some awesome pilots out there though (way beyond my skill levels!)

VHT dont do phoenix yellow, I spoke to Shanes automotive paints, who say they can do me an enamel and an etch primer for a pretty good price... I called around a few auto paint sprayers and none were interested, might just end up spraying them myself. Will need a clear over the BMW Performance stickers.

Can anyone recommend me a painter in Auckland to throw some Phoenix Yellow at four calipers, ideally in a high temp flavour. Calipers will be stripped and media blasted.

Centric piston, 1 piece ali (made in Canada aye) The centric dust covers are grey silicon Vs OEM black nitrile, which is also promising.

Thats a new one Wonder if its been overfilled or something in the past, leading it to blow all the foofs out. Edit - that same loom goes around to one of the vanos solenoids...

The two genuine ones that have been sitting in my parts stash measure 10.4 ohm each.