briancol

Congratulations Josh, and all the best for your future life together.

The car with rego TWISTD is an E30 rotary

I would have thought any decent paint shop could do that job. Not too sure about the pinstripping if you want that painted on, but most pinstripping outfits can do that job.

I bought the Bees wax from Pacer Products. The one they sell (Beewild) is formulated for car grooming but it's not cheap. a 500 gm jar is $50.98 + GST. $58.63

Thanks guys. I rang the number given and found out that Pacer Products here in Auckland stock this product. And they are just down the road in Otahuhu.

I use a product called "Beewild Car Grooming Wax". It comes from Davidsons Apiaries in Timaru. It is the best product I know to do body mouldings, door handles, window rubbers etc. and contains no silicone.

My supply of Bees Wax is getting really low so I went out yesterday to buy some more. I tried Supercheap, Repco, and Bunnings but no one stocks it any more. According to the jar I have at the moment, I can buy it from the makers but that will take a few days and I need it for the Show'n'Shine. Any suggestions here in Sth. Auckland.

Fill all that in on your profile page mate. We like to know where abouts you live and what your interests are, No offence meant.

I know you're a newbie sheep, but how about filling in a few more details about yourself so we can get to know you better.

Why am I not surprised. Those 520's (probably ex Singapore) are way too underpowered and that poor engine has to work it's ring out to move all that weight.

From yesterdays New Zealand Herald. Why would they want to sell this? Sounds like a very ungrateful recipient, and imagine if you were the person who gave this as a gift. You would NEVER buy them anything again. (Trying to upload pic) Advert from Cars For Sale BMW M3 convertable 2011 6 speed NZ new, unwanted gift, list price $179,000 best offer over $140,000 will buy. Then phone numbers

® Programming. Any software updates and vehicle reprogramming unless that is required as the result of a failure which is covered by this warranty. Without reading the rest of the warranty I would say you are covered. Go back, read the riot act and if that doesn't succeed threaten to go to the MTA which they are a member of.

PM Flyrat. He converted his Jap E39 to Kiwi maps and will probably still have all the original DVDs

I'm getting between 10 & 12 ltrs/100kms. This is a big improvement since I got the manual (and I still run a 3.64 diff. The reason it is an improvement on the Jatco is that box was buggered and the poor engine was working it's ring out just to get going. Thank god for manual conversions.

I did once, That's why I drive a Beemer now.

I am old enough to remember the Wahine sinking, and all the cars that were on board. Okay, slightly different as they were submerged in salt water, but a lot of those cars were salvaged and sold very cheaply to the public, and the Government registered the fact that they were from the Wahine on the ownership papers at that time. I got into the motor trade a few years after this occurred and the problems that these vehicles had was phenominal. As a car salesman in those days, the maximum we would trade these cars for was scrap value only, and they were sent straight to the scrap yards, not to wreckers. Anyone who buys parts from these Australian cars is a fool, but in saying that, I daresay some uncouth, moneyhungry bas**rd will buy these wrecks for salvage and sell the parts on to the unsuspecting public.

And worth bucket loads now

How about a petrol station? With the price of fuel (just paid $2.14.9 a litre for 98) and as you have a V8, I'm sure I could find you one for sale.

Of the three you mentioned, I would go for BM Workshop. They have a good reputation and are BMW specialists, rather than all things Euro

I'm in total agreement here.BMW's have become affordable for a lot of people in the lower income bracket, but they are still more expensive than a ricer or Aussie car to repair. If you can't afford to service and maintain your vehicle of choice, then don't buy it in the first place. It's a buzz telling all your mates that you own a beemer (once the domain of only the wealthy) but whats the point. If you cant afford to keep it on the road then it becomes a liability and you end up telling people what a PoS BMW's are just because you can't afford to repair it. BadBm, I think you would be better off with a Toyota.

Welcome to bimmersport James. You are obviously from or near Auckland so why not come and meet other members at our "Show'n'Shine" on Anniversary Day. http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=33413

Why would anyone want to buy water damaged parts? Remember that these cars have been submerged in a soup of dirty water, sewage, household and industrial rubbish etc. Would anyone want to do anything with them except crush them.

could be interested but where are you located?

Offer them $2,500.00 then see Ray for a manual conversion and Johnno for a decent set of mags.

Grrrrr. you do this just after I have put a twin system in my coupe. And I still have to cut out my cats.