cainchapman

A copy of the Maserati Quattroporte. And that's not a bad thing.

It looks very nice.

Sounds like you've damaged your diff to me.

Today, I managed to get from home in Glendowie into town via Tamaki Drive and achieved 8.1l/100km on the way in and 9.2l/100km over the entire journey, including the return trip (which did include 2 full throttle accelerations to the rev limiter). And I clocked up 200,000km on Tamaki Drive.

Thanks Johno. I have passed that on. He is a toolmaker by trade, so he may be able to work with that. Cheers Cain

Ah, Mickey Thompson's. And running 15" too. You are serious about those times. I must go and get the car and myself weighed too. I'll be about 300kg heavier.

I have a mate who has a high performance Camaro and asked if the stud patterns between the Chevy and 5 series BMW were the same. Specifically an F body Camaro. Can any of the wheel experts advise. Thanks

NICE!!!!!

You need to have a receipt or recent valuation. Otherwise, they'll apply the value of the car in Australia (which will be much higher)

Getting another 30kW out of the 4 litre might be a bit of a stretch for me. I guess 210kW at the wheels in my new target then. I'll let you know as I get more. I'll look forward to seeing your car sometime too.

Very nice. I'm glad there isn't a photo of you in your budgie smugglers.

Well, I was referring to BMW powered cars Riley, and yours has an estimate of power at the Flywheel, whereas mine is at the wheels. The 540 is 214kW at the flywheel, so I win on that basis still (compared to your beast). I'll look forward to the 1/4 mile time. You'll have to get it around Ruapuna and compare lap-times. The 540 has done a 1 minute 53 second time. (full track, excluding dipper)

That's a shame. Enjoy going home. A great car. If it was a manual, I'd have bought it. Good luck for the future.

Awesome car. Good to see you have plenty of fun with it. Welcome. At least being in Victoria, you're close to some reasonable driving roads too.

Damn, I've finally been knocked off the top NA spot. Those are great times. Run on road tyres? or a race compound (DOT rated)? I need to get those intake and exhaust mods done and see if I can retake the lead.

Great looking car. Those new wheels look superb. Welcome. Glad to see you saw the light and got the 540.

Our 540 gets 12.5l/100km around town in Auckland, so about 660km per tank. On the open road it's under 10.0l/100km (about 9.6l/100km cruising about 110kph), so a tank will last about 850km after slowing for a bit of round town driving in the provinces. It's more economical than my 2 year old 2WD Territory.

The E28 is a nice example. The E30 looks good. You've put a lot of effort into it. I'd do without the chromies and the missing fuel cover. Welcome.

BM525M Just make sure you get a Euro plate.

Emma, I do agree with you. The Italians (and many other European countries) drink from 16, generally with dinner and learn that alcohol isn't just for getting pissed on. However, the laws are aimed at the lowest common denominator. Just like these warnings... Product Warnings: * "Do not use if you cannot see clearly to read the information in the information booklet." -- In the information booklet. * "Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish." -- On a bottle of shampoo for dogs. * "For external use only!" -- On a curling iron. * "Warning: This product can burn eyes." -- On a curling iron. * "Do not use in shower." -- On a hair dryer. * "Do not use while sleeping." -- On a hair dryer. * "Do not use while sleeping or unconscious." -- On a hand-held massaging device. * "Do not place this product into any electronic equipment." -- On the case of a chocolate CD in a gift basket. * "Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking." -- On a toilet at a public sports facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. * "Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." -- On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists. * "This product not intended for use as a dental drill." -- On an electric rotary tool. * "Caution: Do not spray in eyes." -- On a container of underarm deodorant. * "Do not drive with sunshield in place." -- On a cardboard sunshield that keeps the sun off the dashboard. * "Caution: This is not a safety protective device." -- On a plastic toy helmet used as a container for popcorn. * "Do not use near fire, flame, or sparks." -- On an "Aim-n-Flame" fireplace lighter. * "Battery may explore or leak." -- On a battery. See a scanned image. * "Do not eat toner." -- On a toner cartridge for a laser printer. * "Not intended for highway use." -- On a 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow. * "This product is not to be used in bathrooms." -- On a Holmes bathroom heater. * "May irritate eyes." -- On a can of self-defense pepper spray. * "Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth." -- On a novelty rock garden set called "Popcorn Rock." * "Caution! Contents hot!" -- On a Domino's Pizza box. * "Caution: Hot beverages are hot!" -- On a coffee cup. * "Warning: May contain small parts." -- On a frisbee. * "Do not use orally." -- On a toilet bowl cleaning brush. * "Please keep out of children." -- On a butcher knife. * "Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less." -- On a birthday card for a 1 year old. * "Do not recharge, put in backwards, or use." -- On a battery. * "Warning: Do not use on eyes." -- In the manual for a heated seat cushion. * "Do not look into laser with remaining eye." -- On a laser pointer. * "Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven. * "For use on animals only." -- On an electric cattle prod. * "For use by trained personnel only." -- On a can of air freshener. * "Keep out of reach of children and teenagers." -- On a can of air freshener. * "Remember, objects in the mirror are actually behind you." -- On a motorcycle helmet-mounted rear-view mirror. * "Warning: Riders of personal watercraft may suffer injury due to the forceful injection of water into body cavities either by falling into the water or while mounting the craft." -- In the manual for a jetski. * "Warning: Do not climb inside this bag and zip it up. Doing so will cause injury and death." -- A label inside a protective bag (for fragile objects), which measures 15cm by 15cm by 12cm. * "Do not use as ear plugs." -- On a package of silly putty. * "Please store in the cold section of the refrigerator." -- On a bag of fresh grapes in Australia. * "Warning: knives are sharp!" -- On the packaging of a sharpening stone. * "Not for weight control." -- On a pack of Breath Savers. * "Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth." -- On the label of a bottled drink. * "Theft of this container is a crime." -- On a milk crate. * "Do not use intimately." -- On a tube of deodorant. * "Warning: has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice." -- On a box of rat poison. * "Fragile. Do not drop." -- Posted on a Boeing 757. * "Cannot be made non-poisonous." -- On the back of a can of de-icing windshield fluid. * "Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage." -- On a portable stroller. * "Excessive dust may be irritating to shin and eyes." -- On a tube of agarose powder, used to make gels. * "Look before driving." -- On the dash board of a mail truck. * "Do not iron clothes on body." -- On packaging for a Rowenta iron. * "Do not drive car or operate machinery." -- On Boot's children's cough medicine. * "For indoor or outdoor use only." -- On a string of Christmas lights. * "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." -- On a child sized Superman costume. * "This door is alarmed from 7:00pm - 7:00am." -- On a hospital's outside access door. * "Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted." -- On a sign at a railroad station. * "Warning: do not use if you have prostate problems." -- On a box of Midol PMS relief tablets. * "Product will be hot after heating." -- On a supermarket dessert box. * "Do not turn upside down." -- On the bottom of a supermarket dessert box. * "Do not light in face. Do not expose to flame." -- On a lighter. * "Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball." -- On the label for a cheap rubber ball toy. * "Not for human consumption." -- On a package of dice. * "May be harmful if swallowed." -- On a shipment of hammers. * "Using Ingenio cookware to destroy your old pots may void your warranty." -- A printed message that appears in a television advertisement when the presenter demonstrates how strong the cookware is by using it to beat up and destroy a regular frying pan. * "Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand." -- In the manual for a Swedish chainsaw. * "Do not dangle the mouse by its cable or throw the mouse at co-workers." -- From a manual for an SGI computer. * "Warning: May contain nuts." -- On a package of peanuts. * "Do not eat." -- On a slip of paper in a stereo box, referring to the styrofoam packing. * "Do not eat if seal is missing." -- On said seal. * "Remove occupants from the stroller before folding it." * "Access hole only -- not intended for use in lifting box." -- On the sides of a shipping carton, just above cut-out openings which one would assume were handholds. * "Warning: May cause drowsiness." -- On a bottle of Nytol, a brand of sleeping pills. * "Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death." -- Stamped on the metal barrel of a .22 calibre rifle. * "Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer. * "Turn off motor before using this product." -- On the packaging for a chain saw file, used to sharpen the cutting teeth on the chain. * "Not to be used as a personal flotation device." -- On a 6x10 inch inflatable picture frame. * "Do not put in mouth." -- On a box of bottle rockets. * "Remove plastic before eating." -- On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack. * "Not dishwasher safe." -- On a remote control for a TV. * "For lifting purposes only." -- On the box for a car jack. * "Do not put lit candles on phone." -- On the instructions for a cordless phone. * "Warning! This is not underwear! Do not attempt to put in pants." -- On the packaging for a wristwatch.

Good suggestions guys. I'll drop them off there (minus the ones, Penry wanted).

I wasn't insinuating that you drank irresponsibly Emma. Try using that explanation with "And that's the truth, Your Honor" after it and see if they drop the charges. It's no less legal than saying, I was only going 101kph.

Well, I'm just having a quick clean up of one of the spare rooms and have got about 20 BMW magazines (the ones BMWNZ put out) ranging from 1997 to 2002. Plus another random 20 odd car mags from the UK & Aus from about 94 onwards. If anyone is interested let me know. Otherwise, I'll throw them in to be recycled. Cheers Cain

That's it Brent. That is a mint as F*ck wheel! Is it yours? I'm aiming for Arrow to have mine looking that good again.

The wheels on the M8 look like the Turbine II's without the covers on them.