cainchapman

Ah, but I'd still take her before you Conrod!

The Chassis number argument is an absolute crock of sh*t too. I have been in a number of times to McMillans and given them the exact number (complete, not just the last 7 digits) and still been delivered the wrong part. Having the only car of it's type in the country, I am forever asking them to recheck before they import the parts for me. They treat it like a standard 540iS and get the limo parts in and not the M5 gear, even when you warn them. Then you barely get an apology. I miss Glenn being there, never had the problems then.

Looks like Kerrynzl and I go to the same driving school. My worst habit is getting pissed at people who obviously don't know the road and slow down to the recommended speed for corners (unless you are in a Morrie in the wet on crossplies, this is unnecessary!!!). I guess that's the kind of person who wants one of those "daily drivers" and thinks an M car is unsuitable.

No, I've got an E34 540. The motor problems you are talking about with the Nikasil block are not relevent in NZ. Our fuel was not similar. Before I'd buy one, get it checked over by a BMW dealer. They have lots of electronics and when you need to replace stuff, it does cost a bit (makes the BMW Car Club membership worthwhile). That is assuming that you want to keep it standard. Otherwise, you can get non-EDC shocks for about a third of the price. Our car has 185k on the clock and never had a problem with the motor.

Petrol Consumption will be fine on long trips. I've just come back from Papamoa and averaged 10.1l/100km (to Auckland). Around town, it will depend on how heavy your foot is. We normally get 12.3l/100km around town. I'd consider one.

I agree Paul (not all comments aimed at you), mine is not an M5. But it does have every bit of suspension and wheel that an E34 M5 has. It has a motor with more torque and a little less horsepower. It has the 6 speed box which the M5 doesn't. It is a perfect daily driver and has been used as such for every day of it's life. Plus track days and touring around the country. Why settle for less? An E39 M5 is light years ahead. As far a soft suspension goes. EDC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What do you think it does? If you want a car with the description given above, buy a Civic or a Corolla.

Mine is. And the wife and daughter enjoy it everyday. Try owning one before you bag them. The V8 is a more easily driven motor than the M5 motors. That is true. However, it wasn't called the Uber saloon for no reason. The 3.2l M3 has a torque curve like a V8.

Any Model M5 or 540 from E34 onwards. Jazzbass, they are no less reliable than any other model BMW, so why not. My parts cost a bit more, but they make the car that much better than the standard version.

My Mother is bigger than him. She's from Whangarei too, must be something in the water.

I don't have a problem with it. I'm happy to see any conversion that's not Rangi. I'd love to see someone slip a Ferrari V12 into an E30!

Nice car, welcome. Sorry, I can't help with those questions.

Why don't you just change the struts over to 5 series ones? A very fast 2002 has this as it's front end, I believe.

http://www.bmwcca.org/node/5300 BMW art car world tour starts in Malaysia BMW News September 8, 2006 Andy Warhol, Art Car, 1979 - BMW M1 group 4 racing versionBMW’s famed Art Car Collection will be on a pair of world tours beginning in mid-September. First stop is Gallery Petronas in Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia, Sept. 14 – Oct. 22, 2006, featuring cars designed by Frank Stella (1976), Roy Lichtenstein (1977), Andy Warhol (1979), and Ken Done (1989). Additional stops are: Singapore, Philippines in the Ayala Museum of Manila; the Artsonje Museum in Seoul, Korea; the Art Gallery New South Wales in Sydney, Australia; the Te Papa Museum Auckland of New Zealand; and Delhi, India. A second tour involves the Art Cars of Alexander Calder (1975), Matazo Kayama (1990), David Hockney (1995), and Jenny Holzer (1999). They’ll be exhibited throughout Taiwan, China, Russia and Africa. Stops are the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in Taichung, Taiway; the Museum of Contemporary Art in Shanghai, China and the Long March Space in Beijing; the La Villa des Arts in Casablanca, and the Central Exhibition Hall Manege in Moscow. Later, from 2007 to 2010, the cars will be exhibited in museums in Turkey and the US, then returning to France, Spain and Portugal, which have started close cooperations with museums

Valid points. I'm sure I could have got them cheaper. However, I'm all about economy of effort. I got McMillans to fit the Mintex pads and rotors for me too. I don't even wash my own dog, so you don't think I was going to work on my brakes myself do you? At least buying it here in NZ, I can get follow up support if required.

No, however, there are at least 6 committee members who frequently participate in discussions. And Andrew is correct, that there are a fair number of us who are both BMWCC of NZ members and Bimmersport people.

It doesn't take much to stop a skateboard! They don't have 300mm+ rotors, nor do they stop as well.

http://www.racebrakes.co.nz/ Call Steve at Race brakes. My Brembo rear rotors were about $700 incl GST off memory.

Absolute crap, there are a number of E36 manual coupes NZ New. Gerry's old 318iS for a start.

Until you do something about the exhaust manifold, the benefits of putting in a 2.5" system would not be realised.

I've never had an issue getting enough runs on a Nightspeed evening. You will get 3 practice runs (if you want), then into competition. Once you are out, then you get to grudge race for the rest of the evening. For me 6 or 7 attempts at ruining my clutch is enough risk for one night. I guess it's ok, if you have a cheap one or a motor with no torque. I'll try to get a mate in his 645i down one of those nights.

It's any DYO (dial your own) day. Helmet, warranted and registered and a current licence. About $35 last time, if I remember rightly. $10 to get in and $25 to race. Then you get split out into your relevant class. It's not the fastest car that wins, it's about being consistent. Heaps of fun.

1995 540LE E34

Arrow Wheels in Avondale

Gorgeous! I hope you are bringing it out to Puke this week-end, so we can have a closer look.

I can call Peter and ask if he is still doing them.