cainchapman

Near the Start/Finish line

Yes. The 540is was bought to tow one of our new race cars. You would know them better as the Diet Coke Super Tourers from BMW Motorsport Australia. I couldn't get one of them up here for the Track day last year as we ran out of transport. If you get to Christchurch sometime. I'm sure we can get you a look at them. Am trying to get my hands on some photos. I've only got real pictures. Haven't managed the moved to a digital camera yet. Hence the desire to get a 318iS, as I can get some beautiful bits to bolt onto it.

She really doesn't have a preference. Just liked the smaller car for it's chuckability. I like the E30, so if I can find a good 325 or 318 Motorsport, once this is gone, I'll be in. :bounce:

Hi Grant Welcome home, nice springs and shocks too. I've commented on the 4 sale page as to why. But Deb drove a little 328 and liked it. So, seeing as I bought the car for her. I'll look for something else. Something to have a lash with and not be upset if I damage it. We're of to Europe next month, so it would be nice to have something new by then. Maybe, I can find some performance bits as we pass through Bavaria. No rush. I'm happy with the 540. I'd like a 318iS. Keep an eye out on the BMWCC web site. I'm compiling some info on our 2 race cars. You can get at least 216kW out of the S42 block. Cheers

Look up Powerchip from Oz. Should get another 15kW for $1000

The K&N filter for my E34 540 is around $180. But, if that's your budget, it would be the wisest spend of it.

Yes, it's a great car. I bought an E36 328i on behalf of a mate in CHC a fortnight ago and my wife liked the 3 series. So, it's on the market. I'm going to look for something like a 318is or 325 Motorsport to replace it and spend some money on tricking it up. E30 or E36 This 540 is too rare to play around with. 0-100 in 6.2 seconds. Standing 1/4 in 14.3 and the standing km in 24 seconds. Dyno'd twice, once at Torque Performance 164kW at the wheel and once with the BMW Club at Bellars Motor Works at 150+ (can't remember exact figure). Unbadged car means that you get to surprise a few people on the road. 6th gear makes it economical on the open road. 110kph is about 2000rpm.

I've just been out a Pukekohe and they have about 16 120i's in the pits for a track day. I assume the media launch. Also have the Audi A3, Alfa 147, Peugeot 307, Renault Megane and Merc A class for comparitve rides. Nice car, $62,400 as optioned.

BMW 540iS Ltd. E34 1995, Rare (1 of 75 RHD), 6 speed manual. The M5 for Australasia of this year. 212kW. 440Nm. 4 litre V8. Leather Sports seats with Memory & Lumbar support. Automatic Stability Control + Traction, Electronic Damper Control, Cruise control, Power windows, Sunroof, Air Conditioning, 6 stack CD/tape/radio, Check control computer. $25,000 ono Phone Cain +64 21 540 348