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  1. Posted · Edited by Brams · Report reply

    I had the same issue when I imported an LSD center recently, you literally just have to keep chasing them.

    Call this number, 0800 428 786, discuss the situation and they will probably say it hasn't been processed yet and then they will likely put you through to the international mail team at NZ Post, the latters phone isn't always managed so you will have to keep calling them until they answer..ridiculous.

    Basically all packages that need duty paid on them go in these massive cages and NZ Post process the cages in lots, not package by package, so it may happen once a week for example - because that process is logical....and then it is passed onto Customs to collect the duty and then the package is released.

    I agree re comments about managing the tax on all goods when they can't do a certain group, my diff centre sat at customs for a month, before the international team called me up to confirm it wasn't a business expense...they then on-forwarded it to customs, and I dealt with an customs customer service email address (not wait for a letter to be posted). Paid, and then the item was sent, I think 5 weeks after it arrived in NZ.

    The main learning I had was when buying items that you know will be over the $400 threshold to try and pay extra and use a company such as Fedex or DHL if possible who will deal with customs and invoice you duty fees on behalf, rather than say a cheaper freight company such as USPS where you become the go between between NZ Post and Customs.

    Hope that helps.

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  3. Posted · Edited by Brams · Report reply

    Hi all

    I brought a LSD center for my E36 med case diff which did not have a speedo trigger wheel on it as pictured.

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    Has anyone removed one of these before and knows the best way to do itt? I have a spare open diff which I am taking the trigger wheel off. It seems to be pressed on so I figured heat and a bearing puller type tool is my best Idea so far.

    Any help?

    Cheers

    Nathan

  12. Posted · Edited by Brams · Report reply

    As above

    - Black standard leather seats in tidy condition. Front seats are non-electric. Only obvious wear is the drivers outer bolster, which could be repaired with some filler and dye if you are fussy, rear seat has headrests and are fold-able. Includes rear seat belts. Note there are no door cards included. $250 ono

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    - Non sunroof coupe headliner, in grey. Recently DIY recovered in near identical OEM fabric sourced from Pelican Parts at great expense. I would rate the final product a 8.5/10. $100

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    Prefer pick up from Wellington, otherwise can drop off at Mainfreight.

    Thanks

    Nathan

  14. Posted · Edited by Brams · Report reply

    Have done a little digging around the internets and found Hybrids S50B32 / M325i build thread over on r3vlimited http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=162982.

    Strangely I can't find the original here or via google, is this a symptom of the server change?

    Anyways, turns out he used a standard E36 pusher fan mounted in front of the Fluidyne (mmmmm, Fluidyne) radiator. At the moment I'm guessing if one of those fans can cool a B32 then it'll probably do the same for my old hack.

    Spot quiz: anyone know what thread pitch and diameter the M42 thermo switch uses? Seems the 318i used an 80* / 88* thermo switch instead of the 91* / 99* unit used on the M50.

    M42 thermo sensor thread and pitch is identical to the M50 one. I am running an 14 inch electric fan (high speed) with a 318i 80/88c sensor set up in mine, with the original aux fan (low speed), being a track car I have gone for overkill. Make sure you buy a new switch, and go to pick a part and cut the female plug off one with some wiring (the M50 temp sensor has a different style of plug which won't connect unless you bodge it).

    I also got a lower temp thermostat to match this

  15. Posted · Edited by Brams · Report reply

    How do they feel weight wise? You reckon it'll go on my e36 ok? *f**kiti'llmakeitfit Flick me a pm with bank acc details.

    Andrew, I am putting one in my E36 track car, the factory E30/36 manual gear stick is 14mm dia. so you'll need to get the shaft machined down to 12mm and a 1.5 thread cut into it, or I in my own instance am using solid alloy rod to extend the shifter (touring car style) then cut a thread into it for the knob to mount to.

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    Nathan, would you ship that Euro Plate Holder to Auckland ? I could send a ticket to you if its easier

    Yep, should fit in the biggest post bag - PM me if you want it.

    would you ship the rear bumper cover?

    Yes, if you can arrange pick up. Cheers

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