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    I have a database of them. To date I have 29 and there is more.

    My girlfriend has a Avus Blue one and my Dads partner has a Dakar Yellow one.

    The rarest colour I know of in NZ is Alpine White.

    Also on my list is x4 Fiji Green examples.

    These are the colours that I have on my database:

    Cosmos Black

    Avus Blue

    Techno Violet

    Dakar Yellow

    Fiji Green

    Alpine White

    Arctic Sliver

    Bright Red

    Boston Green

    That's interesting thank you for the info. They would look great in alpine white

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    Mmm fair call. There is also boston green, metallic mid blue and a shade of silver. 328i manuals were on offer in the same spec from SA

    Yeah. I think only under 20 got here. I think we're meant for Asia market as came from S. A To Japan then here.

    Not sure but think a few 2 doors were sold here in similar colours. Just the 4 door M Sport is rare.

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    Never meant for NZ market? I have old Autocar magazines with 2 page spread advertising for them by BMWNZ, with a green one beside the touring car. Touted as the road going touring car ltd edition.

    This is what I've been told by my mechanic who was doing apprenticeship at shelly bmw at the time they came into the country.

    Once here had to sell them hence why advertised. They were brought in with our head of bmw knowing that's why there was a stop put to it. but also why there is only a few here in 4 door M Sport in the pastel colours. Green yellow blue. In NZ.

    That just what I've been told no reason to believe otherwise.

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    Here you go

    [url="http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=620721865"]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=620721865[/ur

    Hey cheers for that.

    Can't believe someone would do that to a very rare model such as these. Those lights look rubbish and cheap. No pictures of condition of the interior. From what I know there were roughly 20 brought in via south Africa through Japan to nz new. That were never meant for nz market.

    Thank you gives me an idea. Lights and the kind of owner might put a purists and collector off.

  7. Posted · Edited by kiwi6539 · Report reply

    Hello

    My cousin has decided to look at selling her car

    Its a 1997, E36 ,318is, Manual, M sport, 4 Door, Fiji Green, 225k on the clock, full leather interior

    Only a handfull of this 4 door version made it into NZ in the late 90s before Bmw put a stop to it. In the colours Green, Blue, Yellow. It was built in South Africa.

    Im wanting to get idea of value. As this is a rare car been 4 door and the colour.

    Full M Sport

    Very tidy and always maintained. Loads of paper work. 2 lady owners since new as far as i know. Only flaw i Know of right now is preious owner cleaned the wheels a bit to much and paint is flaking off. Need to be refubished but not a huge job.

    When last asked for values it was very broad. 5-9ish. I guess if car collector wanted it for collection would be worth the top dollar. But as always only worth what someone is willing to pay.

    If anyone is potentally interested in viewing or contacting me PM me.

    I cant seem to upload photos can anyone help with that?

    All opinions on value welcome

  9. Posted · Edited by kiwi6539 · Report reply

    Hello.

    I've finally have the extra bits of body work for my e34.

    I'm installing the 540i brake ducts to the standard front bumper. I know it's not a real difficult job but need to get cuts right. And thinking instead of doing myself getting someone to do it for me.

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a panel shop to do this or is there anyone who may have experience with this job that would be keen on a cash job.

    I Also have some m5 side skirts which I'm not sure if will fit straight on or some slight work needs doing to fit them. Has anyone fitted m5 side skirts to standard e34??

    Any advice or names of people around wellington area would be great.

    Cheers

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    Hi.

    I second the Powerflex bushes!! Installed them on my sway bars front and rear on my e34. Improved feel from front end.

    And slight shimmy gone!

    Also after searching only brand that fitted like factory ones. After purchasing a set that were nothing like the originals.

    Will replace every bushe with them as they need to be replaced.

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    Hi.

    Can anyone give me or put me onto a walk through of tips and best way to go about it. Have a good idea just thinking there might be tips to make easier or better job.

    Also has anyone ever had paint matched in spray cans and managed to get a good finish on spray bumpers etc?.

    Also was about to try the volvo lip trick on the E34 but found the brake ducts before starting. So have a volvo lip that might be for sale.

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    Hi all.

    Thanks for all the advice. I have purchased some brake ducts.

    I know it might have been mentioned before. But can anyone put me on to a link on the best way to mount them to original e34 bumper. Cuts to make mounting etc.

    Cheers

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    nrame='tim 325' date='Aug 1 2013, 08:00 PM' post='494780']

    Have a look BMWfans.info parts catalog. E34, Sedan, 540i, Vehicle trim, bumper front.

    No 25 bracket left 51118148291 right 292 available new pelican parts $34.25US each

    No 28 reinforcement left 51118148055, right 056 $66.50US each

    No 31 air brake channel left 51718148649, right 650 $24.75 US each

    See if it is what you want.

    Hi Tim

    Yes number 28 is the part I'm after left and right. It's purely for the look. But not sure if can be attached to standard e34 lip.

    Do you know if they can?

    And is there any other way to enquire about parts with them phone won't allow me. Flash etc.

    Thanks for all the advice.

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    name='Eagle' date='Jul 5 2013, 04:47 PM' post='491861']

    Yes but they should just bolt up as ive got the mounting points. Looks like ill probably end up getting new ones from overseas whe.n i do an order next

    Hello.

    Did you find any brake ducts?

    Also can you adapt to fit standard bumper?

    I'm looking also so if find any overseas or make an order let me know might be cheaper for group deal.

    Let me know

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    Hello.

    Can anyone advise me on brands or what company make polyurethane bushes for the E34.

    The nolathane brand don't fit have a flat edge and original bushes are almost a full round bush. And wouldn't fit.

    Do you have to adapt any aftermarket bushes to fit the anti roll bar sway bar.

    Front bar. 23mm

    Rear bar. 15mm

    And want to replace rear drop links too. With polyurethane or urethane bushes if can get them.

    Any advice would be great thank you

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    Im helping cousin sell it but she's in no rush.

    She has owned it for a while and known car most it's life. Always maintained black leather is in good condition interior is tidy. On fault I can think of it previous owner cleaned it a lot as looked after it but used to harsher alloy cleaner so they would need to be repainted to get it back up to scratch.

    I'm a specialist car detailer so has had paint looked after. Will be giving it a full clay and polish before sale.

    If had money I'd buy it.

    She only wants to sell because of attention she gets because of colour.

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    As I said there were about 30 of the 4 door with the 3 different colours and M Sport kit that were built in SA that got into the country that BMW didn't plan on but as far as I know went to Japan and sent here never meant for nz market. Once Head office found out they stopped it. Hesse why you won't see many of the pastel blue green yellow models in NZ. As there isn't any.

    Brought into nz brand new.

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