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I got some of my old e46/330 posts around here somewhere ... I would say that v2/3s are about the same firmness as the hardest rate stock motorsport suspension with the added benefit of adjustible ride height. I rane with 19 inch wheels and uprated eibach sway bars and the v2 setup for many years.. was good

Nah, ain't been to Ellerslie in a long time. Can been seen usually in the weekends at every open home known to man :/ property hunting sucks.

Three problems here that came together (well actually four if you count this stunning piece of journalism) Good old New Zealand, shift the blame to someone else because of his lack of accountability on buying something sight unseen. Its actually a new thing that’s been developed from the existence on trade me. You would never do this normally. There doesn’t seem to be any evidence that the car went through compliance after it was re-licensed in New Zealand. I would have said that this would of had a live rego and been repaired in New Zealand. (going by what has been reported) None of the things listed arent fixable with second hand parts. (should he have too? debatible but dont be a sight unseen noob. Especially if you dont have a mechanical bone in your body. Agree with the PPI however. Get it done by a specialist not a jappa 'OBDII codes' warrant shop

I like shoe

Give Ray at HellBM a call. 0212hellbm

Things e39 540 owners say Transmission Fail Safe Is this the right battery? Power steering is leaking AGAIN! Rocker cover seals Its only got 292hp It's sounds like a wookie Whys my steering so heavy When Analogue TV being turned off ? Fail Safe Prog Whys my cooling system broken AGAIN!

Nice ... lots of work gone into that car and nice to see you now own it.

Bit of a copy but is pretty funny (if you own an e39)

If you run 10w40 you get the VANOS rattle back so I just stick with the Castrol 10w60 SN. The american cars remember arent real M3s .. they are bored out 328s which are totally different engines. Stock oil coolers and oil thermostats only push through 30% of its oil through at max open for cooling.

Sweet ... Time to brush up on my S65 conversions. All the heros end up crashing them too.

PHP security upgrade broke it. http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....=45485&st=0

you can even go up to 18 inch 10inch wont fit. your max size without a lot of work is 9inch .. maybe 9.5 if you were very careful and ordered custom offset wheels.

As much as everytime I say m4 it just doesnt sounds right (that will change over time I guess) I too am glad the sedan will keep the m3 badge. Ive always like the 4 door look in the newer cars .. the 2 doors always looked funny in the e92s. I do think this car is the best they have designed in a long time bar the 1m

enjoy

All modifications to the braking system including diaphragm, master cylinder, lines and bias propertioning will go through a certification process. Mine went through the below process from cold. My pad compound at the time almost failed it because it hadn't heated up enough however.I have since changed to a more advanced compound which doesn't need any warm-up before, they can now perform well past this level. All detailed here in Section 2.4 http://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/standard...ing_Systems.pdf

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index.php?showuser=3965

All your other information is correct accept this assumption. Works more than fine even moving a BBK, upgrade the MC though to 25mm. All your face in the windscreen needs.

Kayne Barry is Mr BMW gearbox. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kayne-Barrie...381083371919997

tits... time to start planning that coast to coast drive eh ?. I need to sort my fuel tank capacity out.

really nice... just drove to the coromandel in it and it was like driving a new car. haha well i did 204ks on 18.4 ltrs so managed 9.02l/100ks which I think is resonable. That was driving normally. I think my problem is I need a long range tank for open road driving.

Source: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877447 15 August 2013 BMW Concept M4 Coupe – the true essence of BMW M. Pebble Beach/Munich. On 15 August, surrounded by both current and historic BMW models, BMW M tonight offered a first outlook on a high-performance sports car of tomorrow – the BMW Concept M4 Coupe. The car was unveiled at the BMW opening media reception for the iconic annual Pebble Beach/Monterey automobile weekend. “The BMW Concept M4 Coupe reflects the BMW M philosophy in ideal form: It combines motor racing genes and unrestricted everyday suitability in a highly emotional overall concept. For four generations, the BMW M3 has put motor racing on the road and the BMW Concept M4 Coupe consistently continues to pursue this fundamental idea. The new model designation “M4” refers – like all other BMW M automobiles – to the series on which this concept car is based,” explains Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, President BMW M Division. THE DESIGN OF THE NEW BMW CONCEPT M4 COUPE. The BMW Concept M4 Coupe, finished in the colour “Aurum Dust” exclusively developed for this model, continues with BMW M’s design language – strong in character, emotional and extremely dynamic. From every perspective it is the embodiment of agility, dynamism and superior performance. Large air inlets in the dynamic front, a swift design language in the side and a sporty, low rear give clear visual indication of the car’s tremendous dynamic potential. CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastics) elements such as the front splitter, the roof, or the rear diffuser underline the optimized lightweight concept down to the smallest detail. “At BMW M, design is above all an expression of function. Each design element is based on the underlying technical demands of the BMW M high performance concept. Thanks to this authenticity, the design provides a taste of what can be experienced with each model: Power, precise control and superior handling – an unforgettable driving experience on the racetrack as well as on the road” says Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design. THE FRONT END. Faceted surfaces, precise contours and distinctive visual depth shape the powerfully expressive front end of the BMW Concept M4 Coupe. The classic “BMW face” with its double kidney and a modern interpretation of the twin round headlamps featuring LED technology provides the car with a distinctive identity, making it recognizable as a BMW M automobile at very first glance. The bonnet with its characteristic power dome symbolises the immense power of the engine that lies beneath it. This dynamic element is further emphasized by a distinctive contour. A further striking feature on the front of the new BMW Concept M4 Coupe is the BMW M double bar kidney grille: The black kidney grille bars imitate the characteristic M double spoke design of the BMW M wheels, the M4 emblem on the kidney grille adding an exclusive accent to the front end. The powerfully shaped front apron sporting the carbon fibre front splitter immediately catches the eye. The three large air intakes supply the high performance power unit with sufficient cooling air. At the same time, the interplay of surfaces, contours and volume authentically express the car’s supreme potential. The sharply outlined vertical air vents located in the outer section of the side air intakes, the so-called Air Curtain is a design statement of its own. Together with the Air Breather, this feature ensures the aerodynamic closure of the wheel arches and consequently, improved air flow and fuel consumption. THE SIDE. Viewed from the side, the dynamic impression conveyed by the front end continues. A streamlined, flat silhouette and an athletic body design characterize the BMW Concept M4 Coupe. Typical BMW proportions – a long bonnet, long wheelbase, set-back greenhouse and a short front overhang – create an exceptionally dynamic appearance even when the car is at a standstill. Muscular wheel arches and the powerfully expressive surface language reveal the BMW Concept M4 Coupe’s supreme performance capabilities at very first glance. The flowing roofline enhances the BMW Concept M4 Coupe’s sporty design with elegant finesse. As a visible high-tech lightweight element, the contoured CFRP roof characterizes the BMW Concept M4 Coupe’s technically innovative design. The CFRP roof reduces weight and ensures a lower centre of gravity, thus facilitating an even sportier driving experience. Here, form and functionality are optimally combined in typical BMW M fashion. The coupe-like roofline flows into the muscularly designed rear end, which then adopts the contour of the roof. A rear spoiler lip is integrated into the trunk lid for optimum downforce. Thanks to this feature, the BMW Concept M4 Coupe not only has better downforce values, but when viewed from the side, also gains in volume and length, in athletic presence. Below it, the boldly shaped, muscular sill emphasizes the car’s sportive stance on the road. A conspicuous detail on the car’s side panels is the redesigned M gill. This characteristic M design element constitutes a both sporty and functional statement. On the Concept M4 Coupe, the M gills incorporate the Air Breather, which together with the Air Curtain within the front apron serves to ventilate the wheel arches and facilitate better airflow values. Exclusively designed, bicoloured 20” M light alloys boasting the typical M double spoke design complete the sportive design of the car’s sides. The five filigree double-spokes rims with polished outer surfaces reveal M Carbon ceramic brakes. THE REAR. The muscular rear end of the BMW Concept M4 Coupe gives visual indication of the car’s supreme power. The entire tail section boasts a sculptural and broad appearance. The large shaded areas beneath the spoiler give the rear end an even flatter and athletic appearance. At the same time, the flat taillights located far to the outside, the wide track and the powerfully flared wheel arches underscore the car’s stable stance on the road. Horizontal lines accentuate the car’s width, lowering the visual centre of gravity even further. Within the tail section of the BMW Concept M4 Coupe, the design feature of the front apron comprising faceted surfaces is formally replicated and continued further. The interplay of surfaces and precise contours around the optical air vents further accentuates the rear end’s dynamic design. Twin tailpipes are a characteristic M feature on the rear end. The two pairs of carbon fibre tailpipes are encompassed by the sculptural rear apron. A carbon fibre rear diffuser completes the overall aerodynamics package. BIMMERPOST Note: Be sure to check in over the next few days as we bring you coverage of the M4 Coupe Concept from Pebble Beach!

Spent last night up at Rays doing a full flush. Oil and water .. forgot how much of a turd removing the oil lines draining the cooler and topping back up and bleeding the oil lines through was. Messy! haha s50b32 / E30 got new spark plugs too ... thanks Greg for your help on that. The car feel brand new with the new plugs ... All hesitation has gone and it runs very smooth. Now to see if it does anything to the fuel economy

put box in bin and run straight pipes

Out the exhaust port I would believe.

The product that is specific for s50bXX and s54BXX is Castrol 10W60 TWS. You can get it from the dealers for around not much more than the retail version on repco shelves which isn't quite the same however is just as good. Which is the BMW specific M oil. I use Castrol 10W60 Edge in mine. The reason I use this as its an entry level competition oil which can hack 150+ degrees without crapping out on me. It is also formulated to run the right viscosity when hot. Allowing the VANOS to operate properly. It is pretty much the same as TWS accept TWS lasts longer for BMW 20,000k service intervals. I change mine when it starts to get black (burnt or contaminated) so 10W60 SN Edge is fine. Its probably the best priced high performance oil around for the s50s tighter tolerances you can buy. http://castroledge.co.nz/oils/10w-60-sn If I had the extra $$$ I would run Motul 300v chrono. But it aint cheap.