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I picked up a Modulite unit the other year for the E46, and even though i specified the euro model found it was a wire short of a good time.....forgot to think through how the Yank trailers were wired. Can use it but need to add an additional relay for one of the sets of lights. Just use the towbar for a bike (very occasionally) now and leave trailer duties to the 4WD. Must look to get arround to finding the unit again in my garage. Recon a set of relays will do the same job and be cheaper.

Analoug TV for another 4 years or so then nada. See http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/...jectid=10652346. Cant you order a euro spec unit from the factory?

Thanks guys My E46 is german assembled (even if Jap imported) so assume the spare well is the same as NZ new. There is a hell of a lot of room free with the space saver in. What is the front wheel diameter - suspect it is narrower than the rears? Anyone got a motorsport 17" front wheel arround for sale? Alan

Well still having bad luck with the Goodyear F1's being nail magnets. Missus picked up a puncture (nice big nail) during the week and when I went to put the spacesaver on found it was also flat....there is a leak arround the valve. On my E46 I have the standard motorsport staggered fitment of 245/40/17 rears and 225/45/17 fronts. The space saver is a continental 125/80/17. Question - The spare wheel bay seems very generous on the E46 what else could I consider if not getting the spacesaver repaired or replaced? Could I put a 225/45/17 in (similar to the front) instead of the space saver. Realise I still need to drive slow if lose a rear, but should be better off if I needed to replace a front? (depending on tyre selection). Thoughts and suggestions?

The Coupes and post facelift 2003 were glued on I think.

Cool - look forward to the rest. Does this give you cruise control as well or just the buttons? What else is needed for cruise control if not included. Alan

Ta TW - bulbs arrived today seem to be typical kamakoosa packaging so will see how they go. Will not be too worried as long as they do not cause other issues. Main prob now is sourcing the headlight lenses/covers (my model has replaceable lenses). Pelican parts have 2 different Plastic lense covers for HID and non HID (plus another for ZKW's), Bavauto have 1 plastic cover that they confirmed with BMW (USA) fits both HID/Xenon and halogen). Part number from my searching via realOEM.com is 63 12 8 380 189 (last 7 digits of my cars serial is FJ77303 - makes it a November model). The lady from BMW parts in NZ said there unit was glass - although looking at parts catelogues the term "Glass" may be used in a generic manner rather than as a a specific compound. My existing lenses are Bosch (plastic I am sure) and show signs of damage in the front of the HID bulbs......may just be age. I think I am willing to pay a premium for glass over plastic so may go for the NZ sourced covers as the options ofshore are a little confusing.

Ta See they are comparable to HIWorld at $45 USD (not sure what the freight is). Just need to get the front covers and gassgets and checked at Jonnos and need doing. The 2001 models seem to be replaceable and not baked on.

Ta Hybrid Going into JK southern in the morning to sort out the oil light. Grabbed some DS2 4300 from HID world....but may need to go for better units. At $75 NZD not really botherd. Who did you get your HIDs from?

E markings? Out of curiosity fired the lights up this evening and both were working fine again. Had the lamp out warning a few weeks ago as well but after checking latter in the day everything was working ok again. Want to be able to rely on the lighting - so will investigate a permanent solution. When checking the lights noticed the plastic "Lens"? of the lights showed a little cracking (seemed internal) and minor discolouration (from the heat?). Would be good to replace these units as well - are they available or do you need to mortgage a Kidney.

Cheers Jono Have a few other little things that need sorting as well. Will give you a yell Alan

After getting my E46 330 in Late 2008 I had the Oil changed to good quality non-syntetic oil as it was a fresh jap import. This was meant to be a flush for a few k and to be replaced by a syntetic .....well got busy, and the next oil change was 12k latter and about 6 weeks ago. Since then the oil warning lamp (yellow - not red) has started to come on regularly after starting up but goes out within 20 to 30 seconds. We checked the oil and levels are ok - added a little more just in case. I am parked on a slight hill (bonnet up)...bur light still comes on whren starting off on the flat. No signs of oil usage, or leaks. With mechanic brother in law off in sunny Switzerland on holiday I cannot access the specific synthetic spec he put in (have emaild). Still have 3 liters at his pace as got 2 x 5L containers for the job. Thoughts and advice? Should I revert to non-synthetic. Cheers Alan

Hi All Had one of the E46 330's low beam HID's fail on me today. Pottered into Repco and the Navara HID 35w D2S bulbs were $240 each...not a pair (Philips $700 each). I walked out and decided to do some research b4 ponying up . Quick research on net suggest doing both bulbs at once as colour changes with use and if one replaced then would look strange. I want the best light for driving , dont care re the colour "look" so want to stick close to OEM spec 4300k or therabouts. Looks like a pair of replacement bulbs can be got from HIDworld.com for $50 USD with free freight? Has anyone used these guys before? At approx $75 NZD it is not too much of a risk. Who else is recomended? - happy to buy in NZ....not happy with $500 though. Cheers Alan

Cheers Guys. The Kapiti option probably better. Bit confusing having a couple of Page Europeans floating arround. Brother in law a fully qual mechanic with a number of years working in Switzerland, knows his way arround the BMW's . Will get him to liase with the Kapiti crowd so they are all speaking the same lingo...I will stick to IT. Alan

Thanks for the time and advice Glenn. Will sort out a good local BMW specialist down here in Wellywood. For Welly based members - any reccomendations or is it straight to Jeff Grey Alan