Phil-540i

It worries me at multiple levels that you.........i) Knew how to find that......... ii) Obviously watched it........!!! (First 2 secs was enough for me......!!).

I'm soooooooooooooooooo going to The $2 Shop & Jaycar tomorrow.........how have I managed to miss out on all this koooooooooooool stuff......?? I'd be watching out for any subliminal little messages from that wife though ae, before she comes home with too much more 'handy stuff' like that for ya.......

Hi Michael. Thanks for the kind comments, & yes - they do get up & go well - very deceptive at speed too. Interior is mint on it - drivers floor mat has got a wear hole in it from a heel, & drivers headrest doesn't go up or down electrically (heaven only knows how I'll cope without needing counselling..... ), that's about it. I've found a link that shows how to fix the headrest, so I guess that'll be a Saturday job sometime over some amber Fantas....

That's just sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!! I like that........

Cracks me up...........personally I reckon it would last heaps longer........ if ya weren't being so ROUGH on it........... Smile - this story on its own is worth what ya paid for it just in giggles value...........

Kool car!! Nice job done there by looks of it - should be interesting unit to drive...... I vote ya make up a 340i badge for the rear............

I like its colour, its deep blue, but yea, certainly looks black.......pain to keep clean though....!! Yea - I think it'd look great on those rims too - that's what I want for it probably - it'll just have to wait a bit at the mo... Trouble is there's sooooooo many great rims out there for them - like, what am I supposed to do.......somedays I want Alpina's - other days its the ACS rims - but yea, those 17s on link, have a few E34's as my screensaver in my colour with them, & they look sharrrrrrrrp.........

Hey there Ace -Cheers for that, big-time!! That you-tube link - just perfect for in here, that's exactly what I'm meaning.....that bit when you just 'look at it & grin'........... In terms of what you say "'real driving experience has been lost' with these new car and all there gadgets and safety features" - I agree, & I think its a problem as such that's behind some of the crashes that are occurring on our roads with modern vehicles, (but that's another subject for another time......)

Lols - I'm open to hints as to what works good on these as an exhaust...........gotta sound good though too.

+3

Yea, that was my info too Paul - I've since done a VIN check (thanks to site info, yay!!), & its not showing on option list there......

Totally agree!!! Plans are springs, wheels, tint it, open exhaust a bit, maybe a rear spoiler, & then just leave it alone really........ Some unkooooool bits have already 'fallen off', like roof rack, rear 540 badge, red panel around rear number plate......

Finally, I have got some pics up.........heres the link......... http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....t=0#entry496017 Hi Paul - Id love to have a go in a manual one - rare to find though really from what I've heard. Everything else I've got is manual, so in some ways its a nice change having a auto as a 'Sunday car'. I tend to like ZF auto's in general though, even in Range Rovers etc they tend to be a good box.......

Nah - seriously, THAT really is you taking the piss, big-time............

Awesome!!! You're a legend!! I'm so glad we didn't have to get all the way down to smaller words, said twice, S-L-O-W-L-Y...........

Lols - ya shoulda asked him if its still front wheel drive, or has the specially rare 'parts bin' RWD conversion......

That's beeeeeeeeeeeeeeautifull!!!!!!!! Cracking up bigtime!!

Well I liked it............

Hi Lionel. Thanks for that - Ive looked at getting a BMW dealer to bring in some Motorsport springs, but they're a bit cagey on if they'll fit stock struts etc, what ride height will be, plus, are fairly expensive........ Will try Stocks on their options..

Lols, umm - 'foot slipped'...........and the traction control might have somehow been switched off at the time - dunno how that happened but will get my people to look into it....... Much like my people with have another crack at loading pics tonight........it ended with words rhyming with 'truck' being said last night........

Hi guys - cheers for the feedback. I've just had a re-read of it myself - not a bad effort probably for that time of night, haha!!

Hi there. I'm one of 'those' I suppose - I'm a guy that likes cars, & motorbikes, right from being a kid!! Certain things appeal to me, other things don't - fairly simple really, but where's 'that line' - what makes something 'classic' to you?? Is it a brand, is it a age, is it aspirations of ownership as a kid, is it a sound, or is it simple in that it can be fixed with a tool-box rather than a lap-top?? Is it a line between plastic, & steel maybe?? Is it how hard it goes in a straight line, or that poetry in motion through the twisty bits?? Designed in a wind tunnel, or not?? The fold marks of a panel, or the glint of chrome?? Does it maybe need a carb & extractors, rather than EFI and cats..? Is it just old school koool with a bit of class, or there's lots of plastic coupled with electric glass......?? If its your own 'classic' car, is it related to the amount of your blood & sweat that's been spilt in order for its wheels to turn again - that adage of it being 'built' rather than 'brought'?? A vehicle that was made, created, given life by a human, rather than put together by machines & robots?? Is it something you can see, feel, or taste, or hear that's the difference between lighting up your eyes, or not?? Whats the difference say, between our sons now wanting 1982 Toyota's, rather than 2012's.....?? (Don't flame the newbie - its an example!!) Why does he ask this you may say?? Maybe its just pondering by a guy that's had a few birthdays - maybe he's sat in a few sheds 'just looking' at various cars & bikes while grinning - Maybe its also because of watching this earlier - http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=45422 In say, 20 years time, will us, or our children be referring to this new 4 series much the same as us ourselves are now calling E30 type cars as 'classics'. Personally, I very much doubt it. Have we desensitised and sterilised ourselves so much from the driving experience in the modern vehicles, that bar a few, most are destined to maybe be best remembered for being 'safe', full of neat technology, economic, & recyclable. What's your opinion?? I'm interested in the 'why' too, & what do you see as 'classic', to you, these days... From where I'm sitting, I think this is all subjective personal opinion type stuff, so there's no wrong or right answers - its just to make you think a bit too. (What I reckon is classic, can be seen by my mate as fit for filling a hole in a hedge......) For me, there's lots of 1960's & 1970's American & Australian 'muscle' cars that are classic. Ford Escorts. Cortina GT's. Audi Quattro SWB. Mitsubishi Starion. Rover SDI. Land Rover Series 1. Toyota Landcruiser - 40, 55 & 80 series. AE 86 & various other early Toyota cars. Datsun 1600, & a multitude of other various models fit the criteria for 'me', & yes, includes BMW's like my own one. The only thing I can think of off the top of my head that they all have in common, is they start with a key, rather than a button......!!! What does it for you?? Where's the soul?? Where's the passion?? What makes you grin & go "Mate, that's a classic"......and what are we voting with - is it our heart, or..........is it our head............... Is it vintage?? Is it classic?? Is it modern?? Is it exotic?? Is it muscle / performance?? Or is it yet just another white / silver 'beige' fridge on wheels we are watching drive by.......... (Written by an enthusiast, for other like-minded individuals..........) If mods don't delete this, I might even modify it a bit...

Hi Guys Right - lets see if I can load some pics of my car.......might take a while......!! Specs - NZ new 540i, 170ish kms, stock standard condition, even down to being fitted with OE roof rack & basket when purchased (since removed!!). Has traction control & I'm confident its got a lsd in it too. been well serviced & looked after..... Ive a wee list of things I want to do to it over time as funds allow, but not to the extent that it can'nt be easily returned to its current condition - picture it as 'parts out, parts in' sorta thing, rather than getting all excited with a grinder & FBH...... Hmm, hang on - might take a bit longer yet too............ Wahoo - holy snapping duck $hit!! Finally got pics happening - unreal!!!!!!!!! Build date - 1/09/95 - has her birthday next month.........

Check out his other listings - theres a ML Merc that's never been switched off for long..........(& yea, carjam verifies its a high mileage unit..........)

Wait till ya see my 'Amon Edition' Landcruiser..........actually I'm thinking coupla my Cruiser's might snuggle up & we'll have an 'Amon' RAV in a few months........watch this space team......