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    10 hours ago, C-130 Hercules said:

    Well, in that case I would expect the battery control lamp to stay on after start and while driving.

    You can measure the voltage across the battery while the car is running (in your case you will need to jump start first). Normal reading while car is running and alternator is charging the battery should be between 13 - 14.5 V. 

    If I can get it to start again that is! I've put my battery on a charger overnight so hopefully it will have full juice to crank assuming the drained battery was causing the issue.

    Thanks for the suggestion!

    2 hours ago, Allanw said:

    Dads original E30 battery actually lasted longer than it's alternator!

    The battery would drain enough to stop it starting after 7 to 9 days.

    We replaced the 9 year old battery, and it was fine for a few months, but then the same thing - even though the alternator appeared to be charging.

    The alternator was rebuilt by a local auto sparkie, and it was fine after... It was just never charging the battery quite right, and would eventually run the battery down, then the sitting pushed it past the point of cranking fast enough to start.

     

    So I suggest checking the voltages (as above), but running the alternator up on a test rig may show something too (or fit another one anyway;)).

    Keep the new battery charged with a decent charger too - leaving it under charged will shorten it's life.

     

    It sounds like a very similar issue. Hopefully it's immediately obvious when I get it started :)

     

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    47 minutes ago, C-130 Hercules said:

    Is the alternator working correctly? Are there any items that are drawing current when the car is parked up and key out of the ignition? Check at night to see if there are any stray lights on. Listen if the heater fan perhaps is spinning in the background. Any doors or boot lid kept open when parked up?

    Think that's a likely suspect. Is there anyway of checking to be sure?

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    Hi all,

    I currently have an E30 which is experiencing a battery issue. Initially I thought the car arrived with a faulty battery however I've since replaced it and it has also drained this one.

    The problem has now got worse as the car is no longer turning over, despite hearing the starter motor trying its best.

    Any suggestions on what it might be?

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    Thanks Bill - I've since spoken with BMW Car Club NZ who are happy to have us come under their umbrella as a sub group. 

    I have since been informed the ///M Club Australia does not share the same relationship with BMW Car Club Australia, despite the organiser's ties with BMW Australia. I'm more than happy to comply with any rules and copyright that will ensure the club is compliant.

    Cheers,

    Alex

  8. Posted · Edited by leebske · Report reply

    Hi all,

    Clearly this post has caused some heat so let me clear the air. 

    This page was first setup in 2014 as an M3/M4 owners club. I recently became involved as an Administrator and changed the description to cater for all ///M owners across New Zealand. The intention is to broaden the audience, not be elitist. 

    I am not discrediting Bimmersport, BMW Car Club NZ or any other BMW group for that matter, however I think it is acceptable to form sub-groups which build on the BMW brand, of which this is an outlet to do so. The ///M CLUB Australia has built a fantastic culture which has a great relationship with other BMW communities, however it's also provided an opportunity for a more focused sub-group of BMW owners to meet.  

    As for eligibility the group is aimed at ///M owners, including those which have a subjective history (i.e. Z8, M535i, M635csi, 850csi) and conversions alike. I personally am a huge fan of HELLBM's M creations and would not want to exclude such cars. I will update the description if this was not clear. 

    On the point "We do not allow committee members of other clubs to be members of ///M CLUB," This is an oversight on my part. I took some of the language used (by permission) from the ///M Club Australia page. I don't see an issue with committee members of other clubs being part of this group so I've since removed. Apologies for this.

    I'll be discussing the purpose of this club with BMW Car Club NZ this week as they expressed concerns from a copyright perspective. If the wording of the club needs to change I'm happy to do so.

    I do hope this helps clear the air. My sole intention of this group was to build (on what I thought) was a fantastic concept formed across the ditch, which has had huge success. The original M3/M4 owners of the group thought this was a great idea so I hope of you also see the good intention here.

    Cheers,

    Alex

     

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  12. Posted · Edited by leebske · Report reply

    Evening all,

    Taking inspiration from the ///M CLUB Australia page, we have created a Facebook group to cater for all ///M owners across New Zealand.

    This group is also part of the ///M alliance which is a global initiative started by Paul Young (founder of ///M CLUB Australia) allowing us to connect with other ///M owners around the world. 

    We're very excited about this and hope you are too!

    If you're an ///M owner and keen to join, please click the link below:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/mclubnz/

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  17. Posted · Edited by leebske · Report reply

    Hi All,

    I'm parting out my M2 as it's now for sale. All parts are in mint condition except for some scratches on the underside of the front lip. Pricing is heavily discounted based on the current values in the links below (which you would have to add freight and customs duty on top).  

    1. M Performance steering wheel with shift lights and race display in Alcantara and Carbon Fibre ($1,900 NZD)
    https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-389055-f87-m2-bmw-m-performance-steering-wheel-with-race-display/

    2. M Performance exhaust w/ Bt Valve control ($3,900)
    https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-387956-f87-m2-bmw-m-performance-exhaust-system/?pdk=AQQ

    3. Eventuri Air intake ($1,500)
    https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=EVE-N55-INT/

    4. RKP F82 M4 GTS WING ($1,800)
    https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=RKP-GTS-RW

    5. M Performance carbon fibre rear diffuser ($1,000)
    https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=51192361666

    6. M Performance Carbon Fibre rear lip spoiler ($550)
    https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=51622334541

    7. M Performance side skirt winglets ($850)
    https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=51192365984

    8. RKP Carbon Fibre Front lip ($1,350) 
    https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-398531-f87-m2-carbon-front-lip-2x2-weave-upper-only/

    9. IND Black Marker Side Grille Set - F87 M2 ($200) 
    https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=IND-F87-BCSM

    10. M Performance F87 M2 Carbon / Alcantara Interior Equipment Kit ($550)
    https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=51952411428

    11. Autotecknic F87 M2 Competition Steering Wheel Shift Paddles ($300)
    https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=BM-F87-0164

    12. M Performance Illuminated Door Sills ($280)
    https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-parts/bmw-f22-23-f87-m-performance-illuminated-door-sills-set-51472361172

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