Ugan

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I am looking at purchasing a touring need to know if isofix mounting pints can be retro fitted , any one done this before? This will be a deal breaker if cannot be done.

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I got the car wheel alignment and balancing done today at mag n turbo, the place where I originally purchased the tyres. Took some time out of my day but the difference is night and day. Steering dead straight, no steering vibration. Really happy with the result.

Ellerslie automotive response from their staff is unless I get a mainstream tyre brand, I will get the same result. No refund, just moved on now but awful service and workmanship.

Yes you are correct steering wheel angle is out as well.

Thanks for the advice guys, Glen standard bmw 17inch wheels on the car. Is that hub centric?

No, I had to take it back to recheck. The tyres have done 8000km, will just book back with mag and turbo. I understand they are budget tyres but no good after so low kms is suspect.

Has anyone had experience with this tyre had them fitted a while back by mag and turbo. No issues recently sent my car in for wheel alignment and balance wheels and the car has never been the same again. Vibration ag the wheel is aweful, took it back to Ellerslie automotive . They say its a cheap tyre and will never balance correctly. Is this correct?

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I need matt black front passenger side weather strip, straight no bubbles and Cup holder for centre console. if you have these items and willing to sell please pm me with your price. If in AKL I can pick up if outside Akl please include courier charges aswell.

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Ugan

Ellerslie Automotive, was convenient for me, close to where I work. Asked them to kindly recheck.

Got car back from a wheel alignment, rotating tyres and balancing and the car veers hard to the right. who test drove this and thought it was okay...

Thanks, I found a previous thread re the wipers in question. Called Partmaster they do have them in stock but not have the exact size, will pop in after work. fingers crossed.

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Anyone know who stocks these, went to Repco and Supercheap today, do not stock?

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Style 24's staggered.

Thanks for the advice all, will weight out my options and make a choice.

Cheers Glen will look at getting them repaired for now.

Hey, thanks for the advice. It's nz new done 155k , it's definitely valve stem seals, just will maintain as it until it stops working. will see what finances are by the new year.

Where do you buy yours spares from going to bye a whole lot of parts suspension to engine?

Cheers

Could explain why it was sold so cheap but exact spec I wanted now to get it sorted for the new year as my daily.

N42 valvetronic motor? those symptoms = valve stem seals

Yes it is n42. Thanks Glen.

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Any ideas what this may be only when the car is at full operating temperature from standstill when I take off or at idle there is a puff of white smoke. It does not always happen, just time to time also noticed when stationary there is an unusual vibration as in was not there last week when I used the car. It's not my daily right now anyway but would still like to sort it out before it gets worse.

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I had the expansion tank replaced in my prev 330, that was almost clear in colour this definitely to me anyway was contaminated. A comment from a non mechanic.

I went with a friend who wanted to purchase but noticed oil in the coolant tank if that matters and also did not have the same power as my previous 330i but good spec.

Will go fast

If anything don't want to lower the rear just the front abit, may look at compress the front springs not sure if this will compromise the ride handling will need to investigate.

What is the lowering height front\rear? Cheers

Giggle, one of my all time favourite bmw rims, they do look great on a 46 good luck with your sale

You can buy them for 7k, I'll even throw in a free car:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=912829600

Good luck though, they're hard to find but look awesome on an E46.

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I am looking for 18inch Style 32 alloys for my wagon, must be staggered.

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