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Bumpy. I'm getting sad seeing this sit unused 

Valet pro do some excellent stuff 

I might try bring in some Ammo productsto try out sometime soon 

Any gasket on the engine on an m43 will leak  

Brake clean or similar around the intake system should help

That looks top notch! Props on the Megs NXT products, I drink that stuff 

Failed pressure reg generally helps cold start and makes hot start very difficult. Your fuel pressure is at max during starting as there is little to no vacuum acting on the regulator

Black soot is nothing to worry about.

Clamp off the return line to see if it is just low pressure 

Check for air leaks also as its an m43 

the easiest way to tell is beg/borrow/steal a scan set up using ADS interface and a serial port. 

Very tasty looking 46!

I run the reservoir return in to a container and have it sucking through clean fluid on the feed side until it runs clear, not too difficult to do but potentially very messy when you don't pay attention to the old fluid spilling on the floor 

 

I'm having to let this go due to moving workshop and wanting to buy a house one day 

1997 328i Msport coupe 
NZ new, Boston green
235km, fair amount of service history 

Black leather sport seats, electric 
The sore points
Paint on bonnet is flaking off at an impressive rate, paint on sunroof has dulled
Head lining is beginning to sag behind the sunroof  
Two holes in drivers seat, on the highest points of the upper and lower side bolsters 
Steering wheel and gearknob leather torn 
Some damage to driver's door card, I have been unable to find a replacement, the first set I got were totally trashed 

The good:
Fantastic ZF gearbox with recent clutch job
Many new bushings installed less than two years ago by P.Owner (appear to be purple proflex or similar) 
Near new 205/16 tyres, or can bargain in a set of nice 225/45 Michelin MXF Sports, both sets are installed on tidy original Msport wheels 
Have done the FCPEuro fan delete kit with new water pump, fantastic upgrade 
Has many new hoses 
New filters
Recent brake pads
I have done an oil change just before 234km and had an oil analysis sample done
M3 sway bar links (with the XYZ suspension)

Have flushed out the powersteering

Can come on a choice of suspension:

XYZ Tarmac suspension in good condition, currently in the car and it is unbelievable in the corners 

Msport springs with Monroe front and Gabriel heady duty rears (near new)

Superlow springs (I forget brand) with shortened Monroes 

Car is not certed for adjustable suspension, I didn't plan to keep it in there as I do not care for cert plates looking ugly in an engine bay and wanted to retain originality 


I'm wanting $6k ono and happy to listen to offers if this is horribly unreasonable. 
XYZ suspension and Michelin semi slicks can be had for extra (ideally keeping these for the race car) 

Viewing and test drives welcomed unless you strike me as a womble 

Located in Hastings 


 

Having to be an adult and downsize my squadron 

'92 NZ new, factory manual 316 (M40 motor) in Glacier Blue with Aquamarine 90's porn spec cloth interior
Approx 188km 
Tidy exterior, typically sagging interior (will get pics this week) 
Non ABS
No Aircon
No Airbags
Manual windows front and rear 
Have not got a WoF on it (too many blimmin cars) but the rego is on hold. 
Not entirely certain what it would need for a WoF 

The gear box changes very nicely.
I find it to be a strangely refreshing, enjoyable and simple car to drive in comparison to my other E36s.

I've put a strange amount of time and no doubt more money than the car is worth in to this beast

I got it at 184km and since then have done:
New rear shoes
New rear wheel cylinders 
New Cambelt
New thermostat
New water pump 
New Camshaft, rockers and lifters (imported from Germany) 
New spark plugs
New cam seal
New front main seal 
Engine oil and filter
Power steering flush
Gearbox oil 
Diff oil 
318Ti/318iS radiator and electric fan conversion, wired in to the fuse box with high and low speed relays as per factory 
Second hand battery
New air filter 
I have a new fuel filter to fit, but haven't had time yet

Out of all my E36s this is my favourite, I have no idea why so I am not particularly worried if I sell it 
I was supposed to use this as a daily driver but I've been using the 328, X5 and E39 when I'm not away for work

Located in Hastings
After a hugely unrealistic $1800, because I don't really want it gone and I am indeed a sick man 
I welcome inspection and viewing 

Bmw dropted Nikasil in 96 btw. Sulphur in fuels eats out the nickel. The m52 b28 should be Alusil. 

Enjoy the 325 for what it is, do anl light flywheel and better diff ratio, make it stop and handle. Winning 

I'm glad the is getting the right very it derserves! Beautiful car. 

Number isn't working for me sorry 

I'll come grab the seats if you need them gone that bad, I have a home for them 

3pedals is quite right. I have both 328 and 325s and the m52 is far superior. A whole lot more torque 

It'll be a wee while before I pull them (moving workshop etc etc) but they will be cheap as no need for them. Shocks are shortened to match and the car was certed on them and drove well

When I put my new suspension in my race car I'll be pulling out a set of lowering springs and shocks for a 6 cyl

+1 for Valeo kits. They're a huge OEM supplier to many people and very well priced. 

You know what I'm like with dirty. 
I'm getting nervous about driving up your 400m patch of shingle this weekend. 

I fapped all over my X5

Got me a new water blaster and foam jizzy thing this weekend 

Thankfully my oil fiasco turned out to be a contaminated container because my cool people in my workshop can't clean then 
Sadly though I may have to sell this lovely ol girl, buying my X5, wanting to buy a house and building a race car mean I have to sell a bunch of stuffs 

Get some poster paint, or contrasting paint to do your markings and print out a markings chart 
Can you find the factory spec for preloading? If so, easy peasy to check
You also need a way to measure your preloading/breakaway toqrue 

9/10 a bearing swap does not necessitate doing shims unless you have Chinese bearings 

No choice but to burn it with fire then 

Can you not do anything activation test on the lock with INPA?

It's originally non monitor 

Okay I'll buy a better unit for it once I sell off a toy or two

Are there any options that are similar to the Dynavin? Or just go get of of them 

Has anyone got a nice tidy bonnet for my poor 328? Willing to travel and pick up in the north island 

Also after some black coupe door cards, single speaker type. Insert can be removed or stuffed but want the rest tidy. 

TIA