nzdonjohnson

Yea - I did consider that, but this was just the quick and easy option. The car feels great, it's a big difference and feels a lot better around town. I'm not interested in racing, so for me it was more for drivability. It'd be interesting to see how much difference it makes on a dyno...

I've got the Mark D'Sylva EAT Performance chip fitted to my 535 at the moment, and also the superchip one that came with the car - i'd be keen to map out the two and see which comes out on top. There's a real lack of this kind of information out there. The superchip one is NZ$849 from superchips.co.nz, while the EAT is US$230... Anyone work somewhere with a dyno they're able to offer up to see the difference between these chips?

Odd to be replying to my own post, but hey - it's like laughing at your own jokes I guess. So my EAT performance chip arrived from the states on Christmas eve, I managed to find a guy selling it second hand for US$100 shipped to NZ, compared to US$229 for the chip alone new. I was keen on what i'd heard from people in the States, everyone seemed to think the chip helped a lot down low in the powerband with drivability, and a fair amount of pep above 4k. So... I got the ECU out of here: Checked out the folded tab construction: Flipped up the tabs: And here's what I found: So it already had a superchip fitted - I was wondering because when the beast hit 4000 RPM it had one helluva boot in the back over a standard 535iA. All my online research led me to the Mark D'Sylva EAT Performance chip being right up there with the best, and better than most other chips - hence why I was keen to buy one. Anyway - I installed this EAT powerchip (6k8 limit): And whooooooooop whoooooop it's a great difference, down low performance and throttle response is a whole heap better. It's slightly quicker on the ass-o-meter above 4000 RPM, but the real difference is below this point. It makes the beast heaps easier to manoeuvre in traffic, much smoother response off the line. So, a good one first up - i'll post up as and when I fix / add things...

So here he is: This is my 1990 M535iS which i'll be keeping on the road / adding some enhancements in the foreseeable future. What it needs: Rotors Replaced Front drivers seat repaired Rear parcel tray re-dyed Door cards repaired Hoodlining Repair Suspension bushes EAT performance chip Full re-spray Fix oil leak from oil pan And plenty more i'm sure... So here we go, hopefully i'll be able to contribute a bit to the forum - and you fellas can help me out when i'm in a bind!

Just another great review for Gavin - sorted me out with some bits and pieces for servicing the e34. Great pricing, very helpful and very prompt shipping. If you need parts you need to talk to Gavin.

I'm looking for pricing for paint to respray the e34 at some point over the next 6-12 months - does anyone know a good place to buy BMW colours in Christchurch? I'm specifically looking for Sterling Silver Metallic - color code 244.

I'd be interested in pricing for urethane bits for the e34...

Thanks guys - i'll check those tomorrow.

Yep - that's the one, good info to have, thanks Brent. On another note, the oil leak I thought i'd fixed is still there, i'm certain thread locking the bolt got rid of one issue - but does anyone have any other common things (seals, gaskets, etc) to check on this engine? Thanks

Thanks for the tips! The thrust arms have been done, it's bad when i'm braking from 80-100 and when you're driving slowly with the foot lightly on the brake you feel that "pulsing" feeling of warped rotors. I'll swap them out and see what else needs doing while i'm under there.

Bit hard to tell from the pictures but if the pin that's left in the socket is hollow you might be able to get a very small "easy-out" (reverse threaded tap) to bite into it and pull it out...

I've just bought my first beemer, a glistening NZ new 1990 535iS with 230k on the clock, i'm in Christchurch and work in Rolleston which is a now a much better drive! The better half owned an 87 320i which provided an introduction into working on these beasts. You've got a great forum here, it's been extremely helpful to me. Car runs like a dream, the compression is perfect, radiator, water pump and viscous fan look almost new. Gearbox is solid and shifts easily, no funny clunks or clicks - but the front end needs tightening up, it's got a bit of a shimmy on rough roads. And full VIN decode: Type code    HD12    Type    535I (EUR)    Dev. series    E34 ()    Line    5    Body type    LIM    Steering    RL    Door count    4    Engine    M30    Cubical capacity    3.50    Power    155    Transmision    HECK    Gearbox    MECH    Colour    STERLINGSILBER METALLIC (244)    Upholstery    SCHWARZ LEDER (0203)    Prod. date    1989-09-08       Order options    No.    Description    200    KATALYSATOR - ENTFALL    209    LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (25%)    226    SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS    291    BMW LM SCHMIEDERAD/KREUZSPEICH    302    ALARM SYSTEM    320    MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION    335    M TECHNIC SPORTPAKET    401    SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC    428    WARNING TRIANGLE    481    SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER    500    HEADLIGHT WASHER SYS/INTENSIVE CLEANING    534    AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING    548    SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING    560    CO-PILOTS IN RR COMPARTMENT    570    STRONGER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY    676    HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM    687    RADIO PREPARATION    708    M-SPORT LEATHER STEERING WHEEL II    806    Neuseeland Ausfuehrung    850    ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT    925    SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE Looking forward to participating in the forums, i've got the following shortlist of things to do on the beast: 1. Fix oil leak (done - bolt next to AC condenser was loose, thread locked and re-fitted) 2. Front rotors & pads (nice sobering shudder on braking from 100-80) 3. Short shifter (thanks Glenn) 4. Front end steering / suspension revamp (excluding shocks). 5. Roof lining... do something... 6. Door cards, re-glue, or something... 7. Repair small drivers seat rip Then maybe an EAT chip... or something similar - who knows, i'm in love with this thing, it handles like a dream.

That's a Zender kit - no longer made and rare as. I think you can get copies from somewhere in Malaysia or Thailand - but i'm yet to find anyone who has links to a buyer...

Thanks Glenn - i'll pm you for payment details etc.

Great - last 7 digits are BF00713. Do you have the M3 shifter as well - or just the Z3 one?