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Where are you located?

Cool thanks guys. I've checked the plugs and I think they're okay. I've spoken to Ray and Sam up at HellBM and I'm arranging a time to tow it up there, so hopefully we can get it sorted soon.

Nah the oil's pretty much full, maybe 1mm under the 'full' mark on the dipstick. Ha yeah I'm glad you had the sump modified, otherwise it would definitely be smashed by now!

That was what I had in the back of my mind too, hopefully not! Thanks, I'll check the plugs this afternoon. The timing chain was always a bit rattly, is it possible that it's stretched so much that it's jumped a tooth and now the timing's off? (Not sure if that's a feasible idea, I'd imagine the chain would have to be pretty loose to do that!) Alternatively, is it possible that this could be an oil pump failure? (Although if that was the case then I'd imagine the oil pressure light would always be on, which it isn't)

Yesterday I was on my way to go get some oil and a filter, and when I was about 5mins down the road the engine started making this loud knocking/rattling noise, as well as cutting out whenever I took my foot off the throttle. I pulled over as soon as it was a safe place to stop, turned it off, and got a tow home in fear of damaging the engine further. Started it up today to take the video and now it idles, but still has this very unhealthy sounding knock. Sounds almost like there's something come loose that's being thrown around in there. It's roughly proportional to engine revs, but isn't perfectly regular. Any ideas what this could be? Trying to organise a tow up to HellBM soon, but in the mean while it'd be great to get some ideas. Here's the video, sorry I don't know how to embed it in this post. The noise is louder than it sounds in the video, and maybe a little less 'tinny' sounding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpHlbiNq1h4&feature=youtu.be Thanks in advance

Has anyone used these guys? Are they any good? http://www.customcarmats.co.nz/series-c-7_9_311.html?osCsid=gp8027n4m0dk1k5u3c1jsos2j0 Looking to get some new floor mats for my e30, and possibly a dash mat too. Any advice or thoughts appreciated!

Mind me asking how much it cost you? What's the going rate? Trying to convince a mate it's worth it.

^ That right? I've never bought anything off Aliexpress, but I guess I'm not missing much then!

Isn't that just from aliexpress for under $15 shipped? http://www.aliexpress.com/item/UNIVERSAL-BENEN-T2-RACING-TOW-HOOK-RED-CNC-EUROPE-RACING-FIT-FOR-BMW-M-E46-E81/868520820.html

Sweet as, thanks Scott. I'll PM you to sort it out. Thanks!

Anyone got a spare one lying around? What're they worth? Edit: Would any BMW tow hook fit, or are they model specific?

I'm heading over to Germany on the 1st of July so it'd be great to sell this before then! Make a reasonable offer and I'll ask if my dad would accept it.

Bump

You got the contact details of the guy with the basketweaves?

Okay will take $5k firm to a BS member. Anyone? Need to move this out the way asap

Which thread's that? Got a link?

Member's car: http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/47001-eoi-e46-m3-manual/

Bump, $5250 to BS members. New Link: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=733402322

Tell me about it! I remember when I first put it up for sale last year I got offered $7k a couple of days after listing it, which I turned down thinking I'll get at least $8k! Since then I've put about another $2k into it including maintenance and tyres, and the market price seems to have dropped considerably in that time. I really didn't want to go this low but it really has to go ASAP. As far as I know we've never had any problems with the cooling systems while it's been in our family.

$5400!

Bump!

Bump with a price drop - My sister's just moved away so this has to go!!

Flat backs or scalloped?

Man, I remember reading your project thread in awe back in 2009 when you started this. Very jealous of the next owner. Good luck with the sale!

I'm keen for the rear spoiler if that doesn't go with the kit!