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A couple of the clips securing the exterior drivers door trim on Miss Ms car have become 'old', probably brittle, and are no longer securing the black plastic trim. This has led to the end sitting slightly 'away' from the door, and when I walked past it I caught it with my trouser leg, and exacerbated the problem. Need a quick fix. Double-sided tape? Any recommendations?

NZPost say there are some delays... A month? In Shanghai? Yes, it's coming from China. Yes, there were suspensions in shipping/transit, but this is ridiculous. And their 'customer service' (what a terrible job that has to be) cannot help, even when shown that China Post report it scanned in Auckland. NZPost can't investigate until it shows on their system as being in NZ (which, sadly, does make some sense). Does seem that everything I receive from overseas which uses NZPost is subject to massive delays and problems. ...

Keen to know how you got delivery from China... Unless it was via a courier other than NZPost, who while woefully slow most of the time have taken it to a whole new level. The source tracking says the package is at Auckland airport and has been for several weeks; NZPost say it is still in China. Tracking has said that for over 6 weeks - the order was placed just before we moved to Level 3. First time around. Fortunately it's not critical or valuable.

Another option - have a chat with Joe or Oleg at EuroSurgeon?

Could get change out of NZ$2k, depending on shipping. Not necessarily 'cheap', but it is a brand new, warranted unit. Go on - compare it to a BMW NZ price. (Just for, y'know, sh!ts'n'giggles!) I think they're something north of USD2000,

Or get a whole brand new one? https://www.turbodynamics.co.uk/shop/bmw-bmw-3-series-c-990_1059_1137.html

E30 tax extends to anything that might fit an E30.

17x7 (possibly 17x8) et25 should fit - these are not an uncommon size in the US. Use 205 or 215/40-17 tyres. Wider tyres are likely to rub.

Greg is good too. Looked after my 320d back when I was working in Hamilton.

CJ in Hamilton (especially) are very good. Pro-active, won't sell you a line. Fabian in parts is one of the best.

Manufacturers want new market niches. There's one!

It's one of the BMW concepts that didn't get to production. Raise the bonnet line and it's a 2-door X5 soft top.

Shooting brake.

Hanna was excellent. A second season is in the works, but it's hard to see how that'll improve, or eve continue, the story. Still, something to look forward to. Next up - Boardwalk Empire. An older series, but well-regarded and a visual treat for anyone who like Art Deco.

Replaced the bootlid on Miss M's E46. Having managed to find one the right colour, it was a shame that the PO had taken shears to all the wiring, but never mind - fed the existing wiring through all the boot cavities. Doesn't fit perfectly, but it's pretty close. and looks a lot better than the original one

Watched 4 episodes of Hanna yesterday evening. Will probably watch more tonight. Great series.

I do like a Z4!

It could easily be that Gavin, who runs EuroItalian, is as locked down as the rest of us and possibly not trading at present. Always worth trying to contact him, though. Ph (09) 444-9817 | email Euro-Italian Car Parts Ltd

Preparing to repel boarders when things go really wrong! (As opposed to just a little bit, like now...)