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Thanks mate, I bought a joint from MTC instead (same thing but $7 instead of $45). Quality seems a bit lower but it's just a cast iron join with some delrin inside, so I'm not too concerned. It is Alpinweiss II (according to the plate in the engine bay). The paint shop said they had colours on file, but their colour is a lot whiter. To their credit, it is possible the car is a bit faded

I'd just like to point out the E60 M5 does not have active steering. On topic: Clean car M5! They make a wicked sound, except for the diesel-like vanos noise at cold idle

Hi there, I'm Blake from Auckland. Been lurking for a long time, waiting for a time where a nice E30 came up AND I had the money to buy it. Bought Jaydubs 325i a couple months ago. It's in pretty good nick for a 25 y/o car. Few things here and there, but no major dramas (although the fuel pump did crap out on me!). So far, I've attempted to treat a few minor patches of rust to stop them from spreading, but the Alpinweiss I was sold didn't quite match. Better than nothing, though! Car had a spare sunroof in the boot, so I tried to paint that to match with the same paint, so it's nice and rust free but not exactly the same shade of white... Still deciding which to keep in. Current rust-bubbled but right colour or rust free, no clearcoat, overly white sunroof... Gearshift was like a plunger - bushings well gone! - so I took the opportunity to purchase an understeer budget SSK (40% reduction), ERK and UUC dual sheer selector rod. Installed the SSK and ERK (PITA!) and attempted the DSSR, but 1989 has a different selector joint so it didn't really want to fit... Other things I have bought: Braided brake lines, new rear subframe bushings, front control arm bushings, cambelt, waterpump, idler bearing, e32 750li brake master cylinder, driveshaft coupling, Valvoline 20W50 XLD Premium - fully organic. And probably more... Currently in at the mechanics getting these fitted as well as diff and gearbox oil change. I initially pretended I had the mechanical capability to perform most of these, but between working weekends and full-time University, I just don't currently have the time. I did do the engine oil change at home, though! Eventually will change: ZHP/Illuminated or ZHP Illuminated shift knob LSD Quicker Steering Rack Also, something clutch related is about to go. It's not slipping (that I can tell) but the bite point is all over the place. Tossing up between an f'd flywheel or the clutch master/slave. Could it even be a simple fluid change? I do have a spare competition clutch plate, but no new flywheel or pressure plate. Can these be reused? Can the (dual mass?) flywheel be machined? Advice appreciated! Blake

Sounds like we need a group buy! I'd be keen on a ZHP knob as well