Olaf

ok, thanks for that.

one would hope there'll be some runout pricing on R888's soon, as the R888 Asymetric has been introduced elsewhere. RE55 runouts - wow. If only I could justify buying some, at that price!

Uber is pretty simple really; if an individual driver provides poor service or is dodgy, he/she will generate poor ratings. Enough poor ratings and if you get assigned that driver you'll decline in the app, and get another based on poor rating. Business fizzles out. Simple, really. The contrast between Uber drivers (generally) and your average Cabbie is significant. And as the Uber driver notes, I only pay when I'm earning. With a Taxi, he's paying the company whether he's working or not.

... or customs looks at the declaration, finds your invoice in the box, and says "hmmm, dodgy, we'll have that thanks very much". regardless, good luck with your shipment.

what's the Lux Flakes refurb method for steering wheels?

^^ Bummer. Looks like it'll have to be a non-Msport for me, then. that uber-black effect makes the windscreen seem like a pillar box, from the inside.

today I drove my e46 to a BMW dealer and a car sales yard. I drove an e90 320d (NZ new, FSH), and an e90 323i Motorsport (fresh Japanese import). the 320d was capable, confortable, if a little soft. I did not fall in love with the 4cyl turbodiesel. I liked the iDrive, I guess when one becomes familiar with the menu layout, it becomes quite useful. It was nice to get back into my 6cyl 2.5 litre after the tractor. Perhaps the 3 litre is better! the 323i (2.5l) was nice, much stiffer, much better seats, but totally blaaaaaaaaaaack inside. needed a brake service, possibly transmission service, and a good alignment. So much blaaaaaaaack it was a little claustrophobic for Mrs Olaf. Conclusion: think a touring is on the cards, more research to do. I'm a little scared about the servicing costs/complexity of the 335i, so 325i may have to do. The LCI has 3.0l power plant, but costs an extra $10k or so. Hmmm. And will I find a Motorsport without the black hoodlining/A pillars, yet has a moonroof?

yes I agree with that sentiment, Paul. "Stealership" is an often used/abused term, and is not fair. Where I take exception is to the high margin charged on indent parts orders. On those occasions, I choose to source from abroad myself. I acknowledge I'm fortunate to have the choice of dealer or independent for my servicing.

this may be the radiator supplier you are looking for... I've no experience with them. If you use the search bicycle you may find threads indicating Bimmersporters outcomes with Fenix radiators. HTH

your car is looking sh*t-hot, man. looking forward to reading your reports of on-roaded-ness.

dude, you're going to be seriously indebted to your parents. they look good on the driveway together. the cars, not your parents.

love the wheels on this, Kyu. What are they?

happy endings, Ray!

nice work mate, they'll sell this weekend for sure. new workshop - awesome! looking forward to the bragging pics

Let me see if I've got this right. 1. Taxi industry over-regulated 2. Industry de-regulated 3. Mayhem ensues - passengers at danger from dodgy drivers 4. Better regulation introduced - passengers safer 5. Cameras introduced for the safety of Taxi drivers 6. Uber arrives - better, safer, more convenient service for the modern age, at a lower price. Customers still safe - drivers need Taxi license. 7. Dinosaur taxi model continues - drivers up in arms as they can't compete with Uber 8. Today: Government answer to the Taxi companies whining: relax the rules. I use Uber, and rarely use Taxis these days as the service is normally pretty sh*t, and pricey with it. Relaxing the rules in an industry that has rules as a result of poor performance may be a way of accelerating it's demise.

come on Francois, get the details onto your ad. ET, CB, perhaps the part numbers? With this much interest, they'd probably be sold by now... if it weren't for the guessing game.

I wonder if Penrite 10Tenths 10W60SN meets the grade. One can source it in a 20L pack, too.

yeah, and do put your new exhust on too - otherwise it'll be floppy *and* noisy!

brilliant on the track, cool piece of kit. can't say I'd see the suitability on the street - should a pedestrian go over your roof, they'd end up julienned.

if you did want to source that particular exhaust, you could take them up on their free shipping to your box in Florida, and forward from there. MyUS.com and google "MyUS.com visa promotion". you should be able to get it here much cheaper than USD1600.

nicely engineered driveshaft hoop, John. Is that a bespoke item, or off-the shelf? I trust your shifter is back to normal. #8 )

If you talk to Andy, he may well be doing a freight run this weekend? or at least, soon.

w00t!

Mind you, there's the RE050 variants, and S001's to try as well #8 ) as well as some of the Pirelli's etc (and they might come with a Pirelli Callendar?)

Hi Eli; yes - though based on recommendations of my tyre man (whom I trust) and the accounts I've read on here, rather than my personal experience. I've only driven the PS3's on a mk5 GTi.